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IBM Platform Engineer – Cloud and Container Technology in Oslo, Norway
Introduction
IBM Consulting is the services division in IBM where we combine deep industry expertise with technology to solve the most critical challenges our customers face. With over 160,000 employees worldwide, we have strong professional environments within Hybrid Cloud & AI. IBM Defense & Intelligence is one of our strategic focus areas that is growing rapidly, and we need to strengthen the team.
We are looking for experienced Platform Engineers who wants to help strengthen our team working with NATO and Norway's digital defense capability. At a time when decisions are made in seconds and security depends on precise data flow, we need experts who can build and operate secure, robust, and scalable platforms that form the backbone of next‑generation defense solutions.
Your role and responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate secure Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms in hybrid cloud environments
Automate infrastructure and operations using Ansible, Terraform, and modern DevOps practices
Ensure high availability, performance, and integrity for systems supporting real-time decision-making
Collaborate with development teams and domain experts in the defense sector to deliver robust, scalable, and verifiable solutions
Troubleshoot challenges in complex, mission-critical environments
Required technical and professional expertise
Strong experience with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
Solid Linux expertise and good understanding of VMware
Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code
Good understanding of security principles in container and cloud environments
Experience with monitoring and observability
Red Hat or Kubernetes certifications
Experience with cloud platforms or high-security environments
Familiarity with Service Mesh and security tooling
Eligible for security clearance at a minimum of Norwegian SECRET and/or NATO SECRET
Speak and write fluent Norwegian
Preferred technical and professional experience
A technologist who takes responsibility, understands the importance of reliability and security, and wants to contribute to technological solutions with direct significance for national preparedness and safety. You work thoroughly, share knowledge, and are passionate about continuous improvement.
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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.