Who We Are
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 adaptable, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
As a Mainframe Platform Engineer, you will provide expert-level support for IBM Z platforms, including z/OS, z/VM, and Linux on Z. This role ensures platform stability, security, and performance, enabling critical business applications to run seamlessly. You will lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and drive automation initiatives to optimize operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain platform health and availability across z/OS, z/VM, and Linux on Z.
- Lead incident response and root-cause analysis for P1/P2 events.
- Plan and execute patching/compliance cycles, including validation and rollback strategies.
- Perform performance and capacity analysis using SMF/RMF; recommend tuning actions.
- Automate routine tasks using JCL, REXX, and Linux shell scripting; enhance runbooks and self-healing capabilities.
- Coordinate ITIL-based change records, maintenance windows, and stakeholder communications.
- Ensure security hygiene (RACF basics), vulnerability remediation, and compliance with configuration baselines.
- Document standard operating procedures and contribute to knowledge of articles and post-incident reviews.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career. Whether you want to advance in Management as a Delivery Partner Executive or pursue a technical path such as an Architect – you can find your opportunity here.