Lead Architect, Audit and Controls

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As a Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Audit and Control Technology, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality architecture solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical Security architecture solutions by identifying, creating, and communicating risk, mitigation options, and solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of strategic programs and project goals. Ensuring that implemented controls are in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of security best practices, and principles will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively drive a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Engages technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches to meet current and future security needs

• Defines the technical target state security, risk and controls architecture and drives achievement of the strategy

• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring control issues to improve overall regulatory requirements of software applications and systems

• Continuous improvement and assess security & controls design and technical credentials for use in existing systems and architecture

• Leads communities of practice to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge security and controls technologies

• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on security architecture concepts and 5+ years applied experience

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

• Advanced in one or more programming language(s)

• Strategic thinking and passion for business strategy and business processes

• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle

• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)

• Practical cloud native experience

• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture

• Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for the future state architecture

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AWS Certified Security, AWS Solution Architect, Azure Security Engineer or equivalent industry certification

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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