Senior Lead, Security(L3 Threat Hunter)

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

The Role

We're looking for a Cyber Threat Hunting expert to proactively identify malicious activity that has evaded traditional security controls by leveraging intelligence-driven, behavioral, situational, and hypothesis-based hunting methodologies.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will transform large-scale security telemetry, attacker tradecraft, and cyber threat intelligence into actionable hunting activities, detection opportunities, and security improvements that strengthen our customers' cyber resilience.

Working closely with Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Incident Response and SOC teams, you will investigate emerging threats, uncover hidden adversary activity, and continuously improve detection coverage across enterprise environments. 

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience

• 5 years of relevant cyber security industry experience in roles such as Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Digital Forensics, Incident Response or Penetration tester.
• Strong capability in enterprise log analytics, with proficiency in platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Qradar, Elastic, Splunk, Palo Alto XSIAM or similar solutions.
• Demonstrable experience conducting hypothesis-driven threat hunts based on large-scale telemetry and security logs.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving thinking, combined with a structured, investigative approach.
• Deep understanding of Telemetry logs.
• Deep technical understanding of attacker TTPs, intrusion lifecycle, and lateral movement behaviors.
• Advanced query development skills using KQL, SPL, ES|QL, SQL, or equivalent data exploration and analytics languages.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in hypothesis-driven hunting and investigative research against complex multi-domain telemetry data.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence integration, malware analysis fundamentals, network forensics, and EDR/XDR platforms.
• Scripting or data analytics experience (Python, PowerShell, or equivalent).
• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise security controls, SIEM pipelines, and data correlation techniques.
• Relevant certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, eCTHP, GCIH, GCED, GNFA, OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, CRTO, GXPN, GPEN, GDAT or equivalent experience

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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