Site & Network Reliability Engineer & Administrator

Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. Your role and responsibilities IBM is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Administrator early professional hire with an interest in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and/or Networking Reliabillity Engineering (NRE) to join our team. These roles offers hands-on experience in enterprise IT systems management while introducing you to modern reliability engineering practices. Youu2019ll work alongside experienced professionals to support infrastructure operations and contribute to automation and performance initiatives.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesSpecific to administrator & SRE role:u2022Assist in maintaining and supporting enterprise IT systems including servers, virtual machines, and cloud environments.u2022Monitor system performance and help identify reliability issues.u2022Support automation efforts for routine administrative tasks using scripting tools.u2022Participate in incident response and post-incident analysis.u2022Help document system configurations, operational procedures, and reliability metrics.u2022Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure and service deliveryYour Role and ResponsibilitiesSpecific to administrator & SRE role:Specific to Networking Admininistrator and NRE role:u2022Assist in configuring, monitoring, and maintaining network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls.u2022Support day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting connectivity issues and escalating as needed.u2022Participate in network performance analysis and reporting.u2022Learn and apply automation techniques to reduce manual tasks and improve reliability.u2022Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network upgrades, deployments, and incident response.u2022Document network configurations, procedures, and reliability metrics.Networking Support- Monitor network connectivity and troubleshoot issues related to DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and routing.- Collaborate with network teams to resolve latency or packet loss problems.- Validate firewall rules and ensure secure communication between services. Required technical and professional expertise u2022Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).u2022Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux, Unix, Windows, z/OS, zVM) and networking fundamentals.u2022Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).u2022Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.u2022Effective communication and collaboration abilities.u2022Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Grafana).u2022Understanding of cloud networking (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure).u2022Interest in NRE principles such as fault tolerance, observability, and incident response.u2022Interest in SRE principles such as automation, observability, and fault tolerance. Preferred technical and professional experience u2022Exposure to cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure).u2022Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD concepts.u2022Internship or academic project experience in network administration or reliability engineering.u2022Certifications such as Juniper JNCIA, CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent are a plus.IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Created: 2025-11-17