Mainframe Security 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

Are you passionate about security architecture and driven to protect against the latest threats We are seeking a Security Architect who will join our team and take the lead on developing, implementing, and maintaining our security strategy within our Service Provider organization.

As our Security Architect, you will work closely with our leadership team to design and implement effective security solutions that not only protect our business objectives and regulatory requirements, but also provide innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.

You will conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify and prioritize risks to our business and IT assets, using your extensive experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider environment to create a cutting-edge security architecture framework. You will also work to maintain policies, standards, and guidelines related to information security within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies such as encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions.

Your role will also involve conducting security reviews of vendors and third-party partners to ensure they meet our rigorous security standards, as well as performing regular security and risk reviews of our Service Provider environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities.

At the forefront of security trends and technologies, you will advise our senior leadership team on the latest security best practices, and stay ahead of emerging security threats, always keeping our organization one step ahead. Join us on this exciting journey of securing our Service Provider organization and protecting our customer's assets.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect - we have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.

Benefits for you
Kyndryl Poland is proud to be certified last year by Mamo Pracuj foundation as Parents Friendly Employer.

In joining Kyndryl Poland you will work for a diverse company that invests in your future and join a team culture that amplifies learning, and development agility.

Kyndryl has a flexible working policy. Depending on the position there are a number of options including some home working opportunities. These ensure a better balance and improved flexibility both inside and outside of work for you.

Plus, we offer many other cultural and environmental benefits to our employees. From an agile office space with games room, to team dinners and seasonal gifts. As well as Charity, ESG initiatives and focus groups, where our employees co-create our new company culture strongly based on their personal feedback and sentiments.

Our employees enjoy varying other options too: utilizing our BeWell Program (with online consultants in law, tax, life events, psychology, coaching) opting in for the Retirement pension plan and we have a Cafeteria platform, with Kyndryl benefits points.

Of course, you can also take advantage of other great offerings:

• Private health card

• Life insurance package

• Multisport Card

• Discounts for Kyndryl employees

• A wide range of benefit options for parents and children

• Sports activities and team events

• Free language courses & many personal development possibilities

• Employee referral program

• Mindfulness and Yoga Classes

These are just a part of the initiatives and opportunities available to you, as we continuously develop as an Employer of Choice.

We are looking forward to seeing you join us!

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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 Expertise:

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years in Mainframe services delivery or consulting, with a preference for up to 15 years of experience.

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in z/OS and familiarity with other domains such as database, middleware, storage, and network.

• Security Tools: Experience with Mainframe security tools like RACF, ACF2, and TopSecret.

• Security Concepts: Knowledge of key security concepts including encryption, authentication, and authorization.

• Communication Skills: Strong presentation and client-facing skills, with experience working with global teams.

Preferred Skills:

• ESM Management: Experience with ESM DB Sharing/Clustering/Plex, ESM Migrations, and DB2 ESM Security Management.

• IAM and Encryption Management: Knowledge of passphrases, MFA, digital certificates, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, and key management.

• Security Intelligence and Monitoring: Familiarity with security health checks, monitoring solutions, and SIEM integration.

• Compliance and Privacy Management: Understanding of regulatory standards like NIST, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and vulnerability scanning.

• Advanced Security Concepts: Awareness of Zero Trust Framework, DevSecOps on Z, AI adoption in security, and network security solutions.

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 learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, 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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