Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect-Database Security at JPMC Candidate Experience page

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Threat Modeling, Database Security Architecture, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Encryption, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, NoSQL Security, Cloud Database Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography, AI/ML Data Security, Risk Management, SDLC Integration, Security Architecture Review

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join a team where you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of a world-renowned company and make a direct and meaningful impact in a space designed for top performers. As a Senior Lead Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity Technology and Controls, you will serve as the threat modeling subject matter expert and security architecture leader for database platforms. You’ll work alongside architects focused on public cloud databases and controls optimization to ensure database solutions are secure by design. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in database internals, threat modeling methodologies, and security architecture patterns. You’ll influence product teams, drive controls development, and serve as a key escalation point for complex database security challenges. Job responsibilities * Lead structured threat modeling for database platforms and data flows, identifying attack surfaces, misuse/abuse cases, and risk scenarios * Integrate threat modeling into the SDLC and design review processes for database products * Conduct security architecture reviews for new database deployments, migrations, and major changes * Develop and optimize database security controls aligned with risk reduction outcomes * Evaluate and solution for emerging security requirements including MCP (Model Context Protocol) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for database encryption * Establish, maintain, and govern database security standards and baselines using STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and industry best practices. * Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for IT Risk and Cyber domains related to database security * Proactively monitor KRIs to identify, quantify, communicate, and manage issues with recommended resolutions * Collaborate on audit and regulatory engagements, risk activities, and project initiatives Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Formal training or certification on security concepts and 10+ years of applied of experience in database technologies, with 5+ years focused on database security architecture * Deep expertise in at least two database platforms: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or cloud-native databases * Demonstrated threat modeling experience: STRIDE, attack trees, or equivalent methodologies applied to database and data flow scenarios * Strong understanding of database security controls: encryption at rest/in transit, access controls, audit logging, masking/tokenization, network segmentation * Experience with STIGs and CIS Benchmarks for database hardening; hands-on experience publishing and tracking standards and ability to translate threat modeling findings into actionable control requirements for engineering teams * Experience in a regulated environment with a 3LoD (Line of Defense) model; financial services, healthcare, or similar * Experience with NoSQL database security: Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB security patterns * Familiarity with cloud database security: AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, GCP Cloud SQL security configurations * Knowledge of emerging cryptographic requirements including post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness for database encryption * Experience with AI/ML data security: securing training data, model outputs, and vector databases Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Experience with NoSQL database security: Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB security patterns * Familiarity with cloud database security: AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, GCP Cloud SQL security configurations * Knowledge of emerging cryptographic requirements including post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness for database encryption * Experience with AI/ML data security: securing training data, model outputs, and vector databases * Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, database vendor certifications (Oracle OCP, AWS Database Specialty, etc.) * Background in financial services consumer businesses (Mortgages, Cards, Digital) preferred #CTC 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 [https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about requesting an accommodation. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans 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.

Responsibilities

Lead structured threat modeling and security architecture reviews for database platforms to ensure solutions are secure by design. Develop and govern database security standards and controls while serving as a subject matter expert for IT Risk and Cyber domains.