Job DescriptionAs a System Administrator at Kyndryl, youll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. Youll 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.Theres never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. Youll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. Youll 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. Youll 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 youll 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.Key ResponsibilitiesInitialize/Add new DASD volumes and add new tape volumes. Perform the space management activities such as VTOC resizing, Defrag, Compress/Reclaim/Release/Cleaning of datasets.Manage and Define SMS rules and ACS routines.Manage and Maintaining DFHSM & Catalogs.Storage dataset (RMM/HSM CDS & Catalog file) reorganization.Experience in generating all types of storage reports, SMF and Dcollect.Management of DR environment for DR readiness & execution. Performing the Disaster recovery testsStorage box Configuration (DASD & Tape).Storage box data migration (DASD to DASD and Tape to tape)Disaster recovery planning & implementation (Tape recovery / DASD Replication / Tape Replication/Hyperswap). Disk replication setup using the CSM (Copy Services Manager) / GDPS.Your future at KyndrylEvery 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 wont 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.Youre 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, youre open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others.Required Technical and Professional Expertise6+ Years Experience in managing DASD and tape data storage in Mainframe environmentStorage Management related knowledge under the z/OS: including DFSMS, ISMF, NaviQuest, DFSMSHSM, DFSMSdss, DFSMSdfp, DFSMSrmm, ICF Catalog, IDCAMs, ICKDSF, VSAM and Non-VSAM Datasets (PS/PDS/PDSE/GDG)Practical Z/OS Operating System, TSO, ISPF, JCL, VSAM, JES2 knowledgeVendor Products for storage management including IBM (TACM, TAAM), CA (CA Disk, CA-allocate and CA-1), FDR products, Storage monitoring tools (Omegamon XE for storage, BMC-SRM, CA-Vantage)Data extraction, analysis & reporting from Dcollect/Tape Management/BVIR reports/SMFWorking Knowledge & experience in REXX for task simplification & automationReplication technologies including IBM Metro Mirror, IBM Global Mirror and other IBM Multi-site replication setup.Disk Replication management products including CSM & GDPS.Expertise in Storage hardware subsystems including IBM DASD (DS8K), IBM Automated tape library and IBM Virtual tape library (TS7700/TS7720/TS7740/TS7760/TS7770)Configuration of DASD (carving & connecting) & Tape hardware (setting up TS7700) for mainframesDisk migration using TDMF, FDRPAS. Disk migration using Replication technologiesTape migration using products/tools such as T2T, Tape/Assist, CopyCat. Tape Migration within TS7700 Grid to new Clusters.Problem solving: Recognize complex problems related to functional objectivesAnalyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures or processesCreativity and judgment applied to developmental work on different projects within the business environmentPreferred Technical and Professional ExperienceExperience in EMCs storage (VMAX, Powermax and DLM) and Replication (SRDF, GDDR)Experience in Hitachis storage (USPV, VSP) and replication (HUR, Shadow-Image, BCM)SAS experience, Mainframe Storage modernization related knowledge and skills including: Model9, TCT, CTC, ZEDC implementationCyber resiliency & Security related knowledge & skills including CSM Based SafeGuarded Copy, GDPS LCP, IBM CyberVault, Pervasive Encryption
7 - 13 yrs
Mainframe Storage Administrator 
7.0 Lac/Yr
