Database Administrator (DBA)
Job Description
Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.\n\nThe Role\nWithin our Database Administration team at Kyndryl, you'll be a master of managing and administering the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations.\n\nYour expertise will be crucial in Manage database systems, including backup, recovery, and performance tuning. Ensure data security, integrity, and availability.
Optimize queries and indexing for performance. Support development and testing environments. Configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems.
You'll also be responsible for managing user access, implementing the highest standards of security to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access.\n\nIn addition, you'll be a disaster recovery guru, developing strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure. Your technical acumen will be put to use, as you support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems.\n\nAs a key player on the team, you'll implement policies and procedures to safeguard our data from external threats. You will also conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs.\n\nYou'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals.
Your contributions will not go unnoticed - you'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.\n\nYour Future at Kyndryl\nEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail.
Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.\n\nWho You Are\nYou'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.\n\nRequired Technical and Professional Expertise\n6+ years' experience in managing PostgreSQL\n\nPublic/private cloud management, especially migration from on-prem to cloud\n\nBachelor's in CS/IT\n\nExperience in DB tuning, backups, high availability, and replication\n\nAble to write Query\n\nMicrosoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and management\n\nVMware ESXi experience\n\nPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise\nHave managed databases in government application\n\nKnowledge of data archival policy under government norms preferred\n\nAutomation experience, especially IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)\n\nVulnerability management\n\nOn prem AD FS (Active Directory Federation Services) with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) ,and/or Azure AD\n\nBeing You\nThe "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.\n\nWhat You Can Expect\nYour 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.\n\nFrom 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.\n\nWe'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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nGet Referred!\nIf you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.\n]]>