Principal Architect - Iam Security Architecture | Cloud Security

As a Principal Cybersecurity Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization, you lead a specific architecture area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of architecture, systems, applications, security concepts, and product management to lead multiple complex projects and initiatives, make key decisions, and drive innovation in risk identification and creative problem solving.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Architecture team stands as a critical contributor to securing our cybersecurity posture and unlocking technological innovation. This specialized team is dedicated to safeguarding our digital landscape through strategic design reviews, comprehensive architecture assessments and strong advocacy for cutting edge innovation that advances the state of the art in IAM technology across the firm's investments in our on-prem and cloud environments. The IAM Architecture team operates in a vital capacity where we balance architecture and strategy develop IAM solutions that not only ensure robust security but enhance the user and developer experience. We balance the multiple objectives to understand and minimize technical depth, protect our customers while enabling smooth and efficient access for our community of users.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for likeminded individuals who are committed to pushing the boundaries of IAM architecture and performing rigorous evaluations of the design of JPMC's IAM solutions, ensuring that they align with JPMC's standards of security, efficiency, and architectural excellence. As a principal IAM Security Architect you will be responsible for the strategic planning, design, and implementation of IAM solutions that support JPMC. This role involves:

• Provide Strategic Oversight : Contributing to the overarching IAM strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives, direction and security requirements.
• Drive Technical Leadership : Guiding the technical direction of IAM initiatives, including the selection and integration of IAM tools and technologies. This requires a deep understanding of both traditional and emerging IAM solutions, such as cloud and decentralized identity systems.
• Manage Risk : Assessing and mitigating risks associated with identity and access controls. This includes understanding the threat landscape as it pertains to identity theft, access breaches and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Engage Stakeholders : Collaborating with various stakeholders, including IT security teams, and business units to ensure IAM solutions meet the diverse needs of the organization.
• Innovate and Continuously Improve : Staying abreast of the latest trends and advancements in IAM and incorporating innovative solutions that enhance security while supporting the user experience and operational efficiency.
• Lead technology and process implementations to achieve functional architecture objectives
• Set the strategy for cultivating skills in cybersecurity architects
• Oversee decisions that influence teams' resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
• Enforce governance accountability for cybersecurity coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations
• Manage staffing, budget, and relevant profit and loss
• Champion the firm's culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect, and prioritizes diverse representation

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering/architecture concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Subject Mater Expertise in the Identity And Access Management domain.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing and maintaining IAM solutions.
• Experience with Cloud Computing (public, private and hybrid) best practices
• Experience with Cloud Security as it relates to IAM solutions.
• Deep understanding of IAM principles, technologies and protocols such as oAuth, OpenID and OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos...
• Experience with IAM tools and platforms like Okta, Microsoft Azure AD, SailPoint, Azure Identity Center or similar.
• Experience running teams of architects that design cybersecurity solutions operations on cloud-based platforms and applications
• Experience building cybersecurity products and solutions for public cloud-based applications and infrastructure
• Experience developing and leading cross-functional teams of technologists
• Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary
Seattle,WA $194,750.00 - $285,000.00 / year