Entry-Level Site Reliability Engineer, Z Systems

IBM; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks an Entry Level IBM Z Systems Programmer to join the Z Development & Infrastructure Hosting team supporting mission‑critical z/OS environments.

You will assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of the IBM Z infrastructure, while upgrading and testing z/OS and contributing to automation efforts. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and hands‑on learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.
• Basic understanding of OS, networking, and enterprise computing concepts.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as REXX, Python, Java, C/C++.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to learn emerging technologies and enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of IBM Z infrastructure.
• Support z/OS maintenance activities including upgrades and testing.
• Monitor system performance and availability for reliable operations.
• Participate in incident resolution and root cause analysis.
• Support storage, networking, security, and middleware teams.
• Develop automation using scripting and IBM tools.
• Assist in system documentation and technical standards.
• Participate in modernization and automation projects.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and operations teams.
• Learn IBM Z technologies through mentoring and hands‑on experience.

Skills

Operating systems

Networking

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JCL

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

RACF

VTAM/TCPIP

System automation

Job description

IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks an Entry Level IBM Z Systems Programmer to join the Z Development & Infrastructure Hosting team supporting mission‑critical z/OS environments.

You will assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of the IBM Z infrastructure, while upgrading and testing z/OS and contributing to automation efforts. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams and hands‑on learning.