Director of Security Engineering

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
Senior level
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Lead a global security engineering org (~20 engineers) to design, deliver, and operate enterprise security platforms including an AI-driven security copilot, endpoint/server antivirus, and container security (image scanning, policy enforcement, runtime protection). Set technical direction, partner with product and infrastructure teams to embed security into workflows, own roadmaps, staffing, budget, and drive adoption across the firm.
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You are ready to lead and influence the future of technology at a world-renowned company. Join JPMorganChase and unleash your potential in shaping the industry.

As a Director of Security Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization, you lead at least one technical area with a security engineering focus, and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and a driver of innovation to deliver security solutions.

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.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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
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Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 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

About Us
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/Veterans

About the TeamOur 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.

Skills Required

  • 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
  • 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

JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
289,097 Employees
Year Founded: 1799

What We Do

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

Why Work With Us

Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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