Sr Lead Security Engineer - Engineering Manager

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Columbus, OH

Job Description
 

Join a team where you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of a world-renowned company and make a direct and meaningful impact in a space designed for top performers.

As a Senior Lead Security Engineer- Automation and Engineering Manager at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity and Tech Controls team, you will require a strong security background and deep expertise in system design and automation, ideally supporting infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining innovative, secure, scalable, and resilient workflow and automation solutions that drive risk and toil reduction across supported infrastructure environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex platforms that interface with sensitive infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance throughout the lifecycle.
  • Manage and mentor a team of engineers, guiding effective delivery of end-to-end solutions and promoting engineering best practices.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks, leveraging DevOps methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities, championing initiatives that reduce manual intervention and operational toil.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure platform reliability and resilience.
  • Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure security and operations.
  • Foster continuous improvement of infrastructure processes, capabilities, and team skills through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements in all engineering activities.

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience..
  • 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience, including architecture and system design for highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
  • Advanced technical troubleshooting skills, with strong Linux/Unix administration experience.
  • Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations (e.g., HSMs).
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, Shell scripting).
  • Expertise in public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud security and automation.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and document architectures using industry-standard tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
  • Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure connectivity.
  • Experience with Splunk or similar tools for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC tools for infrastructure automation.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.

     

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., PCI, SOX, HIPAA).
  • Hands on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
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