Kyndryl

MainframeMVS/z/OSSystemAdministrator

₹19–28L ~AI est. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mainframe MVS / z/OS System Administrator at Kyndryl. Skills: z/OS System Programming, Mainframe Infrastructure, System Administration, Automation. Lead z/OS system programming initiatives. Design resilient mainframe infrastructure”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem determination; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ Yrs z/OS system programming, z/OS internals and architecture, SMP/E installation, maintenance, upgrade, JES2/JES3 administration and operations, Mainframe storage (DASD, DFSMS, HSM), Mainframe networking (TCP/IP, VTAM), CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ support, Performance tuning, capacity planning, Dump analysis, problem determination, Root cause analysis capability, Automation and scheduling tools, System upgrades, migrations, transformation, Security administration and compliance, Disaster recovery and HA concepts, Monitoring and observability tools, Production support within SLAs, Incident, problem, change management, Scripting skills (Shell, REXX, CLIST), Vendor coordination and defect resolution, Leadership in mainframe operations

Nice to Have

z/OS architecture design and engineering, Parallel Sysplex and GDPS knowledge, IBM Tivoli, OMEGAMON, NetView, System Automation tools experience, Mainframe automation implementation, AIOps-driven observability integration, DevOps practices for mainframe, Hybrid cloud integration experience, z/OS security products (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret), Capacity forecasting and optimization, Modernization and transformation programs, Enterprise operational standards definition, Modern automation frameworks (Ansible, Zowe), Mainframe API enablement, Compliance, audit frameworks knowledge, ITIL-based service management, Cross-platform infrastructure integration, Mentoring, technical leadership, Stakeholder management capabilities, Continuous improvement initiatives, Operational excellence initiatives

What You'll Do.

Lead z/OS system programming initiatives

Design resilient mainframe infrastructure

Design scalable mainframe infrastructure

Handle system upgrades

Handle system migrations

Handle SMP/E maintenance

Support CICS subsystems

Support DB2 subsystems

Support IMS subsystems

Support MQ subsystems

Drive performance optimization

Drive capacity optimization

Resolve critical incidents

Perform root cause analysis

Support disaster recovery

Support monitoring integration

Collaborate with teams

Collaborate with vendors

Collaborate with stakeholders

Drive modernization efforts

Recommend modernization options

Identify new business opportunities

Cultivate relationships with teams

Cultivate relationships with stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with teams; Collaborate with vendors; Collaborate with stakeholders; Cross-functional teams; Diverse group of people

Process & Methodology

Change management

Full Job Description

**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** As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world. There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage z/OS system programming initiatives * Design resilient and scalable mainframe infrastructure * Handle upgrades, migrations, and SMP/E maintenance * Manage core components: JES, storage, networking * Support CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ subsystems * Drive automation, performance, and capacity optimization * Resolve critical incidents and perform root cause analysis * Ensure security, compliance, and SLA adherence * Support disaster recovery and monitoring integration * Collaborate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders * Mentor team members and drive modernization efforts One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and sp

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