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Federal Associate Technical Specialist (Rocket Center, WV)

IBM

Location

Rocket Center, WV

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$56,720 - $85,080 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Federal Associate Technical Specialist role at IBM involves supporting the infrastructure for various industries, including transportation and healthcare. You will join the US Federal team to deliver secure technology solutions for government agencies, gaining specialized expertise in compliance and security standards. This entry-level position offers significant career growth opportunities in a high-demand sector. You will collaborate with diverse teams and have access to extensive learning resources.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Foundational knowledge of software development, systems, and IT concepts is necessary.
  • Exposure to at least one programming language or modern technology stack is expected.
  • Understanding of APIs, web services, cloud platforms, and application architectures is required.
  • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is important.
  • Ability to analyze requirements and solve technical problems is essential.
  • Exposure to system configuration, troubleshooting, automation, and operational support is needed.
  • Willingness to travel up to 100% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Define, analyze, and review technical architecture on the required platform.
  • Detail and scope the technical requirements into solutions.
  • Work across key activities in configuration, systems management tools, and backup and recovery.
  • Support Technical Consultants and lead in building solutions.
  • Provide technical mentoring and guidance.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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