Lead Security Engineer- SIEM ENG US

Location: Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Family: Security Engineering

About the Role

As a Lead Security Engineer - SIEM ENG US at JP Morgan Chase, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding one of the world's largest financial institutions by designing, building, and maintaining advanced SIEM solutions. Based in Jersey City, NJ, you will be part of an agile team dedicated to protecting critical banking operations, including high-volume trading platforms, client data systems, and global transaction networks. Your work will ensure robust threat detection and response capabilities, helping to mitigate risks in a highly regulated environment where compliance with standards like PCI-DSS, SOX, and GDPR is paramount. This position demands a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to architect SIEM systems that scale with JP Morgan's expansive digital footprint. In this leadership role, you will lead the optimization of SIEM tools such as Splunk or ELK Stack, developing custom rules and dashboards to monitor security events across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures. You will collaborate closely with cybersecurity analysts, DevOps engineers, and compliance teams to integrate SIEM intelligence into broader defense strategies, conducting threat hunts and forensic investigations to preemptively address potential breaches in financial services. Responsibilities include tuning systems for performance, automating alert workflows, and contributing to incident response drills that simulate real-world attacks on banking assets. Your efforts will directly support JP Morgan Chase's commitment to operational resilience and client trust in an industry under constant cyber scrutiny. Joining JP Morgan Chase means becoming part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and professional growth. As a Lead Security Engineer, you will mentor junior team members, drive continuous improvement in SIEM practices, and stay ahead of emerging threats through ongoing learning. This role offers the opportunity to impact global finance security while benefiting from JP Morgan's world-class resources, including access to cutting-edge tools and a supportive work environment in Jersey City. If you are passionate about cybersecurity in the financial sector and ready to lead in a dynamic, high-stakes setting, this position at JP Morgan Chase is an ideal fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain SIEM solutions to monitor and analyze security events across JP Morgan Chase's global financial infrastructure
• Collaborate with agile teams to integrate SIEM capabilities into cybersecurity defenses, ensuring real-time threat detection for banking operations
• Develop and optimize SIEM rules, dashboards, and alerts to identify anomalies in financial transaction data and network traffic
• Conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis using SIEM tools to mitigate risks in compliance with regulatory standards like SOX and PCI-DSS
• Lead the tuning and performance optimization of SIEM systems to handle high-volume data from JP Morgan's trading and client services platforms
• Mentor and guide junior security engineers on best practices for SIEM engineering in a financial services environment
• Integrate SIEM with other security tools such as endpoint detection, firewalls, and identity management systems
• Participate in incident response exercises, providing SIEM insights to resolve security incidents impacting financial assets
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats in the banking industry and recommend SIEM enhancements accordingly
• Document SIEM configurations and processes to support audits and regulatory reporting for JP Morgan Chase

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with at least 3 years focused on SIEM systems
• Proven experience in designing and implementing security information and event management (SIEM) solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations such as PCI-DSS, SOX, and GDPR, with experience ensuring compliance in banking operations
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms like Splunk, ELK Stack, or IBM QRadar
• Experience working in agile methodologies and cross-functional teams within a high-stakes financial institution
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or a related discipline
• Experience with cloud-based SIEM deployments in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments used by JP Morgan Chase
• Background in threat hunting and incident response within the financial sector
• Familiarity with JP Morgan Chase's internal security tools and frameworks
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in a global banking context

Required Skills

• Expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, QRadar)
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation
• Knowledge of network protocols, log analysis, and security event correlation
• Experience with regex, parsing, and data normalization in SIEM environments
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for threat detection in financial data
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Incident response and digital forensics techniques
• Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices
• Regulatory compliance knowledge in banking (PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR)
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations in a fast-paced financial services setting
• Mentoring and leadership skills for team development
• Proficiency in SQL and big data tools for log querying
• Adaptability to evolving cybersecurity threats in the global finance industry

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses aligned with JP Morgan Chase's financial success
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with low employee premiums
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave for work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities through JP Morgan's internal training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and access to financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at Jersey City facilities
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements supporting collaboration in a dynamic banking environment

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.