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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).
DevOps
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity 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.

Requirements added by the job poster

2+ years of work experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Can start immediately
4+ years of work experience with APICS
6+ years of work experience with DataPower

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