Kyndryl is an IT infrastructure services company that helps enterprise organizations design, operate, and modernize complex technology environments. Its work spans consulting, cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital workplace transformation, supporting organizations in industries including automotive, healthcare, banking, and logistics. Kyndryl combines infrastructure expertise with technology partnerships to address mission-critical systems, reduce operational complexity, and help businesses adapt to changing technology needs.
Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Linux and Ansible)
Automate Linux, Ansible, and cloud infrastructure for Kyndryl’s defense-sector client. Design secure solutions and support CI/CD, monitoring, and operational processes.
Description
- Deliver project work for a client in the defense and security sector
- Assess complex architecture and security challenges
- Turn strategy and design into practical solution components and implementations
- Configure and deploy solutions
- Prepare deployment instructions
- Serve as the first point of contact for third-line support questions
- Design and refine tactical client solutions for integrations, migrations, security, and performance needs
- Help other teams automate their work
- Share expertise and train colleagues
- Contribute to test strategies and technical documentation
- Automate manual tasks
- Set up and administer cloud environments
- Perform upgrades, updates, and patches
- Log, monitor, and optimize environments
- Set up and use CI/CD
- Manage releases
- Plan and manage capacity
- Establish operational processes
Requirements
- A Dutch passport is required
- Fluent spoken and written Dutch
- Pass the MIVD security screening (VGB)
- Extensive experience administering private cloud environments
- Experience automating with Red Hat Ansible, supported by certification or demonstrable work experience
- Experience with automated provisioning of IaaS and PaaS services
- Knowledge of Secure by Design principles
- Red Hat RHCSA certification is preferred; equivalent demonstrable RHEL experience is also valued
- Knowledge of Linux, particularly RHEL 8 and/or 9
- Scripting experience, especially with Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, Python, or PowerShell
- Knowledge of container technologies such as Kubernetes
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and GitLab
- Knowledge of hyperconverged infrastructure such as Nutanix
- Enterprise-scale automation experience is valued
- Strong Linux and scripting skills, with a willingness to develop further in Ansible and Infrastructure as Code
- Ability to share knowledge and train others
- Able to express documentation and concepts clearly
Benefits
- Learning programs and certifications to broaden and deepen your expertise
- Career development options tailored to your experience and interests
- Regular social events and activities organized by the Kyndryl Social Club
- One paid day each year to volunteer through Kyndryl Cares
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- Part-time work may be arranged by agreement
- A mobile phone for work and personal use
- Choice of a MacBook or Lenovo laptop
- Monthly internet allowance
- Pension contribution and automatic enrollment in the BeFrank pension fund
- Generous leave arrangements, including partner leave
- An open and inclusive culture
- Be Well programs supporting financial, mental, physical, and social health
- Access to Microsoft, Google, and Amazon certifications, coaching, and hands-on experience