Openshift Infrastructure Specialist
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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
As an OpenShift Infrastructure Specialist at Kyndryl Italia Innovation Services, you'll play a key role in designing, deploying, and managing OpenShift and Kubernetes environments on top of Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX systems. This role offers deep technical engagement, ownership of services, and the chance to make a visible impact in a collaborative environment while ensuring stability, scalability, and high availability of critical infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
• Cluster Setup & Performance: Install, configure, and tune OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters for capacity, scalability, and performance
• Incident & Problem Management: Resolve platform issues, support application teams with misconfigurations, and implement root-cause fixes
• Change & Configuration Management: Analyze, classify, and implement changes in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Platform Operations: Manage core components, virtual networks, and interfaces for app/system communication
• Monitoring & Alerts: Integrate monitoring tools (Elastic, Kafka, etc.) for real-time visibility and proactive incident prevention
• Logging & Event Collection: Deploy and support log/event collection systems for application integration
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• Availability & Updates: Provide 24/7 incident support, participate in on-call rotations, and handle patching and upgrades
• Security & Access: Manage LDAP integration, user profiles, certificates, and encryption keys
• Reporting & Backup: Produce performance reports and define/execute backup and recovery procedures
Your future at Kyndryl
As an OpenShift Infrastructure Specialist, you will have access to advanced training and certifications on Red Hat, Kubernetes, and hyperscaler platforms. Many of our Specialists progress to become Architects or Distinguished Engineers, shaping enterprise infrastructure at the highest level. At Kyndryl, you will be part of a global community of experts, with opportunities to lead high-visibility projects for top enterprise customers and to accelerate your technical career in one of the most critical and in-demand domains in IT.
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
• 3-6 years of experience with Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX environments
• 2+ years hands-on with OpenShift & Kubernetes (installation, configuration, troubleshooting, cluster management)
• Proven experience with automation and DevOps tools (Ansible, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines)
• Strong scripting/programming skills (Bash, Python, Go, YAML, Java, C++)
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid cloud infrastructures
• Experience in critical incident management and working in 24/7 environments
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
• Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
• Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Experience with enterprise-level monitoring/logging frameworks (Elastic, Kafka, etc.)
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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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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program