Ansible Platform Admin Full Time NEW

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

Are you ready to join the team of software engineering experts at Kyndryl? We are seeking a talented Software Engineering Technical Specialist to contribute to our software engineering space and provide critical skills required for the development of cutting-edge products.

• Administer and manage Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) / Ansible Tower (Controller)
• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories
• Automate:
• Configuration management
• Provisioning and deployments
• Patch management and routine operations [hirist.tech]
• Manage and optimize automation workflows and job templates
• Provide end-to-end operational support and troubleshooting for Ansible platform
• Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Monitor platform performance and ensure high availability
• Implement security, compliance, and access control policies
• Maintain documentation (runbooks, playbooks, SOPs)
• Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Application teams for automation initiatives

At Kyndryl, we value effective communication and collaboration skills. When you recognise opportunities for business change, you will have the ability to clearly and persuasively communicate complex technical and business concepts to both customers and team members. You’ll be the go-to person for problem-solving of customers’ business and technical issues. You have a knack for effectively identifying and framing problems, leading the collection of elements of information, and integrating this information to produce timely and thoughtful decisions. Your aim throughout, is to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of technology and technical methods and methodologies.

Driving the design, development, integration, delivery, and evolution of highly scalable distributed software you will integrate with other layers and offerings. You will provide deeper functionality and solutions to address customer needs. You will work closely with software engineers, architects, product managers, and partner teams to get high-quality products and features through the agile software development lifecycle.

Your continuous grooming of features/user stories to estimate, identify technical risks/dependencies and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders will ensure the features are delivered with the right quality and within timeline. You will maintain and drive the clearing of technical debt, vulnerabilities, and currency of the 3rd party components within the product.

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.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Core Ansible Platform Skills

Strong experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) / Ansible Tower / AWX

Installing, configuring, and maintaining Ansible Automation Platform clusters

Managing inventories, projects, credentials, and job templates

Writing and maintaining playbooks, roles, and collections

Managing execution environments (EE) and containerized automation execution

Experience with Ansible Galaxy and custom collections

System Administration & Infrastructure

Strong background in Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)

User and RBAC management in Ansible Platform

Knowledge of network automation (routers, switches, firewalls)

Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) automation through Ansible

Integration with external credential stores (HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk, etc.)

Automation & DevOps Integration

Creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Ansible (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

Automating OS patching, configuration management, and deployments

Integration of Ansible with Terraform, Kubernetes, OpenShift

Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Podman)

• Skilled in one or more of the following areas: Application Development, Data Platform, Security, Application Integration, Data Engineering, Server Systems, Packaged Application Implementation, Business Analysis, Network Systems, or Storage Systems

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• And/or Master Certified Technical Specialist

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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If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact’s Kyndryl email address.