IBM i engineer

Kyndryl; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health card

Life insurance

Multisport Card

Pension plan

BeWell program

Language courses

Certifications (Microsoft, Google, AWS

Job summary

Kyndryl seeks a Senior IBM i Administrator & Power Systems Infrastructure Engineer in Poland to manage IBM i environments and Power Systems infrastructure. You will upgrade OS, manage PTFs, perform lifecycle maintenance, and lead modernization initiatives.

You will design disaster recovery, DR plans, backups, and high availability solutions while coordinating with SAN/storage teams. Strong troubleshooting, security, and automation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience administering IBM i (AS/400) in large enterprises.
• Solid knowledge of IBM Power Systems architecture and infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with HMC, VIOS and PowerVM virtualization.
• Experience planning and executing IBM i OS upgrades and PTF maintenance.
• Lifecycle maintenance across IBM Power servers, firmware, HMC and VIOS.

Responsibilities

• Manage IBM Power Systems infrastructure including Power servers, HMC, VIOS, LPARs and PowerVM virtualization.
• Plan and execute IBM i OS upgrades, PTF maintenance, security updates, and lifecycle activities.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migrations, hardware refreshes, and platform upgrades.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and drive permanent resolution.
• Design and implement disaster recovery, backup, and high availability solutions (PowerHA, replication).
• Own IBM Power & IBM i configuration for SAN-connected environments; coordinate zoning, mapping, storage allocation.
• Support security compliance activities, audits, access management, certificates, and hardening.
• Define monitoring strategies and drive automation across the IBM i environment.
• Plan capacity, performance optimization and resource utilization for business-critical systems.
• Support enterprise backups (BRMS, tape, VTL, DataDomain).
• Support software entitlement and license-key readiness for migrations.

Skills

IBM i administration

Power Systems architecture

HMC management

VIOS management

PowerVM virtualization

IBM i OS upgrades

PTF maintenance

Disaster recovery design

BRMS/DataDomain backups

Security compliance

Root cause analysis

Storage coordination (SAN)

Monitoring & automation

Tools

BRMS

DataDomain

VTL

Tape storage

Job description

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

We are seeking a Senior IBM i Administrator & Power Systems Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Poland.

What You Will Do:

• managing IBM Power Systems infrastructure, including Power servers, HMC, VIOS, LPARs, and PowerVM virtualization.
• planning and executing IBM i operating system upgrades, PTF maintenance, security updates, and lifecycle activities.
• leading infrastructure modernization, migrations, hardware refreshes, and platform upgrades.
• performing root cause analysis for incidents and driving permanent resolution of recurring issues.
• designing and implementing disaster recovery, backup, and high availability solutions, including PowerHA and replication technologies.
• owning IBM Power and IBM i configuration for SAN‑connected environments and coordinating zoning, masking, mapping, and storage allocation with SAN and storage teams.
• supporting security compliance activities, audits, access management, certificate administration, and security hardening initiatives.
• defining monitoring strategies, improving operational tooling, and driving automation across the IBM i environment.
• planning capacity, performance optimization, and resource utilization for business‑critical systems.
• Supporting enterprise backup and recovery solutions, including BRMS, tape, VTL, and DataDomain technologies.
• supporting software entitlement and license‑key readiness for hardware migrations and platform lifecycle activities.

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience

• strong experience administering IBM i (AS/400, iSeries) environments in medium to large enterprise organizations.
• solid knowledge of IBM Power Systems architecture and infrastructure.
• hands‑on experience with HMC administration, VIOS management, and PowerVM virtualization.
• experience planning and executing IBM i OS upgrades and PTF maintenance.
• planning and executing lifecycle maintenance across IBM Power servers, system firmware, HMC, VIOS, IBM i, and supporting infrastructure.
• strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across operating system, infrastructure, and storage layers.
• experience with IPC management processes.
• knowledge of backup and recovery concepts, BRMS, and disaster recovery practices.
• experience with SAN‑connected IBM Power environments.
• understanding of IBM i security, user management, system values, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• experience working with high availability and replication technologies.
• ability to perform root cause analysis and lead technical investigations.
• communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and vendors.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• experience with PowerHA, MIMIX, iCluster, or other IBM i replication technologies.
• knowledge of enterprise storage platforms such as Dell EMC, Hitachi, or HP storage solutions.
• experience with DataDomain, ProtecTIER, LaserVault, VTL, or tape‑based backup infrastructures.
• experience with monitoring platforms and custom monitoring development.
• knowledge of CL, SQL, RPG, or other IBM i automation technologies.
• experience building automation scripts and operational tooling.
• exposure to infrastructure migrations, datacenter relocations, and platform modernization programs.
• IBM Power Systems and IBM i certifications.

Your Future at Kyndryl & Benefits for You

In joining Kyndryl Poland you will work for a diverse company that invests in your future and join a team culture that amplifies learning, and development agility.

We offer a remote‑friendly culture and comprehensive Be Well programs:

• Private health card & Life insurance package
• Multisport Card & Sports activities
• Retirement pension plan & Cafeteria platform (with Kyndryl benefit points)
• BeWell Program (online consultants in law, tax, psychology, coaching)
• Free language courses & many personal development possibilities (certifications with Microsoft, Google, AWS)
• A wide range of benefit options for parents and children

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’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.