IBM Datapower Administrator

5 days ago

Mangalore, India Sutherland Full time

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced DataPower and APIC Administrator with 6-9 years of hands-on experience in managing and configuring IBM DataPower and API Connect (APIC) solutions. This role involves working with both on-premises and cloud (AWS/GCP) environments, and the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing DataPower and APIC platforms, ensuring their seamless integration, performance, and security across hybrid infrastructures.


Key Responsibilities:

  • DataPower Administration:
  • Install, configure, and maintain IBM DataPower Gateway instances (physical and virtual) in both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
  • Configure and manage DataPower to optimize API management, security policies, web service management, and integration with applications.
  • Administer and troubleshoot DataPower appliances for high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and failover configurations.
  • Integrate DataPower solutions with cloud-native services, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.
  • API Connect (APIC) Management:
  • Configure, administer, and monitor IBM API Connect (APIC) environments, including the management of API Gateways, API Lifecycle, and API Analytics.
  • Implement and configure API policies in API Connect for traffic management, security, and routing.
  • Manage the deployment and scaling of API Connect components in both on-prem and cloud infrastructures.
  • Work with developers to implement API security, rate limiting, authentication, and authorization policies using API Connect.
  • Cloud Integration:
  • Deploy and manage DataPower and APIC in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), ensuring proper configuration and optimal performance for cloud-native applications.
  • Migrate on-premises DataPower and APIC instances to cloud environments, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
  • Leverage cloud services (e.g., AWS Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch) to extend DataPower and APIC functionalities in the cloud.
  • Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of DataPower and APIC solutions in the cloud using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Security and Compliance:
  • Configure security policies, SSL/TLS, WS-Security, and other encryption standards in DataPower and APIC.
  • Implement role-based access control (RBAC), OAuth, JWT, and other authentication/authorization mechanisms within both DataPower and APIC.
  • Conduct regular security audits and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for API management and integration.
  • Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:
  • Monitor the performance of DataPower and APIC platforms, identify bottlenecks, and recommend optimizations.
  • Troubleshoot production issues related to API performance, DataPower configurations, and integration challenges.
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (DR) setups, implementing failover and load balancing for critical systems.
  • Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, infrastructure, security, and development) to design, implement, and improve API and integration solutions.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for DataPower and APIC environments, including system configurations, troubleshooting guides, and architectural diagrams.
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior team members on best practices for managing DataPower and APIC solutions.


Skills & Qualifications:

  • Required Skills:
  • 6-9 years of experience as an IBM DataPower Administrator and API Connect Administrator.
  • Hands-on experience with IBM DataPower Gateway (versions 7.x and above) in both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
  • Expertise in IBM API Connect (APIC) configuration, management, and monitoring, including API Gateway, API Lifecycle Management, and API Analytics.
  • Strong knowledge of API security protocols (OAuth, JWT, SSO, API security policies).
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration for DataPower and APIC instances.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), including deploying and managing cloud-based DataPower and APIC solutions.
  • Knowledge of API Management, microservices, and SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture).
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) for automation and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying DataPower and APIC in containerized environments.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) for DataPower and APIC.
  • Ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines for API deployments and updates in both on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native API management services (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Google API Gateway).
  • Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.