Lead Cybersecurity Architect - IAM Architecture

Job Description
JPMorganChase is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, and institutional investors. 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 Architect for IAM at JPMorgan Chase within the CTC (Cybersecurity & Technology Controls), 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:

• Provide architecture and support for the adoption and management of Access Management, Directory & Federation Services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), and similar secure authentication services.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Identity Management Controls, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Develop, build, and maintain technology design and architecture to enable continuous contextual authentication and authorization, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior team members and lead cross-functional teams to drive cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
• Engage with stakeholders across various technical and business functions to develop and maintain the roadmap for enterprise IAM solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage cybersecurity risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of identity and access management best practices and encourage continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• At least 5 years of design and development experience in large-scale, complex environments with heavy regulatory needs.
• Expertise in Authentication and Authorization protocols, including OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, Encryptions, and privileged access management.
• Hands-on experience delivering enterprise-grade security products.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages and object-oriented programming (e.g., Python, Go).
• Proficiency in automation, continuous delivery methods (CI/CD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, application resiliency, and security.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Experience in directory services and identity data management.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong skills in cybersecurity, architecture, and process engineering.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with third-party tools and technologies, including SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, ForgeRock, Ping Identity/Access, API Gateways, Active Directory, CyberArk, Delinea, and Hashi Corp Vault.

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 Team
Our 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.