Senior Security Operations Consulting Leader

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

About the Role
We're looking for a seasoned leader to shape the future of Security Operations for enterprise clients. This role is for professionals who excel at defining strategy, delivering operational excellence, and building long-term partnerships. You'll lead engagements that design and implement Target Operating Models (TOM) for Security Operations—covering both strategic frameworks and hands-on execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead Security Operations Transformation: Design and implement TOMs for Security Operations Centers (SOC), aligning with business outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Drive Consultative Wins: Engage with C-level stakeholders to position high-value consulting services, secure new business, and establish the foundation for managed services.
• Deliver with Excellence: Oversee delivery of complex security programs, ensuring measurable outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Integrate Advanced Technologies: Architect and operationalize solutions leveraging:
  • Microsoft Security: Sentinel, Defender XDR
  • Palo Alto Networks: XSIEM, XDR
  • Other Platforms: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Trend Micro, Elastic
  • Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence solutions
• Enable Cloud Security Operations: Apply expertise in cloud-native security operations for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Champion Innovation: Incorporate automation, AI-driven analytics, and threat intelligence into SOC processes to enhance detection and response.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Experience: 10+ years in Security Operations consulting and managed services, with a track record of winning and delivering large-scale engagements.
• Strategic and Tactical Expertise: Ability to design TOM frameworks and lead their implementation across global enterprises.
• Technical Depth: Hands-on experience with SIEM, XDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms across multiple vendors.
• Consultative Leadership: Strong executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Cloud Security Knowledge: Familiarity with securing workloads in Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments is a plus.

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a team redefining Security Operations for the digital era—helping clients anticipate threats, respond faster, and build resilient security ecosystems. If you're a difference-maker who thrives on impact, this is your opportunity.

Who You Are

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 10–12 years in Security Operations consulting and managed services, with a strong record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of Security Operations, including SOC design, SIEM/XDR strategy, SOAR automation, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Intelligence.
• Consultative Selling: Demonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into business value and win high-impact consultative engagements.
• Technical Certifications: Recognized credentials in security technologies and services; cloud security certifications are a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong executive presence, ability to influence stakeholders, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position requires the employee to work on a regular basis with Kyndryl stakeholders located in other Canadian provinces, the United States, or internationally where English is the common language, making knowledge of the English language a requirement for this position in addition to fluency in French.

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.

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