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Senior Systems Administrator – WebSphere / MQ on Mainframe

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As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll manage WebSphere and MQ on z/OS, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance while ensuring security compliance.
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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

Your 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 customers – 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 customers 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 customers. 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.

Position Summary

Our Federal Government client requires a Senior Systems Administrator to provide engineering and support services for WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and MQ Series on z/OS within the Mainframe Messaging and Transaction Services environment.

Security Requirement

The client must possess SECRET level security clearance.

Your Role

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you’ll solve complex problems and ensure stability across critical mainframe platforms. You’ll be at the forefront of technology, working with some of our largest customers in highly secure environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting WebSphere and MQ on z/OS, including HTTP/IHS/APACHE servers.

  • Configuring WAS resources (DataSources, Queue destinations, MQ listeners, etc.).

  • Performing version upgrades, fixpacks, and applying vendor patches.

  • Developing scripts for automation of WAS/MQ builds and deployments.

  • Analysing and resolving performance issues; implementing improvements.

  • Documenting installation, maintenance, architecture, and backup/restore procedures.

  • Providing on-call support and knowledge transfer to internal staff.

You’ll also collaborate with diverse teams, share expertise, and recommend modernisation options to improve system performance and reliability.

Technologies in Scope

  • WebSphere (WAS)

  • MQ Series

  • CICS

  • HTTP/IHS/APACHE Servers

  • Java

  • ITCAM

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 customers 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

Mandatory Criteria

  • 10+ years’ experience with z/OS technologies.

  • 5+ years’ experience with WebSphere/MQ on z/OS.

  • L2 security clearance or eligibility

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Automation experience, especially scripting for WAS/MQ deployments.

  • Performance tuning and vulnerability management.

  • Familiarity with enterprise security compliance and high-availability environments.


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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Top Skills

Apache
Cics
HTTP
Ihs
Itcam
Java
Mq Series
Websphere
Z/Os

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