Senior Mainframe Storage Administrator

The Role

As a Mainframe Strorage SME 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.

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 specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You'll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times Yes! But you'll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. 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 specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You're good 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, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 9+ Years of Experience in Mainframe Storage Administration.
• Experience with DASD and tape data storage solutions (Experience on DASD / Tape Configuration and Migration) for mainframes.
• Candidate should possess working knowledge of Z / OS Operating System, z / OS(MVS) fundamentals, Storage fundamentals and Storage Devices.
• Candidate will be expected to have good knowledge in the following areas : TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, ISMF, JES2, Catalogs, Datasets (PS / PDS / PDSE / GDG), REXX, SAS, SDSF and Spool.
• Candidate will be expected to have good knowledge & Experience in the following ( : MF - Tape & DASD Management) areas : DFSMS, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSDSS, DFSMSDFP, DFSMSRMM, ICF Catalog, VSAM, IDCAMs, CA products (CA Disk, CA allocate and CA-1), FDR products, Omegamon XE or related Storage monitoring tools, ICKDSF, Space abends and SMF / Dcollect / BVIR reports.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Skills Required

Jcl, Vsam, Mainframe