zLinux TSM Administrator

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

As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.
There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.
One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients 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. You’ll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes! But you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement data retention policies to manage the lifecycle of backed-up data based on organizational needs and compliance regulations.

• Use TSM’s built-in monitoring tools to track backup performance, job statuses, and system health.

• Set up alerting mechanisms to notify administrators of failures, backup issues, or resource shortages.

• Generate detailed backup and restore reports for audit purposes and to ensure data protection practices are followed.

• Regularly check logs to identify potential problems or inefficiencies in the backup and recovery process.

• Manage and configure access control and user permissions for TSM clients, ensuring that only authorized users can perform backups, restores, or configuration changes.

• Implement encryption for both backup data and transmission to ensure data security and compliance with industry standards.

• Manage encryption keys and ensure that encryption settings are correctly applied for both data at rest and data in transit.

• Regularly apply patches, hotfixes, and updates to the TSM server and client software to keep the system up to date and secure.

Your future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers 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 clients 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 borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in zLinux TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) Administrator

• Install and configure Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) software on zLinux systems.

• Set up TSM server and client configurations for optimal performance and data protection.

• Manage backup schedules to ensure that all critical data on zLinux systems is backed up regularly and successfully.

• Perform regular testing of backup processes to ensure data consistency and recovery readiness.

• Monitor and optimize backup jobs for efficiency, identifying any bottlenecks or failures.

• Configure and manage TSM’s data recovery processes, ensuring quick and reliable restoration of data in case of system failures.

• Set up and maintain storage pools, storage groups, and volumes in TSM.

• Monitor storage usage to ensure there is sufficient capacity for future data growth.

• Resolve issues related to backup jobs, storage devices, or TSM client connections.

• Work with other teams, such as system administrators or network engineers, to address root causes of issues impacting TSM performance.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Set up TSM clients for remote and virtual environments to ensure data protection across the enterprise.

• Ensure that backup and recovery processes meet regulatory compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and internal corporate policies.

• Perform regular audits of backup logs, storage usage, and access permissions to ensure compliance.

• Provide reporting on backup status and retention for auditing and compliance purposes.

• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and other IT teams to ensure that TSM integrates well with the overall infrastructure.

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.

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