Customer Technology Advisor – Zero Trust, Network & Edge

Kyndryl

. Provide senior technical, consulting and client leadership across complex customer environments focused on SD-WAN, SSE, SASE, next-generation firewalls and cloud security .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Zero Trust principles, network security, and cloud security technologies, with a strong ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable business outcomes. Proven leadership in managing consultative engagements and advising senior stakeholders on network modernization strategies and transformation roadmaps.

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Zero Trust PrinciplesNetwork SecuritySD-WAN TechnologiesCybersecurity ConsultingClient Engagement Leadership

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Hard Skills

Network TransformationSecurity ArchitectureCloud SecurityPolicy EnforcementThreat PreventionNetwork SegmentationBusiness Outcome TranslationTransformation RoadmapsSASE CapabilitiesSSE Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Palo Alto NetworksCiscoFortinetZscalerCloudflareAzureAWSGoogle Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

Cybersecurity CertificationsNetworking CertificationsCloud CertificationsEnterprise Architecture Certifications

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SecurityRegulated Industry ExperienceLarge-Scale SASE TransformationConsulting MethodologiesDiversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical, consulting and client leadership across complex customer environments focused on SD-WAN, SSE, SASE, next-generation firewalls and cloud security
Advise CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, network leaders, security leaders and enterprise architects on Zero Trust, Network & Edge security and modernization
Assess client network and security environments, identify risks and priorities, and define transformation roadmaps
Translate business requirements, security risks and technology priorities into recommendations and measurable outcomes
Lead executive and technical discussions, workshops, presentations, proposals and executive recommendations
Identify, qualify and shape opportunities from discovery through solution definition, proposal development and closure
Define value propositions, desired outcomes and technical direction for transformation opportunities
Lead and oversee consulting engagements from discovery and assessment through strategy, roadmap development, solution direction and transition
Establish engagement objectives, scope, governance, deliverables, milestones and success measures
Mobilize architects, consultants, technical specialists and alliance resources
Manage engagement risks, dependencies, scope and stakeholder alignment
Support transition from advisory and consulting into implementation or managed services
Provide technical direction and collaborate with Kyndryl teams and strategic technology partners
Coach and mentor technical, architecture, consulting and client-facing professionals
Share knowledge, reference architectures, reusable assets, consulting approaches and lessons learned
Contribute to Kyndryl’s Zero Trust and Network & Edge capabilities and practice development
Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 or more years of experience in network security, enterprise security architecture, cybersecurity consulting, network transformation or Zero Trust solutioning
Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles across enterprise network, edge, remote-access and cloud environments
Strong knowledge of SD-WAN, Security Service Edge, Secure Access Service Edge, next-generation firewalls and cloud security technologies
Experience advising clients on network and security modernization strategies, target-state architectures, transformation roadmaps and operating models
Strong understanding of SSE and SASE capabilities, including secure web gateways, cloud access security brokers, Zero Trust Network Access and firewall-as-a-service
Experience with network segmentation, policy enforcement, secure access, threat prevention and visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Experience translating complex network and security concepts into business outcomes and actionable transformation plans
Experience advising senior client stakeholders
Experience leading or supporting consultative client engagements
Experience supporting opportunity identification, qualification, solution shaping, proposals, presentations and complex client pursuits
Strong commercial awareness
Experience with Network & Edge security vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, Zscaler, Cloudflare or comparable providers
Ability to work with solutioners, architects, consultants, delivery teams and alliance partners
Ability to operate in complex, client-facing, matrixed and multi-stakeholder environments
Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, negotiation and executive stakeholder-management skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Knowledge of English and fluency in French required
Preferred: large enterprise or regulated-industry experience; large-scale SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, firewall or network-security transformation experience; cloud-native security and networking across Azure, AWS or Google Cloud; relevant cybersecurity, networking, cloud or enterprise architecture certifications; technical/vendor certifications; structured consulting methodologies; practice-development experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, supportive environment
Well-being prioritized
Training, skilling and certification programs
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Be Well programs supporting financial, mental, physical and social health
Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
Cutting-edge learning opportunities
Microsoft, Google and Amazon certifications
Coaching and hands-on experiences
Flexible/hybrid-friendly culture