About the role
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
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Middleware & Applications Specialist to join our enterprise team. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in IBM middleware technologies and a passion for delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions in a team-oriented environment.
The Middleware & Applications Specialist provides engineering support for IBM Sterling File Gateway, and related middleware and application platforms. The role focuses on deployment, implementation, upgrade, and ongoing support of file transmission systems and middleware infrastructure, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient operations across multiple environments. This role also includes providing 24 x 7 on-call support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, implement, support, and upgrade IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and Control Centre Monitor (CCM) systems.
- Configure and support inbound/outbound SFG adapters for integration with mainframe and client destinations (Connect Direct, SFTP, FTPS).
- Manage log compression and retention strategies for SFG.
- Perform minor and major version upgrades for SFG and CCM, validating results in lower environments before production rollout.
- Renew SSL certificates from internal and external authorities for SFG, CCM, and middleware products
- Reorganize certificate management and coordinate with various teams
- Provide operational support for OS patches, database fix packs, and security updates, including application lifecycle management.
- Enforce security compliance standards, participate in audits, and implement security patches across environments
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 Experience
- Deep knowledge of IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and Control Centre Monitor (CCM) deployment, configuration, support, and upgrade
- Experienced with File transmission protocols: Connect Direct, SFTP, FTPS
- Strong background in SSL certificate management (renewal, reorganisation, and compliance)
- Hands on experience with Linux, AIX, and Windows Operating systems
- Ability to perform scripting in Perl, Python, shell, etc
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
- Ability to learn new middleware products
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
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 learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, 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.
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.
About Kyndryl
We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems.
We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar.
Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.
Together, we are the heart of progress.
About the role
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
We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Middleware & Applications Specialist to join our enterprise team. This role is ideal for professionals with expertise in IBM middleware technologies and a passion for delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions in a team-oriented environment.
The Middleware & Applications Specialist provides engineering support for IBM Sterling File Gateway, and related middleware and application platforms. The role focuses on deployment, implementation, upgrade, and ongoing support of file transmission systems and middleware infrastructure, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient operations across multiple environments. This role also includes providing 24 x 7 on-call support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, implement, support, and upgrade IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and Control Centre Monitor (CCM) systems.
- Configure and support inbound/outbound SFG adapters for integration with mainframe and client destinations (Connect Direct, SFTP, FTPS).
- Manage log compression and retention strategies for SFG.
- Perform minor and major version upgrades for SFG and CCM, validating results in lower environments before production rollout.
- Renew SSL certificates from internal and external authorities for SFG, CCM, and middleware products
- Reorganize certificate management and coordinate with various teams
- Provide operational support for OS patches, database fix packs, and security updates, including application lifecycle management.
- Enforce security compliance standards, participate in audits, and implement security patches across environments
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 Experience
- Deep knowledge of IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and Control Centre Monitor (CCM) deployment, configuration, support, and upgrade
- Experienced with File transmission protocols: Connect Direct, SFTP, FTPS
- Strong background in SSL certificate management (renewal, reorganisation, and compliance)
- Hands on experience with Linux, AIX, and Windows Operating systems
- Ability to perform scripting in Perl, Python, shell, etc
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
- Ability to learn new middleware products
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
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 learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, 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.
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.
About Kyndryl
We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems.
We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar.
Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.
Together, we are the heart of progress.