Mainframe Automation Specialist

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

As a Mainframe Automation Specialist 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.

The Mainframe Automation Specialist is responsible for research, analysis, documentation, and presentation of effective methods of consolidating various jobs/workflows/started tasks and automating them to prevent manual intervention from Operations. Automation also provides recovery processes to support high availability initiatives. The Automation analyst is responsible for evaluating and projecting impacts of actual or proposed changes in jobs codes wherever necessary or in the job scheduler. Ideally, the individual would benefit from understand processes from both the Infrastructure Operations Center, and the Lines of Business.

Required skills : CA OPS/MVS, IBM Tivoli NetView, IBM Tivoli System Automation, BMC Mainview AutoOperator, BMC Control-O, GDPS.

Experience and good exposure to unsupported, new features in the recent versions.

• Patching, testing, upgrades, installation. Coding for Z/OS, REXX, Tivoli Netview, Systems Automation for Z/OS, WAC ( IBM Worldwide Automation Configurator ) , COBOL, RPG, JCL, PROCS. Good overall knowledge in all facets of IT. Peer review of changes/projects. High scale automation of large mainframe based enterprise.
  
  

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major hyperscaler platforms. 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

• 8+ years of experience in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of IBM Mainframe Automation products.
• Expertise in proactive automation solutions, including project leadership, client collaboration projects, technical refresh, and innovative solution design.
• Hands-on experience with:
• CA OPS/MVS, IBM Tivoli NetView, IBM Tivoli System Automation, BMC Mainview AutoOperator, BMC Control-O, GDPS.
• Exposure to unsupported features and new functionalities in recent versions.
• Skilled in patching, testing, upgrades, and installation.
• Coding proficiency in Z/OS, REXX, Tivoli NetView, Systems Automation for Z/OS, WAC (IBM Worldwide Automation Configurator), COBOL, RPG, JCL, PROCS.
• Strong overall knowledge across all facets of IT.
• Experience in peer review of changes/projects and high-scale automation for large mainframe-based enterprises.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• IPL (Initial Program Load) and Disaster Recovery (DR) support.
• Ability to resolve automation issues effectively.
• Assist with testing, implementation, and customization of new/improved automation solutions, as well as product upgrades.
• Maintenance and customization of automation products.
  
  

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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