Lead Cyber Automation and AI Engineer

We're seeking someone to join our Data Protection team as an Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) lead in Cyber to lead with the implementation of automations and effective usage of Artificial Intelligence in order to drive efficiencies across the department. This role requires a deep technical expertise in complex enterprise technologies in order to identify the opportunity for, design and drive the delivery of effective automations to realise efficiencies and process simplifications. A practical understanding of the implementation of AI and practical knowledge of cybersecurity products will also become crucial to the role. The successful candidate might be an infrastructure specialist or a strong system admin, with experience of scripting and task automation, or a system technical lead today, looking to focus and evolve automations as a practice area. Linux and general system architecture troubleshooting are therefore essential to the role and hands-on experience with Python or other automation tools and a strong aptitude to learn or grow these skills is required. The role offers the opportunity to work on every aspect of our internally built systems, which includes connectivity to multiple database platforms, ETL, web and container infrastructure and a range of other technologies. Prior experience in the financial industry is not required; candidates from software companies and other industries are welcome. We support and nurture our employees to grow in their role, so an aptitude and willingness to learn new skills or grow existing ones is encouraged. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate technical leadership and drive best practices across the organization and comes with an opportunity to manage a team of people. In the Cyber, Data, Risk & Resilience 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 creates solutions that protect the organization's systems and networks against actual and potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: * Define and execute the strategy for automation and efficiencies across the Fleet, with a view to extend those practices across the Department. * Oversee the development and implementation of efficiencies through automations and AI in a robust security framework across global cyber security operations and development. * Lead cross-functional initiatives to leverage practices which expedite the integration of security and security systems into all aspects of the business. * Act as an Automations and AI subject matter expert (SME) within the organization to provide executive leadership and guidance on all aspects of Artificial Intelligence to the organization, including contributing to strategic planning around threats and vulnerabilities. * Manage relationships with key stakeholders, technical leads and potentially auditors and regulators. * Champion the use and reuse of automations and appropriate implementation of artificial intelligence in order to enforce a culture across the organization. * Oversee the allocation of resources and budget to achieve strategic security, throughput and efficiency objectives. ​What you'll bring to the role: * Deep hands-on experience of task automation (principally in the Linux and web/cloud environments) * Strong ability to communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner to technology and business leadership. Experience managing budgets and/or resources would be beneficial. * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * Extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of automation tooling and Artificial Intelligence resources, including design and implementation of automations/AI capabilities into technology processes. * Strong experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and integrating solutions into existing processes (ideally within a complex Cybersecurity framework) * Ability to manage relationships with multiple parties including key stakeholders, technical teams and potentially auditors or regulators. * Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on fostering a culture which promotes efficiencies and the effective use of AI. * At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role. ### #GLTECH ### #LI-LM1 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. Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks. 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 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.