Senior Cyber Operations Engineer (SIEM/SOAR & Security Platform Engineering)

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

Kyndryl’s Cybersecurity Engineers ensure enterprises remain secure, available, reliable, and resilient. We take Cybersecurity seriously. We’re not just invested; we’re committed. We’re not just protecting data; we’re empowering. Kyndryl is committed to making the world safer, not only by investing in state-of-the-art services and technologies but also by empowering underserved communities with essential cyber skills.

When you walk through our doors, you’re not only joining a team but you’re also becoming part of a legacy. Welcome to Kyndryl, where Cybersecurity isn’t just a job – it’s a passion; a commitment to designing, running, and managing the most modern and reliable technology infrastructure that the world depends on every day.

What You Will Do

• Design, deploy, configure, and support SIEM, Vulnerability Management, and AV/EDR security solutions across Managed Hosting, Private Cloud, and Public Cloud environments.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve complex security incidents, alerts, and infrastructure issues while meeting agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Lead technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and remediation activities to improve the security, stability, and performance of customer environments.
• Collaborate with customers, architects, and cross-functional teams to assess security requirements and implement effective cybersecurity solutions.
• Drive continuous service improvement initiatives by enhancing security processes, workflows, monitoring capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation standards, operational procedures, and security best practices to support service delivery excellence.
• Contribute to the development, testing, review, and implementation of new cybersecurity services, platforms, and technology enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership during escalations, support pre-sales activities, and mentor team members while promoting a culture of security, innovation, and operational excellence.

Your Future at Kyndryl
When you join Kyndryl, you're not just joining a company – you're entering a space of opportunities. Our partnerships with industry alliances and vendors mean you'll have access to skilling and certification programs needed to excel in Security & Resiliency, while simultaneously supporting your personal growth. Whether you envision your career path as a technical leader within cybersecurity or transition into other technical, consulting, or go-to-market roles – we’re invested in your journey.

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 Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity engineering, SOC, or security operations experience in enterprise or managed services environments.
• Strong expertise in SIEM, SOAR, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Security Automation, and Cyber Operations.
• Experience administering and optimizing security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Cortex XSOAR, Chronicle, or Elastic Security.
• Proven experience developing detection use cases, correlation rules, automated playbooks, and incident response capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of incident response, digital forensics, major incident management, threat intelligence (CTI), ASM, and active defense methodologies.
• Experience securing and monitoring cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI), including Zero Trust, identity security, and cloud-native controls.
• Ability to lead investigations of high-severity incidents, drive containment and recovery activities, and mentor SOC team members.
• Hands-on experience implementing security automation, governance standards, operational procedures, and best practices to improve SOC effectiveness and resilience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced experience with SIEM Engineering, SOAR Engineering, Detection Engineering, Security Platform Management, or SOC Engineering.
• Experience with UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics), advanced analytics, and threat detection use-case development.
• Experience securing and monitoring cloud-native, containerized, and DevSecOps environments.
• Knowledge of threat emulation frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and adversary simulation methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with malware analysis, digital forensics, and proactive threat hunting initiatives.

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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