Lead SME - Network Security

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 a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for ensuring optimal network performance. If so, look no further – Kyndryl is seeking a Network Support Specialist who will be the go-to expert for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Firewall Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls to ensure network security and compliance.

• IPS Administration: Monitor and manage IPS systems to detect and prevent intrusions.

• Security Policy Implementation: Implement and enforce security policies, rules, and procedures.

• Work on Firewall rules and IPS signatures optimization for ensuring better performance and ease of management

• Network Traffic Analysis: Analyze network traffic to identify potential security threats.

• Incident Response: Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.

• Collaboration: Work with other teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures.

• Work with OEM's and ensure timely updates on Software upgrade/Fixes, Coordinate with OEM for TAC cases and track for Quick resolution.

• Design and Implementation: Design and implement firewall and IPS solutions to meet organizational security needs.

• Architecture: Develop and maintain network security architecture, ensuring scalability and compliance.

• Advanced Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex network security issues and provide solutions.

• Security Policy Development: Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures.

• Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge and expertise with junior team members.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

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 borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Should have 5-7 Years of experience in managing network security operations, should have Hands on experience in managing Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortinet & other firewalls,

• Expertise in firewalls: In-depth knowledge of firewall technologies, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting.

• IPS expertise: Advanced understanding of intrusion prevention systems and their role in network security.

• Network security architecture: Experience designing and implementing network security architectures.

• Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory compliance and security standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA).

• Project Management & Leadership: Experience project management tasks, leading teams or mentoring junior security professionals.

• Qualification - Degree

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience.

• Industry certifications: Relevant certifications like Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE Security, Checkpoint CCSE or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator.

• Scripting and automation: Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.

• Threat intelligence: Knowledge of threat intelligence and advanced threat detection.

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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