LinuxONE System Programmer

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

Key Responsibilities

Linux Platform Engineering (LinuxONE / IBM Z)

• Administer and harden RHEL (and other supported distros) on LinuxONE, including kernel, packages, networking, storage, users, and services.
• Build and maintain automated OS installs (Kickstart/Anaconda or equivalent) integrated with CMDB/asset tagging and postinstall configuration.

Kubernetes Cluster Administration

• Install, configure, and operate Kubernetes clusters (control plane & workers) on LinuxONE manage upgrades, node lifecycle, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), and ingress.
• Implement cluster policies (RBAC, pod security, quotas), observability, and backup/restore of cluster state and workloads.

Automation & Configuration Management

• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks/roles and shell/Python/Go tooling for provisioning, configuration drift remediation, patching, compliance, and day2 operations.
• Implement CI/CD hooks for infrastructure (linting, testing, canary changes) and create reusable automation modules for common tasks.

Scalable Storage - GPFS (IBM Spectrum Scale)

• Design, install, and administer GPFS clusters (NSD servers, filesystems, policies), capacity/throughput planning, and performance tuning.
• Integrate GPFS with Kubernetes (CSI) and application teams ensure data protection, snapshots/replication (as applicable), and effective multitenant governance.

Security Hardening & Network Controls

• Configure and manage SELinux (policy enforcement, context management) and Linux firewalls (nftables/iptables, firewalld) to meet enterprise security standards.
• Automate certificate management, SSH baselines, OS patching cadence, and vulnerability remediation workflows.

Operations, Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Build robust monitoring/alerting dashboards tune system/cluster performance lead incident response and rootcause analysis.
• Create and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, diagrams, and environment inventories participate in oncall rotations and maintenance windows.

Collaboration

• Partner with application, database, middleware, and security teams to plan deployments, size environments, and meet nonfunctional requirements (HA, DR, performance, compliance).
• Provide technical guidance to engineering squads on platformready patterns (container images, storage classes, network policies).

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in Linux systems engineering/administration with production ownership.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes cluster administration(install/upgrade/operate).
• Strong background in automated RHEL installs and Ansiblebased configuration management.
• Handson IBM Spectrum Scale (GPFS) installation, configuration, and operations.
• Solid SELinux administration and Linux firewall management.
• Proficiency in shell scripting, Ansible, Python, and Go for automation and tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting across OS, container, storage, and network layers in enterprise environments.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience running Kubernetes on LinuxONE/IBM Z with KVM/z/VM (or equivalents) and tuning for s390x.
• Familiarity with container registries, image signing, and supplychain hardening.
• Observability stacks (Prometheus/Grafana/Alertmanager, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry).
• InfraasCode (Terraform) and secrets management (Vault, external secrets).
• Knowledge of HA/DR patterns for Kubernetes and GPFS backup/restore tooling.

Core Competencies

• Ownership mindset with strong documentation and changemanagement discipline.
• Analytical problemsolving calm under pressure excellent incident/RCA skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration with crossfunctional engineering teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a bias toward automation and reliability.

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Platform reliability: High uptime for Linux/Kubernetes/GPFS services reduced MTTR.
• Automation coverage: Increased % of tasks delivered via Ansible and scripts reduced configuration drift.
• Performance & Scale: Predictable capacity growth improved workload performance.
• Security posture: Timely patching, hardened baselines, and clean audit outcomes.
• Developer productivity: Faster, repeatable environment provisioning and app onboarding.

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.

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