Senior Consultant - IBM DataPower - UK

As a Senior Consultant, you are an expert at contributing to different phases of the consulting lifecycle. You will be intensely involved in; you will define the problem, propose and refine the solution. You will also play an important role in the development, configuration and deployment of the overall solution. You will guide teams on project processes, deliverables and contribute to the proposal development, client training and internal capability-building and help detail the project scope. You will have the opportunity to shape value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the changing needs of the global landscape.

IBM DataPower Gateway Specialist to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing API and integration solutions. The role involves working closely with architects, developers, and security teams to ensure robust gateway configurations and compliance with enterprise standards., Design & Development

• Configure and manage IBM DataPower appliances for API Gateway, XML Firewall, and
• Web Service Proxy.
• Develop and deploy policies for authentication, authorization, encryption, and traffic
• management.
• Implement SSL/TLS configurations, certificates, and secure communication channels.

Integration & API Management

• Integrate DataPower with API Connect, MQ, and backend services.
• Support REST, SOAP, and other protocols for secure data exchange.

Performance & Security

• Monitor and optimize gateway performance, throughput, and latency.
• Apply security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and LDAP integration.

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to DataPower configurations and deployments.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for production environments.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, policies, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.

Technical Expertise:

• Hands-on experience with IBM DataPower Gateway (XI52, IDG, or virtual editions).
• Strong understanding of networking, SSL/TLS, and cryptographic concepts.
• Proficiency in XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, and scripting (e.g., CLI, SOMA, REST APIs).

Integration Knowledge:

• Familiarity with API Connect, IBM MQ, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with OAuth 2.0, JWT, LDAP, and SAML.

Preferred:

• IBM Certified Solution Developer - DataPower Gateway.
• Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for DataPower.
• Required travel to Leeds.

Personal Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:

• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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