Mainframes Hardware Planning Specialist

Job Summary As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you'll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You'll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients - which means some of the biggest in the world. There's never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You'll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You'll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients. Responsibilities Develop mainframe hardware growth strategies. Plan processor upgrades and refresh cycles. Forecast CPU and memory requirements. Support hardware procurement and financial planning. Coordinate large-scale infrastructure changes. Support customer growth and modernization initiatives. Align infrastructure roadmap with business demand. Being You 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 Strong knowledge of IBM Z architecture, CPC configuration, and enterprise mainframe infrastructure. Experience in capacity forecasting, performance modeling, processor sizing, and resource optimization. Expertise in hardware lifecycle management, upgrade planning, and infrastructure capacity management. Experience with financial planning, ROI analysis, and technology investment planning. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019, VMware ESX, and public/private cloud environments, including on-premises to cloud migrations. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Experience with IBM zPCR, zBNA, RMF, SMF, and mainframe performance analysis tools. Knowledge of LPAR configuration, Parallel Sysplex, workload optimization, and capacity planning. Experience supporting IBM Z hardware refreshes, upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives. Familiarity with financial modeling, infrastructure budgeting, cost optimization, and vendor management. Understanding of ITIL Change Management and infrastructure governance processes. Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), vulnerability management, Active Directory, and ADFS. Strong analytical, stakeholder management, presentation, and decision-support skills in enterprise environments. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.