Lead Cybersecurity Architect

The Lead Cybersecurity Architect role at JPMorgan Chase sits within the Cybersecurity Technology & Controls organization. This onsite position in Houston, TX focuses on delivering robust cybersecurity solutions for software applications using modern cloud-based technologies. The role serves as a senior technical contributor, identifying risk, communicating remediation options, and designing solutions across multiple technical areas to support project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with technical teams and business stakeholders to discuss and propose technical approaches that address current and future cybersecurity needs
• Defines the technical target state for the cybersecurity product and steers the execution of the strategy to achieve it
• Identifies opportunities to automate or streamline remediation of recurring issues to enhance the overall security of software applications and systems
• Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and assess cybersecurity design and technical credentials for integration
• Utilizes enterprise-approved AI capabilities to accelerate architecture analysis and decision making, validating outputs and handling data in accordance with sensitivity and security requirements
• Leads communities of practice to raise awareness and adoption of new and cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies
• Promotes reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted security validation within SDLC and toolchains to improve control testing, remediation quality, and traceability
• Contributes to a team culture that values diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Requirements

• 5+ years of applied experience with formal training or certification in cybersecurity architecture
• Hands-on experience delivering enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions and controls, including threat modeling, threat assessments, and secure design reviews
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods and in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of agile practices such as continuous integration and delivery, application resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to support cybersecurity architecture workflows with solid validation and awareness of data sensitivity
• Proven proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile)
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry or regulated sectors, with deep knowledge of one or more software and applications
• Practical cloud-native experience (AWS preferred) and modern cloud architectures at scale
• Ability to assess and validate AI-assisted security recommendations prior to adoption, escalating uncertainty and ensuring outcomes align with security, resiliency, and auditability expectations
• Experience implementing and operating security controls aligned to a comprehensive control catalog (for example, NIST 800-53), including design, evidence, and ongoing compliance
• Must be eligible to work on assignments subject to heightened security, identity, and/or additional background verification, with proven ability to communicate with senior business leaders

Technologies

• AWS
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• NIST 800-53

Benefits

• Base salary
• Commission-based pay
• Discretionary incentive compensation
• Cash and/or forfeitable equity
• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• CISSP, CCSP or AWS Security