Cybersecurity Platform Specialist; Kubernetes protection); Hybrid

Position: Cybersecurity Platform Specialist (Kubernetes workload protection) (Hybrid)
Location: Montreal

We're seeking someone to join our Workload Protection team as Cybersecurity platform specialist (Kubernetes workload protection) to design, implement, and support enterprise workload protection platforms that secure containerized applications and Kubernetes environments across on‑premises and public cloud infrastructure. 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 Cyber Security Operations position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents to ensure the organization's systems and data are protected from actual and potential threats or breaches. 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.
What you'll do in the role:
Administer, configure, and support enterprise workload protection platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud Compute) across global Kubernetes environments.
Design, deploy, and maintain workload protection solutions across Kubernetes platforms including Open Shift, AKS, EKS, and GKE.
Partner with Kubernetes platform teams to onboard new clusters and ensure consistent deployment, integration, and operation of workload protection capabilities.
Develop and maintain automation and deployment solutions using Git Ops tools and methodologies, including Helm, Argo CD, and FluxCD, while integrating security capabilities into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
Manage platform configuration, upgrades, policy deployment, and lifecycle activities to ensure high availability, operational resilience, and security coverage.
Troubleshoot platform, deployment, networking, and integration issues across Kubernetes and cloud environments, driving continuous improvements in reliability and scalability.
Develop automation using Python, Power Shell, or similar scripting languages to improve operational efficiency and platform management.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, Dev Ops, and application teams, while participating in Agile ceremonies and engaging with technology stakeholders to enhance existing and future technology solutions.
Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
6+ years of experience administering enterprise Kubernetes/Open Shift platforms, with hands‑on experience deploying and operating cloud‑native security platforms such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud Compute, or similar workload protection solutions.
Deep expertise with Red Hat Open Shift and Kubernetes, including deployment, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management of Wiz Kubernetes Connectors, Admission Controllers, Wiz Sensors, Workload Scanners, and Outpost Lite infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes security and networking, including RBAC, Admission Controllers, Pod Security Standards, Network Policies, Ingress, Services, DNS, workload identity, image scanning, runtime protection, and TCP/IP networking.
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes applications using Helm, Argo CD, FluxCD, and Git Ops methodologies, with integration into enterprise CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub, Git, Jenkins, or Git Hub Actions.

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