Job DescriptionStep 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 decisions
- Drive 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 data
- Develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with business and architecture strategy, spanning infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and security architecture priorities
- Serve 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 DevSecOps
- Lead architecture reviews for critical applications, major infrastructure investments, and modernization programs, providing authoritative guidance on security and infrastructure design
- Identify infrastructure and security risks, define strategic mitigation plans, and ensure alignment with enterprise security policies, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements
- Establish reuse-first AI-enabled engineering patterns and governance across software development lifecycle and toolchain practices, ensuring traceability, auditability, resiliency, and security controls
- Collaborate across global technology teams to present architecture recommendations and risk decisions to senior technology leadership, driving alignment and informed decision-making
- Contribute to the development of technical methods and standards in specialized architecture fields, in line with the latest product development methodologies
Required 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 code
- Demonstrated 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 models
- Demonstrated experience applying enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within architecture and engineering workflows, with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity
- Ability to evaluate and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into scalable platforms while meeting resiliency, security, and auditability requirements
- Experience leading a product as a product owner or product manager
- Ability to present and effectively communicate architecture recommendations and risk decisions to senior leaders and executives
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent
- Experience leading enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives in a globally distributed environment
- Financial services and regulatory compliance experience, including familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, and FFIEC guidance
- Experience supporting highly regulated technology environments with complex governance and control requirements
- Knowledge of cloud governance and control frameworks, including AWS and hybrid cloud security models
About UsJPMorganChase, 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
About the TeamJ.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
