Cybersecurity Specialist

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

The Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and tracking security vulnerabilities across enterprise networks, systems, applications, cloud environments, and endpoints. This role works closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security teams to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities, reduce cyber risk, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture. The analyst supports vulnerability management programs, security audits, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

What you will do

• Perform vulnerability scanning and assessments using tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Nessus, and Microsoft Defender.
• Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, exploitability, and business impact.
• Coordinate remediation activities with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams.
• Track vulnerability remediation and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging threats, CVEs, vulnerability disclosures, and security advisories.
• Validate remediation efforts through rescans and security verification activities.
• Develop vulnerability management metrics, dashboards, and executive reports.
• Support compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend security improvements.
• Assist in penetration testing, risk assessments, and security audits.

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 you

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

• 4-8 years of experience in Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity Operations, or Security Risk Management.
• Hands-on experience with Rapid7, Tanium, Tenable.io, Qualys, or similar vulnerability management platforms.
• Experience working with ServiceNow and Jira for vulnerability tracking and remediation workflows.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Network Security, Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/GCP), and enterprise security controls.
• Strong understanding of CVSS, vulnerability lifecycle management, threat intelligence, and risk-based remediation.
• Experience creating security dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent reporting tools.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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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