Principal Security Architect – AI/ML Cybersecurity

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 JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization, 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.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Cybersecurity Architect to join our team as a specialist in Cloud Security. The candidate will be responsible for designing secure cloud infrastructure architectures for our enterprise Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) applications. The role requires a cloud security leader who is passionate about AI/ML architecture and can solve complex security configurations through innovation. You will apply your in-depth cloud security knowledge and expertise to all aspects of AI/ML development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many product stakeholders. You’ll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment—one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers. 

Job responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership for securing on premise and cloud based AI/ML solution architecture
• Design comprehensive security architectures for cloud infrastructure projects
• Design secure networks and systems based on industry standards and best practices
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities, security risks, and other compliance issues
• Perform regular audits of all cloud infrastructure
• Participate in application and system hardening activities
• Develop and document security policies, procedures, and processes
• Conduct security risk assessments using various tools and processes
• Create and communicate threat models
• Partner with product managers to identify, quantify, and communicate all security risks.
• Drive innovation and ensure that JPMC maximizes the business benefits while minimizing security risk across your product

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Advanced Technical knowledge in architecting, designing, and Integrating security solutions in a large-scale enterprise of highly distributed applications
• Experience designing/delivering secure cloud infrastructure architectures for our enterprise AI/ML applications
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML security concepts, threats, and vulnerabilities including Generative AI and Large Language Models
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.   
• Practical cloud native experience with an understanding of cloud computing concepts and services such as AWS, Azure, GCP, etc
• Hands-on practical experience with Threat Models. 
• Advanced in one or more programming languages 
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle​ and Model Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security​ 
• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture
• Ability to present and effectively communicate with senior leaders and executives 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of networking protocols and techniques, such as TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Knowledge of IAM concepts, including but not limited to: provisioning, RBAC, ABAC, SCIM, LDAP, federated identity platforms/products and Privileged Access Management
• Experience with API security and public cloud API integration
• Experience developing and understanding information security architecture, mitigation of threats, and compensating controls.
• Deep familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, OWASP, CVSS, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, MITRE Atlas, PCI, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
• Experience using cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using frameworks like Terraform
• Experience with microservices designs and implementations including docker, Kubernetes, helm

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans