Assessments and Exercises Vice President-Purple Team

Location: Plano, TX, United States

Job Family: Cybersecurity Operations

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are at the forefront of financial services innovation, and our Cybersecurity Operations team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our global operations against sophisticated cyber threats. As an Assessments and Exercises Vice President - Purple Team in Plano, TX, you will lead advanced evaluations of our people, processes, and technology to strengthen the firm's defenses. This role involves designing and executing purple team exercises that simulate real-world attacks, bridging the gap between offensive and defensive security strategies. You will work in a dynamic environment where collaboration with red and blue teams is essential to identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience, all while ensuring compliance with stringent financial regulations like SOX and PCI-DSS. Your responsibilities will include developing tailored assessment programs that address the unique risks of the banking industry, such as protecting sensitive client data and ensuring business continuity during cyber incidents. You will analyze exercise outcomes to deliver insightful recommendations, driving improvements in our cybersecurity posture and contributing to enterprise-wide risk management. By mentoring team members and reporting to senior leadership, you will help foster a proactive security culture at JP Morgan Chase, where innovation meets rigorous standards to protect our clients and stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to grow within one of the world's leading financial institutions, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to combat evolving threats. If you are passionate about cybersecurity in finance and thrive in a collaborative, high-impact setting, join us in Plano, TX, to make a meaningful difference in securing the future of banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute comprehensive purple team assessments to evaluate and enhance the firm's cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats in the financial sector
• Collaborate with red and blue teams to simulate real-world attack scenarios, focusing on vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology
• Analyze assessment outcomes to provide actionable recommendations for improving security posture and regulatory compliance
• Develop and lead cybersecurity exercises, including tabletop simulations and live-fire drills, tailored to JP Morgan Chase's global operations
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices
• Integrate findings from assessments into enterprise risk management frameworks, ensuring alignment with financial industry standards
• Stay abreast of emerging threats, such as ransomware and insider threats, and adapt assessment strategies accordingly
• Report on exercise results to senior leadership, highlighting impacts on business continuity and client data protection
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including IT, compliance, and business units, to implement remediation plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3 years focused on purple team assessments and exercises
• Proven track record in conducting advanced security assessments of people, processes, and technology in a financial services environment
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and regulatory requirements like SOX, PCI-DSS, and GDPR
• Experience with threat simulation tools and methodologies in high-stakes financial institutions
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance in the banking sector
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, or OSCP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or MBA) in Cybersecurity or a related discipline
• Experience working in a Big Four consulting firm or major financial institution like JP Morgan Chase
• Familiarity with purple teaming in cloud environments (AWS, Azure) specific to financial data protection
• Prior involvement in regulatory audits and incident response for financial crimes
• Leadership experience in cross-functional teams within cybersecurity operations

Required Skills

• Expertise in purple team methodologies and adversary emulation
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap)
• Strong knowledge of network security and vulnerability management
• Experience with SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) for threat detection
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving in complex environments
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
• Understanding of financial regulations and data privacy laws
• Leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Adaptability to fast-paced, high-pressure scenarios
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure) in financial contexts
• Incident response and forensics skills
• Project management for assessment initiatives
• Ethical hacking and social engineering awareness

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities, such as tuition reimbursement and access to internal training programs
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at JP Morgan Chase locations
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options in Plano, TX

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.