Mainframe Storage Architect

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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the worlds 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 Storage Architect at Kyndryl, youll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. Youll 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.

Infrastructure Architects are the key link between Kyndryl and our clients. Youre in a technical leadership role, uniting and guiding stakeholders from clients, governance, and project executives to delivery and sometimes even the vendors who work with the client. Youll be there from the start of a project - understanding whats needed and figuring out the best technical solution. And youll be there at the finish, delivering the right product on time and within budget.

As an Infrastructure Architect, youll draw upon the full breadth of your talent and experience. This is a technical leadership role, so we want you to bring your vision, knowledge, and leadership to each project. To the client, youre the subject matter expert - consulting early, gathering inputs, understanding what they need from our solution. You define what Kyndryl can do to meet this solution. You design the best solution for the job. And finally, youre the tech leader for implementation.

At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so youll get the chance to use everything you know - and then some. Youll also become expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility. Youll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities.The rewards for all this are many. Youll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Your future at Kyndryl

This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. Its a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. Its also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, youll find the opportunity here.

Who You Are

Youre 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, youre open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills And Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience in Mainframe Storage Administration
• Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape) and Storage replication
• Analyze and research options for collaborates with exiting external systems
• Root Cause Analysis preparation and meeting Service level agreement for submission
• Develop, document and maintain procedures for system utilities such as backup/restore, performance tuning and configuration of environments as well as incremental backups as required
• Initialize / add new DASD volumes and Add new tape volumes. Perform the space management activities such as VTOC resizing, Defrag, Compress/Reclaim/Release/Cleaning of datasets
• Manage and Define SMS rules and ACS routines along with reorganization of storage dataset (RMM/HSM CDS & Catalog file)
• Disaster recovery planning and performing the recovery test (Tape recovery / DASD Replication / Tape Replication) and Managing the Copy services / GDPS
• Problem determination and resolution within expected time frame
• Assume personal responsibility for resolving problems in most effective way possible within SLA reaching root cause and preventing problems
• Lead daily Operations meetings provided there are no P1 incidents running Aid with identifying problem management trends
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field
• SME for MF Storage administration problem determination
• Technical guidance to the team
• Experience supporting high availability infrastructure operations and implementing/improving disaster recovery
• Evaluate and recommend changes to current and future system software requirements to meet the organizations needs
• Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills
• Troubleshoot Infrastructure and Application issues related to Storage
  
  

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you dont meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and were excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. Thats The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isnt just a job-its an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, youll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You wont just contribute-youll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

Were here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, youll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. Youll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, youll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and were committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape whats next.

Get Referred!

If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked How Did You Hear About Us during the application process, select Employee Referral and enter your contacts Kyndryl email address.

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