Introduction At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. 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 architect and implement networking solutions to address client requirements. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Design Networking Solutions: Architect and implement networking solutions to address client requirements, utilizing expertise in one or more networking system technology areas. - Develop Proof-of-Concept Solutions: Build proof-of-concept solutions with networking system technology to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness. - Implement Networking Technologies: Work with various networking technologies, including routers, networking controllers, bridges, or networking software related to these technologies. - Collaborate on Solution Delivery: Work with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored networking solutions to meet their needs. - Optimize Networking Systems: Utilize expertise to optimize networking systems and ensure they meet client requirements and expectations. Required technical and professional expertise - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Security and/or other specialties such as Enterprise Infrastructure, Enterprise Wireless, Data Center, Service Provider and Collaboration - Networking System Technology Expertise: Experience with one or more networking system technology areas, such as routers, networking controllers, bridges, or networking software related to these technologies. - Solution Architecture and Implementation: Experience in architecting and implementing networking solutions to address client requirements, utilizing expertise in networking system technology areas. - Multi-Vendor Product Knowledge: Experience working with products or solutions based on any vendor hardware and/or any vendor operating system software. - Proof-of-Concept Solution Development: Experience building proof-of-concept solutions with networking system technology to demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness. - Client Requirement Analysis: Experience working with clients to understand their requirements and delivering tailored networking solutions to meet their needs. - English Preferred technical and professional experience - Additional Vendor Hardware Knowledge: Experience with various vendor hardware and operating system software is beneficial for this role. - Advanced Networking Software Skills: Knowledge of specialized networking software related to routers, controllers, and bridges is advantageous. 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.