Infrastructure Specialist-AWS Platform - Japanese Bilingual

IBM; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist for the AWS Platform in the Philippines. You will implement and manage AWS-based infrastructure solutions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security, aligned with established designs.

Join a global team that values collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to work on cloud migration and cost-optimization initiatives across IBM locations including Quezon City and Cebu.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, EKS).
• CI/CD experience and automation tooling like CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible.
• Cloud migration projects and Kubernetes management on EKS.
• Security/compliance awareness for cloud infrastructure.
• Cost optimization and right-sizing of resources.
• Willing to work on client-dictated shifts (day/mid/night).
• Willing to work at IBM facilities in Quezon City or Cebu.
• JLPT N1-N5 certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and manage AWS resources to support business apps.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain high availability and DR.
• Apply security measures to meet policies and regulations.
• Optimize costs by right-sizing and monitoring usage.
• Automate processes with CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.

Skills

AWS EC2

S3

VPC

RDS

EKS

CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

VMware

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Linux

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Infrastructure Specialist for the AWS Platform, you will manage and implement AWS-based infrastructure solutions according to established designs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. You will collaborate with IT teams to implement and integrate AWS infrastructure solutions based on existing designs.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Set up and Configure AWS Resources: Set up, configure, and manage AWS EC2 instances, storage solutions, networking, and databases to effectively support business applications. This includes implementing and overseeing essential AWS resources such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), and Application Load Balancers (ALBs).
• Monitor and Troubleshoot AWS Infrastructure: Continuously monitor AWS 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 AWS infrastructure complies with organizational policies and industry regulations.
• Optimize AWS Costs: Optimize AWS costs by right-sizing resources, developing cost-effective solutions, and monitoring usage patterns.
• Automate Processes: Use automation tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible to automate and streamline processes.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Experience with AWS Services: Deep proficiency in AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), along with expertise in Linux and VMware environments.
• Exposure to DevOps Practices: Experience with DevOps practices, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and proficiency in using automation tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Cloud Migration Expertise: Experience with cloud migration projects, including implementation and execution, and proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters through Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Security Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with applying and enforcing security measures to ensure AWS infrastructure complies with organizational policies and industry regulations.
• Cost Optimization Skills: Experience with optimizing AWS costs by right-sizing resources, developing cost-effective solutions, and monitoring usage patterns.
• Must be open to working on a client-dictated shift (day, mid, or night).
• Must be open to working in IBM locations (Quezon City or Cebu).
• JLPT N1-N5 Certification

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Cloud Migration Project Experience: Exposure to cloud migration projects, including implementation and execution, with proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters through Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Advanced Automation Skills: Experience with automation tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible to automate and streamline processes.
• Linux and VMware Expertise: Exposure to Linux and VMware environments, with expertise in managing and implementing infrastructure solutions.