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# Senior Associate, Middleware - DataPower Administration

- **Company:** Kpmg LLP
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances, Middleware, Firmware, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Scripting, Okta, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18592529/Senior-Associate-Middleware-Datapower-Administration-Texas-Dallas

## About the Role

* Minimum three years of recent hands-on administration and support experience for large-scale enterprise IBM DataPower solutions
 * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
 * Minimum two years of recent experience with Python and PowerShell scripting; strong working knowledge of XML, XPath, XSLT, and GatewayScript (DataPower development experience is a strong plus)
 * Proven experience integrating DataPower with Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems (LDAP, AD, Okta, SAML, OAuth, SSO, Federated AAA) and managing secure network protocols (TLS Proxy, XML Firewall)
 * Strong understanding of Web Service standards (XML, REST) and experience configuring Multi-Protocol Gateways, Web Service Proxies, and egress policies
 * Exceptional verbal/written communication and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical teams and clients while managing multiple projects simultaneously
 * Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

## Description

* Provide hands-on administration, configuration, and domain management for KPMG's physical and virtual IBM DataPower Security Gateway appliance infrastructure
 * Partner with development teams to deploy and maintain DataPower services and service artifacts across production and lower environments
 * Manage and execute routine platform maintenance, including firmware upgrades and timely updates of security certificates and keys
 * Own and implement the lifecycle for Incident, Service Request, Change, and problem management processes within the DataPower service area
 * Work independently as the primary DataPower Administration representative on enterprise project portfolio initiatives and automation scripting development
 * Continuous monitoring of platform health to identify improvement opportunities and provide reliable 24x7 escalation and troubleshooting support
 * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment