Morgan Stanley

Senior Network Engineer - Critical Infrastructure & Patch Deployment - Director

Morgan Stanley$120K — $165K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
  • Proven experience with critical network security patching
  • Experience in financial services, trading, telecommunications, or cloud environments
  • Strong understanding of network resiliency principles
  • Willingness to manage weekend implementations and emergency changes

Responsibilities

  • Implement and support enterprise-scale network infrastructure
  • Provide Tier-3 support during major incidents
  • Develop and maintain network standards and documentation
  • Lead deployment of security and infrastructure patches
  • Coordinate maintenance activities with multiple teams
  • Monitor network performance and identify risks proactively
  • Develop automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • High visibility in a crucial network operations role
  • Participation in strategic projects impacting business outcomes
Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Network Engineer to join our Enterprise Network Services team. This role is responsible for deploying, and supporting critical network infrastructure across both internal enterprise environments and external customer-facing platforms.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience planning and executing critical network security and infrastructure patch rollouts in fast-paced, highly regulated, and uptime-sensitive environments. The role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, data center networking, internet connectivity, network security, and production change management.


The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of executing complex infrastructure changes with minimal risk, maintaining network resiliency, and supporting business-critical services operating in 24x7 global environments.

What you'll do in the role:

  • Implement, and support enterprise-scale network infrastructure across data centers, cloud, and campus environments.

  • Provide Tier-3 support and technical leadership during major incidents and escalations.

  • Develop and maintain network standards, update documentation, and engineering procedures.

  • Lead planning, testing, risk assessment, and deployment of critical security and infrastructure patches across production environments.

  • Drive execution of complex maintenance activities with minimal customer or business impact.

  • Coordinate maintenance windows, rollback plans, validation testing, and post-implementation reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements through timely remediation of vulnerabilities.

  • Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Operations teams to prioritize and execute remediation activities.

  • Coordinate end-to-end remediation activities including maintenance windows and pre/post validations across multiple stakeholders, including business application owners, multiple infrastructure teams (Unix, Load Balancer, Firewall etc), security teams, and all relevant third-party vendors (Cisco/Arista etc).

  • Maintain high availability and resilience of business-critical services.

  • Monitor network performance and proactively identify risks before they impact production.

  • Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools to improve operational and deployment efficiency.

  • Standardize deployment procedures and reduce manual intervention through automation.

  • Drive operational excellence through continuous process improvement and infrastructure optimization. Required Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Cloud observability skill set and cloud native tools like CloudWatch, APIs, VPC reachability analyzer, Network Watcher etc.

  • Leaf-Spine Architectures across Cisco and Arista Platforms

  • Ansible, Python, Terraform, Github and Jira expertise along with network knowledge on various protocols like BGP/OSPF etc.


What you'll bring to the role:

  • 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.

  • Proven experience executing critical security patching and production network upgrades in large-scale environments.

  • Strong experience supporting both internal infrastructure and internet-facing production services.

  • Experience operating in financial services, trading, telecommunications, cloud, or other mission-critical environments.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform complex maintenance and migration activities during scheduled change windows.

  • Strong understanding of network resiliency, high availability, and disaster recovery principles.

  • Willingness to support weekend implementations, emergency changes, and critical incident response when required.


Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent industry certifications.

  • Knowledge of network automation frameworks.

  • Experience with large-scale global data center environments.

  • Familiarity with agile delivery and DevOps methodologies.


Personal Attributes

  • Strong ownership and accountability.

  • Calm and decisive under pressure.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, highly dynamic production environments.

What Success Looks Like

  • Timely rollout of critical patches with zero unplanned outages.

  • Improved network reliability and security posture.

  • Reduced operational risk through automation and standardization.

  • Effective execution of large-scale infrastructure changes across global environments.

  • Strong partnership with operations, security, and application teams to maintain resilient business services.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Management are active managers of capital, working to outperform the market and deliver results for their clients. Morgan Stanley Investment Management's long-tenured professionals apply their experience and expertise across public and private markets, in single-sector, multi-asset and custom solutions.

Morgan Stanley Careers

Joining Morgan Stanley today means becoming part of a global team dedicated to strengthening communities, pioneering innovation, and fostering diversity. As a leading global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley offers unparalleled job opportunities, career growth, and a culture of leadership that together create an exceptional employment experience. Work You’ll Do At Morgan Stanley, you will collaborate with knowledgeable professionals to drive innovation and deliver solutions in financial services. Our team is composed of diverse, talented individuals who bring their unique skills and perspectives to work every day, setting the standard for leadership in the global market. Morgan Stanley is not just a company; it's a place where ambitious, creative, and skilled individuals can build a rewarding career. Here, you can experience the benefits of a vibrant culture dedicated to professional growth and diversity training. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Morgan Stanley’s internship programs. These positions offer invaluable industry insights and professional experience to students and recent graduates. Interns at Morgan Stanley gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned experts in a dynamic, supportive environment. Innovation and Professional Growth We believe in the power of innovation to solve complex problems and encourage our team to think differently and act boldly. Morgan Stanley supports your career development through comprehensive training, development programs, and leadership workshops, ensuring that every employee has the tools they need to succeed. Join Our Team Explore the various job opportunities at Morgan Stanley, from entry-level positions to executive roles. We are hiring individuals who are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a team that values integrity, excellence, and a forward-thinking mindset. Enhance your skills through our networking events, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing professional development. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Morgan Stanley Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your preferences to receive updates about new postings, career tips, and exclusive insights from our team leaders. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your career? Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Morgan Stanley Jobs portal. Prepare your resume, refine your interview techniques, and join a company that values innovation and leadership. At Morgan Stanley, we’re not just building careers—we’re developing leaders. Discover how far your talents can take you by joining our team today.
Learn more about Morgan Stanley
Size
77,000 employees
Market Cap
$144.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.9 billion
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$52 billion
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