IBM CP4I Administrator

The individual will be responsible for installation, configuration and administration of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Products (CP4I) cluster; API Connect (APIC), IBM App connect (ACE) and IBM MQ over RedHat OpenShift Container Platform. Following are the key responsibilities of this role.

• Deploying and configuring the IBM CP4I platform
• Creating and managing connections between applications and services to enable seamless integration
• Monitoring the performance and health of the IBM CP4I platform and addressing any issues that arise.
• Working with development teams to design, develop, deploy and test new integrations using IBM CP4I.
• Developing and maintaining documentation and procedures for IBM CP4I administration.

Certifications :

• IBM API Connect Solution Implementation

Primary Skills :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT industry
• Minimum 4 years of experience with IBM EAI tools like IBM API Connect (APIC), IBM App connect (ACE) and IBM MQ
• Minimum 2 projects with experience in setting up IBM Cloud Pak for Integration deployment over RedHat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) is highly preferable.
• Minimum 2 projects with experience in setting up DataPower Gateway in virtual appliance.
• Must have experience in IBM API Management to implement REST API, SOAP APIs, Plans, Security Policies.
• Must have knowledge in load balancers, firewalls, DMZ and other network concepts related to DataPower.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Nexus etc.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes container orchestration system.
• Must have experience installing and configuring IBM EAI tools in virtual and physical applicances
• Must have experience in OAuth2.0, SAML, JWT and SSO
• Must have development knowledge in REST and SOAP based APIs.
• Strong expertise in DevOps, Containers, CI/CD
• Working knowledge of networking topics such as protocols, firewalls, etc.
• Working knowledge of SSL certificate management
• Good monitoring, logging and troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of infrastructure, security, performance, scalability, reliability and availability.

Secondary Skills :

• Experience with infrastructure services like LDAP, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory
• Strong communication, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.