Security Specialist Identity

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 cybersecurity and looking for an exciting role where you can make a difference? If so, we have an opportunity for you! As a Security Specialist at Kyndryl, you will play a crucial role in enabling and securing our customer organizations, cultures, and ecosystems. 

Key Responsabilities

• Design, implement, and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of digital identities, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.

• Develop and enforce information security policies, access control models, and risk assessment reports aligned with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and DORA.

• Configure, monitor, and manage IAM platforms and tools (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, IBM Security Verify, SailPoint).

• Detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts and anomalous behavior in privileged or high-risk accounts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of IAM controls into business processes.

• Deliver security awareness workshops and technical training on identity best practices.

• Contribute to innovation in cybersecurity data science by identifying patterns and insights across identity data to improve risk quantification and access governance.

Desired Profile

• Passion for cybersecurity, particularly in identity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

• Experience translating business requirements into effective IAM controls and policies.

• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, access certification, and privileged access management (PAM).

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and DORA.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to detect and respond to identity-related threats.

• Ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional environments with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Motivation to grow professionally through hands-on experience, certifications, and exposure to leading IAM platforms.

• Intermediate to advanced English (evaluated during the interview process).

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

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for continuous improvement and service excellence. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in more than one of the following GRC frameworks; enterprise risk management, internal audit, regulatory compliance management, policy management, third party risk management

• Working knowledge of common audit and compliance tools

• Experience in analyzing and translating business requirements into control objectives, designing security controls, and implementation within a security management cycle

• Excellent understanding of security standards and best practices e.g., ISO27001, NIST

• Experience in advising clients on one or more regulatory requirements (e.g.,HIPAA, PCI DSS, FBA, GDPR, DORA)

• Experience performing GRC maturity assessments

• Experience with coordinating SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001 audits

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Valid and current certification in: CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information System Controls ; CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT ; CERA – Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst; CISM – Certified Information Security Manager; CISA – Certified Information Security Auditor; CISSP

• Statistical analysis and models

• Basic skills in network, compute, cloud computing

• Understanding and daily use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and other productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) to accomplish audit and compliance related tasks

• Experience with project management and ability to manage security initiatives or projects

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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