Network&Security Architect

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

Your Role and Responsibilities

·  Design, validate, and oversee the implementation of network and security architectures across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments

·  Ensure high availability, resilience, scalability, and compliance with security standards and best practices

·  Drive network and security transformation initiatives, including modernization and optimization programs

·  Act as the primary escalation point for complex incidents, providing expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis

·  Provide technical leadership, collaborating with Architects, Consult Partners, Vendors, and Client stakeholders

·  Lead governance activities, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security policies, and service quality targets

·  Drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency through automation and optimization

·  Oversee the full lifecycle of solutions: design, integration, migration, and roll-out

Your Future at Kyndryl
At Kyndryl, we understand the importance of investing in our employees' professional growth and development. In Network Services, you can expect to receive a lot of support for training programs to keep your skills and knowledge up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for our customers – including new wireless and 5G/Edge technologies – not yet adopted by most companies.

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.

• Definition and implementation of network and security configurations on infrastructure devices
• Review of logs, configurations, and security policies to proactively prevent incidents and vulnerabilities
• Support for lifecycle management activities, including software upgrades and patching of network/security components
• Vulnerability assessment and identification of mitigation and remediation actions
• Integration of network and security solutions with enterprise systems and cloud environments
• Execution and supervision of fine-tuning activities to ensure optimal infrastructure performance
• Analysis of incidents and definition of corrective and preventive actions
• Assessment of infrastructure evolution strategies and technology roadmap alignment
• Ownership of technical documentation, including HLD, LLD, and operational runbooks
• Evaluation of new features and technologies, including impact assessment on existing services and environments
• Supervision of software installation, upgrades, and validation testing
• Definition and governance of operational procedures and control frameworks
• Support for go-live, transition, and migration phases
• Analysis of performance metrics and growth trends, enabling capacity planning and scalability strategies
• Coordination and quality assurance of activities performed by network/security specialists across projects
• Oversight of architecture design validation and migration activities delivered by internal teams and vendors
• Definition of Disaster Recovery strategies and validation of DR test execution
• Support for security validation activities, including penetration testing and compliance verification

• Experience in designing and developing large-scale systems
• Experience with system level testing and performance evaluation of network solutions and familiarity with related tools.
• Solution mind-set: Ability to connect the dots to conceptualize a solution, value proposition and create blueprints 
• Experience in shell scripting and network automation platforms such as Ansible, AWX, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, or others.
• Familiarity with network security, Dev-Ops, Dev-Sec-Ops, Dev-Net-Ops.

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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