IBM DataPower & IBM API Connect (APIC) Administrator (Akamai Noname)

IBM DataPower & IBM API Connect (APIC) Administrator – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Join a dynamic and innovative team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as an **IBM DataPower & IBM API Connect (APIC) Administrator** and play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless, secure, and high-performance API infrastructure for enterprise-grade solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in API gateways, security platforms, and cloud-native deployments, seeking to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment.

As an **IBM DataPower & IBM API Connect Administrator**, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing critical API environments that drive digital transformation across our organization. Your work will directly impact scalability, reliability, and security—key pillars of modern enterprise architecture. This role demands a hands-on approach, a keen eye for detail, and a collaborative mindset to work alongside development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

In this strategic role, your responsibilities will include:

• Administration and Support of IBM DataPower and API Connect Environments: Oversee the full lifecycle of IBM DataPower Gateway and IBM API Connect (APIC) deployments, ensuring seamless operation in both production and UAT environments. Your expertise will be critical in maintaining high availability, reliability, and peak performance for mission-critical APIs.
• API Deployment and Configuration: Lead the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of APIs and gateway services. Ensure that APIs are optimized for performance, security, and scalability while adhering to industry best practices.
• Migration to OpenShift: Drive the migration of APIs and services from traditional VM-based environments to containerized OpenShift deployments, reducing complexity and improving agility in our infrastructure.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and manage robust API security policies, including SSL certificates, OAuth, JWT, and TLS configurations. Collaborate with security teams to enforce access controls and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Incident Management and Performance Tuning: Monitor system health, diagnose performance bottlenecks, and resolve production incidents with minimal downtime. Utilize analytical skills to proactively identify and address issues before they impact end-users.
• Documentation and Process Improvement: Maintain comprehensive operational documentation and contribute to the refinement of ITIL-aligned processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to align API deployments with business objectives and technological advancements. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of release activities.

Why This Role Matters

In today’s digital-first world, APIs are the backbone of modern applications, enabling seamless integration, scalability, and innovation. As an **IBM DataPower & IBM API Connect Administrator**, you will be at the forefront of this evolution, ensuring that our API infrastructure is not only robust but also future-ready. Your contributions will directly enhance the user experience, drive operational efficiency, and support the strategic goals of our organization.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a **highly skilled and experienced professional** with the following qualifications:

• Mandatory Requirements:
  • **5+ years of hands-on experience** administering IBM DataPower Gateway and IBM API Connect (APIC), with a proven track record in managing production and UAT environments.
  • **Expertise in Akamai Noname API Security**—candidates must demonstrate deep familiarity with this platform. Experience with equivalent solutions (e.g., Salt Security, Traceable AI, or Imperva API Security) will also be considered.
  • **OpenShift and Containerization:** Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift and containerized deployments, including the migration of APIs from VM-based environments to containerized architectures.
  • **Security and API Lifecycle Management:** Comprehensive understanding of REST APIs, API security frameworks, OAuth, JWT, TLS, and SSL certificates, with a focus on implementing and enforcing security policies.
  • **Linux and Networking:** Proficiency in Linux administration and networking concepts to troubleshoot and optimize API infrastructure.
  • **Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:** Excellent troubleshooting abilities, coupled with a methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in **banking or financial services**, where API security and compliance are paramount.
  • Familiarity with **enterprise API management platforms** and their integration into broader IT ecosystems.
  • Knowledge of **CI/CD pipelines** and DevOps practices, enabling you to contribute to automated and efficient deployment workflows.
  • Relevant **IBM certifications** or cloud certifications, demonstrating your commitment to staying current with industry standards.

If you are a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a passion for API technology and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Join us in Riyadh and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure.