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

Kyndryl is seeking a talented AWS Solutions Architect with expertise in VMware modernization, AWS landing zone design, and cloud migration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, building, and migrating complex workloads to AWS. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing comprehensive cloud strategies, creating scalable and secure AWS environments, and guiding clients through seamless migrations from on-premises VMware infrastructure to the cloud.

Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing scalable AWS architectures, focusing on modernizing VMware workloads and ensuring robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments. You will design and deploy AWS landing zones to establish a secure, multi-account AWS environment, adhering to best practices for compliance, security, and account management. Leading initiatives to modernize on-premises VMware environments by leveraging AWS services (e.g., VMware to EC2) and developing strategies for re-platforming and refactoring applications will be a key part of your role. Additionally, you will manage the planning and execution of cloud migration projects, including assessments, dependency mapping, migration strategy, and risk mitigation. Partnering with clients to understand their business requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful cloud transformation outcomes will be essential. Ensuring all designs and implementations comply with AWS best practices, security policies, and relevant industry standards is crucial. You will utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible, to automate deployment and management processes. Optimizing cloud environments for cost, performance, and scalability while following AWS best practices and governance frameworks will be part of your responsibilities. Finally, you will produce and maintain detailed architectural documentation, operational procedures, and best practice guidelines, and provide training to internal teams and clients on cloud adoption and management.

Your future at Kyndryl
This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the opportunity here.

Who You Are

Qualifications:

Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a solutions architect or in a similar role, with at least 5+ years working specifically with AWS.Hands-on experience in VMware, including familiarity with VMware to EC2 migrations, VMware NSX, vSphere, and vSAN.Proven experience in designing and building AWS landing zones to support secure, multi-account architectures.Strong experience with cloud migration projects, including workload assessment, migration planning, and execution, with expertise in tools such as AWS Migration Hub and AWS Server Migration Service.Proficiency with AWS services (VPC, EC2, IAM, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudTrail, etc.) and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.Knowledge of AWS security practices, compliance requirements, and tools (IAM, AWS Organizations, AWS Control Tower, and GuardDuty).Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks to support continuous delivery and integration.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) and/or VMware certification (e.g., VMware Certified Professional - VCP) preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud strategies.

Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservices design.

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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