IBM CP4I / OpenShift Administrator | Asgatech | Saudi Arabia

asgatech company; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Asgatech seeks an experienced IBM CP4I/OpenShift Administrator in Saudi Arabia to own OpenShift cluster management, middleware deployment, and CI/CD automation. You will deploy CP4I components including IBM MQ, API Connect, ACE, Event Streams, and DataPower, while ensuring secure RBAC and scalable storage. Strong English and Saudi work eligibility are required.

You will monitor systems with Prometheus/Grafana and collaborate with architects and developers to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–8+ years of enterprise infrastructure admin and middleware integration experience.
• Hands-on OpenShift cluster management and Linux administration.
• Experience deploying IBM Cloud Pak for Integration components: MQ, API Connect, ACE, Event Streams, DataPower.
• Proficient in infrastructure automation and GitOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, ArgoCD).
• Strong RBAC, networking, and enterprise storage knowledge.
• Fluent English; Arabic is a plus; eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Administer production-grade Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Kubernetes environments.
• Deploy and troubleshoot CP4I components: MQ, API Connect, ACE, Event Streams, DataPower.
• Configure automated CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, Ansible, Terraform.
• Enforce RBAC, security policies, networking, and storage configurations.
• Monitor performance with Prometheus and Grafana; troubleshoot middleware issues.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and DBAs; maintain docs and runbooks.

Skills

OpenShift Administration

Kubernetes

IBM MQ

API Connect

App Connect (ACE)

Event Streams

DataPower

GitOps

ArgoCD

Ansible

Terraform

RBAC

Prometheus

Grafana

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

OpenShift

IBM CP4I

Git

Terraform

ArgoCD

Ansible

Job description

Position Summary

Asgatech is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) / OpenShift Administrator to join our high-profile enterprise integration project in Saudi Arabia on a full-time permanent hybrid basis [cite: source_0]. In this critical hybrid-cloud integration role, you will be responsible for administering production-grade Red Hat OpenShift clusters, deploying IBM CP4I components, and ensuring uncompromised enterprise messaging and API availability [cite: source_0]. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Kubernetes, IBM MQ, API Connect, App Connect (ACE), Event Streams, and DataPower to deliver robust integration architectures [cite: source_0]. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional technology enterprise [cite: source_0].

Detailed Job Description

As an IBM CP4I / OpenShift Administrator supporting enterprise hybrid-cloud integration at Asgatech in Saudi Arabia [cite: source_0], you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of OpenShift cluster administration, middleware deployment, CI/CD pipeline automation, and system performance tuning [cite: source_0]. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Linux environments, deploying and troubleshooting IBM Cloud Pak for Integration components (IBM MQ, API Connect, App Connect (ACE), Event Streams, and DataPower), configuring GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, Ansible, and Terraform, and maintaining rigorous security policies, RBAC, networking, and storage [cite: source_0]. You will utilize your proactive, hands-on engineering skills to monitor performance using Prometheus and Grafana and collaborate with cross-functional development squads [cite: source_0]. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Sayed Farouk at [e-mail] [cite: source_0], ensuring strict compliance with production-grade OpenShift experience standards and fluent English communication [cite: source_0].

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot production-grade Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Kubernetes environments [cite: source_0].
• Manage enterprise IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) components including IBM MQ, API Connect, App Connect (ACE), Event Streams, and DataPower [cite: source_0].
• Implement automated CI/CD deployment pipelines and GitOps workflows utilizing ArgoCD, Ansible, and Terraform [cite: source_0].
• Enforce robust cluster security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), network policies, and persistent storage configurations [cite: source_0].
• Monitor system health, resource utilization, and application performance leveraging Prometheus and Grafana dashboards [cite: source_0].
• Troubleshoot complex middleware integration issues, connectivity bottlenecks, and cluster infrastructure anomalies [cite: source_0].
• Collaborate cross-functional with enterprise architects, software developers, and database administrators [cite: source_0].
• Maintain meticulous infrastructure documentation, disaster recovery runbooks, deployment scripts, and audit logs [cite: source_0].

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline [cite: source_0].
• Minimum of 5 to 8+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise infrastructure administration, Kubernetes, and middleware integration.
• Deep, demonstrable hands-on expertise managing production-grade Red Hat OpenShift clusters and Linux operating systems [cite: source_0].
• Comprehensive practical experience deploying and administering IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) components: IBM MQ, API Connect, App Connect, Event Streams, and DataPower [cite: source_0].
• Strong proficiency in infrastructure automation and GitOps tooling including Ansible, Terraform, ArgoCD, and CI/CD pipelines [cite: source_0].
• Solid working knowledge of cluster security, RBAC, networking, and enterprise storage integration [cite: source_0].
• Operational familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, and advanced performance monitoring frameworks [cite: source_0].
• Fluent English communication skills (mandatory); Arabic language proficiency is a distinct professional plus [cite: source_0].
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and availability for enterprise operations in Saudi Arabia [cite: source_0].

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional Red Hat certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration - RHCSA or RHCE).
• Professional IBM certifications in Cloud Pak for Integration or specific middleware technologies (API Connect, IBM MQ).
• Prior professional working experience in banking, telecommunications, or large-scale enterprise integration projects in the GCC region.
• Advanced knowledge of service mesh architectures (Istio/Red Hat Service Mesh) and API security gateways.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Asgatech Human Resources & Outsource Management Division [cite: source_0]
• Contact Name: Sayed Farouk (HR Operation & Business Partner) [cite: source_0]
• Email: `[e-mail]` [cite: source_0]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.asgatech.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Hybrid-Cloud Package [cite: source_0]
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Saudi Arabia Enterprise Opening) [cite: source_0]
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Hybrid (Saudi Arabia) [cite: source_0]

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this IBM CP4I / OpenShift Administrator position at Asgatech, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on production-grade OpenShift cluster management and your direct implementation experience with IBM MQ, API Connect, App Connect (ACE), and DataPower [cite: source_0].