Site Reliability Engineer

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 55 roles within 25 mi

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Site Reliability Engineer ELH - OneIT - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027 is a member of the IBM Z Development & Infrastructure Hosting team supporting mission-critical z/OS environments for internal development and strategic initiatives. The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM Z infrastructure while performing operating system maintenance, including upgrades and service implementation. Daily responsibilities include monitoring performance, resolving incidents through root cause analysis, and developing automation via scripting to improve operational efficiency. Candidates will collaborate with storage, networking, security, and middleware teams to maintain a stable environment. Required skills include proficiency in programming or scripting languages like REXX, Python, Java, or C/C++. Preferred technical expertise includes experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, VTAM/TCPIP, Git, and CI/CD pipelines while managing enterprise infrastructure for high-availability systems.

What does a Site Reliability Engineer earn?

Median $186200 from 131 postings across 36 companies.

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Skills

IBM Z z/OS Linux on IBM Z REXX Python Java C C++ JCL TSO/ISPF SDSF RACF VTAM TCPIP Git GitHub Agile CI/CD DevOps

What you'll do

Install, configure, maintain, and support IBM Z infrastructure.
Perform z/OS operating system maintenance including upgrades, service implementation, and testing.
Monitor system performance and availability to ensure reliable operations.
Resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis for problem management.
Support storage, networking, security, and middleware teams to maintain a stable environment.
Develop automation and operational efficiencies using scripting and IBM tools.
Create system documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
Participate in infrastructure projects involving modernization and platform enhancements.

What we're looking for

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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn emerging technologies and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
Preferred 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, automation, scripting, or DevOps methodologies.

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