Senior IBM DataPower Administrator

Valleysoft; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT solutions provider is seeking a Senior IBM DataPower Administrator to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for advanced administration and operational support for IBM DataPower appliances, ensuring robust API management and integration across enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience with IBM DataPower and a deep understanding of security protocols. This role offers opportunities for mentoring and professional development, along with health benefits.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM DataPower Gateway.
• Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, and Load Balancers.
• Deep understanding of security protocols and API security.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer IBM DataPower Gateway environments.
• Manage firmware upgrades, patches, and hotfixes with minimal downtime.
• Automate deployments using scripting and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

IBM DataPower Gateway

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancers)

Security protocols and API security

Linux/Unix systems

Containers, OpenShift, DevOps practices

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

IBM Certified Administrator – DataPower Gateway

IBM Integration Suite / API Connect certifications

Security certifications (CISSP or CISM)

Job description

Valleysoft is a premier IT solutions provider renowned for delivering innovative technology that empowers businesses to attain operational excellence. We are committed to fostering a highly skilled workforce dedicated to crafting solutions that meet the challenges of modern enterprises.

We are looking for a Senior IBM DataPower Administrator to join our expert team. In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced administration and operational support for IBM DataPower appliances and ensure robust API management and integration across enterprise applications. Your contributions will be instrumental in designing best practices and handling complex configurations while ensuring security and performance.

If you have a proven track record with IBM DataPower and possess a strategic mindset coupled with strong technical skills, we encourage you to apply!

• Install, configure, and administer IBM DataPower Gateway environments (physical, virtual, containerized).
• Manage firmware upgrades, patches, and hotfixes with minimal downtime.
• Configure and manage domains and services across DEV, SIT, UAT, and PROD.
• Implement enterprise security controls including TLS, mTLS, OAuth2, JWT, LDAP, and SAML.
• Manage certificates, keystores, truststores, and HSM integrations.
• Design and maintain High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures.
• Support REST/SOAP APIs and enterprise integration protocols.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and lead root cause analysis.
• Automate deployments using scripting and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior administrators and maintain operational documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience with IBM DataPower Gateway.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancers).
• Deep understanding of security protocols and API security.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems.
• Familiarity with containers, OpenShift, and DevOps practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• IBM Certified Administrator – DataPower Gateway.
• IBM Integration Suite / API Connect certifications.
• Security certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development