Introduction
As a Z Infrastructure Solutions Intern within the Technology Expert Labs team, you will support Solution Architects in designing and delivering modern infrastructure solutions using IBM Z technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how enterprise-grade systems support critical business applications in hybrid cloud environments.
You will work closely with mentors, technical experts, and clients to understand business needs and assist in creating innovative, scalable, and secure architecture proposals. This internship is ideal for students or entry level candidates who are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and interested in enterprise systems and cloud transformation.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Z Infrastructure Solutions Intern, you will:
- Support Solution Architects in designing technical solutions for IBM Z infrastructure.
- Participate in client and internal meetings to understand business and IT challenges.
- Assist in the creation of technical documentation, presentations, and architecture diagrams.
- Contribute to the development of reusable assets and tools for use across projects.
- Learn how to assess client requirements and recommend hybrid cloud strategies.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies in enterprise IT, infrastructure, and cloud computing.
- Collaborate with global teams, gaining exposure to real-world enterprise environments.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong interest in enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing, or hybrid IT environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical ideas clearly.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and apply them in a practical context.
- Basic understanding of IT concepts such as systems, networks, or application development.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Familiarity with IBM Z (mainframe) concepts or coursework related to enterprise systems.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Basic knowledge of scripting, programming, or automation tools.
- Participation in technical projects, hackathons, or open-source contributions.
- Interest in IT consulting, technical pre-sales, or solution architecture as a career path.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILSSupplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 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.
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.
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