Senior Cloud Security Engineer for Financial Institutions - German Remote Team

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm founded in 1935. Our mission is to provide a wide range of financial services and solutions to individuals, corporations, and institutions. With a significant presence in Germany, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and inclusion. Our achievements in the industry include being consistently ranked as one of the world's premier financial services firms.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer for Financial Institutions, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing secure cloud infrastructure solutions for our clients. This role exists to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive financial data in the cloud. You will report directly to our Cloud Security Architecture team and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and mitigate risks. This role has a significant impact on our clients' trust and confidence in our services.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement cloud security strategies and architectures for Financial Institutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Design and deploy secure cloud infrastructure, including virtual private clouds, storage, and compute resources. Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and identify potential security vulnerabilities. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks. Develop and maintain cloud security policies, procedures, and standards. Work closely with clients to understand their security requirements and provide tailored solutions. Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security threats and technologies, and adapt our security strategies accordingly. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in cloud security operations. Engage with internal stakeholders to communicate cloud security risks, controls, and mitigation strategies. Contribute to the development of cloud security training programs for employees and clients.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on financial services or similar industries. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field. Expert-level knowledge of cloud security tools, technologies, and frameworks, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experience with cloud infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. Strong understanding of security frameworks, regulations, and standards, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. German language proficiency (B2 level or higher)

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field. Experience with cloud security certifications, such as CCSP or CISSP. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools. Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, Java, or C++. Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and threat intelligence platforms.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of EUR 50,000 - EUR 80,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a retirement plan, and a generous vacation policy. We also offer a learning and development budget to support your professional growth and a remote work policy that allows you to work from anywhere in Germany. Our team is passionate about innovation and diversity, and we strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and teamwork.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is a close-knit group of experienced professionals who share a passion for cloud security. We work collaboratively to drive business growth and mitigate risks, and we are committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies. We are a remote team, working together from locations across Germany, and we value open communication and flexibility.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our careers portal. We expect to respond to all applications within 2 weeks.

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Morgan Stanley. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.