Head of Endpoint Defense

• Lead Kyndryl's endpoint defense function
• Own operations, policy, and health for Cortex XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trend Micro, and other endpoint tooling
• Drive agent coverage, deployment, and configuration integrity across the managed fleet
• Tune prevention and detection policy in partnership with Cyber Defense and SIEM/SOAR
• Rationalize the multi-vendor endpoint stack toward consistent coverage and reduced overlap
• Ensure endpoint telemetry is complete, timely, and integrated into XSIAM and the detection pipeline
• Support incident response with endpoint containment, isolation, and forensic data on demand from the Incident Commander
• Drive automation for agent deployment, health monitoring, policy management, remediation actions, and telemetry quality
• Establish and report endpoint security KPIs
• Lead and develop the endpoint defense team
• Continuously improve operational processes through automation, standardization, and best practices

Requirements

• Mastery of security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint security, and SIEM solutions
• Deep understanding of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, and their security mechanisms
• Knowledge of security standards and compliance requirements, including ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR
• Experience with key market-leading technologies in the relevant area
• Ability to assess and follow best practices in technology deployment and configuration
• Experience with the design and implementation of security architectures, segmentation, and zero trust frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or another related field (preferred)
• Experience with workload, server, and network architectures and associated security controls (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in endpoint security management, including the deployment and configuration of tools like Cortex XDR and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Proficient in security standards and compliance, with a strong focus on automation and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Endpoint Security Management
• Cortex XDR
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Security Standards Compliance
• Automation in Security Operations

Hard Skills

• Security Tools Mastery
• Operating Systems Security
• Security Architecture Design
• Zero Trust Frameworks
• Incident Response Support
• Policy Management
• Forensic Data Analysis
• KPI Establishment

  Soft Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Operational Process Improvement

  Certifications & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Technology

  Industry Keywords

  • ISO 27001
  • NIST
  • GDPR
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Firewall Management

  Tools & Technologies

  • Cortex XDR
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Trend Micro
  • SIEM Solutions
  • XSIAM