Site Reliability Engineer

IBM

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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23 days ago
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TL;DR · Site Reliability Engineer

JOB TITLE: Site Reliability Engineer ELH - OneIT - Poughkeepsie, NY As an Entry-Level IBM Z Systems Programmer within the IBM Z Development & Infrastructure Hosting team, you will support mission-critical z/OS environments for development organizations and strategic business initiatives. Your daily responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM Z infrastructure while performing operating system maintenance, upgrades, and testing. You will monitor system performance, participate in incident resolution, and develop automation using scripting. The role requires proficiency in languages like REXX, Python, Java, and C/C++, alongside knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, and VTAM/TCPIP. You will collaborate with storage, networking, and security teams to ensure environment stability. This position focuses on infrastructure hosting, modernization, and platform enhancements within an enterprise computing context, utilizing DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

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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.
  • Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and 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.
  • Master's Degree (preferred).
  • 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, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Exposure to IBM Z, z/OS, Linux on IBM Z, or mainframe technologies through coursework, internships, labs, or personal projects (preferred).
  • Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF, VTAM/TCPIP, or system automation concepts (preferred).
  • Experience with automation, scripting, DevOps, Git, GitHub, Agile, CI/CD pipelines, or relevant industry certifications (preferred).

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