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Ciudad de México, México
Hybrid
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 a Database Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll be responsible for the administration, operation, and support of relational and non‑relational database environments, primarily Microsoft SQL Server. In this role, you ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability while supporting mission‑critical production systems under defined SLAs.
You will manage database installations and configurations, monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support business requirements. Your work contributes directly to stable operations, data integrity, and continuous service improvement in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and operate MS SQL Server databases, ensuring availability, performance, and stability.
Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade database engines following operational standards.
Monitor environments, analyze alerts, and troubleshoot incidents in critical production systems.
Manage backup, recovery, high‑availability solutions, and capacity planning.
Optimize queries, support applications, and maintain technical documentation and standards.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to growing your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise in database technologies or expand into broader data and infrastructure roles, you’ll find opportunities here to build your skills, work in enterprise‑scale environments, and grow your career while supporting critical systems for global clients.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and bring hands‑on experience supporting database environments in production. You are analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working under SLAs in structured, enterprise environments. You communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and contribute to reliable, well‑documented operations.
Required Skills and Experience
2+ years of hands‑on experience in database administration or support roles.
Experience administering and operating relational and non‑relational databases, primarily MS SQL Server.
Knowledge of database installation, configuration, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Experience monitoring environments, analyzing alerts, and troubleshooting incidents.
English Intermediate proficiency required for technical documentation and collaboration with global teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience managing backups, recovery processes, and high‑availability database solutions.
Familiarity with database security and access management (users, roles, permissions).
Experience with patching, upgrades, and hardening of database platforms.
Relevant certification such as DP‑300: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent.
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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