IBM is one of the world’s most respected technology companies, known for contributions to cloud computing, hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, automation, and enterprise systems. For decades, IBM has led technological innovation through cutting-edge research and advanced engineering solutions. Its internship programs are designed to shape future industry leaders by providing access to complex enterprise-level systems, global teams, and impactful projects.
The company is now hiring Interns for Automation SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) in Bangalore, Karnataka. This internship is a high-responsibility, hands-on role where candidates will work directly on automation for IBM’s PowerVS Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform. If you enjoy system reliability, automation, scripting, cloud technologies, Linux/AIX systems, and want to experience enterprise cloud operations at scale, this role is an excellent opportunity to grow.
About IBM
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a $60+ billion multinational technology and consulting company operating across more than 170 countries. The company is widely known for enterprise cloud solutions, AI and automation platforms, consulting services, system hardware, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
IBM is also the creator of powerful enterprise technologies like Watson AI, IBM Cloud, Red Hat OpenShift, mainframe (IBM Z), Power Systems, and global consulting services for Fortune 500 companies.
The company’s engineering culture focuses heavily on innovation, reliability, security, automation, and operational excellence. Interns at IBM gain real-world exposure to enterprise-grade systems, modern DevOps practices, and automated cloud operations.
For students passionate about SRE, cloud platforms, CI/CD, DevOps automation, and large-scale infrastructure, IBM provides one of the best training grounds in the world.
Role Overview – Automation SRE Intern
As an Automation SRE Intern, you will be part of IBM’s PowerVS (Power Virtual Server) Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform. This platform powers enterprise workloads, high-performance systems, and cloud infrastructure for global clients.
Your role focuses on reliability engineering, automation, scripting, infrastructure monitoring, and cloud operations. You will help build automated solutions for PowerVS Data Centers, reduce manual toil, and implement resiliency improvements using tools like Python, Bash, Ansible, and modern DevOps frameworks.
This role suits candidates who enjoy debugging systems, writing automation scripts, optimizing cloud operations, and working on real production systems used by global enterprises.
Responsibilities
As an Automation SRE Intern at IBM, you will:
- Develop, test, deploy, and maintain automation code for PowerVS Data Center build and support tasks
- Automate data collection, logs processing, and infrastructure monitoring
- Build automation workflows for backup and restore of logs and configuration data
- Write automation scripts using Bash, Python, and Ansible
- Develop automation for infrastructure stack updates (firmware, PowerVC, VIOS, HMC, Novalink, NIM servers)
- Automate processes for cloud-supporting systems like jump servers, network nodes, gateways, and TSM servers
- Upload and maintain cloud stock images used in PowerVS environments
- Automate administration of AIX and Linux servers
- Manage user IDs, server credentials, and secure data workflows
- Work closely with internal SRE, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams
- Reduce manual toil by converting repeated tasks into fully automated scripts
- Improve reliability, security, and resiliency of cloud systems
- Contribute to production workflows through testing, validation, and updating automation pipelines
This is a hands-on engineering role where your automation code will directly be used for data center and cloud operations.
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Who Can Apply
Here’s the eligibility table for the IBM Automation SRE Internship:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Education (Required) | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Education (Preferred) | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience | Prior scripting/coding experience required |
| Technical Domain | Automation, Python, Shell Scripting, Linux/AIX |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Skills Needed | DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud tools |
| Mindset | Automation-first approach and strong debugging ability |
This internship is ideal for engineering graduates who enjoy system reliability, cloud automation, and enterprise-level systems.
Technical Skills Required
To excel in this role, you need strong hands-on skills in:
- Python scripting for automation
- Shell scripting (bash, ksh, etc.)
- Ansible-based automation
- IBM Power Systems administration
- Linux or AIX server administration
- System debugging and log analysis
- Basic networking and system commands
- DevOps and CI/CD exposure
- Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
- Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles
These skills help you contribute to automation pipelines, cloud infrastructure maintenance, system updates, and log monitoring tasks.
Preferred Technical Experience
While not mandatory, the following skills will make your profile stronger:
- Configuration and tuning of IBM AIX, VIOS, and PowerVC
- Experience with IBM Cloud CLI, APIs, and Terraform automation
- Knowledge of IBM Power Systems and Storage Systems
- Familiarity with Cisco ACI and Juniper vSRX
- Understanding of system monitoring tools like Nagios and ELK stack
- Experience managing hybrid cloud or enterprise data center environments
- Exposure to security workflows, infrastructure backups, and log retention processes
These skills give you an advantage in handling advanced SRE automation tasks.
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What You’ll Get
Interning at IBM comes with several advantages:
- Hands-on exposure to enterprise cloud operations
- Experience working on IBM PowerVS automation tools
- Opportunity to work on global-scale infrastructure projects
- Learning from senior SREs, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects
- Access to IBM’s training platforms, certifications, and learning programs
- A chance to work with modern automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, OpenShift, and Kubernetes
- Experience with real production systems used by large enterprises
- Strong addition to resume and portfolio, increasing full-time job opportunities
- Opportunity to convert the internship into a full-time role based on performance
This internship provides both technical depth and career growth opportunities.
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