Security & Resiliency Senior Architect

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

Are you passionate about security architecture and driven to protect against the latest threats?

We are seeking a Security Architect to join our team and lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our cybersecurity strategy within a Service Provider context.

In this role, you will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop security architectures that align with business objectives, meet regulatory requirements, and proactively address emerging threats. Your work will be rooted in key domains such as Zero Trust, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), and Security Operations (SOC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a modern, scalable, and adaptive security architecture framework aligned with Zero Trust principles.

• Lead risk assessments and threat modeling activities to identify, prioritize, and mitigate threats across our IT and business landscapes.

• Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and controls, ensuring compliance and consistency across environments.

• Drive adoption of technologies such as IAM, encryption, authentication/authorization, and network security solutions within a SASE/SSE framework.

• Partner with the SOC team to enhance threat detection, incident response, and continuous monitoring capabilities.

• Perform security due diligence and third-party/vendor risk assessments to ensure alignment with internal and industry standards.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on cybersecurity trends, technologies, and regulatory developments.

Your Impact: You will be instrumental in shaping a security-first culture and a resilient digital foundation for our Service Provider environment. You will help ensure that Kyndryl and our clients are protected from both today’s threats and tomorrow’s challenges.

Your Future at Kyndryl: At Kyndryl, every role is a stepping stone. From Junior to Principal Architect, we offer unmatched opportunities to grow—hands-on projects, continuous learning, and the ability to certify across all major cloud and security platforms.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and have the experience to prove it. But just as important – you bring a growth mindset, with a strong drive for continuous learning and professional development. You are customer-focused, prioritizing business outcomes and security-by-design in everything you do. You are inclusive and collaborative by nature, working effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in security architecture within a Service Provider or large enterprise environment
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, including network segmentation, identity-based access controls, and micro-perimeter enforcement
• Hands-on experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), including federation, MFA, PAM, and lifecycle management
• In-depth knowledge of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) frameworks and technologies
• Familiarity with SOC architecture and operations, including SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and threat intelligence integration
• Strong foundation in cloud security principles and technologies across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Understanding of AI-driven security tools and analytics, including behavior-based detection and automation use cases
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Solid knowledge of security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and encryption mechanisms

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or related vendor certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft SC-100)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in designing security architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including DevSecOps integration
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in telco or managed services environments (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)

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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