Infrastructure Specialist-Cloud Platforms
IBM · Posted Oct 6
Hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, quantum computing, and IT consulting services
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About the role
IBM Consulting works with clients across industries to shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys, backed by IBM technology, strategic partners, and Red Hat. The Infrastructure & Technology team delivers and manages cloud infrastructure solutions for client environments. As an Infrastructure Specialist for Cloud Platforms, the role manages and implements infrastructure across multiple cloud environments according to established designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security while collaborating with IT teams to integrate cloud solutions.
What you will do
- Set Up and Configure Cloud Infrastructure: Set up, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage solutions, networking, and databases across different cloud platforms to effectively support business applications.
- Implement and Oversee Cloud Resources: Implement and oversee essential cloud resources such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Load Balancers, and Cloud Storage solutions to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor and Troubleshoot Infrastructure: Continuously monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations to ensure reliable performance.
- Apply Security Measures: Apply and enforce security measures to ensure cloud infrastructure complies with organizational policies and industry regulations.
- Optimize Cloud Costs: Optimize cloud costs by right-sizing resources, developing cost-effective solutions, and monitoring usage patterns.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Cloud Services Proficiency: Exposure to cloud services from providers such as Oracle Cloud, Nutanix Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others, with expertise in Linux and VMware environments.
- Automation Tools Experience: Exposure to automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and native cloud automation services to automate and streamline processes.
- Cloud Migration Project Experience: Experience with cloud migration projects, including implementation and execution, with a focus on effective planning and delivery.
- Kubernetes Cluster Management: Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters across various cloud environments for effective container orchestration and scaling.
- DevOps Practices Knowledge: Exposure to DevOps practices, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), with an understanding of their application in cloud infrastructure management.
- Cloud Cost Optimization Techniques: Exposure to methods for optimizing cloud costs, including right-sizing resources, developing cost-effective solutions, and monitoring usage patterns to minimize expenses.
- Advanced Cloud Security Measures: Experience with implementing and enforcing advanced security measures to ensure cloud infrastructure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.
- Multi-Cloud Environment Expertise: Exposure to managing and implementing infrastructure solutions across multiple cloud environments, including Oracle Cloud, Nutanix Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About IBM
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is a global technology and consulting company that provides hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. Operating in over 175 countries, IBM helps businesses across industries modernize operations, secure data, and drive digital transformation through platforms like watsonx and Red Hat OpenShift. Founded over a century ago, the company remains a pioneer in high-performance computing, enterprise automation, and quantum technology.
- Industry
- Information Technology
- Company size
- 260,000+ employees
- Founded
- June 16, 1911
- Location
- Armonk, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $3.5B raised
- ·Post Ipo Debt$150M
Leadership
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer
Senior Vice President, IBM Consulting
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
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