Senior DB2 Mainframe SME

Kyndryl; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a seasoned systems administrator to join our mainframe modernization team. You will architect and manage critical infrastructure, defining base configurations, documenting standards, and ensuring long-term operational success across global environments.

Responsibilities include optimizing system performance, enforcing security controls, planning capacity, coordinating project plans with cross-functional teams, and implementing robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard

Qualifications

• Windows Server 2016 implementation and management.
• VMware ESXi experience.
• Public/private cloud management, especially migration from on-prem to cloud.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install and maintain database-related and systems infrastructure to ensure peak performance.
• Manage security: user access, policies and procedures to protect data from threats.
• Conduct capacity planning and coordinate database system projects aligned with business goals.
• Develop backup and recovery plans to protect systems against failures.

Skills

Windows Server 2016

VMware ESXi

Cloud management

Tools

Public/Private cloud tools

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

Your role
Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and open up the opportunity to shape the very foundation of the technology that drives our world. You’ll be in good company amongst our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.

In this role, you’ll manage and administer the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You’ll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations.

What you will do

Maintain and Protect:

• Optimize systems: Your expertise will be crucial in configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems, ensuring that our systems are always running at peak performance.
• Set security protocols: You’ll be responsible for managing user access and implementing policies and procedures to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access and external threats.

Strategize to Scale:

• Plan ahead: You will conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs.
• Make progress: You’ll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals.
• Generate ideas: You’ll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.

Recover and Resolve:

• Be ready to recover: Develop strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure.
• Support solutions: Use your technical acumen to support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems.

Who You Are

Required skills and experience

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and management
• VMware ESXi experience
• Public/private cloud management, especially migration from on-prem to cloud

Preferred skills and experience

• Automation experience, especially IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
• Vulnerability management
• On prem AD FS (Active Directory Federation Services) with Microsoft Active Directory (AD), and/or Azure AD

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. 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’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.