Technical Enablement Specialist

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Coppell

Austin
Infrastructure & Technology
Entry Level

Technical Enablement Specialist

Multiple Locations See All

Coppell

Austin
Infrastructure & Technology
Entry Level

Introduction
IBM Infrastructure is a catalyst that makes the world work better because our clients demand it. Heterogeneous environments, the explosion of data, digital automation, and cybersecurity threats require hybrid cloud infrastructure that only IBM can provide.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The IBM Z Washington Systems Center teams provide technical assistance to clients and the technical community to help drive and retain IBM Z HW and SW revenue. We have IBM Z hardware and software Subject Matter Experts who provide technical leadership in a wide range of workshops, studies, briefings, tools, and asset creation, highlighting leading edge solutions on IBM Z and LinuxONE.

The IBM Technical Enablement Specialist understands client needs and the competitive landscape, applies technical expertise and business insight to improve our customers’ technical capabilities to increase their business value and drive IBM revenue.
Key responsibilities include assisting with development and delivery of hands-on labs and demo assets, delivering technology enablement workshops, providing product demonstrations, technical education, and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for new-to-market offerings in IBM Z. The Technical Enablement Specialist will also collaborate with customers to adopt new IBM hardware and software, improve resiliency and availability, assist in critical technical situations, and present at both customer and industry conferences. Additionally, the role involves providing technical expertise to support the IBM Sales team, ensuring the success of presales engagements and helping to advance sales opportunities.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Comprehensive understanding of agile methodologies
Customer-facing technical engagement experience
Applied Linux or Unix system administration expertise
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Aptitude to learn and apply new technologies and tools quickly
Highly self-motivated and resourceful
Technical presentation skills
Completed course work/projects in programming in Java or scripting languages such as Javascript, Python, Bash
Basic understanding of Red Hat Linux, Docker and Kubernetes, Containerization and Databases
Experience with programming techniques, porting, migration, and test activities expertise
Foundational IBM Z knowledge, including architecture, subsystems, and value proposition

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Applied knowledge of z/OS Systems Programing
Applied knowledge of z/OS subsystems CICS, IMS, or DB2
CI/CD Tools: Git, GitHub, Travis CI, Jenkins, Artifactory
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or Computer Engineering

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About Business Unit

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and are no longer inanimate – they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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About IBM

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.

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Location Statement

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

– Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
– Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
– Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
– Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
– Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Being You @ IBM

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.

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