Cloud Solutions Engineer - AIX

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

Skytap, a Kyndryl Company, is a Cloud Service for traditional applications that are based on IBM Power operating systems such as IBM i, AIX, and Linux and their dependent x86 workloads.  Often these are the applications that are “stuck” in the datacenter and need to be either exited as part of an organization’s overall Cloud strategy, or the customer wishes to look for an alternative to an on-premises solution.  We provide a Cloud Service built on Microsoft Azure that supports these workloads.  Skytap is the only Cloud that provides ISVs with a self-service on-demand Cloud-based solution for ISVs that span both Power and x86 workloads.  

We are looking for a Cloud Solutions Engineer, with AIX experience, to support our Service Delivery team that focuses on customer solutions moving to Skytap on Azure.  This role will also include some Technical Account Management responsibilities on strategic engagements.

Your Future at Kyndryl
As an IT/Cloud Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts – presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth.

Your Responsibilities: 

Cloud Solutions Engineer:

• Perform and support migration of customer Power systems to Microsoft Azure or IBM Cloud.

• Implement / perform AIX data restoration and / or replication strategies via PowerHA, MIMIX for AIX, GoldenGate, RMAN, Commvault, mksysb and savevg, NIM.

• Work closely with Skytap’s field teams, Product Management, and Architect teams to grow the Skytap solution.

• Write technical documentation.

• Drive the technical enablement of your team members, other teams, and our partners.

Technical Account Manager:

• Work with the broader Customer Success team to maintain customer health as measured by the customer scorecard

• Interact with our customers to understand their technical business needs, drive increased usage and remove technical barriers for adoption

• Develop a technical roadmap for the customer that delivers on the business value expectations of the customer based on their investment

• Work hands on with their Engineering and Service Delivery teams to identify and debug application issues

• Create and deliver periodic reviews of operational performance to customer and internal leadership

• Make recommendations on how best to operate and take advantage of the Skytap Cloud offering

• Make our customers successful!

Who You Are

Your Skills: 

• Extensive experience with the AIX Operating System

• Deep understanding of IBM Power Systems architecture including:

  • IBM Power Servers such as S and E-Class systems

  • IBM Storage Systems and Architecture

• Deep understanding of AIX HA and backup technologies such as

  • PowerHA

  • MIMIX for AIX

  • Application level based replication technologies such as GoldenGate and RMAN

  • AIX disaster recovery solutions such as Commvault

  • Native backup and recovery such as mksysb and savevg

  • NIM

• Core understanding of networking including TCP/IP, VPN, advanced local routing, BGP

• Understanding of Windows and Linux Operating Systems

• Ability to automate common tasks in Windows and Linux with an understanding of REST based APIs. Experience with Ansible, Terraform, and other common automation frameworks is highly recommended.

• Experience with Cloud networking technologies such as ExpressRoute is recommended

• Knowledge of Cloud-based solutions that are architected to the provider’s Cloud adoption framework with an appropriate landing zone is recommended

• Experience in envisioning new solutions and defending complex architectures

• Ability to write technical documentation.

• Ability to multitask.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong executive presence and proven experience presenting to executives at all levels.

Other Requirements:

• Must be passionate about customer success.

• Deep understanding of SAP ECC on AIX.
  Good understanding of Oracle Databases and corresponding applications and high availability and migration architectures for Oracle on AIX or Power Linux.

• Ability to work across different time zones including EMEA, APAC, and US depending on demand for the service.

• Limited international travel may be required.

• Passport.

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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