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Kyndryl

Cyber Defense Analyst

4-6 Years
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Job Description

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 protecting organisations from cyber threats Do you want to be part of a team that safeguards the digital heartbeat of a cutting-edge enterprise


Join Kyndryl's Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT) - where our mission is clear: to detect, defend, and defeat evolving cyber adversaries.

As a CybersecurityAnalyst, you'll be part of an advanced global team driving proactive threat identification and rapid incident response. You'll monitor user activity, network events, and security tool signals to identify, prioritise, and investigate events that matter most

You won't just watch alerts-you'll threats. Your expertise in Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Network Detection & Response (NDR) will help uncover and neutralise adversaries before they strike. From analysing complex intrusions to reconstructing attacks and producing actionable intelligence, your work will directly strengthen Kyndryl's resilience.

Kyndryl's Security & Resiliency Practice sits at the heart of our purpose: keeping the world's most critical systems secure, available, and reliable. We don't just protect data - we empower people. Our investment in cutting-edge technologies is matched by our commitment to helping underserved communities build essential cyber skills.

When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're joining a global network of defenders, innovators, and mentors who believe cybersecurity is more than a profession it's a calling.

What You'll Do

  • Analyse network and host activity related to both successful and attempted intrusions.

  • Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide incident response efforts.

  • Develop custom detections and signatures to mitigate evolving threats.

  • Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction and intelligence gathering.

  • Research emerging threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

  • Produce threat intelligence reports and briefings for all levels of the organisation.

  • Participate in proactive threat-hunting operations using MITRE ATT&CK and other frameworks.

  • Collaborate and share intelligence across internal and external networks.

  • Provide on-call support for critical incidents as needed.

Your Future at Kyndryl

When you join Kyndryl, you enter a space of opportunity. Our partnerships with global technology leaders give you access to certifications, skilling programs, and hands-on learning that support both professional and personal growth.

Whether your goal is to become a technical leader within cybersecurity or evolve into consulting or go-to-market roles, we'll help you get there.


Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience in a Cybersecurity field, or 2+ years of experience along with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

  • Expertise in network, host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis.

  • Familiarity in utilizing EDR tools for detection and response (CrowdStrike, Defender, XDR, etc.).

  • Experience in creating custom behavior or network-based detections to detect malicious activity.

  • Experience performing deep dive analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources (PCAP, forensic artifacts, etc.).

  • Ability to leverage actionable threat intelligence in effort to increase security posture within enterprise environments.

  • Proficient with contributing to and/or leading incident response activities.

  • Understanding of Operating Systems and Network Protocols.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows administrative tools, and the Unix/Linux command line.

  • Familiarity with Security Operations Center experience including experience with security automation platforms (XSOAR, Tines, etc.).

  • Proficiency with XSIAM, Splunk, or other SIEM-type platforms.

  • Understanding of behavioral-based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etc.

  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

  • Must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK, as this role does not support visa sponsorship.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Valid and current certification or equivalent experience in one of the following: CISSP / CompTIA Security+ / Certified Cloud Security Professional / GIAC Security Essentials

  • An understanding of advanced cyber threats targeting enterprises, along with the tools, tactics, and procedures used by those threats.

  • Experience applying threat and data modeling, advanced data correlation, and statistical analysis to develop alerts, notable events, investigative dashboards, and metrics-driven reports.

  • Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and Jupyter Notebooks for basic automation of security analysis tasks

  • Experience as a Threat Researcher and/or Intelligence Analyst.

This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a dynamic global team, and make a real impact in the world of cybersecurity.


If you're ready for the challenge - and eager to help shape the future of digital defense - we'd love to hear from you.


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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