Who We Are
At Kyndryl, 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
Skytap is an IaaS provider deployed globally in Azure that’s just joined forces with infrastructure services powerhouse Kyndryl, and the future has never looked brighter! This exciting new chapter combines our cutting-edge cloud platform with Kyndryl’s robust infrastructure expertise, creating a unique opportunity to deliver smarter, more scalable capabilities for businesses worldwide.
As we integrate the best of both companies, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us define the next chapter of our journey. If you’re passionate about building products that make a real impact and ready to bring fresh ideas, we want you to be part of our growing team. We’re creating a new era of seamless, high-performance solutions that drive real innovation and modernization for clients across industries. Let’s build that future together!
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join Skytap’s Storage team. This technical role is crucial for supporting our software development infrastructure and maintaining production environments. You will work closely with Software Development Engineers (SDEs) to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our storage solutions, with a strong focus on Linux-based systems.
Your Responsibilities:
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Storage and Infrastructure Management:
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Deploy, manage, and optimize storage solutions using ZFS and iSCSI across global data centers.
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Implement and maintain automation and monitoring tools such as Puppet, Grafana, Zabbix, and Jenkins to enhance system performance and reliability.
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Utilize Storcli for managing server storage configurations.
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Linux Systems Expertise:
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Manage and maintain Ubuntu-based systems, ensuring security and compliance.
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Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for Linux servers.
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Develop and implement self-healing systems and automated recovery processes on Linux platforms.
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Reliability Engineering:
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Develop and implement strategies for improving system availability and performance.
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Conduct root-cause analysis and incident response for storage-related issues.
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Collaborate with SDEs to support software development infrastructure and deploy new product features.
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Operational Excellence:
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Manage on-call rotations, leveraging automation to minimize operational load.
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Develop and maintain documentation for operational procedures and best practices.
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Drive continuous improvement and innovation in storage operations.
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Collaboration and Communication:
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Work closely with cross-functional teams, including SDEs and infrastructure engineers.
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Provide technical guidance and support for storage-related challenges.
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Present data-driven insights to stakeholders to support decision-making.
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Your Future at Kyndryl
Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as a Site Reliability Engineer at Kyndryl you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
Who You Are
Your Skills & Qualifications:
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Proven experience in site reliability engineering, with a focus on storage solutions and Linux systems.
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Strong knowledge of ZFS, iSCSI, and Ubuntu.
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Expertise in automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Bash, Ansible, Puppet).
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Familiarity with Hashicorp tools, SSH, and LDAP.
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Experience with storcli for storage configuration.
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Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana, Zabbix, InfluxDB.
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Ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
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Experience with DevOps and SRE best practices.
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Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
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Commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies.
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Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and methodologies.
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Ability to program in Python, Rust.
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Software development experience, including technical design and deployment.
Join Skytap's Storage team and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our storage solutions. If you are passionate about site reliability engineering and have a strong technical background in storage and Linux systems, we encourage you to apply.
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. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. 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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