Kyndryl

Senior Lead, Systems Administration

Kyndryl

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bangalore • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services.
  • Manage systems data for clients and provide day-to-day solutions and security compliance.
  • Oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to clients.
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in IBM z/OS systems including installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
  • Strong hands-on experience with z/OS subsystems such as JES2/JES3, RACF, DFSMS, DFHSM, and SMP/E.
  • Deep understanding of Mainframe storage management, networking, and system security.
  • Proven experience in capacity planning, problem determination, RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and performance optimization.
  • Solid background in automation tools (e.g., REXX, CLIST, JCL scripting, System Automation, OPS/MVS, or equivalent).
  • Expertise in z/OS upgrades, migration, and modernization initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of z/OSMF, Zowe, and other modern mainframe management interfaces.
  • Experience with disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams across geographies and manage complex multi-account environments.
  • Strong skills in technical documentation, governance, and change management processes (ITIL framework preferred).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
IBM z/OSJES2JES3RACFDFSMSDFHSMSMP/EREXXJCL scriptingz/OS upgrades
Soft skills
problem solvingmanagement skillsorganizational skillscollaborationleadershipcapacity planningperformance optimizationtechnical documentationgovernancechange management