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

Infrastructure Architects are the key link between Kyndryl and our clients. You’re in a technical leadership role, uniting and guiding stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors who work with the client. You’ll be there from the start of a project — understanding what’s needed and figuring out the best technical solution. And you’ll be there at the finish, delivering the right product on time and within budget.

As an Infrastructure Architect, you’ll draw upon the full breadth of your talent and experience. This is a technical leadership 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. And finally, you’re the tech leader for implementation.

At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you’ll get the chance to use everything you know – and then some. You’ll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility. You’ll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities.The rewards for all this are many. You’ll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Your future at Kyndryl
This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the opportunity here.

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 Experience

Bachelor's or equivalent degree from accredited institution and minimum of 12 to 15 years experience with network administration support, or similar technical experience. In lieu of a degree, certifications or experience will be considered.Experience managing a team  of network security engineers  including L1,L2,L3.Networking certifications including  CCNA, CCNP, is mandatory and CCIE  wil be preferred . Experience will be considered over certifications where applicable.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in the following: fortigate and checkpoint Firewalls, and Network Security best practices. Deep technical knowledge with the ability to assess and troubleshoot complex environments and issues.Expert knowledge of network infrastructure, networking protocols, standards and associated configurations, VPN access, Firewalls, and other security appliances and solutions.Experience with managing multiple vendors, reviews of new features and negotiation skills.Problem management skills, including the ability to identify and assess the risks and determine corrective actions.Frequently interacts with leadership, internal users, vendors, and customers. Has effective interpersonal communications and uses problem management techniques to solve complex issues.Project management skills. Ability to track and report on operational projects such as upgrades and migrations.Expert level knowledge on Cisco Nexus and ACI is mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

Network and Security Architecture:

Design and implement comprehensive network security architectures, integrating switching, routing, and firewall technologies to defend against advanced cyber threats.Support and maintain the network security architecture.

Network Security Policies:

Develop, enforce, and ensure the integration of network security policies, standards, and procedures with switching, routing, and firewall configurations.Collaborate with stakeholders to align security policies with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Routing and Switching:

Design and optimize routing protocols to enhance network efficiency and security.Implement and manage switching technologies to segment and secure network traffic.

Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS):

Design, configure, and manage firewall and IPS solutions to monitor and protect network traffic, ensuring alignment with security policies and best practices.Ensure that firewall rules and configurations adhere to security policies.

Security Audits and Compliance:

Conduct regular security audits, including assessments of switching, routing, and firewall configurations, to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

Incident Resolution:

Develop and maintain incident resolution plans, particularly for switching, routing, and firewall-related incidents.Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and mitigate business outages.Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for high-severity issues and ensure permanent fixes.Continuously analyze data and trends to address all risk points proactively.

Technical Training:

Provide training and awareness programs on best practices, focusing on routing, switching, and firewall technologies.Foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

Client Engagement:

Lead client engagement discussions, especially on network architecture.Participate and lead network architecture discussions with clients.

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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