Director, AI Engineering & Automation – Cybersecurity Assurance

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 At Kyndryl, we design, build, and operate the critical technology infrastructure that businesses depend on every day. Security and resiliency are core to that mission, and we continue to evolve how we deliver them—faster, smarter, and at scale. As we grow our Cybersecurity Assurance capabilities, we are investing in automation and AI to increase execution speed, consistency, and reach—while maintaining the trust our customers rely on. This role plays a key part in turning that investment into real, operational impact. You will own the build-out of automation and AI-enabled capabilities that strengthen customer trust and unlock growth by enabling Cybersecurity Assurance to execute faster, cover more scope, and operate more consistently. The role focuses on applying automation and AI across core assurance activities—risk assessments, compliance, control monitoring, evidence handling, and remediation management —embedding solutions directly into day-to-day operations to create repeatable, scalable execution and better decision-making. You will: Identify the highest-impact opportunities where automation and AI materially improve assurance outcomes Build and deploy practical solutions (automation, AI workflows/agents, analytics) and drive adoption into operating rhythms Standardize and simplify repeatable work so teams can focus on high-value judgment and stakeholder engagement Deliver under real constraints (shared ownership, limited tooling/budget), keeping momentum and solving around blockers Quantify impact (cycle-time improvement, effort avoided, coverage expansion, decision-quality) and iterate to scale 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. 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 Job Qualifications Required Skills and Experience 10+ years industry experience within cyber security and automation Experience building and deploying automation and/or AI-enabled solutions in production (not proofs of concept) Strong hands-on experience with: Automation and optimization of workflow AI tools and AI-enabled workflows (LLMs/intelligent agents) applied to real business processes Data integration, analytics, and operational reporting Solid understanding of cybersecurity assurance domains: risk, compliance, audit expectations, control monitoring, remediation governance Demonstrated ability to drive delivery across multiple teams without direct authority Comfortable operating with limited budget/tooling and making pragmatic tradeoffs to keep progress moving. Evidence of measurable outcomes from your work (speed, scale, quality, adoption, business impact) Success in this role is measured by delivery and impact. Preferred Skills and Experience Formal education in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field Familiarity with industry security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC) Cybersecurity, cloud, AI-related certifications Experience working in large, complex, or global organizations 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. Get Referred! 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