Sr Lead Security Engineer - Engineering Manager

Job Description

Join a team where you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of a world-renowned company and make a direct and meaningful impact in a space designed for top performers.

As a Senior Lead Security Engineer- Automation and Engineering Manager at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity and Tech Controls team, you will require a strong security background and deep expertise in system design and automation, ideally supporting infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining innovative, secure, scalable, and resilient workflow and automation solutions that drive risk and toil reduction across supported infrastructure environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex platforms that interface with sensitive infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, guiding effective delivery of end-to-end solutions and promoting engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks, leveraging DevOps methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities, championing initiatives that reduce manual intervention and operational toil.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure platform reliability and resilience.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure security and operations.
• Foster continuous improvement of infrastructure processes, capabilities, and team skills through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements in all engineering activities.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience..
• 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience, including architecture and system design for highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting skills, with strong Linux/Unix administration experience.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations (e.g., HSMs).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Shell scripting).
• Expertise in public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud security and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to design and document architectures using industry-standard tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).