Cybersecurity Platform Specialist – Kubernetes Workload Protection

Morgan Stanley

Cybersecurity Platform Specialist responsible for designing and implementing workload protection for containerized applications. Join Morgan Stanley to innovate security in cloud environments.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and configuring enterprise workload protection platforms across Kubernetes environments, with a strong focus on security integration and automation. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance technology solutions and ensure operational resilience.

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Kubernetes AdministrationWorkload Protection SolutionsGitOps MethodologiesCloud Security PlatformsLinux Administration

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Hard Skills

KubernetesOpenShiftWizPrisma Cloud ComputeHelmArgo CDFluxCDPythonPowerShellLinux Administration

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitJenkinsGitHub ActionsHashiCorp Vault

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native SecurityCI/CD PipelinesRBACNetwork PoliciesPod Security Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPythonTCP/IPVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, and support enterprise workload protection platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud Compute) across global Kubernetes environments.
Design, deploy, and maintain workload protection solutions across Kubernetes platforms including OpenShift, AKS, EKS, and GKE.
Partner with Kubernetes platform teams to onboard new clusters and ensure consistent deployment, integration, and operation of workload protection capabilities.
Develop and maintain automation and deployment solutions using GitOps tools and methodologies, including Helm, Argo CD, and FluxCD, while integrating security capabilities into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
Manage platform configuration, upgrades, policy deployment, and lifecycle activities to ensure high availability, operational resilience, and security coverage.
Troubleshoot platform, deployment, networking, and integration issues across Kubernetes and cloud environments, driving continuous improvements in reliability and scalability.
Develop automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages to improve operational efficiency and platform management.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, and application teams, while participating in Agile ceremonies and engaging with technology stakeholders to enhance existing and future technology solutions.
Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
6+ years of experience administering enterprise Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms, with hands-on experience deploying and operating cloud-native security platforms such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud Compute, or similar workload protection solutions.
Deep expertise with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes, including deployment, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management of Wiz Kubernetes Connectors, Admission Controllers, Wiz Sensors, Workload Scanners, and Outpost Lite infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes security and networking, including RBAC, Admission Controllers, Pod Security Standards, Network Policies, Ingress, Services, DNS, workload identity, image scanning, runtime protection, and TCP/IP networking.
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes applications using Helm, Argo CD, FluxCD, and GitOps methodologies, with integration into enterprise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Git, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Experience with enterprise automation and infrastructure engineering using Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, and HashiCorp Vault or equivalent secrets management technologies.
Strong Linux administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills, with experience supporting Kubernetes workloads across OpenShift, AKS, EKS, and GKE, as well as AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud platforms.
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Platform Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Development, and Cybersecurity teams to build and operate secure, scalable enterprise workload protection services.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive employee benefits and perks
Opportunities for professional development
Hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office