Network Security Engineer

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Glasgow is seeking a Network Security Engineer. The role involves designing and managing cybersecurity controls, particularly for IoT/OT systems. Candidates should have a strong background in cybersecurity, network security design, and relevant tools such as Armis Centrix. This position offers opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and innovative solutions in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with IoT/OT security solutions necessary.
• Experience in deployment and management of large network security systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to proof-of-concept testing for security solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to design and review implementation solutions.
• Create documentation and network diagrams for proposed solutions.
• Identify automation opportunities for managed products.

Skills

Information processing

Understanding of business line

Hands-on experience with IoT/OT security solutions

UNIX/Linux administration

Experience with automation

Familiarity with networking fundamentals

Deployment of observability tools

Global-scale network security design

Threat detection and mitigation

Tools

Armis Centrix

Forescout

Darktrace

Claroty

Python

Ansible

Graphana

Prometheus

Job description

Network Security Engineer

Glasgow

JR022605

We're seeking someone to join our Network Security team as a Network Security Engineer in CDRR to support the OT/IOT Project with deploy and operate a new IoT/OT discovery and monitoring solution to meet the business requirements.

As part of the Network Security team you will design, engineer & operate cyber security controls at the network layer in order to protect the Firm from internal & external cyber attacks.

What you'll do in the role:

• Contribute to proof-of-concept testing, certification and onboarding of Armis Centrix IoT/OT security solution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discuss, review and design the solution and integration
• Create network diagrams and related documentation to propose solutions
• Create new operational procedures/runbooks, as required
• Identify opportunities to develop tools and automation of managed products
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of systems, networks, and applications as required
• Collaborating with project managers and members of the enterprise networking, enterprise computing, end-user computing, and/or tech risk organizations
• Provide expert level support for junior level operation teams on IoT/OT security solution
• Liaise, manage and govern vendor of IoT/OT security solution to provide world-class level of services
• On-call shift is required

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to process information, translate into plans and present summaries to stakeholders.
• Experienced understanding of business line and discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with IoT/OT security solution (e.g. Armis Centrix, Forescout, Darktrace, Claroty)
• Experience with UNIX/Linux administration & containers
• Experience working with automation and scripting (e.g. Python, Ansible, third‑party vendor APIs)
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (e.g. VLANs, MPLS, BGP, Proxying)
• Experience in deploying observability tools (e.g. Graphana, Prometheus)
• Experience with global‑scale network security design and documentation
• Experience with threat detection and mitigation process for OT/IoT products
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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 - 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.

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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.

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.