OpenShift Platform Administrator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 6, 2026. Kyndryl scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 an OpenShift Platform Administrator at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for the administration, operation, and support of Red Hat OpenShift platforms across on-premise and cloud environments. In this role, you ensure the stability, security, and scalability of containerized platforms that support critical business applications.
You will work closely with DevOps, SRE, and development teams to deploy, operate, and troubleshoot containerized workloads, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with defined service levels. Your expertise will contribute directly to reliable service delivery and continuous platform improvement at Kyndryl.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, operate, and support Red Hat OpenShift clusters across on-premise and cloud environments
Manage Kubernetes resources including pods, namespaces, services, ingress, and containerized workloads
Deploy, support, and troubleshoot applications using CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices
Ensure platform security, availability, and reliability through RBAC, certificates, secrets, networking, and monitoring
Provide operational support and incident resolution in line with SLAs, collaborating with DevOps and SRE 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 specialize in OpenShift, cloud-native platforms, or DevOps engineering, you can find your opportunity here. You’ll work with global teams, cutting-edge technologies, and enterprise-scale environments that allow you to learn, grow, and make an impact.
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 and are motivated to continuously develop your technical and professional skills. You are customer-focused, proactive in problem resolution, and comfortable working in collaborative, fast-paced operational environments.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience administering Red Hat OpenShift platforms (on-premise and/or cloud)
Practical experience with Kubernetes administration
Experience supporting containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of cluster installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching
Experience with security, monitoring, logging, automation and scripting
Preferred Skills and Experience
Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (EX280)
Experience integrating OpenShift with VMware, storage, and networking
Intermediate English proficiency
Experience working in enterprise or regulated 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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