Lead Security Engineer - Python / GCP

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions.

As a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity Technology & Controls team, you will drive the design and development of advanced security solutions, with a primary focus on building engineering solutions that enhance the firm’s cloud security posture. This role centers on software engineering, where you will apply a security-first mindset throughout the development lifecycle.

You will architect, develop, and implement robust software systems that proactively defend against misuse, circumvention, and malicious activities. Your work will involve creating tamper-proof, audit-defensible solutions across multiple technical domains, directly contributing to the protection of the firm’s critical assets and data.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership by guiding teams in the delivery of innovative security technologies and engineering solutions that strengthen cloud security. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing resilient cybersecurity frameworks and ensuring our defenses remain strong against emerging threats. You will continuously learn and adapt to the evolving security landscape, maintaining and enhancing the organization’s overall security posture.

Job responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement advanced security solutions to enhance the organization’s cloud security posture across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Develop and deploy security policies as code, automating enforcement and remediation to ensure consistent protection in cloud platforms.
• Engineer and maintain automated monitoring frameworks to detect misconfigurations, compliance drift, and emerging threats within cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive prioritized remediation through technical solutions.
• Partner with Cloud Security leads to embed security into every phase of cloud service development and deliver technical training on secure engineering practices.

Stay current with cloud security technologies, engineering best practices, and industry trends through ongoing learning and participation in professional events.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

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