Lead System Administrator

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

• Backup & Recovery Operations: Manage and maintain enterprise-scale backup and recovery infrastructure utilizing IBM Spectrum Protect and/or Cohesity.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Actively monitor daily backup jobs, investigate and resolve failures, and ensure the successful completion of all scheduled backups within established windows.
• Disaster Recovery & Restores: Perform routine and critical data restorations, lead disaster recovery (DR) testing, and support overall business continuity requirements.
• Storage & Policy Management: Administer backup storage pools, define and manage retention policies, and optimize data replication, deduplication, and archival workflows.
• Security & Ransomware Protection: Implement and maintain robust ransomware protection controls and immutable backup configurations to safeguard corporate data.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure, database, cloud, and application teams to align backup strategies and ensure strict compliance with corporate data recovery standards.
• Cloud Migration: Assist in designing and executing data migration strategies shifting legacy, on-premises infrastructure to public/private cloud environments.

Who You Are

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in system administration with a core focus on backup and recovery operations.
• OS Management: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019 implementation, configuration, and management.
• Virtualization: Deep proficiency with VMware ESX/ESXi environments.
• Cloud Architecture: Solid understanding of public and private cloud management, specifically around cloud-native backup solutions and on-premise-to-cloud migration paths.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Platform Mastery: Specialized expertise in IBM Spectrum Protect (Storage Protect) and/or Cohesity ecosystems.
• Automation & IaC: Experience automating infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaaS/IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or scripting languages).
• Security & Compliance: Familiarity with Vulnerability Management processes to secure backup endpoints and infrastructure.
• Directory Services: Practical knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and federation services (ADFS) for identity and access management.

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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