JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Architect to join our Cybersecurity Technology and Controls organization. In this role, you will provide expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms based on modern cloud-based technologies, support the adoption of strategic global solutions, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain complex, scalable, and reusable software frameworks, ensuring they meet industry standards for reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Lead the creation and adoption of coding patterns and best practices across the organization’s development community, driving standardization and consistency.
- Architect and implement robust, secure, and high-performance frameworks for both cloud and on-premises environments, leveraging cloud-native services.
- Provide technical thought leadership, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to guide the team and organization.
- Identify existing drawbacks, gaps, and inefficiencies in frameworks, processes, and practices; proactively recommend and implement improvements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on technological matters, influencing technical decisions and strategy across business, product, and technology teams.
- Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to evaluate new technologies and methodologies for potential adoption.
- Implement and manage IAM protocols and standards such as RBAC, OAuth2.0, SCIM, Authentication, WebAuthN, Authorization, OPA, and PBAC.
- Apply advanced security principles, including encryption, data security, and risk management, to all IAM solutions and processes.
- Stay abreast of emerging IAM technologies and security trends, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance security posture.
- Drive innovation by exploring and integrating cutting-edge technologies into frameworks and products.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and talent development.
What We're Looking For
- Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 10+ years of applied experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, and a strong focus on IAM architecture and implementation.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale IAM projects in complex environments.
- Deep expertise in software development using Java, Python, Node, or Golang.
- Deep understanding of encryption, data security, and risk management.
- Expertise in IAM principles: RBAC, OAuth2.0, SCIM, Authentication, WebAuthN, Authorization, OPA, PBAC.
- Proven experience building performant, scalable, and reliable microservices and frameworks for both cloud (AWS) and on-premises deployments.
- Advanced knowledge of API design, development, and security, with hands-on experience in enterprise-grade API solutions.
- Proficiency in Relational database skills, including SQL, data modeling, and experience with high availability database architectures.
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) and strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native development (AWS Lambda, ECS, S3, Aurora, API Gateway), and DevOps practices.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop and execute technical strategies, and drive organizational objectives.
- Ability to communicate effectively and present technical concepts to senior leaders and executives.
- Proven track record of technical thought leadership, including identifying and addressing technical and process gaps, and elevating team capabilities.
Nice to Have
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Python, Node, Golang
- Cloud & Services: AWS, AWS Lambda, ECS, S3, Aurora, API Gateway
- Data & Messaging: SQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- On-site health and wellness centers
- Retirement savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Financial coaching
We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.





