Kyndryl Hiring for Senior Lead, Systems Administration at Gurgaon, Haryana Full Time

Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. 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

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.

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.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. 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.

Who You Are

Experience: 8+ years of extensive experience in Kubernetes and DevOps with a focus on data lake technologies and tools

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Kubernetes DevOps Expert with proficiency in managing Kubernetes environments and a strong background in data lake technologies such as Cloudera, HDFS, Hive, Yarn, Spark, ZooKeeper, Hudi, Trino, Ranger, RocksDB, Airflow, NiFi, and Tableau. As a Kubernetes DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable data lake infrastructure and pipelines. You will collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient data processing, analysis, and visualization using Kubernetes and associated tools.

Responsibilities:
Kubernetes Infrastructure Design and Management: Design, architect, and manage Kubernetes clusters to support data lake infrastructure and associated services. Ensure scalability, high availability, and security of the Kubernetes environment.

Data Lake Platform Implementation and Administration: Deploy and administer the Cloudera-based data lake platform, including HDFS, Hive, Yarn, Spark, ZooKeeper, Hudi, Trino, Ranger, RocksDB, Airflow, NiFi, and Tableau. Configure and optimize these components for efficient data storage, processing, and analytics.

Data Pipelines and ETL: Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using tools like Airflow and NiFi. Extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the data lake, ensuring data quality and integrity.

Performance Optimization: Optimize data lake infrastructure, including resource allocation, scaling, and networking configurations, to maximize performance and efficiency. Fine-tune Spark jobs and cluster configurations for optimal data processing.

Data Security and Governance: Implement security controls and policies for data lake environments, ensuring data protection, access control, and compliance. Configure and manage authentication, authorization, and auditing mechanisms using tools like Ranger.

Monitoring and Observability: Set up monitoring and observability solutions for the data lake environment, including metrics, logging, and alerting. Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar to monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and performance.

Troubleshooting and Support: Investigate and resolve issues related to the data lake infrastructure, data pipelines, and associated tools. Provide technical support to data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders.

Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure successful data lake deployments. Create and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements:
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience working with Kubernetes and DevOps in data lake environments.

Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components, and best practices.

Proficiency in managing Cloudera-based data lake platforms, including HDFS, Hive, Yarn, Spark, ZooKeeper, Hudi, Trino, Ranger, RocksDB, Airflow, NiFi, and Tableau.

Experience designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL processes using tools like Airflow and NiFi.

Solid knowledge of performance optimization techniques for data lake infrastructure and Spark-based data processing.

Familiarity with data security and governance practices, including access control and compliance.

Experience setting up monitoring and observability solutions for data lake environments.

Proficient in troubleshooting and debugging issues related to data lake infrastructure and associated tools.

Excellent scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).

Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant certifications in Kubernetes, Cloudera, Spark, or related technologies.

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their Kubernetes services.

Knowledge of additional DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Ansible).

Join our team and leverage your extensive experience in Kubernetes, Cloudera, and data lake technologies to drive our data lake infrastructure and enable efficient data processing and analysis for our organization.

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. Our employee learning hub gives you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications and accreditations, including Microsoft University, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, Udemy, and the Harvard Business Review. 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.