Kyndryl

MainframePlatformEngineer

$750–1200k ~AI est. Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Mainframe Platform Engineer at Kyndryl. Skills: IBM Z platforms, z/OS, z/VM, Linux on Z. Monitor platform health. Maintain platform health”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Troubleshooting skills; Creative problem-solving; Judgment applied to complex technical challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of hands-on support for IBM Z platforms, Proficiency in TSO/ISPF, Proficiency in JCL, Proficiency in JES2/3, Working knowledge of RACF concepts, z/VM operations (CP commands), Linux shell scripting on s390x, English proficiency (Intermediate to Advanced)

Nice to Have

IBM z/OS certifications, z/VM certifications, Linux on ITIL Foundation certifications, Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Troubleshooting skills across hardware/LPAR, Troubleshooting skills across OS, Troubleshooting skills across middleware, Troubleshooting skills across network touchpoints, Ability to lead RCA discussions, Influence cross-functional teams, Creative problem-solving, Judgment applied to complex technical challenges

What You'll Do.

Monitor platform health

Maintain platform health

Monitor platform availability

Maintain platform availability

Lead incident response

Lead root-cause analysis

Execute patching cycles

Plan compliance cycles

Execute compliance cycles

Perform performance analysis

Perform capacity analysis

Recommend tuning actions

Automate routine tasks

Enhance self-healing capabilities

Coordinate ITIL-based change records

Coordinate maintenance windows

Coordinate stakeholder communications

Ensure security hygiene

Remediate vulnerabilities

Document standard operating procedures

Contribute to knowledge articles

Contribute to post-incident reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Stakeholder communications; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Global communication; Documentation

Process & Methodology

ITIL-based change records

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 Mainframe Platform Engineer, you will provide expert-level support for IBM Z platforms, including z/OS, z/VM, and Linux on Z. This role ensures platform stability, security, and performance, enabling critical business applications to run seamlessly. You will lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and drive automation initiatives to optimize operations. **Key Responsibilities** * Monitor and maintain platform health and availability across z/OS, z/VM, and Linux on Z. * Lead incident response and root-cause analysis for P1/P2 events. * Plan and execute patching/compliance cycles, including validation and rollback strategies. * Perform performance and capacity analysis using SMF/RMF; recommend tuning actions. * Automate routine tasks using JCL, REXX, and Linux shell scripting; enhance runbooks and self-healing capabilities. * Coordinate ITIL-based change records, maintenance windows, and stakeholder communications. * Ensure security hygiene (RACF basics), vulnerability remediation, and compliance with configuration baselines. * Document standard operating procedures and contribute to knowledge of articles and post-incident reviews. **Your Future at Kyndryl** Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career. Whether you want to advance in Management as a Delivery Partner Executive or pursue a technical path such as an Architect – you can find your opportunity here. **Who You Are** You’re good at what

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