Infrastructure & Technology DevOps Infrastructure Specialist - Defence Professional Cheltenham, GB

International Business Machines Corporation; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company seeks a DevOps Infrastructure Specialist to lead design and implementation of complex infrastructure solutions. This role includes mentoring junior team members and collaborating on system architecture. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in DevOps infrastructure, with strong proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Cheltenham, allowing remote work up to 80% of the time.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Flexible working approaches

Employee Assistance Program

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Masterful proficiency in Infrastructure as Code provisioning and sandbox environment creation.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality DevOps infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of DevOps infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor junior team members to foster continuous learning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on system architecture.

Skills

Extensive experience in DevOps infrastructure

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code

Strong understanding of Kubernetes

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry‑recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex DevOps infrastructure solutions
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture and ensure seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines and multiple cloud platforms
• Stay current with emerging DevOps trends, tools, and best practices
• Contribute to the development of DevOps infrastructure strategies and roadmaps

Qualifications

Required education: None

Preferred education: Bachelor’s Degree

• Extensive experience in DevOps infrastructure, including multi‑cloud environments
• Masterful proficiency in Infrastructure as Code provisioning and sandbox environment creation
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes, Docker, and CRIO management
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality DevOps infrastructure solutions in a professional setting
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery practices
• Understanding of microservices security and resilience patterns

Equal Opportunity

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Job Details

Job Title: DevOps Infrastructure Specialist

Job ID: 79145

City / Township / Village: Gloucestershire

State / Province: United Kingdom

Country: United Kingdom

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Area of work: Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type: Regular

Position type: Professional

Work arrangement: Up to 80% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)

Company: IBM Consulting