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Introduction

At IBM Finance & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM's transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth. Working in Finance & Operations means combining analytical skills with collaboration and curiosity. You'll partner with colleagues across functions and geographies, using data, technology, and process excellence to create solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable impact. IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us and be part of a global team that keeps IBM moving forward, while building your own future in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Network Services Specialist, you will have expertise in one or more networking system technology areas and work with products or solutions based on any vendor hardware and/or any vendor operating system software. You will leverage your technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client requirements.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design Networking Solutions: Architect and implement networking solutions to address client requirements, utilizing expertise in networking system technology areas such as routers, networking controllers, bridges, or related software.

• Develop Proof-of-Concept Solutions: Build proof-of-concept solutions with networking system technology to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions.

• Implement Networking Technologies: Work with various vendor hardware and operating system software to implement networking solutions that meet client needs.

• Deliver Client Solutions: Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored networking solutions that meet their needs.

• Optimize Networking Systems: Utilize technical expertise to optimize networking systems and ensure they are running efficiently and effectively.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Deep Expertise in Networking System Technology: Proven experience with networking system technology areas such as routers, networking controllers, bridges, or related software, with the ability to design and implement solutions that meet client requirements.

• Experience with Multi-Vendor Hardware and Software: In-depth knowledge of various vendor hardware and operating system software, with the ability to work with multiple platforms to implement networking solutions.

• Solution Development and Implementation: Experience in developing and implementing proof-of-concept solutions with networking system technology to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of proposed solutions.

• Technical Leadership in Networking Solutions: Proven ability to leverage technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client requirements, with a strong focus on optimizing networking systems for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Client-Centric Solution Delivery: Experience in collaborating with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored networking solutions that meet their needs.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced Networking Architecture: Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex networking architectures, including routers, networking controllers, and bridges. Ability to develop and implement scalable and efficient networking solutions.

• Multi-Vendor Platform Expertise: Experience with multiple vendor hardware and operating system software, with the ability to work with various platforms to implement networking solutions. Knowledge of vendor-specific features and limitations.

• Emerging Networking Technologies: Familiarity with emerging networking technologies and trends, such as software-defined networking and network function virtualization. Ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies for client solutions.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

The IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.

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.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

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 500 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 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

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

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

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.

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.

Job Title

Network Service Manager

Date posted

02-Apr-2026

Job ID

107346

City / Township / Village

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, Austin

State / Province

Texas, North Carolina

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

141,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

243,000.00

Position type

Professional

Travel required

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No



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