Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Location: Plano
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Join one of the world's most influential companies and leverage your skills in cybersecurity to have a real impact on the financial industry. As a Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization, you are an integral part of a team that works to develop high-quality cybersecurity solutions for various software applications on modern cloud-based technologies. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical cybersecurity architecture solutions by identifying, creating, and communicating risk, mitigation options, and solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals. Job Responsibilities: Perform threat modeling to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to co-design secure controls and ensure new product initiatives are secure by design. Design interim security solutions for the acquisition to operate securely outside of the firm while planning for secure integration. Engage with technical teams and business stakeholders to propose technical approaches that meet current and future cybersecurity needs. Partner with technology teams for architectural reviews and provide guidance on secure design principles. Ensure alignment with the broader JPMC Cyber Security Architecture organization to maintain consistency in control intent and solutions. Identify opportunities to automate remediation of recurring security issues to enhance the overall cybersecurity posture of software applications and systems. Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess cybersecurity design and technical credentials for use in existing systems and architecture. Foster a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Formal training or certification on Cybersecurity Architecture and 5 years applied experience with a focus on product security. Hands-on experience in threat modeling and designing secure controls for enterprise-level solutions. Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle. Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, including continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security. Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.). Practical cloud-native experience. Ability to evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend the best solutions for future state architecture. Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages. Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods. In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

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