Kyndryl Hiring for Unix Administrator at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

Full Job Description
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Why Kyndryl

We design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. Our people are at the center, discovering, co-creating, and strengthening. We push ourselves and each other to seek better, to go further, and we carry this energy to our customers. In October 2020, IBM announced it’s intention to separate the IT Infrastructure Services unit of its Global Technology Services division into a new, separate public company, creating two industry-leading companies – IBM and Kyndryl. The spin-off is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. To find out more about Kyndryl, including information relating to privacy, please visit Kyndryl.com.

Please be aware Kyndryl will continue to use some IBM systems for a certain period after spin-off. This means when you sign up to either the IBM or Kyndryl candidate portal, you will have the benefit of being able to see and apply for IBM and Kyndryl jobs and to access information about IBM and Kyndryl jobs you have applied to, for a limited period from either candidate portal. If you have already signed up as a candidate on IBM’s portal, please continue to use this account to access IBM and Kyndryl jobs.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As Unix Administrator, you are responsible for design, development, implementation and support Unix infrastructure on both on-premises and cloud Environment.

Responsibilities:
Provisioning physical and virtual Unix / Linux servers in standalone or cluster configuration
Unix / Linux post-installation activities, include security hardening, backup, monitoring, printing, and standard build tasks
Applying the latest security, enhancement and regular patches to the Unix / Linux servers, along with management tools
Change management tasks for minor, major and emergency changes
Providing support for Unix / Linux incidents and service requests
Troubleshooting with support vendors to resolve issues
Assisting with any firewall / DNS requests related to Unix / Linux servers
Performing research as required to implement any new Unix / Linux components that are required for project and operations related requests
Preparing project and operational documentation, such as Run Books and System Operating manuals
Operationalizing new Unix / Linux servers / server changes, including transitioning the server specific knowledge to the Unix Support team

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

systems administration experience with Unix / Linux Enterprise servers, include server / operating system builds, shell scripting, monitoring, patching, security hardening, performance tuning, printing and troubleshooting
Need to have a full DevOps project experience on RHEL/CENTOS Linux platform and work closely with application development team. In additional, understanding their requirements to integrate CI/CD pipeline concept and streamline the process to closing the gaps between Linux operational and application development teams.
Should have worked on building / managing / administrating the following tools:
Ansible Playbook/Automation
Satellite 6/Content View management/Host Groups/RedHat Insights/Provisioning Setup/Puppet post-installation automation/RHEL license entitlement management (virt-who)
AWS/Azure Cloud based tools
MUST have experience building / managing / administrating the following Linux platforms / tools:

Red Hat (Physical & Virtual):
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x
Red Hat Cluster

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Experience building / managing / administrating the following Unix / Linux platforms / tools:

IBM Power 5/6/7:
AIX 5.x/6.x/7.x
IBM PowerVM and VIOs
IBM HMC
IBM PowerHA (or HACMP)
IBM NIM

Oracle/Sun V-series or T-series:
Oracle/Sun Solaris 8/9/10/11 Sparc
Oracle/Sun VM for Sparc (LDom) and Container/Zone virtualization
Oracle/Sun zfs
Oracle/Sun ILOM service processor
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center or any Solaris management tools
Veritas InfoScale Storage and Availability (Veritas Storage foundation & VCS Cluster Server 5.x/6.x/7.x
Experience building / managing Unix / Linux servers in a large, complex, corporate environment
Experience / knowledge with the following operating system versions / tools is also preferred:
Solaris
Other Linux versions (CentOS, Oracle Linux, Suse, FreeBSD, Ubuntu, Debian)
Puppet & Ansible
BIND
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
Self-directed, highly motivated, and results-oriented
Good communication and customer interaction skills
Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree

Country/Region

India

State / Province

MAHARASHTRA

City / Township / Village

Mumbai

Being You @ Kyndryl

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Other things to know

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Primary job category

Technical Specialist

Role ( Job Role )

System Database Administrator

Employment Type

Full-Time

Contract type

Regular

Position Type

Early Professional

Travel Required

No Travel

Company

(Y030) Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No