Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the worlds 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

Kyndrylsthat 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 Policyas

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 decisionmaking and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) with full traceability.

Ensure designs are scalable, modular, cloudagnostic , 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 (provideragnostic vs providerspecific policies) Standardized repository and bundle structures Define policy authoring, testing, enforcement, and release pipelines , including: Rego unit and regression testing (opa test) CI/CDintegrated validation and enforcement Terraform Cloud Run Task governance Impact analysis and decisionlogbased backtesting Ensure policy enforcement is deterministic, auditable, and productionfaithful .

Integration & Automation Architect CI/CD and automation patterns using Git

Hub 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, Big

Query) External enterprise systems via secure databridge 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 Dev

SecOps 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 Youre positive 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, youre open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Core Technical Expertise Policyas

Code & OPA 5+ years of experience with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego Handson 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 Git

Hub Actions (advanced workflows, reusable workflows, automation patterns) Pipelineintegrated 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, auditorfriendly 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 Compliancedriven 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 Niceto

Have / Preferred Experience with: Terratest and infrastructurelevel policy validation Release automation and promotion pipelines Decision replay and regression analysis Background in Dev

SecOps 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 productionready, enterprisegrade Policyas

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 dont meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

We believe in growth, and were 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.

Thats The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect Your career with us isnt just a jobits 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 healthbecause we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, youll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day.

You wont just contributeyoull make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

Were 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, youll have everything you need to thrive and evolve.

Youll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunitiesfrom certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences.

And through it all, youll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive hereand were committed to helping you do just that.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape whats next.

📌 Lead Architect (Toronto)
🏢 1110 Kyndryl Canada
📍 Toronto