Mainframe Infrastructure System Administrator Professionals

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

As a Mainframe Infrastructure System Administration professional 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 modernisation, working with some of our biggest customers – which means some of the biggest in the world.

There’s never a typical day as a Mainframe Infrastructure System Administrator Professional at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. If you are customer-focused, someone who prioritizes customer success in their work, and you’re open and borderless send us your CV to have an initial chat today about the openings we have available in Kyndryl Norway.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new enhancement opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience and  learning opportunities. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector or technologies, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

Important: Please note that this job opportunity is based in Oslo, and we will progress candidates who are willing to relocate to Oslo, Norway.

Who You Are

We are looking for several skilled Mainframe Infrastructure professionals to work permanently in Kyndryl Norway. Whether your expertise is in implementation, maintenance, or modernisation, we want to hear from you today!

Key Technologies

We are looking for several skilled Mainframe Infrastructure professionals to join our team permanently at Kyndryl. If you have ideally 5 years experience or more in any one of the following, apply today and let us know what interests you the most:

• Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

  
  zHardware and zStorage:
  o    Tasks: Integrate, configure, and maintain mainframe hardware and storage systems.
  o    Activities: Implement and manage GDPS (Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex) for high availability and disaster recovery, develop and enforce storage policies and procedures, and perform regular hardware upgrades and maintenance.

•  zSecurity:
  o    Tasks: Ensure the security of mainframe systems.
  o    Activities: Configure and manage RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), conduct security audits, implement security policies, and respond to security incidents.

•  zAutomation:
  o    Tasks: Automate mainframe operations to improve efficiency.
  o    Activities: Develop and maintain automation scripts, use tools like IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) to automate job scheduling, and monitor automated processes to ensure smooth operation.

• zCapacity:
  o    Activities: Conduct capacity planning studies, forecast future capacity requirements and implement strategies to optimize resource utilization.

• zISV (Independent Software Vendor) Products:
  o    Tasks: Manage and support third-party software products.
  o    Activities: Install, configure, and maintain ISV products, ensure compatibility with existing systems, and provide technical support for ISV applications.

• zOS:
  o    Activities: Perform system upgrades, apply patches, manage system configurations, and troubleshoot z/OS-related issues.

• MQ (IBM MQ):
  o    Tasks: Manage messaging middleware for communication between applications.
  o    Activities: Install and configure IBM MQ, monitor message queues, and troubleshoot messaging issues.

• IMS (Information Management System):
  o    Tasks: Administer IMS databases and transaction management systems.
  o    Activities: Perform database maintenance, optimize IMS performance, and manage IMS transaction processing.

• CICS (Customer Information Control System):
  o    Activities: Configure CICS regions, monitor transaction performance, and troubleshoot CICS-related issues.

• IDMS (Integrated Database Management System):
  o    Activities: Perform database administration tasks, optimize database performance, and ensure data integrity.

• DB2:
  o    Activities: Perform database tuning, manage DB2 instances, and ensure high availability and performance of DB2 databases.

• IIB (IBM Integration Bus) and Open MVS:
  o    Tasks: Manage integration and middleware solutions.
  o    Activities: Configure and maintain IBM Integration Bus, develop integration flows, and ensure seamless data exchange between systems.

• Required Skills and Qualifications:

  •    Proficient in English (must have).
  •    Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
   
  Preferred Skills:
  •    Familiarity with ITIL processes and best practices.

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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