Who We Are

At 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 setting where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

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.

What you will do

- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents end-to-end.

- Perform threat hunting and digital forensic investigations.

- Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM and endpoint security tools.

- Develop and tune threat detections and security queries.

- Leverage threat intelligence to identify and mitigate emerging threats.

- Collaborate with security teams to strengthen cyber defense capabilities.

- Improve incident response processes and detection coverage.

- Participate in our "on call" rotation roster (possibly one Saturday per month)

In Cybersecurity Defense at Kyndryl,



you’re not just protecting the present – you’re shaping the future of digital security.

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

- Proven experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, threat hunting, or cyber defense roles.

- Hands-on experience managing security incidents through the full investigation lifecycle, from alert triage to remediation and closure.

- Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic, LogRhythm, or similar technologies.

- Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to identify, analyze, and respond to complex cyber threats.

- Experience in detection engineering, including creating, tuning, and optimizing detections and security analytics.

- Experience conducting proactive threat hunting and leveraging threat intelligence to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).

- Knowledge of digital forensics techniques and experience investigating endpoint and/or network-based security incidents.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash is highly desirable.

- Experience with Palo Alto technologies, particularly XDR, is advantageous but not required.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

📌 Senior Cyber Defense Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Kyndryl
📍 Sydney