Site Reliability Engineer ELH - OneIT - Poughkeepsie, NY

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To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems?

IBM is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT an Entry-Level IBM Z Systems Programmer, you will be a member of the IBM Z Development & Infrastructure Hosting team, supporting mission-critical z/OS environments used by IBM development organizations and strategic business initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of IBM Z infrastructure.
• Support z/OS operating system maintenance activities, including upgrades, service implementation, and testing.
• Monitor system performance and availability to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and problem management activities.
• Support storage, networking, security, and middleware teams in maintaining a stable IBM Z environment.
• Develop automation and operational efficiencies using scripting and IBM tools.
• Assist in system documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
• Participate in infrastructure projects involving modernization, automation, and platform enhancements.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and operations teams across IBM.
• Learn and apply IBM Z technologies through mentoring, training, and hands‑on experience.

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of operating systems, networking, and enterprise computing concepts.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as REXX, Python, Java, C/C++, or similar.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn emerging technologies and enterprise infrastructure platforms.

• Exposure to IBM Z, z/OS, Linux on IBM Z, or mainframe technologies through coursework, internships, labs, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, VTAM/TCPIP, or system automation concepts.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or Dev Ops methodologies.
• Understanding of infrastructure hosting, cloud technologies, or enterprise systems management.
• Experience with Git, Git Hub, Agile methodologies, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Relevant industry certifications or technical training.

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future.

Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

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