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