Introduction
IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• An IBM Cloud DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and managing scalable and secure cloud-based solutions for businesses. They possess expert-level knowledge of various cloud platforms, including IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Key responsibilities include migrating on-premises workloads to the cloud, optimizing application performance, ensuring data privacy and security, automating infrastructure deployment, and guiding stakeholders in adopting cloud practices. Additionally, IBM Cloud Engineers collaborate closely with architects, developers, and DevOps professionals to ensure seamless integration between cloud environments and on-premise systems. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is typically required, along with certifications from major cloud providers.
• DevSecOps integrates application and infrastructure security seamlessly into Agile and DevOps processes and tools. It addresses security issues as they emerge, when they're easier, faster, and less expensive to fix, and before deployment into production.

• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably IBM Cloud)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies ( Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of serverless architectures and orchestration
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Version control system experience (Git)
• Understanding of security best practices and encryption methods
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with application security. They should understand the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10, application security testing and other security engineering practices.
• Experience with threat models, compliance checks and have a working knowledge of how to measure risks, exposure, and implement security controls

• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)
• DevOps methodologies and Agile workflows
• Data science and machine learning concepts
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches
• Container security and vulnerability scanning
• Networking and load balancing protocols
• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Perl, or Java
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Cloud certifications (IBM Certified Cloud Developer, IBM Certified Solution Architect etc.)