Azure Solution Architect

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

8+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on Azure networking and cloud security.

Design and hands-on implement secure network architectures in Azure, including virtual networks, subnets, routing, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.

Plan and execute deployment of third-party firewall appliances in Azure such as Palo Alto VM-Series, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet FortiGate, etc.

Deploy and configure Azure-native network security solutions, including Azure Firewall, NSGs, ASGs, WAFs, Application Gateway, and Private Endpoints.

Design secure connectivity solutions, including ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Virtual WAN, and hybrid cloud scenarios.

Deep hands-on expertise with:Azure etworking: VNETs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, Route Tables, VNET Peering, Virtual WAN

Firewall Solutions: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Check Point in Azure environments

Azure Security Tools: Azure Firewall, NSGs, ASGs, Azure WAF, Private Link, Azure Bastion

Experience designing and deploying hybrid cloud networks with secure interconnects and failover strategies.

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, scripting with Azure CLI/PowerShell.

Strong understanding of network security principles, NAT, firewall rules, east-west and north-south traffic controls.

Ability to produce detailed technical diagrams (e.g., using Visio or Draw.io) and comprehensive documentation.

Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR integrations, IDS/IPS, and next-gen firewall capabilities in Azure.

Excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skills for cloud networks.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)

Experience with automation and CI/CD integration of networking tasks via Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and NIST 800-207 frameworks.

Lead and execute firewall rule configuration, segmentation strategies, policy enforcement, and advanced threat protection mechanisms.

Collaborate with customers to gather security and network requirements, develop network diagrams, and produce HLD/LLD documentation.

Implement network architecture and security controls using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).

Integrate Azure networking with on-premises data centers, SD-WAN, and existing firewall stacks.

Assist in building and securing Azure Landing Zones with a heavy focus on networking, perimeter control, and traffic flow analysis.

Conduct security assessments and design network segmentation, microsegmentation, and zero trust architectures.

Troubleshoot and optimize network performance, latency, and throughput issues across hybrid environments.

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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