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Infrastructure Specialists at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally figuring it out. This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients. There are two halves to this role: First, contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems. And second, long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution. This role isnt specific to any one platform, so youll need a good feel for all of them. And because of this, youll experience variety and growth at Kyndryl that you wont find anywhere else. Youll be involved early to offer solutions, help decide whether something can be done, and identify the technical and timeline risks up front. This means dealing with both client expectations and internal challenges in other words, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference, and a lot of people will witness your contributions. In fact, a frequent sign of success for our Infrastructure Specialists is when clients come back to us and ask for the same person by name. Thats the kind of impact you can have! Design and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code - IaC).Deploy, configure, and maintain EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) clusters for containerized applications. Optimize AWS networking, security, and storage solutions for performance and scalability. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS-native and open-source tools. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) and Git to automate application deployments. Integrate Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes manifests into deployment workflows. Implement deployment strategies such as blue-green deployments, canary releases, and rolling updates. Deploy and optimize containerized applications in EKS using Kubernetes best practices. Work with developers to containerize applications and streamline Docker image management. Implement Kubernetes networking, service discovery, and service mesh configurations. Develop Python and Bash scripts to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments. Implement GitOps workflows for managing Kubernetes environments. Optimize cloud resource utilization through automation and cost management strategies. Enforce RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), IAM policies, and secrets management for secure infrastructure. Implement observability solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack. Conduct infrastructure security audits and remediate compliance risks. Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to improve DevOps processes. Advocate for DevOps culture, automation, and best practices within the organization. Document infrastructure designs, deployment procedures, and standard operating guidelines. This is a project-based role where youll enjoy deep involvement throughout the lifespan of a project, as well as the chance to work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs. Whatever your current level of tech savvy or where you want your career to lead, youll find the right opportunities and a buddy to support your growth. Boredom? Trust us, that wont be an issue. Your future at Kyndryl There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and youll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions. Who You Are Youre 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, youre open and borderless naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Technical and Professional Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in AWS (AWS, EKS, Terraform, Git, ADO, Python) cloud infrastructure management. Strong expertise in Terraform (IaC) for AWS provisioning and automation. Experience with Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, and containerized workloads. Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) and Git workflows. Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, and YAML for automation. Knowledge of AWS networking, VPC, IAM, Load Balancers, and security groups. Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Understanding of DevOps methodologies, GitOps principles, and Agile environments. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience: Experience with Helm, ArgoCD, and Kubernetes operators. Familiarity with AWS Lambda, Fargate, and serverless architectures. Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud solutions. Knowledge of SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles and incident response best practices. Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
