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 Application Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 8+ years of experience across multiple facets of application security including SAST, DAST, SCA, Container security, DevSecOps integration, and threat modelling. The SME will provide leadership in manual security testing, vulnerability validation, secure design reviews, and mentoring, while ensuring testing quality, SLA adherence, and alignment with business risk priorities.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Threat Modelling & Advanced Testing
Lead threat modeling workshops for critical applications and services.
Perform manual security testing to assess business logic, abuse cases, and advanced attack scenarios.
Validate and exploit high-risk findings from DAST tools such as Fortify WebInspect to confirm impact and reduce false positives.
Strong understanding of security integration for application and infra level security assessments in DevSecops pipeline
Understanding of Containers, Microservices based applications security considerations
Container security assessment knowledge
Knowledge of cloud security aspects is also preferred
Vulnerability Triage & Remediation
Provide second-level triage of critical and high-severity vulnerabilities identified across SAST and DAST.
Conduct in-depth discussions with application stakeholders to review critical findings, false positives, and exception requests.
Guide application teams in remediation planning, secure design alternatives, and architecture-level mitigations.
DAST & SAST Governance
Conduct DAST tool coverage reviews and evaluate feature utilization to maximize effectiveness.
Ensure SAST and DAST testing, reporting, and remediation SLAs are consistently met.
Track security metrics (coverage, SLA compliance, MTTR) and present insights to AppSec leadership.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed AppSec controls in CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor and guide junior analysts (L1/L2) in vulnerability triage, secure coding, and manual testing techniques.
Contribute to security automation opportunities, improving efficiency of AppSec processes and tooling.
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for application security issues.
Lead second-level report discussions with business and technical stakeholders for critical vulnerabilities.
Support secure design and architecture discussions for new initiatives and high-risk projects.
Tools & Technologies
SAST: Fortify SCA, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Veracode
DAST: Fortify WebInspect, Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, AppScan, Netsparker
Threat Modeling: Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, OWASP Threat Dragon, custom frameworks
DevSecOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps integration for security scanning
Container security : assessments using Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, Trivy, Wiz etc
Supporting Tools: Postman, Charles Proxy, MobSF (mobile), Splunk/Power BI for reporting
Your Future at Kyndryl
When you join Kyndryl, you're not just joining a company – you're entering a space of opportunities. Our partnerships with industry alliances and vendors mean you'll have access to skilling and certification programs needed to excel in Security & Resiliency, while simultaneously supporting your personal growth. Whether you envision your career path as a technical leader within cybersecurity or transition into other technical, consulting, or go-to-market roles – we’re invested in your journey.
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.
Required Professional Experience:
8+ years of experience in Application Security spanning SAST, DAST, manual testing, and secure SDLC.
Proven experience in threat modeling, risk assessments, and secure design reviews.
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security Top 10, SANS Top 25, CWE, and emerging threat vectors.
Hands-on expertise in integrating security tools within DevSecOps pipelines.
Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Professional Experience:
OSWE / OSCP / OSEP (advanced exploit and web testing)
CISSP / CSSLP (for security leadership & secure SDLC expertise)
GWAPT / GWEB (web application security)
Cloud security certs (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure SC-100) – must have one cloud security certification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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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