New York, NY
Intern 2026: Site Reliability Engineer
Internship
Hardware
Software Eng
September 27, 2025
Introduction
IBM Research takes responsibility for technology and its role in society. Working in IBM Research means you'll join a team who invent what's next in computing, always choosing the big, urgent and mind-bending work that endures and shapes generations. Our passion for discovery, and excitement for defining the future of tech, is what builds our strong culture around solving problems for clients and seeing the real world impact that you can make. IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your role and responsibilities
The IBM Research ETE organization will provide the buildout of systems in the POK building 008 datacenter. Responsibilities would include installing new servers in accordance with IBM security standards and project/operational requirements. Maintaining and improving compliant processes and procedures for; installation, configuration, operations, maintenance and support. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, key system processes, and reviewing system / application logs. Create, change, and delete user accounts per request. Investigate and troubleshoot, repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, upgrade administrative tools and utilities as necessary.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
High School Diploma/GED
Required technical and professional expertise
Preferred technical and professional experience