Middleware & Database Administrator (LDAP | IBM MQ | Database Platforms) - Saudi National
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About the Role Role Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Middleware & Database Administrator to manage and support enterprise-scale LDAP Directory Services, IBM MQ messaging infrastructure, and database platforms.
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Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Middleware & Database Administrator to manage and support enterprise-scale LDAP Directory Services, IBM MQ messaging infrastructure, and database platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-availability environments, disaster recovery, performance tuning, automation, and security across mission-critical systems.
Ldap & Directory Services Administration
- Install, configure, and maintain LDAP directory services across Development, UAT, DR, and Production environments.
- Design and manage Directory Information Trees (DIT), organizational units, schemas, custom object classes, and attributes.
- Configure and maintain replication architectures to ensure high availability and data consistency.
- Implement and manage LDAP security, ACLs/ACIs, SSL/TLS certificates, and authentication integrations.
- Monitor performance, conduct health checks, and optimize directory services for scalability and reliability.
Ibm Mq Administration
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM MQ environments on Linux/Unix platforms.
- Manage queue managers, queues, channels, listeners, topics, subscriptions, and MQ clusters.
- Configure high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for MQ infrastructure.
- Monitor queue depth, channel health, message throughput, and system performance.
- Implement MQ security controls including SSL/TLS, CHLAUTH, authorization policies, and secure client connectivity.
- Troubleshoot messaging issues and support application integration teams.
- Automate operational tasks, health checks, and maintenance procedures using scripting tools.
Database Administration
- Administer and maintain IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Couchbase, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB environments.
- Perform database provisioning, upgrades, patching, backup/recovery, and lifecycle management.
- Design and support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, storage utilization, indexing, and query execution.
- Implement database security, auditing, encryption, and compliance controls.
- Conduct restore testing, DR exercises, and business continuity validation.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, operations, and cybersecurity teams.
Operations & Governance
- Support 24x7 production environments and participate in on-call rotations.
- Perform incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
- Develop automation scripts using Python, Shell, Bash, PowerShell, or Perl.
- Maintain operational documentation, standards, and runbooks.
- Ensure compliance with ITIL processes, change management, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
Directory Services
- Strong expertise in LDAP/LDAPS, X.500 data models, and identity management concepts.
- Experience with authentication technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and Kerberos.
- Knowledge of SSL/TLS, certificate management, and Zero Trust security principles.
Ibm Mq
- Strong hands-on experience administering IBM MQ on Linux/Unix platforms and appliances.
- Deep understanding of MQ architecture, clustering, multi-instance queue managers, and messaging security.
- Experience with MQ monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with MQ Advanced features and automation scripting.
Database Technologies
- Strong administration experience with:
• Couchbase (Clusters, Replication, Performance Tuning)
- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Experience with backup/recovery, replication, clustering, indexing, and query optimization.
Additional Skills
- Linux system administration.
- Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Shell, or PowerShell.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps pipelines is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in LDAP Administration, IBM MQ Administration, and Database Administration.
- Industry certifications in IBM, Microsoft, Database, Middleware, or Identity technologies are a plus.
What We'Re Looking For
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting mission-critical, highly available enterprise environments.
- Detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on security, reliability, and operational excellence.
Company Overview
3M DATA specializes in building the technological foundations that power transformative initiatives across the Middle East.
With deep expertise in Next-Generation Cloud Architecture, Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Managed Services, we enable organizations to achieve extraordinary outcomes through modern digital platforms.
Our mission is to empower large-scale, future-focused programs with advanced technology solutions that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term success.
If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and ready to shape the digital future of Saudi Arabia, we welcome your application.
Send your CV to: [email protected]
Be part of a team building the next generation of digital infrastructure in the Middle East.
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