Senior System Administrator - Performance & Capacity Management

Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited is seeking a Senior System Administrator in Bengaluru to tackle complex system administration tasks, including z/OS performance management and capacity planning. You will engage with client environments, prioritize tickets, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes modernization, hybrid work culture, and ongoing opportunities to sharpen your skills with IBM tools, cloud migrations, and advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in z/OS Performance & Capacity Management.
• Expertise with RMF, SMF, WLM and capacity modeling.
• Hands-on with IBM zPCR, zBNA, SAS/MXG and performance reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019, VMware ESX and cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system utilization trends and forecast growth.
• Optimize workload placement and resource consumption.
• Produce capacity plans for customer growth and hardware refreshes.
• Assist with hardware planning and business case development.
• Identify bottlenecks in CPU, memory and storage.

Skills

z/OS Performance & Capacity Management

RMF/SMF/WLM

Performance engineering

Windows Server 2016/2019

VMware ESX

Public/Private cloud environments

Data-driven decision making

Tools

IBM zPCR

IBM zBNA

OMEGAMON

RMF Monitor III

Power BI

Tableau

Grafana

Job description

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.

• Analyze system utilization trends.
• Forecast processor and infrastructure growth.
• Optimize workload placement and resource consumption.
• Produce capacity plans for customer growth and hardware refreshes.
• Support chargeback/showback reporting.
• Assist hardware planning and business case development.
• Identify CPU, memory, storage, and workload bottlenecks.

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.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong experience in z/OS Performance & Capacity Management, including RMF, SMF, WLM, capacity modeling, and performance engineering.
• Expertise in processor utilization analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and workload optimization.
• Hands-on experience with IBM zPCR, zBNA, SAS/MXG, and performance reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2016/2019, VMware ESX, and public/private cloud environments, including on-premises to cloud migrations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• IBM Z Performance and Capacity Management certifications.
• Experience with IBM zPCR, zBNA, OMEGAMON, RMF Monitor III, and enterprise monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in SAS/MXG, reporting, visualization, and performance analytics.
• Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex, LPAR optimization, IBM Z hardware architecture, and WLM policy management.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or similar reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud/hybrid capacity planning, financial modeling, cost optimization, and ITIL Service Capacity Management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), vulnerability management, Active Directory, and ADFS.
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and documentation skills supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.

Being You

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’re 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.

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’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day.

You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re 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’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve.

You’ll 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’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

Experience Level Senior Level