VMware Virtualization Administrator

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

As a VMware Virtualization Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll be responsible for the administration, operation, and optimization of VMware vSphere platforms supporting enterprise, business‑critical environments. In this role, you will manage virtualized infrastructure components including storage and networking to ensure availability, performance, and service continuity.

You will support production environments under defined SLAs, execute platform lifecycle activities, and collaborate closely with operating systems, storage, network, and cloud teams. Your work will contribute directly to maintaining stable, scalable, and resilient virtualization platforms across complex IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and operate VMware vSphere platforms, including ESXi hosts and vCenter, supporting virtualized infrastructure environments.

• Manage virtual machines lifecycle activities, including creation, configuration, maintenance, and integration with storage and networking resources.

• Ensure platform availability and continuity through the administration of HA, DRS, and vMotion capabilities.

• Monitor platform performance, execute capacity planning, and troubleshoot incidents in production environments within defined SLAs.

• Execute patching, upgrades, hardening, backup integrations, and basic automation while collaborating with cross‑functional infrastructure teams.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career. 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience administering VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter).

• Experience managing virtualized environments, including virtual machine lifecycle, compute, storage, and virtual networking.

• Solid knowledge of high‑availability technologies such as HA, DRS, and vMotion.

• Experience monitoring performance, performing capacity planning, and troubleshooting incidents in production environments.

• Experience executing patching, upgrades, platform hardening, and backup integrations.

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.

• Intermediate English proficiency for technical documentation and collaboration with global teams.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with automation and scripting tools such as PowerCLI and/or Ansible.

• Exposure to enterprise backup solutions and integration with virtualization platforms.

• Experience working closely with OS, storage, network, and cloud teams.

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and operational best practices in SLA‑driven environments.

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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