Principal Architect - Infrastructure/Security

JPMorgan Chase
Plano, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure and security experience.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure and security experience in regulated environments
    — “10+ years of applied experience, including extensive technology infrastructure and security experience within large-scale enterprise environments.”
  • Individuals with leadership experience in infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption
    — “Experience leading enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives in a globally distributed environment.”
  • Professionals skilled in AI integration and security governance frameworks
    — “Drive reuse-first adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within architecture workflows to accelerate delivery and improve decision quality.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a strong grasp of regulatory compliance in financial services
    — “Supporting highly regulated technology environments with complex governance and control requirements.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage in multi-year strategic planning
    — “Develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with zero trust architecture and hybrid cloud security models in your resume and interview responses
    — “Demonstrated expertise in zero trust architecture, network segmentation, ... hybrid cloud security models.”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead architecture reviews and provide authoritative guidance
    — “Lead architecture reviews for critical applications, major infrastructure investments, and modernization programs.”
  • Showcase your track record of integrating AI into infrastructure with security and auditability in mind
    — “Experience applying enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within architecture and engineering workflows.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Advise cross-functional teams on technology selection
Typical background
10+ years of applied experience in large-scale enterprise environments

Skills & requirements

Required

Architecture DesignCloud PlatformsSecurity TechnologiesInfrastructure TechnologiesEnterprise NetworkingData Center ArchitectureVirtualizationStorage And Compute InfrastructureKubernetesAWS ECSInfrastructure As CodeZero Trust ArchitectureNetwork SegmentationIdentity And Access ManagementPrivileged Access ManagementPKI And CryptographyEndpoint Protection PlatformsInfrastructure AutomationDevSecOps

Preferred

AI Capabilities Within Architecture Workflows

Stack & domain

ArchitectureCloud PlatformsSecurityInfrastructureAIDevSecOpsZero Trust ArchitectureNetwork SegmentationIdentity And Access ManagementPrivileged Access ManagementPKI And CryptographyEndpoint Protection PlatformsInfrastructure As CodeCommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingProject ManagementTechnology

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

Step into a pivotal role as a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase and become a driving force behind the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise-scale infrastructure and security architecture.

As a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase within Asset & Wealth Management iCTO Services, you provide deep expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms grounded in modern cloud-based and security-first technologies, while supporting the adoption of strategic global solutions. You will leverage advanced architecture capabilities across infrastructure, security, and cloud domains to guide complex initiatives, serve as a subject matter authority, and champion the target state architecture goals of the firm. In this role, you will partner with senior technology leaders across the organization to deliver resilient, secure, and scalable solutions that meet the demands of a globally distributed, highly regulated environment.

Job responsibilities

Advise cross-functional teams on technology selection to achieve target state architecture, providing authoritative guidance on infrastructure, security, and cloud platform decisionsDrive reuse-first adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within architecture workflows to accelerate delivery and improve decision quality, ensuring human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive dataDevelop multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy, spanning infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and security architecture prioritiesServe as the senior security architecture subject matter expert across network security, cloud platform security, identity and access management, privileged access management, endpoint security, data center security, server and operating system security, and infrastructure automation and DevSecOpsLead architecture reviews for critical applications, major infrastructure investments, and modernization programs, providing authoritative guidance on security and infrastructure designIdentify infrastructure and security risks, define strategic mitigation plans, and ensure alignment with enterprise security policies, control frameworks, and regulatory requirementsEstablish reuse-first AI-enabled engineering patterns and governance across software development lifecycle and toolchain practices, ensuring traceability, auditability, resiliency, and security controlsCollaborate across global technology teams to present architecture recommendations and risk decisions to senior technology leadership, driving alignment and informed decision-makingContribute to the development of technical methods and standards in specialized architecture fields, in line with the latest product development methodologiesRequired qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on architecture concepts and 10+ years of applied experience, including extensive technology infrastructure and security experience within large-scale enterprise environments.Deep expertise across infrastructure technologies, security technologies, cloud platforms, enterprise networking, data center architecture, virtualization, storage and compute infrastructure, Microsoft Windows and Linux platforms, container platforms (Kubernetes/AWS ECS), and infrastructure as codeDemonstrated expertise in zero trust architecture, network segmentation, identity and access management, privileged access management, PKI and cryptography, endpoint protection platforms, cloud security controls, security monitoring and detection architecture, and hybrid cloud security modelsDemonstrated experience applying enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within architecture and engineering workflows, with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivityAbility to evaluate and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into scalable platforms while meeting resiliency, security, and auditability requirementsExperience leading a product as a product owner or product managerAbility to present and effectively communicate architecture recommendations and risk decisions to senior leaders and executivesPreferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalentExperience leading enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives in a globally distributed environmentFinancial services and regulatory compliance experience, including familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, and FFIEC guidanceExperience supporting highly regulated technology environments with complex governance and control requirementsKnowledge of cloud governance and control frameworks, including AWS and hybrid cloud security models

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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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