Cybersecurity Incident Response and Forensics SME

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

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Incident Response and Forensics Analyst to lead and enhance our capability to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents as a service to customers. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in digital forensics, threat analysis, and incident response. The analyst will serve as a key advisor to leadership and drive continuous improvement in our cyber defense posture.

Experience dealing with customers, both internal and external, at both an operational and executive level is required.

This role requires on-call scheduling and potential travel on short notice.

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

• Incident Response Leadership
• Lead and coordinate end-to-end incident response activities, including detection, triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical security incidents and breaches.
• Develop and maintain incident response runbooks, escalation protocols, and communication plans.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, HR, and executive teams during major incidents.
• Digital Forensics & Threat Analysis
• Conduct forensic investigations across endpoints, servers, cloud platforms, and mobile devices.
• Strategy & Program Development
• Design and implement improvements to the incident response program, including automation and orchestration.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Develop threat models and risk assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities and threats.
• Contribute to red/blue/purple team exercises and tabletop simulations.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with SOC analysts, threat hunters, vulnerability management, and IT operations teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver detailed technical reports and executive-level summaries post-incident.
• Represent the organization in external forums, industry groups, and regulatory engagements.
• Perform memory analysis, disk imaging, log correlation, and malware reverse engineering.
• Analyze attack vectors, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Maintain chain-of-custody and evidence handling procedures for legal and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Skills and Experience
•Past experience in assisting stakeholders in quantifying risks and developing mitigation and remediation strategies•Understanding and application of NIST Control Framework, Critical Security Controls, and other related regulatory and compliance frameworks•Experience with cloud security, cyber resiliency/incident management, Zero Trust, network/EDGE security, and emerging technologies such as IoT and AI

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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