Job Description

Who We Are 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. The Role Essential Functions of the Job: Major responsibilities/duties Technical Competence Experience in Cisco Switching and routing technologies including Nexus platforms. Experience in DC spine-leaf switching infrastructure based on Cisco, Arista, Dell, white and bright switches and similar platforms. Strong Knowledge in DNS/DHCP, Load Balancing (Citrix Netscaler/F5). Knowledge in scripting using Python or other equivalent languages, automation engines like Ansible and solid understanding of DevOps fundamentals including automation frameworks. Handle complex long-term and short-term Data Center focused projects involving multiple service towers. Translate business needs into technical requirements. Identify gaps, strategic impacts, financial impacts and the risk profile in the technical solution or offering, and provides L4 escalation support. Create designs based on industry best practices, sound solid engineering principles incorporating both local and global requirements while clearly understanding that one size does not fit all. Evaluate new technological developments and evolving business requirements and recommend to client and IT management appropriate technological alternatives. Provide high-level specialized technical support and consultation to business and IT management. Provide technology expertise for all facets of data networking to enhance quality and facilitate superior solutions which meet business requirements. Develop design and configuration documentation to be used by the Regional Network Domain and Operations teams for implementation and support. Work with the portfolio and service delivery teams to provide consultancy expertise towards developing Business Case and BOM Estimates. Collaborate with appropriate teams to create and gain approval on global technology standards and reference architectures on an ongoing basis. Develop and maintain documentation for configuration guidelines and templates. Act as a consultant to the other teams for network portfolio. Research and keep abreast of industry trends and new technology offerings by strategic vendors. Drive and complete technical network deliverables on assigned projects. Administration Maintain responsibility for individual resource utilisation whilst working on projects, meeting defined capacity models and providing regular utilisation reporting. Ensure compliance in an ITIL environment and key performance indicators (KPIs). Ensure full and correct time capture on a weekly basis for all project and administration work to allow effective management reporting. Client/Team Relationships IT Services Technology Towers IT Services management team Service delivery staff (Project Managers) Operations leaders and staff External vendors and supplie Who You Are Qualifications A degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience Industry accreditations like CCNP, CCIE or higher Knowledge Advanced skills in planning, configuring and troubleshooting complex network environments. Core expert knowledge into Data Center products and solutions (Cisco ACI, Nexus, VPC, Fabricpath, FCoE, OTV etc.), spine-leaf netowrk infrastructure based on multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Arista, Dell, wihite and bright switches etc.), routing protocols and features (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, BGP-EVPN etc.), Proficiency on Linux, Python and one or more other scripting languages (Powershell, Perl, TCL ). Proficiency with Automation and DevOps orchestration tools like Ansible, Puppet or Chef. First-hand knowledge and experience in designing network related aspects of Data Center for large scale enterprise environments, Public cloud, Cloud Exchanges and future proof Private Cloud solutions. Experience in designing and implementing enterprise network solutions in data centre environments including routing, switching application networking and delivery technologies (data centre server and global load balancing solutions) WAN, Internet connectivity & related technologies (SD-WAN, MPLS, IPSEC VPN, WAN Optimizers, Rate Limiters, QoS, etc.) Infrastructure Services (DNS, DHCP and Active Directory) Network Monitoring & Management Platforms (Monitoring - Operations, Management - Data Network Domain). An understanding of Software Defined offerings in relation to data centers. Exposure to various facets of converged data center and branch office build-out including planning, designing and implementation of facilities and structured cabling solutions. First-hand knowledge in building network solutions to enable integration of VMWare, blade, cloud and converged network environments. Knowledge of various perimeter security solutions technologies in data center environments including firewalls, remote access VPNs, IPS/IDS systems and Secure Web Gateway solutions is desirable. Strong ability to document processes, procedures and network designs clearly and accurately for distribution to internal teams. Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential infrastructure service offerings and products provided by the industry. Understanding of other technologies required to run an enterprise level infrastructure. Being You 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 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. What You Can Expect With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Our employee learning hub gives you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications and accreditations, including Microsoft University, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, Udemy, and the Harvard Business Review. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you! We want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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