[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Morgan Stanley jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Morgan Stanley · New York, NY # Lead Cryptography Engineer - PKI New York, United States of America Manager or lead $215,000 per year Operations Listed on Morgan Stanley’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Morgan Stanley’s careers site →](https://ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/New-York-New-York-United-States-of-America/Lead-Cybersecurity-Engineer_PT-JR044770-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Morgan Stanley](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/) / Lead Cryptography Engineer - PKI ## Job description 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 Lead Cryptography Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for engineering and operations of cryptographic solutions and 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. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on. We're seeking someone to join our PKI and Secrets Management team as a Lead Cryptography Engineer - PKI with a strong focus on both engineering and operations in Data Protection Services department to design, implement, and support enterprise cryptographic solutions, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), certificate lifecycle and secrets management tools. This position will provide strategic architectural impact. ### What you'll do in the role 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 What you'll bring to the role: Ability to effectively manage multiple functions and initiatives. Apply prior expertise in driving deeper architectural decisions. Impart leadership as an experienced technologist who can mentor and guide junior colleagues. ### What you will bring to the role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. 10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or operations, with exposure to cryptographic services (PKI, HSMs, certificate management). 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, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and crypto-agility concepts; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific PKI/HSM certifications are preferred. Prior experience as a lead or driver of change in a security function. ### 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​](https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​) into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $155,000 and $215,000 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 programs. 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](https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: New York, United States of America - Pay: $215,000 per year[Apply on Morgan Stanley’s careers site →](https://ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/New-York-New-York-United-States-of-America/Lead-Cybersecurity-Engineer_PT-JR044770-1) ## More jobs at Morgan Stanley ### [AI Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/jobs/89a72baf6cff43dff582/) New York, United States of America ### [AI Engineer - VP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/jobs/a85f1e84baf63fc4c974/) New York, United States of America ### [AI Platform Engineer / Architect - VP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/jobs/8d20c33936ff209962a8/) New York, United States of America ### [Principal, Technical Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/jobs/fdbe8b6c83274119bb35/) New York, United States of America ### [Senior AI Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/jobs/ceea523bb226cfce5e3a/) New York, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior PKI/ Cryptography Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freddie-mac/jobs/7d50367726ccd3266556/) Freddie Mac · McLean, VA ### [PKI Security Admin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/8cdf165997b7c04206f7/) General Dynamics · Falls Church, VA, US ### [Zero Trust ICAM & PKI SME](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/cb39d20b11ce8fbfbe99/) General Dynamics · MacDill AFB, FL, US ### [Cryptography Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/9755073cc2fa7e62bec0/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding · Chantilly, VA ### [Sr Software Engineer, Platform Cryptography](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/servicenow/jobs/2cc00593494ad28f78ae/) ServiceNow · Santa Clara, California, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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