SIEM Architect Engineering Lead

Job description

This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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
Kyndryl'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.

Join us as a Cybersecurity Infrastructure Professional, where you'll be entrusted with the crucial task of maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that is the backbone of our cybersecurity operations for our Fortune 500 clients.

You'll be responsible for the orchestration of infrastructure, keeping our systems protected from the relentless advances of physical and cyber adversaries.

Your vigilance and technical expertise will be the shield that safeguards our computer systems, networks, and invaluable data from the threat of unauthorized access, theft, damage, and other malicious activities.

Your domain will revolve around preserving the integrity of an IT infrastructure, the security of networks, and the sanctity of data.

If you have a passion for cybersecurity and are looking for a role that combines cutting-edge technology with the thrill of safeguarding critical assets, then this role is your gateway to the world of cybersecurity heroism.

Join us at Kyndryl, and let's build the future of digital security together.

Your Future at Kyndryl
When 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.

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Who You Are
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 Skills and Experience
Having 8+ yers of experience in SIEM Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role within the Cyber Defense Center (CDC) responsible for the technical direction, operational governance, and delivery assurance of SIEM and SOAR capabilities.

This role bridges engineering, automation, and AI innovation to support a self-driving, SLA-bound, and AI-augmented SOC.

Lead a cross-functional team of SIEM Engineers, SOAR Developers, Automation Leads, Content Writers, and GenAI Developers

Define and track delivery KPIs, SLAs, and transformation milestones across all engineering functions

Ensure 24x7 operational readiness and L3-level support coverage, including weekends

Ensure ingestion pipelines, correlation rules, and detection logic are aligned with threat models and compliance requirements

Govern platform health, scalability, and integration with XDR, DLP, and EDR tools

Collaborate with the Automation Lead to drive hyper-automation and reduce MTTR through intelligent workflows

Ensure playbooks are modular, scalable, and aligned with incident response procedures

Guide the GenAI Developer in embedding AI agents into SOC workflows for predictive analytics, RCA generation, and incident summarization

Oversee the Content Writer in documenting use cases, playbooks, and detection logic

Promote the use of Copilot prompts and KQL-based automation in Smart L2 operations

Participate in governance forums and transformation workshops with client stakeholders

Support audit, compliance, and risk management initiatives by ensuring traceability and documentation of all engineering activities

Act as an escalation point for critical incidents and influence OEMs for rapid resolution

Preferred Skills and Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or other related fields

•Experience with workload, server, network architectures and associated security controls

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.

Get Referred!
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Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations