Kyndryl Offensive Security Project Manager

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

The Project Manager will take the lead on planning and executing offensive security projects, which include penetration testing, red teaming, and vulnerability assessments. You will be responsible for developing project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables tailored to both internal Kyndryl teams and external clients. Coordination of cross-functional, globally distributed teams is key, and you will ensure that security engineers, testers, and ethical hackers are aligned with the project's objectives.

An essential part of your role is managing external client engagements. You will liaise with customers to understand their security needs, define project goals, and ensure that their expectations are met through regular communication. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project, ensuring that all updates, progress reports, and final outcomes are clearly communicated.

A critical aspect of this role is maintaining the project and presales tracker, which includes monitoring all ongoing and prospective security engagements. This tracker is essential for managing the pipeline of upcoming projects and tracking presales activities, ensuring that Kyndryl’s offensive security resources are allocated efficiently. The Project Manager will ensure that the tracker remains up-to-date, providing visibility to senior leadership and sales teams regarding the status of current and future projects.

In terms of risk management, you will assess and address risks associated with project execution, such as resource constraints, technical challenges, and business impacts for both Kyndryl and its clients. Compliance with Kyndryl’s security policies, customer-specific security requirements, and industry regulations is also part of the Project Manager’s responsibility.

Additionally, you will continuously seek opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Offensive Security Team, adopting best practices in both project management and offensive security operations.

Your Future at Kyndryl
The career path ahead is full of exciting opportunities to grow and advance within the job family. With dedication and hard work, you can climb the ladder to higher bands, achieving coveted positions such as Principal Engineer or Vice President of Software. These roles not only offer the chance to inspire and innovate, but also bring with them a sense of pride and accomplishment for having reached the pinnacle of your career in the software industry.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and border less – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

Experience 5 + Years

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, business administration, or a related field, with PMP or equivalent project management certification highly desired. You should have at least five years of experience in managing cybersecurity or IT projects, particularly offensive security initiatives. Experience managing both internal security projects and external customer engagements is essential.

You should be familiar with offensive security tools and techniques, such as penetration testing frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, or Trello). Experience in maintaining and updating project or presales trackers is critical, as this role involves ensuring transparency in both current project progress and upcoming business opportunities.

Key Factors:

• Strong communication skills for working closely with internal technical teams and external clients.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with offensive security tools and project management software.
• Experience managing both internal and external security projects.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced offensive security environment.

Key competencies include demonstrating strong leadership and the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams across different regions. Strategic thinking is required to align project goals with both internal business objectives and customer security requirements. Attention to detail is crucial, particularly in maintaining accurate records of projects and presales opportunities. Flexibility and adaptability are key to managing the evolving needs of both Kyndryl and its customers.

In this role, you must demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams across different regions. Strategic thinking is required to align project goals with both internal business objectives and customer security requirements. Attention to detail is crucial, particularly in maintaining accurate records of projects and presales opportunities. Flexibility and adaptability are key to managing the evolving needs of both Kyndryl and its customers.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

• CompTIA Security+: Foundational cybersecurity knowledge.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer: Understanding of security management best practices and implementation.
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control): Focus on risk management.
  Certification in CISSP

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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