Cybersecurity Engineer - Cryptography Director

Cybersecurity Engineer - Cryptography Director

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong focus on cryptography to join our PKI and Secrets Management team within the Data Protection Services department. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cryptographic solutions, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), certificate lifecycle management, and secrets management tools.

About the Technology Division

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. As a Director-level engineering position, you will be part of the job family responsible for the engineering and operations of cryptographic solutions. You will provide specialist cyber expertise and create solutions that protect the organization's systems and networks against security threats and vulnerabilities.

About Morgan Stanley

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, constantly evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and communities in over 40 countries worldwide.

What You'll Do In The Role

• Communicate regularly with product leads to discuss opportunities for improvement in existing and future technology solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise cryptographic infrastructure, including PKI, HSMs, and certificate management platforms.
• Manage the full certificate lifecycle (issuance, renewal, revocation, and deployment) to ensure security, availability, and compliance.
• Engineer and support secure key management solutions leveraging HSMs, including key generation, storage, rotation, and backup.
• Monitor and operate cryptographic services in a 24/7 environment (on-call rotations), ensuring high availability, incident response, and performance optimization.
• Automate certificate and key management processes to reduce manual effort and minimize operational risk.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to integrate cryptographic controls into enterprise systems and cloud environments.
• Support the evaluation, design, and adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) capabilities, including PQC-enabled PKI environments, crypto-agility strategies, and transition planning.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations, with exposure to cryptographic services (PKI, HSMs, certificate management).
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, protocols, and standards (e.g., TLS, X.509, key exchange, encryption algorithms).
• Proven experience managing PKI environments and certificate lifecycle tools in enterprise and/or cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with HSM technologies and key management practices, including secure key generation, storage, rotation, and backup.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar) to streamline certificate and key management processes.
• Knowledge of emerging cryptographic trends, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility concepts; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific PKI/HSM certifications are preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple functions and initiatives.

About Our Culture and Values

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - guide our decisions daily. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in a supportive and empowering environment. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by diverse backgrounds and experiences. We support our employees and their families with attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks. There’s ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage, and allocate capital for our clients. Our values guide our daily decisions to do what's best for our clients, communities, and employees. You'll work alongside exceptional colleagues in a supportive and empowering environment, contributing to innovative solutions. We offer comprehensive employee benefits and perks and ample opportunities for career growth for those with passion and grit.

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $165,000 per year. Total compensation may include additional incentive, bonus, and benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Our recruiting efforts reflect our commitment to inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of global communities, bringing diverse backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Engineering
• Cryptography
• PKI Management
• HSM Operations
• Certificate Lifecycle Management
• Secrets Management
• Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
• Automation and Scripting
• Risk Management
• Financial Services Security