Cybersecurity Engineer (PKIHSM) Director Cybersecurity Engineering

Morgan Stanley; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join the PKI and Secrets Management team at Director level within Data Protection Services. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cryptographic solutions including PKI, HSM, certificate lifecycle management, and secrets management tools.

The candidate will design and maintain cryptographic infrastructure, manage 24/7 security operations, automate certificate/key management, and collaborate with infrastructure

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations with exposure to cryptographic services (PKI, HSMs, certificate management).
• Ability to manage multiple functions and initiatives effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 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 such as Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto‑agility concepts.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor‑specific PKI/HSM certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

PKI

HSM

Certificate management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our PKI and Secrets Management team at the Director level within the Data Protection Services department. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cryptographic solutions—including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), certificate lifecycle management, and secrets management tools.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with product leads across the organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to 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.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations with exposure to cryptographic services (PKI, HSMs, certificate management).
• Ability to manage multiple functions and initiatives effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 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 such as Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto‑agility concepts.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor‑specific PKI/HSM certifications are preferred.

Benefits and Expectations

• Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Opportunity to work alongside top talent in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks that are among the most attractive in the industry.
• Support for work‑life balance and professional development.
• Opportunities for career mobility within the global organization.

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.