Kyndryl

Mainframe & z/OS Platform Engineer (Network, Systems Programming & Batch Operations)

Kubernetes
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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

Your Role

Bring your specialized knowledge and experience to a company that manages 50% of the world’s MIPS and take the opportunity to shape the very foundation of the technology that powers our world. You will be in excellent company, joining our global community of experts who lead the future of mainframe modernization—professionals who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.

In this role, you will manage and administer the backbone of our technology infrastructure. You will act as a system architect, defining the base structure and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations.

Who You Are

As an OpenShift Platform Administrator at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for the administration, operation, support, and optimization of Red Hat OpenShift platforms in on-premises and cloud environments. Your role will ensure the availability, performance, scalability, and security of containerized platforms that support mission-critical business applications.

You will collaborate closely with DevOps, SRE, and development teams to deploy, operate, and troubleshoot containerized workloads, using automation, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps practices.

This position plays a key role in maintaining reliable service delivery and promoting continuous improvement in enterprise environments.

Your Profile

Growth mindset and continuous learning attitude

Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary and global teams

Adaptability to work in dynamic and mission-critical environments

Your Future at Kyndryl

At Kyndryl, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in cloud-native technologies, OpenShift platforms, DevOps, and SRE practices, working with global teams and enterprise-scale environments. You will have exposure to innovative technologies while contributing to mission-critical operations across various industries.

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 Will Do

Maintain and Protect

  1. Optimize systems: Your expertise will be fundamental in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of database management systems, ensuring that our systems always operate at peak performance.
  1. Establish security protocols: You will be responsible for managing user access and implementing policies and procedures to protect our valuable data against unauthorized access and external threats.

Plan to Scale

  1. Plan for the future: You will perform capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet business needs.
  1. Drive progress: You will act as a strategic partner, working closely with diverse teams to coordinate database project plans aligned with our organizational goals.
  1. Generate ideas: You will have the opportunity to propose and implement improvements that elevate system performance and reliability, allowing us to deliver excellent services to our clients.

Recover and Resolve

  1. Be prepared for recovery: Develop robust backup and recovery plans to ensure our system is always protected in case of failures.
  1. Support solutions: Utilize your technical competence to support end users and application developers in resolving complex problems related to our database systems.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Administer, operate, and optimize Red Hat OpenShift clusters in on-premises and cloud environments
  1. Manage Kubernetes resources (pods, namespaces, services, ingress, and container workloads)
  1. Deploy and support applications using CI/CD pipelines, automation, and GitOps practices
  1. Perform cluster lifecycle management: installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and maintenance
  1. Ensure platform security, availability, and compliance (RBAC, certificates, secrets, networking)
  1. Monitor, log, and troubleshoot environments, supporting incident resolution within SLAs
  1. Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve platform reliability, scalability, and efficiency
  1. Integrate OpenShift with infrastructure components (VMware, storage, networking, load balancers)
  1. Develop and maintain automations and scripts for operational improvements
  1. Maintain documentation and support operational best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Get Referred!

Work Location: Brazil (remote)

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.

Required Skills and Experience

  1. 4 to 5+ years of experience in OpenShift and/or Kubernetes-based environments
  1. Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (on-premises and cloud)
  1. Solid knowledge of Kubernetes administration and container lifecycle management
  1. Experience supporting containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines
  1. Knowledge of cluster installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching
  1. Experience with monitoring, logging, troubleshooting, and incident management
  1. Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Ansible, YAML, GitOps practices)
  1. Knowledge of security practices (RBAC, certificates, secrets, networking)
  1. Intermediate English for documentation and global collaboration

Preferred Skills and Experience

  1. Certification: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (EX280)
  1. Experience integrating OpenShift with VMware, storage, and network infrastructure
  1. Experience in enterprise or regulated environments
  1. Familiarity with DevOps, SRE practices, and IT Service Management (ITIL)
  1. Experience working in large-scale production environments
  1. Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in collaborative environments
  1. Intermediate/advanced Spanish (desirable)

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.

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