Lead Architect

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

Are you ready to take on a ground-floor opportunity and make your mark with a brand-new platform with unstoppable growth potential? Kyndryl is seeking a passionate and driven IT/Cloud Consultant to join our team and break out of the hierarchy to rewrite the rules for what comes next.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Own the target architecture for the enterprise Policy‑as‑Code platform, including:

  OPA Control Plane (OCP) / Enterprise OPA (EOPA)

  Policy lifecycle management, versioning, distribution, and auditability

  CI/CD and Terraform Cloud Run Task integrations

• Define and govern architecture standards, patterns, and principles for PaC on Google Cloud Platform.

• Lead architectural decision‑making and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) with full traceability.

• Ensure designs are scalable, modular, cloud‑agnostic, and aligned with enterprise governance constraints.

Governance & Compliance Enablement

• Design and implement the PaC governance model, including:

  Policy ownership and domain boundaries (Security, IAM, Network, Organizational)

  Contribution, review, approval, and escalation workflows

  Enforcement modes (advisory vs hard) and promotion lifecycle

• Ensure alignment with financial services regulatory requirements and internal controls (e.g., auditability, traceability, segregation of duties).

• Support architecture and security governance forums (eARB, Security Advisory, TRA), including preparation of required artefacts.

Platform & Framework Design

• Architect a modular PaC framework, including:

  Reusable Rego libraries and shared data contracts

  Cloud abstraction layers (provider‑agnostic vs provider‑specific policies)

  Standardized repository and bundle structures

• Define policy authoring, testing, enforcement, and release pipelines, including:

  Rego unit and regression testing (opa test)

  CI/CD‑integrated validation and enforcement

  Terraform Cloud Run Task governance

  Impact analysis and decision‑log‑based backtesting

• Ensure policy enforcement is deterministic, auditable, and production‑faithful.

Integration & Automation

• Architect CI/CD and automation patterns using GitHub Actions, including reusable workflows and onboarding automation.

• Define integration approaches for:

  Terraform Cloud

  Kubernetes admission control (OPA Gatekeeper)

  Centralized decision logging and observability (e.g., Cloud Logging, BigQuery)

  External enterprise systems via secure data‑bridge patterns

• Ensure strong separation between policy logic and enterprise system integrations.

Migration & Enablement

• Define migration strategies to transition legacy Terraform Cloud / OPA policies into the new PaC framework with functional equivalence.

• Oversee controlled rollouts and enforcement promotion strategies to minimize operational risk.

• Lead knowledge transfer, documentation strategy, and operational readiness to enable client teams to independently operate the platform.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership to platform engineers, policy engineers, and DevSecOps specialists.

• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex design or enforcement issues.

• Translate business and compliance requirements into clear, actionable technical designs.

• Foster strong collaboration between architecture, security, platform, and delivery teams.

Your Future at Kyndryl
As an IT/Cloud Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts – presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth.

Who You Are

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.

• Policy‑as‑Code & OPA

  5+ years of experience with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego

  Hands‑on knowledge of Enterprise OPA (EOPA) capabilities (impact analysis, decision logging, bundle lifecycle)

• Infrastructure as Code

  5+ years of experience with Terraform and Terraform Cloud

  Terraform Cloud Run Tasks (design, enforcement, governance)

• CI/CD & Automation

  5+ years of experience with GitHub Actions (advanced workflows, reusable workflows, automation patterns)

  Pipeline‑integrated validation and policy enforcement

• Cloud Platforms

  5+ years of experience with GCP in regulated environments

  Kubernetes policy enforcement (OPA Gatekeeper)

• Observability & Auditability

  5+ years of experience policy decision logging, ingestion, analytics, and reporting

  5+ years of experience Designing immutable, auditor‑friendly evidence pipelines

Architecture & Governance

• Proven experience leading enterprise architecture designs in regulated industries

• Strong understanding of:

  Governance models

  Segregation of duties

  Audit and compliance requirements

• Experience producing architecture artefacts:

  C4 diagrams, data flows, process flows

  ADRs and architecture review submissions

Domain & Industry Experience

• Experience delivering cloud platforms for financial services or regulated enterprises

• Familiarity with:

  Banking security posture expectations

  Compliance‑driven SDLC controls

  Risk and control validation processes

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Ability to influence without authority across multiple stakeholder groups

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable engaging architecture boards, security teams, and executive stakeholders

Nice‑to‑Have / Preferred

• Experience with:

  Terratest and infrastructure‑level policy validation

  Release automation and promotion pipelines

  Decision replay and regression analysis

• Background in DevSecOps or platform engineering at scale

• Experience designing policy frameworks used by multiple lines of business

Outcome of the Role

Success in this role is demonstrated by:

• A production‑ready, enterprise‑grade Policy‑as‑Code platform

• Clear governance, ownership, and operational processes

• High developer adoption with minimal friction

• Strong audit readiness and demonstrable compliance

• Client teams able to independently operate, extend, and evolve the framework

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.