Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. 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 security architecture and driven to protect against the latest threats? We are seeking a Security Architect who will join our team and take the lead on developing, implementing, and maintaining our security strategy within our Service Provider organization.
As our Security Architect, you will work closely with our leadership team to design and implement effective security solutions that protect our business objectives and regulatory requirements, while also providing innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.
You will conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify and prioritize risks to our business and IT assets, using your extensive experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider environment to create a cutting-edge security architecture framework. You will also maintain policies, standards, and guidelines related to information security within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies such as encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions.
Your role will also involve conducting security reviews of vendors and third-party partners to ensure they meet our rigorous security standards, as well as performing regular security and risk reviews of our Service Provider environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities.
At the forefront of security trends and technologies, you will advise our senior leadership team on the latest security best practices, and stay ahead of emerging security threats, always keeping our organization one step ahead.
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 Expertise
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the related technology, with a preference for more experience aligned to seniority grading (up to 15 years).
1. Experience in working on Mainframe services delivery or consulting.
2. Experience in working with global teams, including presentation and client-facing roles.
3. Experience on the Z platform, with a focus on z/OS, and fair knowledge/experience on other domains such as database, middleware, storage, network, and performance.
4. Working knowledge of Mainframe ESM such as RACF/ACF2/TopSecret, including the basics, commands, operations, capabilities, and integrations.
5. Knowledge on Z security concepts, such as PR/SM Virtualization, Common Criteria, HMC/SE Security, SAF, APF, Problem State vs. Supervisor State, Supervisor Calls, ACEE, SMF, Role-based Access, Principle of Least Privilege, Privileged Access Management, Database/Middleware/Network Security.
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. Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr