About the role#
IBM is looking for an intern to support enterprise IT systems and network operations. This role focuses on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) practices. You will work with experienced professionals to manage infrastructure, improve performance, and build automation for large-scale enterprise environments.
What you'll do#
- Maintain enterprise IT systems, including servers, virtual machines, and cloud environments.
- Monitor system performance and help identify reliability issues.
- Write scripts to automate routine administrative tasks.
- Participate in incident response and post-incident analysis.
- Document system configurations, operational procedures, and reliability metrics.
- Configure and maintain network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues and support daily network operations.
- Collaborate with teams on network upgrades, deployments, and performance reporting.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of operating systems such as Linux, Unix, Windows, z/OS, or zVM.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and cloud networking on platforms like IBM Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
- Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.
- Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD concepts.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, Grafana, or Prometheus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- An interest in SRE and NRE principles including automation, observability, and fault tolerance.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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