IBM jobs - Image Management Specialist

Introduction
The infrastructure running industries likes transportation, energy, insurance, banking or healthcare is quickly changing as the world’s relationship with technology evolves. Companies have more choices than ever before between on-premise, off-premise, or a hybrid approach. Our Infrastructure Specialists are responsible for keeping up with these latest and greatest of these changes and using their expertise to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and products.


Your Role and Responsibilities

As Image Management Specialist, you are responsible for creating customized operating system environments using technologies and tools (i.e. MDT, ImageX, CasperSuite etc.). Operating system images range from simple to complex, and may contain heavily customized look and feel, security, application, and hardware support.

• Demonstrate expertise in Image Creation and Deployment tools (e.g., MDT, WinPE, Altiris, SCCM OSD, IEM OSD, PXE, WDS, Mac JAMF CasperSuite)
• Develop software using Scripting Languages (e.g., VBS, Perl, Batch Scripting and PowerShell)
• Manage Active Directory and Group Policy along with Device Drivers
• Install and configure Hardware BIOS/UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
• Implement configuration changes to images per the image requirements document as approved by the client
• Work with Transitions/Transformation teams to complete solutioned image work as described by the statement of work. This includes all Process Change Requests (PCRs) during Transition/Transformation
• Ensure the timely and accurate certification of both hardware and software in line with client specifications and agreed IBM and industry standards.
• Develop user documentation (build, testing, checklists, etc) for new versions/releases, patches and images.
• Work with requestors to resolve complex issues arising as a consequence of image build activities. This includes but is not limited to software versioning, interoperability, hardware or network issues

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative workplace, IBM provides an environment where you will be challenged and inspired every single day. And if you relish the freedom to bring creative, thoughtful solutions to the table, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here.

We always believe that it is deeply important to have the right person for the right job and you are a flawless fit to this strategy. We want people with an openness and ability to learn and who are ready to put good ideas into action. So, go ahead, and grab the opportunities – we wish you outstanding success in your career and inspire you to bring your best self to work with IBM.

· Configurations/Changes based on the requirement and perform root cause analysis to quickly recover from service interruptions, and to prevent recurring problems

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative workplace, IBM provides an environment where you will be challenged and inspired every single day. And if you relish the freedom to bring creative, thoughtful solutions to the table, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here.

We always believe that it is deeply important to have the right person for the right job and you are a flawless fit to this strategy. We want people with an openness and ability to learn and who are ready to put good ideas into action. So, go ahead, and grab the opportunities – we wish you outstanding success in your career and inspire you to bring your best self to work with IBM.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 5+ years overall professional experience and relevant experience of 3+ years.

• Working knowledge of Virtualization Platforms (e.g., VMware ESX/Workstation, Hyper-V, VirtualBox)

• Proficient in Windows 10/ Apple desktop operating systems, components and configuration

• Demonstrated ability to be a great teammate with willingness to learn and aim towards achieving results. Should be able to drive Continuous Improvement in the process.

• Proven expertise in RPM and APT for creating packages in Linux environment

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies

• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work

• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management

• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network.  It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, 'What else is possible?' GTS is the place for you!


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