LeadSecurityEngineer-CryptographyDeveloper

Company: Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Lead Security Engineer- Cryptography you will help leverage innovative cryptography at JPMorgan Chase. As a member of the Emerging Technologies Security group within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls organization, you will work alongside cryptographers and a group of passionate security engineers to solve complex security problems and support the deployment of cryptography-based solutions.

The position requires extensive software development experience and strong industry experience in combining cryptography and security best-practices to secure complex IT infrastructure, customer-facing services, and sensitive customer and enterprise data.

Job responsibilities

• Assess existing cryptographic libraries
• Evaluate existing crypto-agile approaches and tools - help define and implement JPMC-centric solutions
• Define and develop tools or libraries for cryptography services
• Review architecture document for security services
• Assist with performance impact assessment of post-quantum cryptography implementations
• Conduct source code security review
• Communicate ongoing work with other teams or organizations
• Collaborate with cryptographers on specific topics
  
  Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  
  • Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
  • Solid track record of using cryptography software frameworks including, but not limited to, Java JCA and/or Bouncy Castle
  • Strong understanding in applying mainstream cryptographic primitives, including digital signatures, public-key ciphers, block ciphers
  • Strong understanding of network security protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec etc.)
  • Strong track record in software development, with experience working with tools like Github, Junit, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD
  • Proficiency in Java. Other programming languages like Go, C/C++, Python, C#, JavaScript or shell scripting good to have
  • Good knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates (e.g., X.509)
  • Security solution development utilizing cryptographic agility principles
  • Ability to convey complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audience
  • Proven track record in working with diverse teams to achieve goals
  • Driving enterprise-wide transformative security technology initiatives
    
    Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
    
    • Familiarity with upcoming NIST post-quantum cryptography standards and related migration efforts
    • Basic knowledge on cryptanalysis, crypto system threat modeling and analysis
    • NIST key management best practices
    • Technology security certifications, e.g., FIPS 140-2/3, Common Criteria, PCI
    • AWS, Docker
    • Engineering and managing cryptographic systems for enterprise applications and infrastructure
    • MS or BS in computer science, preferably with a focus on security and/or cryptography
      
      About the Team
      
      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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.
      
      JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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