Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
This is a technical role, so we want you to bring your vision, knowledge, and leadership to each project. To the client, you’re the subject matter expert – consulting early, gathering inputs, understanding what they need from our solution. You define what Kyndryl can do to meet this solution. You design the best solution for the job.
Conduct cloud security assessments, architecture reviews and risk assessments for GCC and public sector cloud environments on AWS and Azure
Design, implement and maintain secure cloud architecture, landing zones, guardrails and baseline configurations across AWS and Azure platforms
Harden cloud infrastructure, services, virtual machines, containers and platform components based on approved security standards and benchmarks
Develop scripts and Infrastructure as Code to automate cloud security hardening, monitoring, compliance checks and remediation activities
Implement and manage cloud identity and access management controls including least privilege, federation, privileged access, secrets and key management
Configure and maintain cloud security controls such as network segmentation, firewalls, WAF, DDoS protection, private connectivity and encryption
Maintain cloud security monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities, and support threat detection, investigation and incident response activities
Work with Cloud, DevOps and Application teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and secure software delivery processes
Perform vulnerability assessments, configuration reviews and remediation tracking for workloads deployed on AWS and Azure
Conduct reviews to ensure compliance with security policies, public sector requirements, data residency controls and cloud governance standards
Work with Engineering and Operations teams to manage cloud security findings and drive closure through the defect life cycle
Improve cloud security processes, standards, playbooks and tools to enhance security posture and operational efficiency
Take on a secondary role as a DevSecOps Engineer or Cloud Platform Security Engineer where required by project needs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security across the cloud development and operations pipeline
Who You Are
Min 4 years of experience in cloud security engineering, cloud security assessment, analysis and remediation
Experience in AWS and Azure, including GCC and public sector / regulated cloud environments, will be an added advantage
Experience in secure cloud architecture design, landing zones, account/subscription segregation and cloud governance will be an added advantage
Experience in agile development environment will be an added advantage
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery using GitLab, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or other similar tools will be an added advantage
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, ARM templates or equivalent will be an added advantage
Experience with AWS security services such as IAM, Organizations, Control Tower, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, WAF or equivalent will be an added advantage
Experience with Azure security services such as Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Monitor, Azure Firewall or equivalent will be an added advantage
Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection (CWPP), CNAPP tools such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Defender for Cloud, Lacework, Orca or equivalent will be an added advantage
Experience with container and Kubernetes security for AKS, EKS, image scanning, runtime protection and secrets management will be an added advantage
Experience with IAM, PAM, zero trust, encryption, PKI, SIEM/SOAR, incident response and cloud logging will be an added advantage
Experience with vulnerability management and cloud-native security testing tools, including SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets scanning or equivalent will be an added advantage
Experience with compliance and governance standards such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and applicable GCC / public sector regulatory requirements will be an added advantage
Certified cloud and security professionals such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect, CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, CISM or equivalent will be an added advantage
Security testing-specific certifications such as CEH, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT or equivalent will be an added advantage
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines
Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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