Join Kyndryl as an Associate Director, Azure Architect

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage, and modernize mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. 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, customers, and communities.

The Role

As an Associate Director, Azure Architect, you will have advanced expertise in Azure services and Azure Landing Zones (Subscriptions, Management Group, Resource Groups Policies). Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing and reviewing Azure solutions
• Creating and reviewing High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and Business As Usual (BAU) process documents
• Architecting and implementing Azure Solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on customer requests and predefined criteria
• Hands-on experience with Azure resources such as Azure Virtual Machine, Azure App Services (Web App, Function App, API App), Logic Apps, API Management Services, Azure Key Vault Service, Azure Monitor, App Insights, and more
• Good knowledge of Azure IAM concepts (RBAC Models, MFA, Conditional Access, Azure Certificates, Azure Entra ID)
• Collaborating with BAU team and implementing best practices for Azure Backup configurations, Patch Management
• Identifying challenges in existing Azure infrastructure and offering solutions
• Providing technical guidance during development, deployment, and implementation of Azure solutions
• Implementing Azure Service Improvements and Azure Cost Optimization solutions
• Reviewing and streamlining BAU Operations processes
• Leading and mentoring other Azure BAU team members and taking handovers of Azure projects
• Notifying customers and BAU team about industry best practices and procedures
• Assisting BAU Operations on major incidents like P1, P2, and identifying Root Causes
• Providing technical advisories and validation on On-Prem to Azure Cloud workload migrations
• Familiar with Azure DevOps concepts, IaC code deployments using Terraform and PowerShell
• Ensuring smooth and successful Operational delivery and deployment of complex Azure solutions in collaboration with clients

Who You Are

You bring a wealth of experience and a growth mindset to drive your personal and professional development. Your customer-focused approach and inclusivity are key to success in this role. Your skills and experience include:

Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in operational management, incident management, and escalations
• Experience with design and implementation of application monitoring to ensure reliability and performance
• Defining service level indicators and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, business, development, DevSecOps, and Operations teams
• Solution and design experience in an enterprise environment including Windows server, Linux server (preferably RHEL), UNIX (AIX, Solaris), and Hyperscaler Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Proficiency in data formats and scripting languages like JSON, YAML, Bash, and/or PowerShell

Preferred Skills and Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other highly technical discipline
• Expertise with Ansible, Terraform, and Python
• Experience with distributed technologies and dynamic resource management frameworks like Kubernetes
• Proficiency in leveraging open-source tooling like Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki

Diversity at Kyndryl

Diversity at Kyndryl means more than just our appearance or origin; it encompasses how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are one of many ways we foster a supportive and advisory workplace. This dedication to inclusivity allows everyone at Kyndryl to bring their whole self to work, both individually and collectively, contributing to our equitable culture.

What You Can Expect

At Kyndryl, you will have access to state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, offering continuous opportunities to innovate, build new capabilities, and create new value