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Cybersecurity Engineer

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Sept 2026

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We're seeking someone to join our team as a Cybersecurity Engineer within the Forensic and eDiscovery Squad (FEDS) to perform core engineering activities that integrate critical investigation applications across the software development lifecycle, support solutions deployed across cloud and on-premises environments, and contribute to proactive data governance capabilities while partnering closely with Technology teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.

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 Cybersecurity Engineering position at Associate 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.

What you'll do in the role:

  • Contribute to the FEDS function by supporting highly complex project work and strategic initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Professional Engineer (P1) and Proficient Engineer (P2) team members, supporting their professional and personal development.
  • Perform engineering and operational activities supporting data security services, including service delivery, task automation, and DevOps functions.
  • Maintain existing DevOps tools and onboard new tooling to support evolving business requirements and integration with existing technology.
  • Partner closely with the Technical Product Owner, Engineering Lead, and key stakeholders to continuously improve services through automation scripting and observability solutions.
  • Participate in design reviews and code reviews across the squad and stakeholder groups.
  • Support the team's agile ways of working by actively participating in agile ceremonies and providing Engineering Lead coverage when required.
  • Drive knowledge sharing across Global eDiscovery & Investigations squads and chapters through documentation, presentations, and internal communications.
  • Contribute to engineering solutions supporting cloud and on-premises environments, with a focus on data security and governance capabilities.
  • Collaborate with Technology teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver and enhance engineering services.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple functions, guide junior staff, and support key initiatives.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Linux Shell, Python, and PowerShell scripting.
  • Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, Git, Jenkins Pipeline, test automation, and Agile team leadership.
  • Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems, networking concepts, firewall rules, proxy policies, and critical cybersecurity controls.
  • Proven ability to deploy, integrate, and support products and tools within enterprise environments using DevOps methodologies.
  • Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL).
  • Ability to quickly learn proprietary technologies and support enterprise systems within a complex, regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in automation, orchestration, and DevOps practices, including hands-on implementation from requirements analysis through testing, automation, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
  • Passion for automation, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), with experience in frequent, incremental code testing and deployment.
  • Ability to own the quality and timeliness of delivery while communicating key issues and progress updates in a regular, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with a collaborative approach.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience with M365, AWS, Azure DevOps, and public cloud management.
  • Experience with Flux, Grafana, and Splunk.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Cloudify, and other infrastructure-as-code technologies.
  • Knowledge of Autopsy, Cellebrite, Magnet Axiom, Nuix, Passware, and BigID.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser.

  • Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
  • If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
  • Flexible work statement
  • Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

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