IBM Hiring for DevOps Developer at Albany, NY

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
At IBM Research, we invent things that matter to the world. Today, we are pioneering the most promising and disruptive technologies that will transform industries and society, including the future of AI, Blockchain and Quantum Computing. We are driven to discover. With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research is one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs.

IBM Research at Albany Nanotech is currently seeking a skilled System Administrator with experience in Linux/Windows and Solaris to join a dynamic IT team that holds responsibility for a wide range of hardware and software. The role requires a background in building IT systems from the ground up, as well as experience in Storage Area Networking (SAN) and SAN Storage (Storwize Series hardware). The ability to configure users and software on Linux and Windows Servers is a must, as well as an understanding of account and file system permissions on the same.

The DevOps position is part of a team that provides 24×7 support to the fab on critical systems that run the fab, and this role will be part of an on-call rotation of support. Additionally, the team also supports the deployment and debugging of personal workstations for the users that are seated in Albany. The ability to work with other admins as well as end users to debug issues, solve problem and document the solutions of the issues on our ticket system are a must. Strong communication and teaming skills are requirements for this role. A successful candidate for this position will be a self-starter that is excited to work in fast-paced, continually evolving IT environment with the ability to keep an eye towards security as well as usability by the engineers that we will work with. Albany has many systems installed that are critical to our 24×7 fab operations, and this position requires the ability to help support critical systems; managing them to ensure optimal uptime and accurate data transfer and collection.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong computer science background with ability to drive architecture changes and debug existing systems and applications. (2+ years)
• IT Development in one or more of the following languages/shells: Python, Perl, Java, C++ (2+ years)
• IT Development/Deployment experience in one or more of the following Operating Systems: Linux, Solaris, Windows, Window Server (4+ years)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Storage support experience
• SAN configuration/management experience
• Hardware Debug Skills
• Systems Deployment experience
• Ansible Experience
• End user deployment experience
• Cisco Configuration Experience.

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines ‘What’s Next in Computing’ to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:

• 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.
• World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM’s learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.
• Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.
• Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).
• Select educational reimbursement opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.
• Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.
• Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.