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 leading companies across industries to shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys, supported by IBM technology, Red Hat, and strategic partners. As an Infrastructure Specialist for Cloud Platforms, the role manages and implements infrastructure solutions across various cloud environments according to established designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. The specialist collaborates with IT teams to implement and integrate cloud infrastructure solutions, covering provisioning, monitoring, security, cost optimization, and multi-cloud operations.
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.
- DevOps Practices Experience: Exposure to DevOps practices, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), with experience in using automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and native cloud automation services.
- Cloud Migration Project Experience: Experience with cloud migration projects, including implementation and execution, with proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters across various cloud environments.
- Cloud Cost Optimization: Experience with optimizing cloud costs by right-sizing resources, developing cost-effective solutions, and monitoring usage patterns.
- Automation Tools Proficiency: Exposure to automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and native cloud automation services to automate and streamline processes.
- Cloud Security Knowledge: Exposure to cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks to ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with organizational policies and industry regulations.
- Advanced Automation Skills: Experience with automation tools beyond Terraform, Ansible, and native cloud automation services to further automate and streamline processes.
- Multi-Cloud Expertise: Exposure to managing multiple cloud providers, including Oracle Cloud, Nutanix Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and others, to effectively support business applications across diverse cloud environments.
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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