Senior Solaris 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.

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Manage and maintain Solaris and Linux systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

• VAPT Remediation: Implement remediation measures for vulnerabilities identified during VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing).

• OS Patching: Apply security patches and updates to ensure system security and integrity.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize system resources.

• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide timely resolutions.

• HA/Cluster Configurations: Design and implement high availability (HA) and cluster configurations to ensure system uptime.

• Security: Implement Solaris security policies, configure role-based access control, and perform configuration hardening and OS hardening.

• Disaster Recovery: Prepare and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.

• Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis for system issues and implement corrective actions.

• Integrations: Integrate systems with LDAP, NTP, SIEM, and PIM systems.

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory of systems, licenses, and software.

• Release Management: Manage releases and updates of systems and applications.

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

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

• Solaris expertise: 5+ years Hand on Experience with Oracle Solaris 1 , including installation, configuration, and management.

• Linux expertise: Experience with Linux distributions, including installation, configuration, and management.

• Certification: Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator certification required.

• Intermediate knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of upgrades, installing applications, implementing Solaris security policies, and solving technical issues.

• VAPT remediation: Hands-on experience with VAPT remediation and vulnerability management.

• HA/Cluster configurations: Understanding of HA/cluster configurations and best practices.

• Education Qualification - Degree

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Scripting skills: Experience with scripting languages like Bash, Perl, or Python.

• Automation: Experience with automation tools like Ansible or Puppet.

• Cloud experience: Experience with cloud platforms like Oracle Cloud or AWS

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019 implementation and management

• VMware ESX experience

• Public/private cloud management. Especially migration from on Prem to cloud solution

• Automation experience, especially IaaS (infrastructure as a code)

• Vulnerability management

• Microsoft Active Directory and federation services

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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