Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect -Python, IAM, automation

Take your engineering expertise to new heights by joining a team of exceptionally talented professionals and solidify your place among top performers in the industry.As a Principal Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity Technology and Controls, you provide expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms based on modern cloud-based technologies as well as support the adoption of strategic global solutions. Leverage your advanced architecture capabilities to identify, communicate, and mitigate risk, and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes.Job responsibilitiesDesign, 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.Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate cybersecurity architecture analysis, threat/risk assessment, and roadmap decisioning, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements.Architect and implement robust, secure, and high-performance frameworks for both cloud and on-premises environments, leveraging cloud-native services (e.g., AWS).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.Drives reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted security validation within SDLC/toolchain routines, improving control testing and remediation quality with traceability/auditability and resiliency expectations.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 (e.g., cloud, streaming) into frameworks and products. Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and talent development.Required qualifications, capabilities and skillsFormal training or certification in software engineering concepts, with 10+ years of applied experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, and 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 and 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 and 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 s 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.Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Strong organizational and project management skills.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.#CTC 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. 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. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. 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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VeteransOur professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-30