Early Career Program - Mainframe Systems Administration

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

Explore the technology that powers some of the world's most critical business systems.

The Mainframe Systems Administration learning path introduces you to the fundamentals of managing, supporting, and optimizing enterprise mainframe environments. You will gain insight into the technologies that enable large organizations to process millions of transactions securely, reliably, and efficiently every day.

You can learn about:

- The fundamentals of mainframe architecture, operating systems, and enterprise computing environments
- How mainframe systems are configured, maintained, patched, and upgraded
- The basics of user security, access management, and compliance controls in mainframe environments
- How system performance, workloads, and resource utilization are monitored and optimized
- Mainframe storage, backup, recovery, and business continuity concepts
- Core mainframe operations, automation, and systems administration processes
- How mainframe administrators ensure high availability, reliability, and operational stability
- The role of mainframes in supporting mission-critical applications across industries such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and government
- How teams continuously improve system performance, resilience, and security through modern mainframe technologies and best practices

This learning path provides a foundation for a career in Mainframe Systems Administration, helping you understand how enterprise organizations manage and maintain some of the most powerful and trusted computing platforms in the world.

Your goal?
Build an understanding of Systems Administration and discover whether this could become your future specialization.

Who You Are

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This opportunity could be for you if you are:

 A university student or fresh graduate studying IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

 Interested in IT infrastructure, systems, operations and technology

易 Curious and ready to learn about areas that may be new to you

 Interested in understanding how IT works in an international enterprise environment

欄 Comfortable learning and collaborating with others

 Motivated to build skills that can support your future career

 Minimum intermediate-level English , both written and spoken

You do not need to be an expert.

That is the point of the program.

We are looking for potential, curiosity and motivation to learn. Minimum intermediate-level English, both written and spoken is required.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Real IT insight

Go beyond theory and discover how enterprise IT works in practice.

Structured learning

Build foundational knowledge in a specific IT career area.

Learn from professionals

Gain exposure to people working with enterprise technology every day.

Discover Kyndryl

Get to know our technology environment, ways of working and culture.

Build your employability

Develop knowledge and experiences that can help you take your next career step.

Potential pathway to Kyndryl

Completing the Early Career does not guarantee employment, but it can prepare you for future opportunities and give you relevant foundations if you later apply for a full-time position with Kyndryl.

Kyndryl’s current Early Career and early-career materials emphasize continuous skills development, networking, mentoring and preparation for future professional roles.

Your IT career starts by building strong foundations.

Start yours with Kyndryl. Be curious. Learn. Grow. Drive progress with purpose.

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.

Get Referred!

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.