Senior Data Access Protection Engineer - Vice President

Morgan-Stanley; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Senior Data Access Protection Engineering Specialist to advance our Data Asset Protection platforms. You will design and deploy enterprise protections, automate controls, and partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal and Engineering to ensure regulatory alignment.

Strong DevOps, Python/PowerShell, and cloud security skills are essential. You will contribute to policy as code, CI/CD pipelines, and platform tooling while leveraging analytics to improve risk signals and data

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering.
• Experience with data protection technologies such as Varonis Platform Architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and tools (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Exposure to data analytics tools and SQL, Splunk.
• Experience with AD and enterprise security tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Kanban/Scrum).
• Proficient in Python and PowerShell; strong problem solving.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containers, and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Data Asset Protection platforms aligned with Risk objectives.
• Translate regulatory and risk requirements into scalable engineering solutions with automation.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Engineering teams to align controls.
• Contribute to architecture of data protection capabilities, policy as code, and automation.
• Apply DevSecOps standards: secure coding, CI/CD, observability, resilience, reliability.
• Develop, deploy and maintain Python and PowerShell services and platform tooling.
• Implement control monitoring, telemetry and evidence generation with Risk and Audit teams.
• Use analytics and dashboards to surface risk signals and improve controls.
• Share knowledge and align work with broader platform strategy.

Tools

Python

PowerShell

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Splunk

Varonis

Active Directory

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub Actions

Security Center

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Data Access Protection Squad as a Senior Data Access Protection Engineering Specialist in Cyber to oversee the global platform infrastructure and delivery of advanced integration of technical solutions with a strong focus on DevOps, data analytics, data access protection and engineering excellence.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. This is a Cyber Security Engineering position at Vice-President 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.What You'll Do In The RoleDesign and contribute to the implementation of enterprise Data Asset Protection platforms, aligned with firm wide Technology and Operations Risk objectives.Translate regulatory, audit, and risk requirements into scalable engineering solutions that reduce manual controls and operational risk through automation.Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Engineering to ensure technical solutions align with control and regulatory expectations.Contribute to the architecture and evolution of data protection capabilities, including access controls, entitlement governance, policy as code, and automation frameworks.Apply and adhere to established engineering and DevSecOps standards, including secure coding, CI/CD, observability, resilience, and reliability practices.> Participate in design reviews and technical discussions for complex and high-risk initiatives, providing sound engineering judgment and recommendations.Develop, deploy, and maintain Python and PowerShell based services, DevOps pipelines, and platform tooling supporting data protection solutions.Implement control monitoring, audit telemetry, and evidence generation directly within platforms and delivery pipelines in partnership with Risk and Audit teams.Use analytics, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends, surface risk signals, and improve the effectiveness of data access and protection controls.Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture by sharing knowledge, improving code quality, and aligning local technical work with broader platform strategy.What You'll Bring To The Role7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering, with experience as a technical implementation lead from production to deploymentExperience with data protection technologies, such as Varonis Platform Architecture, Active Directory and Zero Trust architecture.Knowledge of cloud security principles and tools such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Security Command Center.Exposure to data analytics tools and techniques, including SQL, Splunk and SaaS platforms.Experience with file/folder permissions, Active Directory (AD), and enterprise security tools.Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, and Scrum practices.Experience in Python frameworks, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving.Familiarity in PowerShell script developmentUnderstanding of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub actions), source control (e.g. git), containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).Experience in managing complex vendor relationships, plan roadmaps, defining goals and priorities for platform improvements and tactical solutions.Understanding data protection regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA is plus.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 copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $125,000 and $175,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programsMorgan 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.Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.For more information, please visit : https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .