HP-UX Systems Administration

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your role

Experienced UNIX Infrastructure Engineer with extensive expertise in HP-UX administration, Serviceguard clustering, OS patching, performance tuning, storage management, and production support. Proven track record of managing critical incidents, implementing complex infrastructure changes, conducting root cause analysis, and maintaining high availability of enterprise systems. Skilled in automation, shell scripting, change management, and cross-functional collaboration within large-scale enterprise environments.

What you will do

The HP-UX Tier 3 Engineer is responsible for providing advanced technical support, administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of HP-UX servers in enterprise environments. The role involves handling complex incidents, implementing infrastructure changes, ensuring system availability, and supporting critical business applications running on HP-UX platforms.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

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.

Key Responsibilities

HP-UX Administration

• Administer and maintain HP-UX servers in production, UAT, and DR environments.
• Perform OS installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Manage HP Integrity servers, Serviceguard clusters, and virtualized environments.
• Monitor system health, capacity, and performance.

Incident & Problem Management

• Provide Tier 3 support for critical and complex HP-UX issues.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring incidents.
• Support Sev1/Sev2 incidents and participate in on-call rotations.
• Coordinate with application, storage, network, and database teams for issue resolution.

Change & Release Management

• Plan and implement OS patches, firmware upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
• Execute maintenance activities during scheduled change windows.
• Prepare implementation plans, backout plans, and post-change validation reports.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL change management processes.

Performance & Capacity Management

• Analyze CPU, memory, disk, filesystem, and network performance.
• Tune HP-UX kernel parameters and optimize system performance.
• Monitor system utilization and recommend capacity enhancements.

Storage & Backup Administration

• Manage LVM/VxVM, disk provisioning, and filesystem administration.
• Perform storage expansion and SAN connectivity troubleshooting.
• Support backup and recovery solutions.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Administer HP Serviceguard clusters.
• Participate in DR drills and failover testing activities.
• Ensure business continuity and high system availability.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and sudo access.
• Support audit and compliance requirements.

Automation & Documentation

• Develop shell scripts for routine operational tasks.
• Automate health checks, reporting, and monitoring activities.
• Create and maintain SOPs, build documents, and technical knowledge articles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of working experience in System Administration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• HP-UX Administration certification (preferred).
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• SuperDOM experience is must
• Experience in enterprise data center environments.
• Experience supporting mission-critical applications.

Key Competencies

• Advanced UNIX troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience handling production-critical incidents.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical troubleshooting efforts.

Required Technical Skills

Operating Systems - HP-UX 11i v2 / v3. UNIX administration concepts

Core Technologies - HP Serviceguard Clustering, LVM, VxVM, NFS, AutoFS, SAN Storage Administration, Ignite-UX, OA (Onboard Administrator), HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)

Scripting - Shell Scripting (Korn Shell, Bash), Perl/Python (preferred)

Monitoring Tools - OpenView Operations, Nagios, Splunk, SiteScope

ITSM Tools - ServiceNow, Remedy, BMC

Being You

The “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.

What You Can Expect

Your 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.

From 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.

We’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.

We 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.

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