ZLinux Tsm Administrator

**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**

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.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement data retention policies to manage the lifecycle of backed-up data based on organizational needs and compliance regulations.
- Use TSM’s built-in monitoring tools to track backup performance, job statuses, and system health.
- Set up alerting mechanisms to notify administrators of failures, backup issues, or resource shortages.
- Generate detailed backup and restore reports for audit purposes and to ensure data protection practices are followed.
- Regularly check logs to identify potential problems or inefficiencies in the backup and recovery process.
- Manage and configure access control and user permissions for TSM clients, ensuring that only authorized users can perform backups, restores, or configuration changes.
- Implement encryption for both backup data and transmission to ensure data security and compliance with industry standards.
- Manage encryption keys and ensure that encryption settings are correctly applied for both data at rest and data in transit.

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
- 10+ years of experience in zLinux TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) Administrator
- Install and configure Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) software on zLinux systems.
- Set up TSM server and client configurations for optimal performance and data protection.
- Manage backup schedules to ensure that all critical data on zLinux systems is backed up regularly and successfully.
- Perform regular testing of backup processes to ensure data consistency and recovery readiness.
- Monitor and optimize backup jobs for efficiency, identifying any bottlenecks or failures.
- Configure and manage TSM’s data recovery processes, ensuring quick and reliable restoration of data in case of system failures.
- Set up and maintain storage pools, storage groups, and volumes in TSM.
- Monitor storage usage to ensure there is sufficient capacity for future data growth.
- Resolve issues related to backup jobs, storage devices, or TSM client connections.
- Work with other teams, such as system administrators or network engineers, to address root causes of issues impacting TSM performance.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
- Set up TSM clients for remote and virtual environments to ensure data protection across the enterprise.
- Ensure that backup and recovery processes mee