Lead - Middleware Infrastructure Specialist

Kyndryl•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

Infrastructure Specialists at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure – good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally “figuring it out.” This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients. There are two halves to this role: First, contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems. And second, long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution. This role isn’t specific to any one platform, so you’ll need a good feel for all of them. And because of this, you’ll experience variety and growth at Kyndryl that you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll be involved early to offer solutions, help decide whether something can be done, and identify the technical and timeline risks up front. This means dealing with both client expectations and internal challenges – in other words, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference, and a lot of people will witness your contributions. In fact, a frequent sign of success for our Infrastructure Specialists is when clients come back to us and ask for the same person by name. That’s the kind of impact you can have! This is a project-based role where you’ll enjoy deep involvement throughout the lifespan of a project, as well as the chance to work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs. Whatever your current level of tech savvy or where you want your career to lead, you’ll find the right opportunities and a buddy to support your growth. Boredom? Trust us, that won’t be an issue.

Requirements

5+ years deep expertise within specific technology domain areas (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics)
5+ years of enterprise IT application experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in at least one of the following: software development, DevOps engineering, systems administration, or systems architecture in public cloud AWS domain
In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Must have experience driving for engineering solutions and working across teams
Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Nice To Haves

In depth knowledge of Amazon cloud hosting architecture with experience with AWS and Azure is a bonus
Exceptional judgment and decision-making abilities
Familiar with a variety of IT concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce conclusions and responses.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Strong process improvement experience
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail