System Services Representative

IBM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

56 hours sick time annually

80 hours paid vacation

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure & Technology is seeking a System Services Representative for MVS Server to deliver on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of non-IBM server products at client sites. You will provide technical delivery and support services, collaborating with various IBM teams to ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires familiarity with server products, operating systems, and IBM tools like Salesforce and Watson Analytics, along with a basic understanding of IT engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, maintenance and repair of non-IBM server products at client sites.
• Familiarity with server operating systems and related software.
• Experience using IBM tools such as Cognitive Support Platform (Salesforce) and Watson Einstein Analytics.
• Basic IT engineering concepts including installation, customization, operation, recovery, and tuning.
• Familiarity with Hybrid Cloud environments and onsite infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Perform On-Site Installation: Install, maintain, and repair non-IBM server products at client sites.
• Deliver Technical Support: Provide technical assistance, problem determination, and resolution for client issues.
• Execute Services Activities: Installation planning, account management, and project-based services as required.
• Collaborate with Support Centers: Work with professionals in different support centers and business units to achieve high-quality resolutions.
• Maintain Technical Certifications: Update Digital Technical Certifications and Soft Skills trainings to provide outstanding IBM service.

Skills

Server products

Operating systems

IT tooling

Hybrid cloud

On-site support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Watson Analytics

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your role and responsibilities

As a System Services Representative for MVS Server, you will act under the category of Support as a Service (SaaS) function, providing on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of non-IBM server products. You will deliver technical support and operational services to clients, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Perform On-Site Installation: Install, maintain, and repair non-IBM server products, such as Dell, Oracle, and Fujitsu, at client sites.
• Deliver Technical Support: Provide technical assistance, problem determination, and resolution for client issues related to installation, update, configuration, operations, or performance.
• Execute Services Activities: Conduct Technical Delivery Assessment, installation planning, account management, and other customized project-based services as required.
• Collaborate with Support Centers: Work with professionals in different support centers and business units to achieve high-quality problem resolutions and ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain Technical Certifications: Update Digital Technical Certifications and Soft Skills trainings to provide outstanding IBM service for clients.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Exposure to Server Products: Familiarity with non-IBM server products, such as Dell, Oracle, and Fujitsu, including their installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Basic Understanding of Operating Systems: Knowledge of operating systems, associated software, and the functions and capabilities of servers.
• Experience Working with Technical Tools: Familiarity with IBM tools, such as Cognitive Support Platform (Salesforce) and Watson Einstein Analytics, to drive automation and improve effectiveness of client operations.
• Exposure to IT Engineering: Basic understanding of information technology engineering concepts, including installation, customization, operation, recovery, and tuning.
• Familiarity with Hybrid Cloud Environments: Basic knowledge of Hybrid Cloud client environments and the ability to provide onsite Infrastructure Services, maintenance and consultancy.

Reliable transportation is required

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with IT Service Management: Exposure to IT service management principles and practices including problem determination, incident management and service delivery.
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing: Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts including hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure services.
• Exposure to Data Analytics: Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques, including data analysis and interpretation.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

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.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, mental health & well being, 8 paid holidays, minimum 56 hours paid sick time, 80 hours paid vacation, life insurance, 401(k), financial counseling, and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.