Director Software Engineering - Internal Certificate Authority

If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we've got an opportunity just for you.

As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the PKI Engineering Team, you lead a technical area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments.

Utilize your in-depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and be a driver of innovation and solution delivery.

Job responsibilities


* Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of PKI solutions using ADCS and EJBCA.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI services into existing and new applications, focusing on TLS and certificate management.


* Oversee the automation of PKI processes, including certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation.


* Ensure the security and integrity of TLS certificates and related cryptographic operations.


* Provide PKI services in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes-based platforms.


* Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of PKI solutions, with considerations for post-quantum cryptography (PQC).


* Serve as a technical advisor on PKI-related matters, both internally and in negotiations with external partners.


* Monitor and improve the performance of PKI systems, ensuring high availability and resilience


* Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in digital security, PKI, and PQC


* Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional technology objectives


* Makes decisions that influence teams' resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures


* Carries governance accountability for coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations


* Delivers technical solutions that can be leveraged across multiple businesses and domains


* Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams


* Champions the firm's culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills



* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR 15+ years of relevant IT experience


* 10+ of experience in software engineering, with a focus on PKI and TLS certificates.


* Proven experience with ADCS, EJBCA, and HSMs (e.g., Safenet/Gemalto).


* Programming experience in languages such as Python, Java, or Bash.


* Background in software architecture and cloud technologies


* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.


* Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical conce...