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 senior Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud architectures to lead large-scale client transformations. This role is designed for a consultative leader who can bridge business strategy, enterprise architecture, and cloud modernization, guiding organizations through complex journeys from on-premises and legacy environments to Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
The successful candidate will define enterprise-wide cloud strategies, architect hybrid and multi-cloud target states, and oversee execution of cloud migration, application modernization, and platform transformation programs. You will act as a trusted advisor to CXOs, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud operating models.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture & StrategyPartner with executive stakeholders to understand business strategy, operating models, and transformation priorities.
Define enterprise cloud strategy, including hybrid, multi-cloud, and cloud-first approaches aligned with business outcomes.
Develop current-state and target-state architectures, roadmaps, and transition plans covering infrastructure, applications, data, and security.
Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance aligned with industry frameworks (TOGAF, CAF, Well-Architected).
Architect hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises platforms with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Design multi-cloud reference architectures to address resilience, regulatory, data residency, and vendor diversification requirements.
Select and standardize core platform services across clouds (compute, containers, networking, identity, data, and security).
Ensure interoperability, portability, and operational consistency across cloud environments.
Lead enterprise-scale cloud migration programs, including assessment, dependency mapping, and workload prioritization.
Define migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, rearchitect, retire) tailored to application and business needs.
Oversee modernization of legacy platforms into cloud-native, containerized, and microservices-based architectures.
Guide adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code to enable repeatable and governed cloud delivery.
Define cloud security architectures across identity, networking, data protection, and threat management.
Establish cloud governance models, including landing zones, policy-as-code, cost management, and compliance controls.
Design target Cloud Operating Models, including platform teams, SRE/DevOps integration, and FinOps practices.
Ensure architectures align with regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements across industries.
Provide architectural assurance across delivery programs, ensuring alignment to enterprise standards and target architectures.
Lead architecture reviews, design authorities, and risk mitigation activities.
Mentor solution architects, cloud engineers, and delivery teams across multiple cloud platforms.
Balance innovation with architectural discipline, scalability, and operational excellence.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on cloud, hybrid IT, and digital transformation initiatives.
Lead cloud strategy workshops, architecture assessments, and executive briefings.
Support pre-sales efforts including solution shaping, RFP responses, and value articulation for cloud transformation programs.
Contribute to development of reusable enterprise architectures, accelerators, and migration frameworks.
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.
Who You Are
12+ years of overall IT experience with 5–7+ years in enterprise or cloud architecture roles.
Proven track record leading large-scale hybrid and multi-cloud transformations for enterprise clients.
Hands-on and architectural experience across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
Strong background in cloud migration, application modernization, and legacy transformation.
Experience defining enterprise architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and governance models.
Consulting experience engaging with senior executives across multiple industries.
Cloud Platforms:
Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Data, Security)
AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, IAM, Networking)
GCP (GKE, Compute Engine, BigQuery, IAM)
Architecture Domains:
Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud Design
Application & Platform Modernization
Containers, Kubernetes, Microservices
DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
Identity, Security, Governance, and Compliance
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
Google Professional Cloud Architect
TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
ITIL / Cloud Governance / FinOps (advantageous)
Executive-level communication and advisory skills
Strong enterprise and systems-thinking mindset
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable architecture
Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Balance of strategic vision and hands-on architectural depth
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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