Associate Director: Cyber Resiliency

Who We Are
Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. 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
As a Cyber and Cyber & Disaster Recovery Expert at Kyndryl, you will play a critical role in helping our clients develop and implement effective Cyber and Disaster recovery Solutions. Leveraging your deep expertise in a range of Cyber & Disaster recovery solutions and technologies, you will work closely with a diverse range of clients, assessing their unique needs and risks. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Assessment and Analysis:
  
  • Conduct thorough assessments of clients' existing Cyber & Disaster recovery and business continuity plans, utilizing tools such as Rubrik, Cohesity, Veeam, Commvault, Spectrum Protect, and Veritas NetBackup.
  • Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and weaknesses in clients' infrastructure and operations, addressing them with solutions like Zerto or Dell EMC RecoverPoint.
  • Analyze potential Cyber & Disaster scenarios and their impact on business operations, using insights from cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Strategy Development:
  
  • Collaborate with clients to design and develop Cyber & Disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, integrating virtualization platforms like VMware vSphere and Kubernetes for containerized applications.
  • Create comprehensive documentation outlining recovery objectives, procedures, and timelines, utilizing tools such as Visio and document management systems like SharePoint.
• Solution Implementation:
  
  • Configure and implement Cyber & Disaster recovery solutions such as backup systems (e.g., Commvault, Acronis Backup), data replication technologies (e.g., Zerto, AWS DataSync), and cloud-based recovery services (e.g., AWS Cyber & Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure Site Recovery).
  • Ensure that clients' systems and data are backed up, secure, and easily recoverable in case of Cyber & Disaster, while adhering to network and infrastructure security best practices.

• Testing and Validation:
  
  • Conduct regular Cyber & Disaster recovery testing and validation exercises, leveraging monitoring and alerting tools like Nagios and SolarWinds.
  • Make necessary adjustments and improvements based on testing results, utilizing automation tools like Puppet and Ansible.
• Training and Education:
  
  • Provide training and guidance to client teams on Cyber & Disaster recovery best practices and procedures, drawing on your expertise in compliance and risk management software such as RSA Archer and MetricStream.
  • Promote a culture of preparedness and awareness within client organizations, including incident response and communication tools like mass notification systems and collaboration platforms.
• Incident Response:
  
  • Assist clients in developing incident response plans, utilizing your knowledge of cloud services and providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Participate in incident response activities and provide expert guidance during crisis situations, collaborating with network security solutions like Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  
  • Maintain detailed documentation of Cyber & Disaster recovery plans, configurations, and test results, effectively using the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Generate regular reports for clients and management on the status of Cyber & Disaster recovery preparedness, ensuring transparency and accountability.

If you are hired, the anticipated compensation range for the position $123,740 to $ 222,730 is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experence. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 8 years of proven hands-on experience in Cyber & Disaster recovery solution design, planning, and implementation for large organizations.
- Hands-on expertise with one or more tools in the following areas:

• Backup and Recovery Solutions: Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Acronis Backup.
• Data Replication Technologies: Zerto, Dell EMC RecoverPoint, AWS DataSync, Microsoft Azure Site Recovery.
• Cloud-Based Cyber & Disaster Recovery Services: AWS Cyber & Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure Site Recovery, Google Cloud Cyber & Disaster Recovery, IBM Cloud Resiliency Orchestration.
• Virtualization and Containerization Platforms: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Kubernetes (for containerized applications).
• Storage Area Network (SAN) Solutions: Dell EMC Unity, NetApp AFF (All Flash FAS), HPE 3PAR StoreServ.
• Network and Infrastructure Security: Firewall solutions (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), VPN technologies.
• Cyber & Disaster Recovery Orchestration and Automation: VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), IBM Resilience Orchestration, Puppet, Ansible.
• Cloud Services and Cloud Providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IBM Cloud.
• Monitoring and Alerting Tools: Nagios, SolarWinds, Prometheus, Splunk.
• Compliance and Risk Management Software: RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Incident Response and Communication Tools: Mass notification systems, Collaboration platforms.
• Documentation and Reporting Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Document management systems.

- In-depth knowledge of relevant compliance standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 22301).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.
- Relevant certifications
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. Our employee learning hub gives you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications and accreditations, including Microsoft University, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, Udemy, and the Harvard Business Review. 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.