Lead Cyber Security Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-23
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Engineer
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.
This is a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for providing specialist cyber expertise and creating solutions that protect the organization's systems and networks against actual and potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
Role DescriptionLead Cyber Security Engineer within the Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Squad with the following responsibilities:
- Influencing the technology strategy and architecture for critical cyber security controls,
- Enhancing service delivery for data protection services including DLP
- Managing multiple vendor relationships to maximize value
- Facing off to local and international control owners and stakeholders
- Delivering technical outcomes which reduce risk and enhance business enablement
- Providing technical leadership on transformation and modernization projects
- Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
- Develop and execute the cyber security engineering strategy in line with organizational goals.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track the effectiveness of cloud infrastructure.
- Define and implement strategies to ensure high availability and performance of critical systems.
- Develop and support continuous enhancement of complex processes, increasing the effectiveness of Firm controls.
- Oversee the implementation of security programs and initiatives across the organization.
- Drive the adoption of security best practices and ensure team compliance with security policies.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key vendors and service providers.
Must Have:
- Cyber Security
Risk Management:
Strong cyber security governance fundamentals (e.g. CISSP). In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, risk management, and incident response - Leadership:
Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams - Communication:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders - Strategic Execution:
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic security initiatives - Relevant
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of the unique security challenges facing financial services, or similarly regulated industries
Good to Have:
- Data Leakage Prevention:
Knowledge of DLP principles, practices and products - Security Infrastructure:
Splunk, Elasticsearch, Archer, HIVE - Orchestration:
Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes - Dev Ops:
Git, CI/CD Pipeline, Test Automation - Cloud:
Azure, M365, AWS
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services.
All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world.
And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences.
Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their…
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