Site Reliability Engineer ELH - OneIT - Poughkeepsie, NY
IBMSite Reliability Engineer ELH - OneIT - Poughkeepsie, NY
IBMLocation
Poughkeepsie, NY
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$100,800 - $151,200 per year
Job description
The Site Reliability Engineer role at IBM is an entry-level position focused on supporting mission-critical z/OS environments. As part of the IBM Z Development & Infrastructure Hosting team, you will assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IBM Z infrastructure. This position emphasizes collaboration with various teams to ensure reliable operations and the development of automation solutions. You will have opportunities to learn and apply IBM Z technologies through hands-on experience and mentoring.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn emerging technologies and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of IBM Z infrastructure.
- Support z/OS operating system maintenance activities, including upgrades, service implementation, and testing.
- Monitor system performance and availability to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
- Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and problem management activities.
- Support storage, networking, security, and middleware teams in maintaining a stable IBM Z environment.
- Develop automation and operational efficiencies using scripting and IBM tools.
- Assist in system documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
- Participate in infrastructure projects involving modernization, automation, and platform enhancements.
- Collaborate with development, engineering, and operations teams across IBM.
- Learn and apply IBM Z technologies through mentoring, training, and hands-on experience.
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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