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.

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**:

- 7+ years of IT and security experience, with at least **3+ years in cloud security architecture**, focused on Azure.
- Strong hands-on experience in:

- **Microsoft Sentinel**for SIEM/SOAR use cases
- **EDR and endpoint protection**tools: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, etc.
- **IDPS technologies**and traffic inspection within Azure
- **SASE platform implementations**(Zscaler, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella, etc.)
- **Azure-native security tools**: Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, Azure AD, Key Vault, Azure Policy, Microsoft Purview
- **Infrastructure as Code**and automation for secure deployments (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
- **Secure cloud networking**: NSGs, ASGs, WAF, Application Gateway, Private Link
- Solid understanding of **Zero Trust Architecture**, SASE principles, and end-to-end cloud security controls.
- Experience integrating **SIEM with identity, endpoint, and network telemetry**for threat correlation and response.
- Strong documentation skills (HLD, LLD, runbooks, security architectures) and ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders.
- Lead the deployment and integration of **third-party SASE platforms**such as **Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella, Fortinet, Netskope**, etc.
- Architect and enforce **Zero Trust security models**using **Azure AD, Conditional Access**, and **Privileged Identity Management (PIM)**.
- Implement and manage **Microsoft Sentinel**for **SIEM**, log collection, real-time alerting, **SOAR automation**, and advanced threat analytics.
- Design and deploy **Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDPS)**in Azure environments and integrate them into the security event lifecycle.
- Deploy and manage **Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)**platforms such as **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, or CrowdStrike**, integrated with Azure Security Center and Sentinel.

**Preferred Technical and Professional Experience**:

- Microsoft Certifications:

- **SC-100: Cybersecurity Architect Expert**
- **SC-200: Security Operations Analyst Associate**
- **AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate**
- Other Industry Certifications:

- **CISSP**, **CCSP**, **PCNSE (Palo Alto)**, **Zscaler ZCCP**, **Cisco CyberOps**
- Familiarity with secure DevOps practices and **DevSecOps tooling**
- Exposure to **SIEM tuning, threat hunting**, and incident response in cloud-native 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 sup