MF Z/OS System 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
Administer and manage IBM mainframe operating systems, primarily
IBM z/OS
, with at least 10
years of experience
. Ensure stable, efficient, and secure system operation through proactive maintenance, patching, and resource management.

CICS Administration and Support
Maintain and support
CICS
environments with
15+ years of experience
, including region setup, transaction configuration, performance tuning, and integration with backend databases and batch systems. Ensure high availability and reliability of online transaction processing.
Software Installation and Configuration
Install, configure, and maintain mainframe software products and utilities, ensuring compatibility with IBM z/OS and CICS. Apply performance best practices and version control across development and production environments.
System Monitoring and Performance Tuning
Monitor system and transaction performance, identify resource bottlenecks, and apply advanced tuning techniques to improve throughput, CPU utilization, and response times.
Security Management
Implement and manage security controls in z/OS and CICS environments, including RACF configuration, user authorization, and audit processes to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with security standards.
Backup and Recovery
Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery procedures for z/OS and CICS systems, ensuring rapid recovery and business continuity in case of system failures.
Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
Diagnose and resolve complex system and CICS-related issues efficiently. Collaborate with development teams and external vendors to minimize downtime and ensure service quality.

Who You Are

• 10 Years of Experience as a Mainframe System Administrator on Operating Systems such as z/OS.
• At least 10 years of experience working in Mainframe Infrastructure teams
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following: software development, DevOps engineering, systems administration, or systems architecture in public cloud AWS domain
• In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce conclusions and responses.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Strong process improvement experience

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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