IBM Consultant

HCLTech; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech in Riyadh is seeking an experienced specialist to design and implement automated recovery workflows for enterprise applications, using IBM Resiliency Orchestration and a suite of pre-packaged patterns.

You will troubleshoot complex issues at L3, perform RCA on replication and meet RTO/RPO targets, and develop automation scripts (Python/Ansible). You will also integrate CIR with SIEM/SOAR tools like QRadar and Splunk, and run non-disruptive DR drills to ensure readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience designing automated failover and failback workflows.
• Proficient in recovery drills and DR readiness validation.
• Experience with immutable storage and CIR features.
• Strong troubleshooting and RCA for replication failures.
• Automation scripting to reduce operational toil.
• Integration of resilience tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Collaborate with SRE/DevOps to align with resilience strategy.
• Advising on hybrid multicloud infra risks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recovery workflows using 450+ patterns.
• Configure CIR features including immutable storage.
• Provide advanced L3 support for Resiliency Orchestration.
• Perform RCA on replication issues against RTO/RPO targets.
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, or Ansible.
• Integrate with QRadar SOAR or Splunk for threat response.
• Run automated DR drills and non-disruptive dry runs.
• Produce real-time compliance and audit reports.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Copy Data Management

Immutable storage

IBM Resiliency Orchestration

QRadar SOAR

Splunk

Hybrid cloud

Network protocols

SRE / DevOps collaboration

Tools

IBM Resiliency Orchestration

QRadar SOAR

Splunk

Job description

Primary Roles and Responsibilities (R&R)

• Design & Implementation of Recovery Workflows:Developing and maintaining automated failover and failback processes using over 450 pre-packaged patterns for enterprise applications.
• Configuring Cyber Incident Recovery (CIR) features, such as immutable WORM storage and air-gapped mechanisms, to protect against malware and ransomware.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & L3 Support:Serving as the final point of escalation for complex issues within the IBM Resiliency Orchestration software suite.
• Performing root-cause analysis (RCA) on replication failures or deviations from Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
• Automation & Scripting:Developing custom scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, or Ansible) to automate repetitive IT operations and reduce "operational toil".
• Integrating IBM Resiliency Orchestration with other enterprise security platforms like QRadar SOAR or SIEM , SPLUNK for proactive threat response.
• Readiness Validation & Compliance:Executing automated, non-disruptive DR drills and "dry runs" to detect environment changes that might cause recovery failures.
• Generating real-time compliance and audit reports via the centralized dashboard to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Strategic Advisory:Collaborating with SRE and DevOps teams to align IBM Concert or RO tools with the organization's broader resilience strategy.
• Advising on hybrid multicloud infrastructure risks and proactively mitigating potential outage points.

Core Technical Requirements

• Expertise in IBM Infrastructure and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and network protocols.
• Deep understanding of Copy Data Management and immutable storage technologies.