Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

Lead Application Security Eng

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States of America · Vp

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
PythonPostgreSQLMongoDBCI/CDMachine LearningData AnalysisData EngineeringCybersecurityPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityAccessibilityStakeholder ManagementTCP/IPFirewallLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • The successful candidate will bring deep application security expertise, strong engineering judgment, and a practical, developer-focused mindset.
  • 10+ years of IT experience, including 7+ years in Application Security.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world?
  • This Vice President role will lead efforts to strengthen application security while improving the developer experience across the firm.
  • This role will provide hands-on leadership for a team of 4+ engineers responsible for designing secure systems, performing technical analysis, and delivering scalable solutions that support secure software delivery.
  • The Team Lead will partner closely with stakeholders across Technology and Cybersecurity to define standards, guide implementation, and maintain integrated application security capabilities.

Requirements

  • The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate security risks, strategy, and technical solutions for both engineering teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC standards, SAST, SCA/OSS, DAST, container scanning, security vulnerabilities, cyber incidents, penetration testing tools, and security frameworks.
  • Ability to define, track, and report key security metrics to stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Experience using AI tools effectively to accelerate delivery.
  • Knowledge of cyber domains including Data Protection, Cryptography, Network Security, Web Application Firewalls, and Identity and Access Management.
  • Understanding of web protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, and SSL/TLS.
  • We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Proven leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of cyber technologies and their integration in large-scale enterprise environments.

Company info

  • Lead will partner closely with stakeholders across Technology and Cybersecurity to define standards, guide implementation, and maintain integrated application security capabilities.
  • What you'll bring to the role: 10+ years of IT experience, including 7+ years in Application Security.
  • Experience designing and integrating application security capabilities into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience developing event-driven applications using Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Kafka.
  • Experience conducting security reviews and validating architecture and engineering designs for security.
  • Ability to present, discuss, and challenge design and architecture decisions with confidence.
  • Strong communication and partnership skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage senior stakeholders on risks, strategy, and solutions.
  • 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.
  • We are seeking a senior technical leader to join Morgan Stanley as the Developer Enablement Application Security Team Lead.

Equal opportunity

  • https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.
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