Database Administrator

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

At Kyndryl Italia Innovation Services, our Database Administration team plays a critical role in maintaining the technological foundation of our operations. As a Database Administrator, you'll be at the heart of this function-designing, managing, and securing the databases that power our business.

Your Role & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for defining and documenting the structure of our database systems to support long-term business success. Your expertise will guide the configuration, installation, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Database Management: Install, configure, and maintain DBMS across multiple environments to ensure high availability and performance

• Security & Access Control: Manage user access and implement stringent security protocols to safeguard sensitive data

• Disaster Recovery: Design and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity in case of system failure

• Support & Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support to end users and application developers, diagnosing and resolving complex database-related issues

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and fine-tune systems for optimal efficiency, applying proactive solutions to minimize downtime and maximize throughput

• Capacity Planning: Conduct usage analysis and growth forecasting to ensure scalability in line with business needs

• Policy Implementation: Develop and enforce standards, procedures, and best practices for database management and data protection

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align database initiatives with broader organizational objectives

• Continuous Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to increase system resilience, reliability, and performance

Your Growth Path at Kyndryl

At Kyndryl, every role is a stepping stone to greater opportunities. From Junior Administrator to Database Architect, we provide a clear and supported growth path. Our industry-leading training programs offer:

• Hands-on experience with real-world systems

• Certifications across major platforms (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, IBM)

• Exposure to diverse industries, from finance to retail, enables you to specialize or broaden your technical expertise

Join us and shape the backbone of tomorrow's digital infrastructure-where your skills, ideas, and initiative directly impact global innovation.

Who You Are

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proven experience in public and private cloud management, with a strong focus on migrating infrastructure from on-premises to cloud platforms

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in MS SQL and MySQL database administration, including performance tuning, backup strategies, and security configuration

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server implementation, configuration, and ongoing management

• Solid understanding and operational experience with VMware ESXi, including deployment and resource optimization

• Experience in IT automation, particularly with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms and tools

• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB, including installation, maintenance, and query optimization

• Familiarity with Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) in on-premises environments, along with integration and administration of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and/or Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

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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 learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, 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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