Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled z/OS System Programmer to manage, maintain, and optimize IBM mainframe environments. The role requires deep expertise in z/OS systems programming to ensure system stability, performance, and availability, along with working knowledge of RACF security administration to support secure and compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain IBM z/OS using ServerPac or CBPDO.
Plan and execute system IPLs; troubleshoot issues.
Apply SMP/E maintenance (PTFs, APARs, HIPERs, RSUs).
Customize system libraries (PARMLIB, PROCLIB, SYS1 datasets).
Monitor and tune performance with RMF, SMF, SDSF.
Diagnose abends, dumps, and conduct root cause analyses.
Provide Level‑2/3 production support.
Coordinate with subsystem teams (CICS, DB2, IMS, MQ, Storage, Network).
Participate in z/OS upgrades, migrations.
Support Disaster Recovery planning and testing.
Administer RACF users, groups, permissions.
Maintain dataset and system resource profiles.
Enforce security standards and access controls.
Support audits and compliance activities.
Analyze RACF violations and events.
Help secure tasks and privileged resources.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major hyperscaler platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Experience
4–7 years of overall experience in IBM Mainframe environments.
Strong hands‑on experience in z/OS systems programming as a primary skill.
Practical exposure to z/OS installation, configuration, and maintenance activities.
Experience with IPL planning, execution, and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of PARMLIB, PROCLIB, SYS1 libraries, and JES2 operations.
Exposure to SMP/E maintenance including PTFs, APARs, HIPERs, and RSUs.
Hands‑on experience using SDSF and basic performance monitoring via RMF/SMF.
Ability to handle Level‑2 production support and system‑related incidents.
Working experience with RACF user, group, and access administration.
Knowledge of dataset and resource security, including started tasks and batch jobs.
Experience supporting security audits, access reviews, and compliance activities.
Familiarity with ITIL processes such as Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
Experience working in production and mission‑critical environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Exposure to z/OS version upgrades, migrations, or coexistence activities.
Working knowledge of mainframe subsystems such as DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ (operational or support‑level).
Experience participating in Disaster Recovery (DR) drills and system recovery activities.
Basic knowledge of mainframe automation tools (e.g., OPS/MVS, System REXX).
Familiarity with JCL troubleshooting and batch job analysis.
Understanding of performance tuning concepts beyond basic RMF/SMF usage.
Exposure to security compliance frameworks (SOX, ISO, SOC) and audit interactions.
Experience working in banking, insurance, or other regulated industries.
Prior experience in global delivery or offshore–onsite coordination models.
Willingness to learn advanced z/OS internals and RACF security concepts.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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