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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 Within our Database Administration team at Kyndryl, you'll be a master of managing and administering the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations. Your expertise will be crucial in configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems, ensuring that our systems are always running at peak performance. You'll also be responsible for managing user access, implementing the highest standards of security to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access. In addition, you'll be contributing to developing strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure. Your technical acumen will be put to use, as you support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems. As a key player on the team, you'll implement policies and procedures to safeguard our data from external threats. You will also conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs. You'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals. Your contributions will not go unnoticed - you'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers. Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs 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 customers 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 border less – naturally inclusive in how you work with others. Required Technical And Professional Experience Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design automation solutions using Ansible and other relevant technologies. Develop and maintain a strategic plan for centralising Ansible automation. Create, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles that automate various tasks, configurations, and deployments. Maintain and update the centralised inventory of managed hosts and resources. Implement dynamic inventory solutions when applicable. Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices for Ansible, including credential and secrets management. Ensure that automation complies with organisational security and compliance policies. Scripting: Develop and maintain Python , Shell and PowerShell scripts to automate various tasks and processes. API Integration: Work with APIs to facilitate communication between different systems and platforms. JSON Handling: Proficiently work with JSON data for configuration management and data interchange. Technology Stack Management: Manage and support automation solutions across a diverse technology stack, including Linux, Windows and Databases Source Control: Use GitLab for version control and collaborate with development teams to ensure code integrity. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work with Terraform and CloudFormation to efficiently provision and manage cloud resources. IT Service Management: Integrate automation solutions with ServiceNowTeam or similar ITSM tools to improve service delivery and incident management. Preferred Technical And Professional Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field 10+ years of Proven experience as an Ansible Automation Engineer or similar role. Strong scripting skills in Python, Shell and PowerShell. Excellent communication skills Familiarity with API calls and JSON. Proficiency in working with Linux Windows & databases environments. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS Experience with AWX or Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is preferred. Familiarity with GitLab for version control. Knowledge of Terraform and CloudFormation for infrastructure provisioning. Experience with integration of automation solutions into ITSM tools like ServiceNow 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. Get Referred! 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