[Remote] IBM Consultant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Datamatics is seeking a Senior IBM ODM Administrator responsible for the installation, configuration, and management of the IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) platform. The role involves ensuring high availability of environments, managing security and user access, and overseeing the deployment lifecycle of decision services.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM ODM (v8.10/8.11+) on environments such as IBM WebSphere Application Server, Liberty, or Kubernetes/OpenShift
- Oversee the deployment of RuleApps and managed Java archives (XOMs) to Rule Execution Servers; manage versioning and snapshots within Decision Center
- Configure and manage user authentication (LDAP/OIDC) and role-based access control (RBAC) for both the Business Console and Enterprise Console
- Monitor and optimize rule execution performance; configure Rule Execution Server properties and connection pools for high-volume decisioning
- Manage the Decision Center and RES schemas, including database archival, cleanup, and synchronization tasks
- Configure and maintain the Decision Warehouse for rule execution auditing; monitor system health using tools like Dynatrace, Splunk, or IBM Cloud Pak logging
- Develop Ant or Maven scripts for automated deployment, synchronization, and platform management tasks
Skills
- Expert knowledge of Rule Execution Server (RES), Decision Center, and Decision Runner
- Proficiency in WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Liberty profile, or JBoss/Tomcat
- Experience with SQL and database management for ODM schemas (Oracle, MS SQL, or DB2)
- Hands-on experience with SSL/TLS configuration, LDAP integration, and security hardening of middleware
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Azure DevOps) and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
- $7+$ years in Middleware or Platform Administration, with at least $4$ years focused exclusively on IBM ODM/WODM/ILO
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Must be available for on-call rotation to support production releases and resolve critical platform outages
- IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server or IBM ODM Cloud Pak for Business Automation certifications are highly preferred
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