Associate Director, Host Network Services

Why Kyndryl

Kyndryl is a market leader that thinks and acts like a start-up. 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. We invest heavily in you – not only through learning, training, and career development, but also through the flexible working practices and stellar benefits that help you grow and progress long-term. And we give back – from planting 90,000 trees in our first 3 months as part of our One Tree Planted initiative to the Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social and Governance practices embedded within everything we do, we are committed to powering human progress in an ethical, sustainable way.

Your Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Mainframe Network Systems Programmer for a Host Network Support position.
This role functions in a global team providing services to a client with multi-protocol complex environments. The selected candidate will interact frequently with clients, vendors, and management to ensure high level of satisfaction.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engaging in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems on z/OS host networks
• Compliance and Security, ensure mainframe network environment complies with security rules agreed by Kyndryl and client
• Acting as a resource and point of escalation for global team members
• Supporting project management with implementation of network software upgrades, including testing and implementation with network service provider, application teams, and internal support teams
• Can act in a leadership role for the global team on global projects and participate on teams that impact the host network
• Performing level 3 problem solving and troubleshooting
• Providing planning and recommendations for changes on hardware and software components for the z/OS network Utilizing z/OS Communications
• Server and other products perform configuration and customization of IBM and ISV mainframe network software
• Disaster Recovery, planning and execution of tests, including client access to DR systems during production network service

If you are hired, the anticipated compensation range for the position $147,990 to $295,980 is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
If this is a sales role, you may be eligible for additional incentive compensation opportunities. For non-sales roles, you may be eligible for Kyndryl’s Growth Driven Profit-Sharing plan.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Provide 3rd level support for file transmission and batch authorization protocol configurations so that transmissions through client's systems conform to the client-specified application layer, system layer, and network layer requirements, and that message formats are consistent
• SME with extensive experience supporting various MF transmission protocols include CD/XCOM, SNA, VTAM, and TCP/IP

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Strong understanding of client environment to support project migrations, software uplifts, as well as maintain file transmission profiles, configurations, and inventories

Required Education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Being You @ Kyndryl

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 (KINs) 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.

Other things to know

Kyndryl offers a wide range of resources for eligible employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to: ·12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. ·Well-being programs to support mental and physical health. ·Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money. ·Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Kyndryl will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Primary Job Category

Technical Specialist

Role (Job Role)

Systems Programmer

Employment Type

Full-Time

Contract Type

Regular

Position Type

Professional

Travel Required

No Travel

Company

(Y078) Kyndryl, Inc.

Is this role a commissionable / sales incentive based position

No