Mainframe MVS / z/OS System Administrator

About the role

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. As a System Administrator 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage z/OS system programming initiatives
• Design resilient and scalable mainframe infrastructure
• Handle upgrades, migrations, and SMP/E maintenance
• Manage core components: JES, storage, networking
• Support CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ subsystems
• Drive automation, performance, and capacity optimization
• Resolve critical incidents and perform root cause analysis
• Ensure security, compliance, and SLA adherence
• Support disaster recovery and monitoring integration
• Collaborate with teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Mentor team members and drive modernization efforts
• Your future at Kyndryl

Requirements

• Required Technical and Professional Experience
• 7+ Yrs Expertise in IBM z/OS system programming with strong knowledge of z/OS internals and architecture
• Proficiency in SMP/E installation, maintenance, and upgrade management
• Hands-on experience with JES2/JES3 administration and operations
• In-depth understanding of mainframe storage (DASD, DFSMS, HSM) and networking (TCP/IP, VTAM)
• Enterprise subsystem support for CICS, DB2, IMS, and MQ
• Skills in performance tuning, capacity planning, dump analysis, and advanced problem determination
• Strong root cause analysis capability for critical incidents
• Experience with automation and scheduling tools on z/OS
• Expertise in system upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of security administration and compliance management on z/OS
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and high availability concepts
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools for mainframe environments
• Proven ability in production support within SLA-driven environments
• Understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes
• Scripting skills using Shell, REXX, or CLIST
• Experience in vendor coordination and defect resolution
• Demonstrated leadership in enterprise mainframe operations
• Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
• Strong expertise in IBM z/OS architecture design and engineering, including knowledge of Parallel Sysplex and GDPS
• Hands-on experience with IBM Tivoli, OMEGAMON, NetView, and System Automation tools
• Proven capability in mainframe automation, self-healing platform implementation, a

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