Senior Mainframe Adabas Support, Systems Management

1200 Kyndryl Brasil Servicos Limitada; Hortolândia; Hybrid; BRL 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Senior Mainframe Adabas Support Specialist to oversee the management, installation, and optimization of large-scale Adabas databases on IBM z/OS. You will ensure reliability and performance of critical production systems across global environments.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in IBM mainframe support with Adabas DBA experience, strong z/OS skills, and expertise in JCL/TSO/ISPF, RACF, SDSF.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience supporting IBM Mainframe environments and Adabas DBA.
• Strong knowledge of z/OS and related system utilities.
• Experience with Adabas administration, backups, tuning, and capacity management.
• Familiarity with Natural, JCL, TSO/ISPF, RACF, SDSF.
• Excellent problem solving and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, install and optimize Adabas databases on IBM z/OS.
• Maintain and install Software AG mainframe products to ensure reliability.
• Ensure production systems’ high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with global teams to resolve incidents and implement improvements.

Skills

IBM z/OS

Adabas DBA

JCL/TSO/ISPF

SDSF

RACF

Performance tuning

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

OMEGAMON

MainView

Dynatrace

CICS

DB2

Automation scripting

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

The Senior Mainframe Adabas Support Specialist is accountable for the management, support, installation and optimization of large-scale Adabas database environments running on IBM z/OS. This individual is responsible for maintaining and installing Software Ag mainframe products, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical production systems.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting IBM Mainframe environments and hands-on experience administering Software AG Adabas databases.
• Strong experience with IBM z/OS operating systems and related system utilities.
• Experience with Adabas database administration, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and capacity management.
• Knowledge of Natural, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, and mainframe operational processes.
• Experience troubleshooting complex production issues in high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of incident, problem, change, and service management practices.
• Experience supporting mission-critical environments with strict SLA commitments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Entire System Server, Predict, Entire Net-Work, Com-Complete, or other Software AG products.
• Knowledge of IBM Db2, IMS, CICS, MQ, and other z/OS subsystems.
• Experience with automation technologies, scripting, and operational tooling.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring platforms such as OMEGAMON, BMC MainView, Broadcom, Dynatrace, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting global clients in managed infrastructure or outsourcing environments.
• Exposure to cloud integration, hybrid infrastructure, or modernization initiatives involving mainframe platforms.
• ITIL Foundation Certification or equivalent service management certification.

Being You

The Kyn in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we are excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers.

This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job - it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health - because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you will dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute - you will make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We are here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you will have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You will develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities - from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you will be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here - and we are committed to helping you do just that.