zVM Storage Administrator

Job Description LOCATION: BENGALURU, CHENNAI Key Responsibilities o Monitor and manage storage utilization across the virtualized infrastructure to ensure storage resources are allocated efficiently. o Provision and manage both internal and external storage for virtualized systems, ensuring high availability and redundancy. o Continuously monitor the performance of storage resources within the zVM environment, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement. o Use monitoring tools to track I/O performance, disk latency, and storage throughput to ensure that virtualized systems are operating efficiently. o Manage access control and permissions for storage resources, ensuring that only authorized users can perform storage operations such as provisioning, deleting, or modifying virtual disks. 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 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 Expertise o 8+ years of experience in z/VM storage administration. o Set up storage virtualization environments, ensuring proper integration with zVM and other components such as z/OS & zLinux. o Configure virtual disks, storage pools, and virtual machine (VM) storage resources within the zVM environment. o Allocate storage resources (virtual disks, storage pools) to virtual machines (VMs) and applications running in the zVM environment. o Create and manage snapshots, clones, and other storage management tasks in virtualized environments. o Configure and manage security policies related to storage access and data protection within the zVM environment o Troubleshoot storage-related issues such as disk failures, performance degradation, or VM storage access problems. o Experience in z/VM disk management, minidisk allocation, and Shared File Systems (SFS). o Expertise in storage performance tuning, I/O optimization, and capacity planning. o Proficiency in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. o Experience with z/VM commands, REXX scripting, and automation tools. o Knowledge of IBM DS8000, FICON, SAN, and Tape Storage solutions. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience o Coordinate with other teams (e.g., system administrators, network teams) to resolve storage issues that may affect the overall virtual environment. o Ensure that storage environments are designed with high availability in mind, implementing redundancy and failover strategies to prevent data loss. o Implement and manage replication solutions for disaster recovery, ensuring that storage data is consistently backed up and synchronized across systems. o Test high availability and disaster recovery procedures to ensure they work as expected during incidents. o Provide necessary reports for auditing purposes, tracking access to storage resources, usage trends, and data retention policies. o Implement automation tools and scripts to streamline storage management tasks, such as provisioning, monitoring, and backup operations. o Manage relationships with storage vendors, ensuring that all storage hardware and software are up to date and supported. o Coordinate with vendors for hardware replacements, upgrades, and support when necessary.