System Administrator (Openshift - Linux - AIX)
Kyndryl · Remote · Rome, Italy · 4d ago
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
Ready to embark on a new adventure? At Kyndryl Italia Innovation Services, you'll join a high-performing infrastructure and cloud platform team, contributing to the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise-grade container platforms based on Red Hat OpenShift.
The role targets a professional with a solid and progressive career path in Linux / Cloud / Container platforms, who can operate with increasing autonomy and contribute to both operations and platform evolution initiatives.
You will act as a key interface across Delivery, Engineering, and Consulting teams, ensuring platform stability while enabling innovation and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security compliance
• Support platform evolution initiatives
• Contribute to CI/CD, GitOps, and DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot complex incidents and act as escalation point
• Collaborate with Architects and Consult Partner
• Drive continuous optimization
• Support governance and service improvement
Who You Are
• 3+ years of experience in Linux and enterprise environments
• Proven OpenShift/Kubernetes clusters experience in managing production environments
• Experience in complex enterprise environments
• Ability to work with autonomy and ownership
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform or ArgoCD
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Technical Skills
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Kubernetes ecosystem
• Linux (RHEL)
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures
• Scripting (Bash, Python, YAML)
• CI/CD and DevOps tools
• Monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Certifications
• Red Hat OpenShift Administrator (EX280) – strongly preferred
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)
• Red Hat certifications
The position will be governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees of the Metalworking Industry (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro per i dipendenti dell’Industria Metalmeccanica e della Installazione di Impianti), with classification as Impiegato.
The employment contract may be offered as a permanent employment contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato).
The starting salary for this position in Kyndryl Italia Innovation Services is € 39.520,00 based on a full-time schedule at the time of posting.
Your final compensation offer may vary depending on several factors such as, geographical tier, job-related skills, education and experience that selected candidates bring to the team. For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
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Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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