Cyber Security Lead Engineer

Cyber Security Lead Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
J.P. Morgan

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement security solutions for fast-paced software delivery.
  • Company: Join JPMorgan Chase, a global leader in financial services.
  • Benefits: Diverse workplace, career growth, and commitment to inclusion.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of secure software while making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience in software or cloud engineering with strong security skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Join us and shape the future of secure software delivery. As a Lead Security Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of security and platform engineering, designing impactful solutions that enable teams to move fast while managing risk. We're committed to helping you thrive and grow.

As a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorgan Chase in the Platform team, you will embed security into engineering workflows and deliver scalable, engineering solutions. You'll work at the intersection of security and platform engineering, actively designing, building, and implementing security capabilities. Your role is hands-on, collaborating with squads to reduce platform risk and enable secure software delivery. You'll help shape a modern, engineering-led approach to security, empowering teams to move fast while managing risk.

  • Design, build, and operate scalable security capabilities integrated into engineering workflows.
  • Embed security into the software development lifecycle by implementing automated controls.
  • Improve software supply chain security through SBOM generation and dependency visibility.
  • Analyze and enrich vulnerability data with contextual information for effective remediation.
  • Provide actionable insights and guidance to engineering teams to address security issues.
  • Identify and assess security risks in runtime and cloud environments, supporting remediation.
  • Support the development and operation of runtime security tooling for production risk visibility.
  • Contribute to security incident response activities, including triage and investigation.
  • Work with risk, governance, and control teams to support reporting and compliance.

Hands-on experience in software, platform, or cloud engineering roles deploying systems in public cloud environments.

  • Strong ability to design and implement security controls within engineering workflows, especially CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language for automation and integration.
  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and integrating security practices.
  • Experience applying security testing and controls within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver practical security solutions.
  • Good understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, system resilience, and secure software delivery.

Experience in platform security, DevSecOps, or engineering-led security teams.

  • Familiarity with security tools such as Snyk and Wiz.
  • Knowledge of software supply chain security concepts, including SBOM, SLSA, and dependency management.
  • Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to engineering teams and senior stakeholders.

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.

J.P. Morgan

Contact Details:

J.P. Morgan Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cyber Security Lead Engineer

Security Engineering
Cloud Engineering
CI/CD Pipeline Security
Automated Security Controls
Vulnerability Analysis
Risk Assessment
Runtime Security Tooling