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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 System Administrator 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 modernization, working with some of our biggest clients - which means some of the biggest in the world.
There's never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You'll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You'll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.
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.
Responsibilities for Docker and Kubernetes includes Design, build, manage and operate infrastructure and configuration of all platform environments with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code and as a service layer (hosted and cloud-based platforms) that supports the different platform services. Develop a log analytics solution to provide logging-as-a-service to hosted applications based on open-source solutions, to speed up the debugging process. Evaluate performance trends and expected changes in demand and capacity and establish the appropriate scalability plans. Identify and troubleshoot any availability and performance issues at multiple layers of deployment, from hardware, operating environment, network and application. Identify and suggest various opportunities to improve efficiency and functionality. Administrating services status in Kubernetes Master and Minions. Administrating Pods, Docker images, services, replication controller. Scaling/Descaling Pods. Administrating configuration changes in the Kubernetes files. Microservices Deployment. Troubleshooting issues encountered during deployment. Provide Support to L1 & L2 team in creating RCAs & resolving issues & in completing daily assigned activities including the training. Provide on-call support. Good knowledge in shell scripting.
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 Hyperscale's 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
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional
- Should have minimum 5-8 years working experience in Docker/K8s and certified as Kubernetes administrator
- Preferably from a Linux Systems Admin or DevOps Engineering background
- They must have experience in larger cluster administration
- Monitor system events to ensure health, maximum system availability and service quality
- Manage the container platform ecosystem (installation, upgrade, patching, monitoring)
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and assist development team as necessary to resolve issues related to K8s
- Have experience to Perform system & application patching. Solid experience in K8s Application troubleshooting
- Answer user's query and service requests. Should have knowledge in Python programming
- Should have the basic knowledge about the CI/CD process. Good to have knowledge in Ansible
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Certifications (Good to have any one of the following) - Docker and Kubernetes / EKS / AKS Certified - Professional
- Istio or Service Mesh knowledge would be a plus
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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