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Kyndryl Automation Engineer - Medior in Hoofddorp, Netherlands
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
Working at Kyndryl means working on progress. We design, build, manage and modernize information systems that the world depends on every day.
As an Automation Engineer, you are responsible for carrying out project work at our customer. You delve into complex architectural and security issues every day. You translate the chosen strategy into concrete solution building blocks based on the latest developments within your knowledge area and work on both the configuration and implementation sides. You have an outside-in view which means you can easily find your own way within Kyndryl, check references and apply best practices
In the role of an Automation Engineer, you will proactively carry out your work based on your knowledge and personal attitude. This ranges from translating the design into implementation and setting up the associated rollout instructions. In addition, you are a source of information for third-line questions: when it comes to knowledge, you are 'the person to go to'. You come up with tactical solutions for the customer and design them thoroughly. This includes issues about connections, migrations, security and determining the required performance. In short, a varied job with a lot of independence!
As an Automation Engineer, you also have to help other teams with automation. Good skills in transferring and training others are therefore important. Furthermore, documentation and being able to express the concepts well are important. For example, the input that must be given on a test strategy.
Your daily tasks include:
Automating manual actions;
Technical design and management of the (cloud) environments;
Performing upgrades (new versions of components) and updates (patches);
Logging, monitoring, optimization of the environments;
Set up and use CI/CD;
Release Management;
Capacity Management;
Setting up management processes.
What’s in it for you?
It’s an exciting time to join Kyndryl Consult, the growth engine for Kyndryl. We accelerate transformation for our customers by deploying our consultants and technical specialists on high-impact assignments which align technology to business outcomes – always underpinned by our decades of deep engineering expertise, and intimacy with our customer’s technology and business.
As an Automation Engineer, you will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with diverse teams across multiple industries, and contribute to significant infrastructure projects that challenge and enhance your skills. Additionally, the supportive and inclusive work environment, coupled with opportunities for professional growth and development, adds to the excitement of joining this role.
Your Future at Kyndryl
At Kyndryl, we work with clients in a variety of industries and markets, so whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
The growth path for an Automation Engineer typically progresses through several stages, each focusing on deeper technical expertise, leadership, and broader organizational impact:
Senior Automation Engineer - Lead more complex automation projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic automation initiatives.
Automation Architect - Design comprehensive automation architectures that align with business objectives, oversee the implementation of automation strategies across multiple projects.
Consultant - Serve as a consultant to external clients or within the organization, advising on automation best practices, designing tailored automation solutions, and overseeing their implementation.
What do we Offer?
Enjoy a competitive salary that recognizes your skills and contributions, ensuring your financial well-being and rewarding your hard work. We offer a gross monthly salary of a minimum of €4.178 to €5.500. The salary offer may even exceed this range depending on the skills and capabilities you can bring to the team. You are eligible for two semi-annual salary payments to be paid along with the June and December salary (holiday allowance and 13th-month bonus).
Collaborative Environment - Work together with skilled and dedicated colleagues who are committed to excellence.
Opportunity to Work with Cutting-Edge Technologies - Engage with the latest and most advanced technologies, keeping you at the forefront of innovation and technical expertise.
Work on Large-Footprint Critical Infrastructure Projects - Participate in significant and impactful infrastructure projects that challenge your skills and allow you to contribute to essential and large-scale initiatives.
Education Programs and Certifications - Broaden and deepen your knowledge through various educational programs and certifications.
Career Opportunities - Explore various career opportunities depending on your experience and interests.
Open and Inclusive Culture - Thrive in an open and inclusive work environment that values diversity and collaboration.
Social Activities - Join the Kyndryl Social Club, which regularly organizes drinks and other fun activities.
Volunteer Opportunities - Take advantage of the "Kyndryl Cares" program, which allows you to volunteer one day a year at no cost to you.
Flexible Working Hours and Remote Work - Enjoy the flexibility to organize your working hours and work from home.
Necessary Work Tools - Receive the tools you need to do your job, including a mobile phone for private use and a choice of a MacBook or Lenovo laptop.
Monthly Internet Allowance - Benefit from a monthly internet allowance to support your remote work needs.
Pension Contributions - Automatically affiliate with the SPIN pension fund and receive a contribution to your pension.
Extensive Leave Arrangements - Benefit from extensive arrangements for partner leave, among other leave options.
Who You Are
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
You are familiar with several of the products, technologies and knowledge areas mentioned below, and know how to regularly apply them in your work, certification is an advantage:
Automation through Red Hat Ansible (certified);
Automatic provisioning of IaaS and Paas services;
Databases in an enterprise environment;
Secure by Design;
Minimum Red Hat RHCSA certification.
Besides that:
At least 4 years of experience with the technical management of private cloud environments;
Familiar with hosting (IaaS and PaaS), high availability, high performance, scalability and security best practices;
Management processes;
As this role is dedicated to supporting our distinguished customers in the Netherlands, proficiency in Dutch is highly preferred for this opportunity.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Knowledge of Linux (RHEL 8 and/or 9) is an advantage.
Scripting, especially Ansible;
Security techniques, encryption;
Zoning & Segmentation concepts of applications & data;
Version control / source code & configuration files => GitLab & Git client;
Dashboarding & virtualization;
Supporting tooling for monitoring/logging, antivirus, etc.;
Compute, network, storage design concepts;
Container techniques (Kubernetes);
Experience with CI/CD tools;
Experience with Linux and Red Hat;
Experience with Nutanix.
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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Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.