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 flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
As a Mainframe Storage Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll be responsible for managing enterprise storage environments to ensure data integrity, optimal performance, and service continuity. In this role, you will support critical business operations by efficiently managing storage resources, ensuring reliable backup and recovery processes, and maintaining high availability across complex mainframe platforms.
You are a detail-oriented technical professional who works closely with infrastructure, systems, and operations teams to optimize storage utilization and reduce recovery times. Your expertise contributes directly to system stability, compliance, and operational excellence in large-scale enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and administer mainframe storage environments to ensure data integrity, availability, and performance
Optimize storage utilization and capacity planning to support business growth and operational efficiency
Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to minimize recovery time objectives (RTO)
Configure, monitor, and maintain DFSMS and other mainframe storage management tools
Perform storage monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution in production environments
Maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures related to storage management
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally important—you have a growth mindset and a strong focus on reliability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Experience
7+ years of experience managing mainframe storage or enterprise storage environments
Hands-on experience with DFSMS and mainframe storage management concepts
Experience ensuring data integrity, backup, and recovery in production systems
Knowledge of storage performance optimization and recovery time management
Experience supporting critical systems in 24x7 operational environments
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, systems, and operations teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
Intermediate English proficiency for documentation and collaboration with global teams
Experience with enterprise storage platforms, including DELL Storage and IBM VTS equipment
Experience working in regulated or highly controlled IT environments
Familiarity with IT operations, service management, or mainframe infrastructure support
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
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 don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re 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. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s 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, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re 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, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll 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, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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