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, a Kyndryl Company, is looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to be a technical leader in the field to support our sales team that focuses on selling and driving demand for customers moving to Skytap on Azure in the US Manufacturing and FIS markets. 

 

Who we are: 

We are a Cloud Service for traditional applications that are based on IBM Power based Operating Systems such as IBM i, AIX, and Linux and their dependent x86 workloads.  Often these are the applications that are “stuck” in the datacenter and need to be either exited as part of an organization’s overall Cloud strategy, or the customer wishes to look for an alternative to an on-premises solution. We provide a Cloud Service built on Microsoft Azure that supports these workloads.  

 

What we do: 

The only Cloud with a self-service on-demand Cloud-based solution for ISVs and direct customers that span both Power and x86 workloads. 

 

Skytap, a Kyndryl Company, is looking for a Senior Sales Engineer that specialize in the IBM Power ecosystem. The ideal candidate has experience with either AIX or IBMi and some of the demanding workloads that these platforms support such as SAP and Oracle.  They should also have some experience in Azure or other Cloud providers.  Not only will they solution an organization’s on-premises Power deployment to run in the Cloud, but design the network topologies and integrations with Microsoft Azure, IBM, and/or other Cloud providers.  

 

In this role you will: 

Architect an on-premise Power based infrastructure to Microsoft Azure Lead and/or assist in the migration of IBM systems to Microsoft Azure Work with Skytap’s customer acquisition team and our partners in acquiring new customers Drive and manage the on-going adoption of Skytap Cloud services at existing customers Work closely with Skytap’s field teams, customers, and our Product Management and Engineering teams to grow the Skytap solution Create Reference Architectures for common Enterprise AIX and IBMi-based applications Build technical presentations and solutions demos Respond to customer RFPs and RFIs Drive the technical and business enablement of your team members, other Skytap teams, and our partners Lead yourself and others both internal and external 

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.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Experiences, skills and core competencies required: 

Experience in at least one of the following: infrastructure architecture, web application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, and excellent understanding in others 

Extensive experience with the AIX and/or IBMi Operating Systems 

Deep understanding of IBM Power Systems architecture including: 

IBM Power Servers such as S and E-Class systems 

IBM Storage Systems and Architecture 

Deep understanding of IBM Power HA and backup technologies such as 

PowerHA 

MIMIX for AIX 

Application level based replication technologies such as GoldenGate and RMAN 

AIX disaster recovery solutions such as Commvault 

Native backup and recovery such as mksysb and savevg 

NIM 

Logical Journal Replication 

Core understanding of networking including TCP/IP, VPN, advanced local routing, BGP 

Understanding of Windows and Linux Operating Systems 

Ability to automate common tasks in Windows and Linux with an understanding of REST based APIs. Experience with Ansible, Terraform, and other common automation frameworks is highly recommended 

Experience with Cloud networking technologies such as ExpressRoute is recommended 

Knowledge of Cloud-based solutions that are architected to the provider’s Cloud adoption framework with an appropriate landing zone is recommended 

Experience in envisioning new solutions and defending complex architectures 

Build and lead virtual teams, both internal and external 

Ability to write technical briefs and blog posts 

 

Experiences, skills and core competencies that are optional: 

Deep understanding of SAP ECC on AIX  

Good understanding of Oracle Databases and corresponding applications and high availability and migration architectures for Oracle on AIX or Power Linux 

 

 

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $96,960 to $174,480 based on a full-time schedule.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: 

Washington: $106,680 to $192,000 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

 

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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