Early Career Consult Program - Cybersecurity Infrastructure Associate

Summary

Kyndryl designs, builds, manages, and modernizes mission-critical technology systems. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Associate will maintain, secure, and optimize infrastructure supporting cybersecurity operations, while collaborating with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operations teams to implement security architectures and strengthen defenses against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, manage, and support secure network and infrastructure environments
• Implement, configure, and maintain cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint security solutions, and SIEM platforms
• Assist with network management activities including routing, switching, VPN connectivity, load balancing, and network availability monitoring
• Troubleshoot network, infrastructure, and security configuration issues to maintain operational stability and performance
• Support the design and implementation of security architectures, network segmentation, and Zero Trust frameworks
• Monitor network performance, identify risks, and recommend improvements to security and infrastructure operations
• Assist with security compliance efforts by implementing controls aligned to organizational requirements and industry standards
• Gather diagnostic information, perform root-cause analysis, and escalate complex technical issues when appropriate
• Document infrastructure configurations, troubleshooting procedures, security controls, and operational best practices
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, engineering, and operations teams to deliver secure and resilient infrastructure solutions

Skills

• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including routing, switching, VPNs, and network performance management
• Foundational experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security platforms, and SIEM solutions
• Understanding of operating systems such as Windows and Linux and their security mechanisms
• Knowledge of network addressing, protocols, traffic flow, and secure connectivity concepts
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot network, infrastructure, and security-related issues
• Familiarity with security standards, compliance requirements, and industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar standards
• Understanding of network security risks, vulnerabilities, and security best practices
• Ability to support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructure and security solutions
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document configurations, operational procedures, incidents, and technical recommendations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with technical and business stakeholders
• Experience designing or supporting security architectures, network segmentation, or Zero Trust implementations
• Experience with enterprise network, server, cloud, or infrastructure security controls
• Familiarity with workload, server, and network architectures in complex enterprise environments
• Experience supporting highly available, large-scale, or managed infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of automation, infrastructure monitoring, or network management tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications in networking, infrastructure, or cybersecurity

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Working knowledge of network infrastructure, including routing, switching, VPNs, and network performance management
• Foundational experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security platforms, and SIEM solutions
• Understanding of operating systems such as Windows and Linux and their security mechanisms
• Knowledge of network addressing, protocols, traffic flow, and secure connectivity concepts
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot network, infrastructure, and security-related issues
• Familiarity with security standards, compliance requirements, and industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar standards
• Understanding of network security risks, vulnerabilities, and security best practices
• Ability to support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructure and security solutions
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document configurations, operational procedures, incidents, and technical recommendations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with technical and business stakeholders

Nice to Haves

• Experience designing or supporting security architectures, network segmentation, or Zero Trust implementations
• Experience with enterprise network, server, cloud, or infrastructure security controls
• Familiarity with workload, server, and network architectures in complex enterprise environments
• Experience supporting highly available, large-scale, or managed infrastructure environments
• Knowledge of automation, infrastructure monitoring, or network management tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications in networking, infrastructure, or cybersecurity

Benefits

• Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans.
• Medical and dental coverage
• Disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Paid time off
• Employee learning programs with access to industry learning and certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform to donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.
• Kyndryl Inclusion Networks that provide support and advice.