Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Architect

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Job Family: Architecture

About the Role

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. In the Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) division, we deliver innovative AI-enabled products and technologies that empower millions of customers with seamless banking experiences, from mobile apps to personalized financial advice. As a Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Architect, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding these initiatives by providing expert architecture leadership. Based in our Chicago, IL office, you will drive the secure design of AI-driven solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security and compliance in a highly regulated financial landscape. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of secure digital banking at one of the world's most respected institutions. In this senior role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in architecting robust cybersecurity frameworks for AI applications, focusing on risk mitigation, secure data pipelines, and resilient infrastructures. You will collaborate closely with CCB product owners, data scientists, and compliance experts to embed security into every phase of development, from ideation to deployment. Key challenges include addressing AI-specific threats like model poisoning and ensuring adherence to financial regulations such as those from the Federal Reserve and OCC. Your expertise will help protect sensitive customer data while enabling innovative features like real-time fraud detection and AI-powered credit assessments, all while aligning with JPMorgan Chase's commitment to ethical AI and privacy by design. We seek a strategic thinker with deep technical acumen and a passion for financial services innovation. You will mentor emerging talent, contribute to enterprise-wide security policies, and stay ahead of evolving threats in AI cybersecurity. At JPMorgan Chase, you'll thrive in a collaborative culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, with access to cutting-edge resources and global networks. Join us to architect a safer, more innovative future for consumer banking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity architectures for AI-enabled products and applications within the Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) division at JPMorgan Chase
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and compliance teams to ensure secure development lifecycle (SDLC) integration for AI technologies
• Assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with AI/ML models, including data ingestion, training, and deployment in financial services contexts
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, standards, and guidelines for secure AI systems compliant with JPMorgan Chase's enterprise security policies
• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments for new and existing CCB applications, focusing on consumer banking innovations
• Provide expert guidance on emerging cybersecurity technologies and best practices to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Oversee the integration of security controls in cloud-based AI infrastructures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements in the financial sector
• Mentor junior architects and contribute to the evolution of JPMorgan Chase's cybersecurity strategy for AI-driven digital transformation
• Participate in incident response planning and tabletop exercises specific to AI-enabled financial products
• Stay abreast of industry trends in AI security and advocate for proactive measures to protect sensitive customer data in CCB operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, with at least 5 years in financial services or regulated industries
• Proven track record leading architecture for AI/ML-enabled products and applications in secure environments
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS relevant to banking and consumer financial services
• Experience with cloud security architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments in large-scale financial institutions
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC required
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in financial services, including GDPR, CCPA, and SEC requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting cybersecurity for AI-driven fraud detection and risk management systems in banking
• Familiarity with JPMorgan Chase's internal security tools and enterprise architecture standards
• Advanced certifications in AI security or cloud architecture (e.g., CCSP, AWS Certified Security)
• Prior leadership in cross-functional teams developing consumer banking technologies
• Knowledge of emerging threats in AI, such as adversarial attacks and data privacy in machine learning models

Required Skills

• Expertise in cybersecurity architecture design and threat modeling
• Proficiency in AI/ML security principles and secure coding practices
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) systems like Okta or Active Directory
• Familiarity with encryption technologies and secure data handling in financial environments
• Skills in risk assessment tools and methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD)
• Leadership and stakeholder communication abilities
• Analytical problem-solving for complex security challenges
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks in banking
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for security automation
• Understanding of network security protocols (e.g., TLS, VPNs)
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack)
• Agile methodology and DevSecOps practices
• Technical writing for architecture documentation
• Adaptability to fast-paced, innovative environments in financial services

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, including tuition reimbursement and access to internal training programs
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• Wellness programs with gym memberships and mental health support
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid options in Chicago, IL

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.