Lead Security Engineer - Infrastructure, HSM

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.
As a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls team, you are an integral part of team that works to deliver software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of preventing misuse, circumvention, and malicious behavior. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions with tamper-proof, audit defensible methods across multiple technical areas within various business functions.
Job responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of complex Hardware Security Module and cryptographic infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business, resiliency, and security requirements
Design and implement Hardware Security Module solutions, including deployment, configuration, integration, and full lifecycle management across Thales and FutureX platforms
Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, system documentation, and operational runbooks to support operational excellence and knowledge continuity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure standards, best practices, and security controls that align with firm-wide policies and industry regulations
Oversee migration, upgrade, and consolidation of Hardware Security Module infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security throughout transitions
Provide guidance on cryptographic key management, secure storage, confidential computing, and compliance with industry standards including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and Federal Information Processing Standards
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and Hardware Security Module-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using monitoring tools
Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities related to infrastructure and Hardware Security Module environments
Apply domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency to infrastructure design and operational decision-making
Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate security analysis and vulnerability assessment documentation, validating outputs and ensuring sensitive data is handled appropriately.
Applies reuse-first, AI-assisted practices within SDLC/toolchain routines to strengthen security testing and control validation, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency and security expectations.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
Hands-on engineering experience with Hardware Security Modules, including expertise in architecture and system design of highly available infrastructure, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Experience with network security, firewalls, and secure room operations and key ceremonies
Proficient technical troubleshooting skills with strong Linux and Unix administration experience in enterprise environments
Proficiency in designing and documenting infrastructure architectures using industry-standard tools and methodologies
Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform for managing and scaling secure environments
Hands-on experience with OpenSSL and certificate-based authentication mechanisms
Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support security engineering workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
Ability to review and validate AI-assisted code/security recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and following security and data handling requirements.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
Hands-on experience with Splunk or equivalent platforms for infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting
Strong domain knowledge of payment processes and business resiliency applied to infrastructure design
Relevant Hardware Security Module platform certifications such as Thales or FutureX credentials
Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, confidential computing, and secure hardware operations