About the Role

We're seeking a Python Developer to join our Asset Discovery & Workload Protection team to focus on the coding of management, data extraction/transformation and automation tooling for our global asset discovery solution, our global vulnerability scanning solution, and related platforms.

This is a Cybersecurity Engineering position at Director 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.

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.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

What You'll Do in the Role

• Design, develop, and maintain python-based tooling and integrations between various asset discovery and vulnerability scanning platforms with internal & external services, using applicable APIs and integration methods, for data flow management, automation, platform management, and monitoring/reporting purposes.
• Leverage tools and resources available within the firm to simplify, automate, or eliminate inefficiencies.
• Manage code-base and configuration via various version control systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive stability, operational excellence, and a culture of efficiency.
• Ensure team knowledge is current and forward-looking.
• Take part in the squad Agile Kanban process which plays a critical role in helping to better understand ongoing efforts, ensures our work is clear and well communicated, and helps us to more effectively maximize productivity to help achieve the goal of maintaining a consistent release cycle.
• Implement solutions for environment configuration (Dev/QA/Prod) and, build processes while documenting efforts and experiences with a focus on educating others to ensure reliability and ongoing supportability of the platform.
• Use DevOps tools and processes to provide a fully functional CI/CD pipelines to facilitate rapid change, frequent updates and to ensure we can identify bugs and code issues prior to code reviews.
• Work with colleagues from around the globe and across the MS technology organization to provide solutions via ongoing communications and consistent engagement.
• Participate in technology evaluations and play an active role in ongoing strategy based on technology trends, best practices and industry standards.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on development experience in Python or alternate programming languages such as Perl, Java, C, C++.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions or guide junior staff and initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
• Basic Linux and Windows command-line knowledge.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD technologies including Jenkins, Stash, GitHub, Git, Jira (or equivalents).
• Experience with enterprise-scale asset discovery platforms such as Service Now Discovery or BMC Remedy.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, and workload protection solutions such as Prisma Cloud Compute and Wiz.
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE/Open Shift), Helm, and Git Ops (FluxCD preferred) especially for deploying monitoring tools in clusters.
• Track record of having worked on, and been involved in, the deployment and management of infrastructure at scale.
• Able to troubleshoot, problem solve, and be an analytical thinker.
• General networking and security knowledge (IP Networking, Subnetting, TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, DNS, NAT, Load balancing, packet trace and analysis, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal engagement skills ensuring an ability to communicate at all levels across multiple project aspects.
• Focus on good time-management, task prioritization and an ability to meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Confidence in your skills, a drive to self-start and a team player possessed of a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.
• Familiarity with, or experience working in, an Agile environment leveraging Kanban or Scrum.
• Background in a security focused environment or a distinct interest in developing deeper knowledge of cyber security.
• Thorough understanding of security architecture principles, design, and engineering best practices.
• Knowledge or experience in security and technology areas such Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Common Platform Enumeration (CPE), NIST, OWASP Top 10, and MITRE framework.

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 visit https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

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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.

Equal Opportunities

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.