Senior Automation Architect

Job Description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Role and Responsibilities
The Senior Automation Architect works with the platform architecture team to define the automation strategy, tools, and supporting processes for the IBM SmartCloud for Government (SCG) offering and suite of Cloud Shared Services (CSS) infrastructure. The Senior Automation Architect develops use cases, identifies/researches and recommends technologies to deliver on those use cases, and oversees the configuration and implementation of those technologies in support of business objectives. This role is also expected to support new offering development and bids and proposals in support of winning new business for IBM’s government cloud portfolio.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong IT infrastructure experience across multiple disciplines (compute, storage, network, security, and operating systems) (7+ years)
• Basic understanding of programming logic / ability to write pseudo-code (individual does not need to be a developer but should be able to direct developers and review their code) (3+ years)
• Understanding of highly available, large scale, enterprise deployments (5+ years)
• Intermediate understanding of relational database systems (4+ years)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with security tools and technologies (3+ years)
• Familiarity with Agile and/or DevOps processes and methodologies (2+ years)
• Demonstrated strength in troubleshooting complex technical issues

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Familiarity with a variety of scripting languages desired (Javascript, Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc..)
• Windows Server, Enterprise Linux, VMware, and infrastructure tooling experience
• Familiar with a variety of database technologies desired (MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB)
• Experience with Trend Micro, IBM Qradar, Tenable Security Center highly desired
• Experience with Puppet and Ansible highly desired

About Business Unit
IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?
Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.
Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.