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Lead II, Cybersecurity Defense

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Kyndryl

Romeoville, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Who We AreAt 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 RoleKyndryl's Security & Resiliency is one of our most critical practices, ensuring enterprises, regardless of their size and complexity, remain secure, available, reliable, and resilient. We take Cybersecurity seriously. We're not just invested; we're committed. We're not just protecting data; we're empowering. Kyndryl is committed to making the world safer, not only by investing in state-of-the-art services and technologies but also by empowering underserved communities with essential cyber skills.

When you walk through our doors, you're not only joining a team but you're also becoming part of a legacy. Welcome to Kyndryl, where Cybersecurity isn't just a job
  • it's a passion; a commitment to designing, running, and managing the most modern and reliable technology infrastructure that the world depends on every day.
As a Cybersecurity Defense professional at Kyndryl, you will encompass cybersecurity, incident response, security operations, vulnerability management, and the world of cyber threat hunting and security intelligence analysis all to protect the very heartbeat of organizations
  • their infrastructure.
In this role, you won't just monitor; you'll actively engage in the relentless hunt for cyber adversaries. In a world where every click and keystroke could be a potential gateway for attackers, your role will be nothing short of critical as you seek out advanced threats, attackers, and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). Your expertise in endpoint detection and response (EDR) will be the shield that safeguards individual workstations, laptops, servers, and other devices from cybercrime. Your responsibilities go beyond vigilance. When it comes to network security, you'll utilize Network Detection and Response (NDR) to monitor the ever-flowing currents of network traffic. The incident management process will be used as you respond and manage to cybersecurity incidents.

Cybersecurity Defense is all about information. You'll gather, analyze, and interpret data applying your own and external threat intelligence to uncover potential security threats and risks. These insights and your ability to analyze complex attack scenarios will be the foundation of our security strategy
  • helping Kyndryl stay one step ahead of security breaches.
In Cybersecurity Defense at Kyndryl, you're not just protecting the present
  • you're shaping the future of digital security. Join us on this cybersecurity venture where your expertise and creativity will have a lasting impact in the world of digital defense. Your Future at KyndrylWhen you join Kyndryl, you're not just joining a company
  • you're entering a space of opportunities.
Our partnerships with industry alliances and vendors mean you'll have access to skilling and certification programs needed to excel in Security & Resiliency, while simultaneously supporting your personal growth. Whether you envision your career path as a technical leader within cybersecurity or transition into other technical, consulting, or go-to-market roles
  • we're invested in your journey.
Who You AreYou'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
  • 6 years of security analyst experience, preferably in a managed services environment
  • Experience with cloud security, devops, cyber resiliency/incident management, Zero Trust, network/EDGE security, and emerging technologies such as IoT and AI
  • Expertise in network, host, and cloud-based security, attack techniques, analysis, and investigation
  • Experience threat hunting, proactively and iteratively searching to detect advanced threats that evade existing security solutions
  • Deep understanding of the current cyber threat landscape, the different tactics commonly used by adversaries and how you would investigate, contain and recover against their attacks
  • Expertise with security incident response processPreferred Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other related fields
  • Preferred Certifications in
Cyber Security:
ECTHP (Certified Threat Hunting Professional) or ECMAP (Malware Analysis Professional); other specialized security analyst certifications
  • Experience in Cloud Security monitoring and in advanced analytics (UEBA)Being YouThe \