Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kyndryl is a company that designs, builds, manages, and modernizes technology systems critical for global operations. They are seeking a Lead, Systems Administration Automation to solve complex problems, manage systems data, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with various teams. The role involves enhancing system automation and providing support to clients across different industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and enhance mainframe system automation to support system availability and stability
• Administer and support automation policies, configuration, and custom routines for IBM Z environments and AIOPs
• Monitor system events, automate incident detection and recovery, and ensure proper error notification for subsystem and application failures
• Diagnose, resolve, and document system and automation-related issues following Change and Incident Management processes
• Maintain automation product levels, apply maintenance (PTFs), and coordinate upgrades and enhancements
• Collaborate with operations, application, and vendor teams to improve automation coverage and reduce manual intervention
• Increase efficiency through automation, templates, and standardization
• Participate in modernization and automation initiatives to improve quality, productivity, and operational maturity
• Provide on-call or off-hours support as required by the account

Skills

• Strong experience with IBM Z / Mainframe environments
• Hands-on experience with System Automation products, such as: IBM System Automation (SA z/OS), OPS/MVS or equivalent automated operations tools, BMC MainView AutoOperator or similar (where applicable)
• Solid knowledge of z/OS system internals, JES, and subsystem interactions
• Experience with event monitoring, automated recovery, and policy-based automation
• Working knowledge of ISPF, TSO, JCL, GDPS, Netview, REXX and system diagnostics
• Familiarity with Change, Incident, and Problem Management processes
• 5+ years of experience in Mainframe Systems Programming, Automation, or Operations Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑availability environment
• Customer‑focused mindset with attention to detail

Benefits

• This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans.
• You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.
• Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
• Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
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