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Site Reliability Engineer ELH - OneIT - Poughkeepsie, NY

IBM

Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$100,800 - $151,200 per year

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