Cloud & AI Security Architect
Kyndryl · Remote · Rome, Italy · 10d ago
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
At Kyndryl, our Cloud & AI Security Architects are game-changers, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible and transforming the way our customers do business. We're looking for a talented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to take on the challenge of protecting organizations from threats both known and unknown – being the defender of tomorrow’s digital world.
As a Cloud & AI Security Architect, you'll be the guardian of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, ensuring organizations are shielded from the ever-evolving threat landscape. Your expertise will be sought after as you assess, analyze, and implement effective security measures in customer environments, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to safeguarding their most sensitive data.
Collaboration will be your forte, as you work closely with clients to understand their unique security requirements and assess their current security posture. Armed with this knowledge, you'll provide expert guidance and recommendations on the best security practices, risk management strategies, and robust security policies that will fortify their defenses.
You won't stop at providing advice; you'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on. Designing and implementing security controls, policies, and procedures will be your playground. You'll work alongside cross-functional teams to deploy state-of-the-art technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, access controls, and encryption technologies, ensuring a comprehensive security framework.
The thrill of uncovering vulnerabilities and risks is what motivates you. Armed with your extensive knowledge, you'll conduct thorough security assessments, leaving no stone unturned in identifying potential security breaches. Your findings will serve as the foundation for meticulous security audits and reviews, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Your reports and findings will be the catalyst for management decisions and actions.
In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of the game is crucial. That's why you'll continuously immerse yourself in the latest security threats, technologies, and best practices. Your recommendations will drive enhancements to the organization's security posture, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of defense.
Your influence won't be limited to systems alone. You'll lend your expertise to the design and review of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, ensuring they are secure by design from inception.
Not only will you make an impact within our organization, but you'll also collaborate with customers and vendors on security assessments, audits, and due diligence activities. Your knowledge and experience will be instrumental in shaping secure collaborations and partnerships.
Our architects are restless for innovation. They are at the edge of technology, changing the way our customers implement business solutions – so, if you’re a problem-solver, an innovative thinker, and a self-starter with a passion high impact assignments which align technology to business outcomes, then we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team that has a host of exciting projects and customers waiting for you to work with them to solve complex transformation puzzles through technology.
Key responsibilities include:
Architect and implement secure cloud foundations (landing zones, identity, network segmentation, logging pipelines, key management, secrets handling).
Engineer cloud security controls and automate compliance validation using policy-as-code where applicable.
Build AI-powered security capabilities, such as:
investigation and triage copilots (SOC assistance),
automated alert enrichment and case summarization,
detection engineering accelerators (rule generation, tuning assistance),
SOAR workflow augmentation and auto-remediation suggestions,
anomaly detection and behavioral analytics on security telemetry.
Design secure GenAI architectures:
RAG patterns with secure data access,
model gateway controls and prompt/data protections,
tenant isolation and secrets management,
telemetry, monitoring, and evaluation.
Integrate enterprise security platforms (SIEM/SOAR, CNAPP/CSPM, CIEM, IAM/PAM, EDR/XDR) into cohesive architectures and automated workflows.
Develop reusable assets: reference implementations, accelerators, pipelines, and templates for repeatable delivery.
Collaborate with client teams (SOC, cloud platform, app teams) to operationalize solutions—ensuring adoption, reliability, and measurable risk reduction.
Support DevSecOps practices: secure CI/CD, IaC scanning, container security and Kubernetes guardrails.
Your Future at Kyndryl
As a Cloud & AI Security Architect at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts – presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth
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 experience in cybersecurity and/or cloud security with strong hands-on engineering exposure.
Practical experience with AWS/Azure/GCP security services and cloud-native patterns.
Understanding of cloud logging/telemetry, encryption and key management, network security, identity and access controls.
Experience prototyping or delivering AI-enabled solutions (analytics, automation, copilots, detection acceleration).
Familiarity with RAG, embeddings, secure prompt/data handling, and AI telemetry.
Exposure to MLOps/LLMOps practices (deployment, evaluation, drift/quality monitoring, change control) is a plus.
Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR engineering, playbook design, API integrations, and workflow automation.
Scripting/engineering skills (e.g., Python) and comfort working with APIs and data pipelines.
IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep), CI/CD integration, container/Kubernetes security exposure.
Ability to produce implementable designs (diagrams, patterns, reference implementations) and support delivery teams through build and operationalization.
Certifications (held or targeted)
Cloud certifications (architect/security).
Security certifications (CCSP/CCSK, CISSP, or equivalent) are a plus.
The position will be governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees of the Metalworking Industry (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro per i dipendenti dell’Industria Metalmeccanica e della Installazione di Impianti), with classification as Quadro.
The employment contract may be offered as a permanent employment contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato).
The salary range for the position in Italy is € 54.600,00 to € 98.150,00 based on a full-time schedule at the time of posting. The level assigned and the corresponding remuneration within the salary range indicated above will be determined in accordance with several factors such as, geographical tier, job-related skills, education and experience that selected candidates bring to the team.
For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
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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