Principal Security Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Seattle, WA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Software Engineering Systems Integration Cloud Platform System Software Security Containerization Kubernetes

Job description

You will lead a globally distributed organization of approximately 20 engineers responsible for building and operating security platforms at enterprise scale. This role owns the delivery of an AI-powered security copilot that enables Product Security Leads to scale risk identification and remediation, as well as firm-wide endpoint and server anti-virus capabilities. You will partner closely with product, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security by design while delivering resilient, automated security outcomes across the firm., * Lead and scale a globally distributed security engineering organization delivering high-impact platforms and services across the firm

  • Own the strategy, execution, and lifecycle management of an AI-driven security copilot that enables Product Security Leads to operate at scale
  • Be accountable for the design, deployment, and operation of endpoint and server anti-virus capabilities across heterogeneous environments
  • Own the design, delivery, and operation of container security products, including image scanning, policy enforcement, and runtime protection across enterprise container platforms
  • Drive security platform adoption by partnering with application, infrastructure, and product teams to embed controls into developer and operational workflows
  • Set technical direction and architectural standards for security engineering solutions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and automation
  • Translate firm-wide security objectives into measurable engineering roadmaps, milestones, and outcomes
  • Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams
  • Be accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
  • Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams
  • Be responsible for staffing, budget, and relevant profit and loss *

Requirements

  • Experience running teams of engineers that deliver security solutions and operations on cloud-based platforms and applications
  • Experience building security engineering products and platforms used by developers and security practitioners at scale
  • Experience developing and leading globally distributed, cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience hiring, developing, and recognizing top engineering and technical leadership talent
  • Experience leading a product as a product owner or product manager, including roadmap ownership and stakeholder alignment
  • Strong expertise in endpoint, server, and workload protection technologies across modern enterprise environments
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver AI-enabled or automation-driven platforms that materially improve security outcomes
  • Experience designing and operating container security capabilities across large-scale Kubernetes or containerized environments

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Experience building internal developer or security platforms within large, regulated enterprises
  • Familiarity with secure software development lifecycles and product security operating models
  • Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD, cloud, and infrastructure platforms
  • Background in modern detection, prevention, or endpoint protection technologies
  • Strong understanding of risk-based security decisioning at enterprise scale

Benefits & conditions

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

About the company

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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