Systems Administration

The job

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Job description

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

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Mainframe Datacom Database Administrator (SME) to join a highly critical enterprise environment. This professional will be responsible for the administration, support, optimization, and modernization of CA Datacom/DB databases running on IBM z/OS platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and operational stability.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), providing technical leadership, driving database modernization initiatives, and supporting complex production environments that demand exceptional reliability and performance.

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You'll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business 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, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. 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

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support CA Datacom/DB databases in large-scale mainframe environments.
• Manage and optimize MUF (Multi-User Facility) configurations and performance.
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning, and capacity planning.
• Implement and support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Manage and troubleshoot replication technologies, including Change Data Capture (CDC) solutions.
• Monitor database health, availability, and operational metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex database incidents and performance issues.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, middleware, and development teams to support business-critical applications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior team members.
• Participate in on-call support and incident management processes when required.

• Strong experience as a Mainframe Database Administrator supporting enterprise production environments.
• Deep expertise with CA Datacom/DB Administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with: MUF (Multi-User Facility) managementDatabase performance tuning and optimizationBackup and recovery strategiesDatabase replication and CDC technologiesProblem determination and root cause analysis
• Solid experience with IBM z/OS operating systems.
• Knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and other mainframe operational tools.
• Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience with database modernization and migration projects.
• Knowledge of automation and monitoring solutions for mainframe environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration and data replication architectures.
• Experience working in global and geographically distributed teams.
• Previous experience acting as a technical lead, SME, or escalation point.

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