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Lead Security Engineer - Python/AWS

HackajobColumbus, OHApril 12th, 2026
hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.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 JPMorgan Chase within CTC, you play a crucial role in a team dedicated to developing software solutions that not only meet specified functional and user requirements but also incorporate measures to prevent misuse, circumvention, and malicious activities.Job ResponsibilitiesExecutes creative security solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and break down technical problemsDevelops secure and high-quality production code and reviews and debugs code written by othersMinimizes security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and governmental regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controlsWorks with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerabilityConducts discovery, vulnerability, penetration testing, and threat scenarios on multiple organizational assets to identify and assess if vulnerabilities are present, and executes threat modeling for multiple applications including external applications interacting with the internal JPMorganChase networkAdds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respectRequired Qualifications, Capabilities, And SkillsFormal training or certification on engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience Proficient coding experience with one or more programming languages Skilled in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise level security solutionsProficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life CycleAdvanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and SecurityExperience with threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testingIn-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systemsPreferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And SkillsPreferred experience developing or securing cloud infrastructure Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders