Cognos Admin

Cambay; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambay is looking for a Cognos Admin in Chicago, IL, who will be responsible for administering Cognos and ensuring efficient integration and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate must have advanced skills in Cognos and TM1, alongside scripting abilities on the Windows platform.

Responsibilities include software installation, troubleshooting, and documentation as per audit compliance. Candidates who understand high availability concepts and have knowledge of IIS and Apache are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Cognos required.
• Strong understanding of TM1 and its components.
• Experience with software installation and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Administer Cognos, including DQM integration.
• Monitor performance and provide tuning recommendations.
• Document change management and adhere to audit procedures.

Skills

Cognos

TM1 Server

Windows platform knowledge

Scripting skills

Single sign-on

Backup/restore processes

IIS and Apache knowledge

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SAP Business Objects

Job description

Cambay Consulting Business Intelligence Consulting Services comprise low-risk, high-impact, short-cycle diagnostic and assessment studies that facilitate the execution of a client organization's BI/DW initiative at its various lifecycle stages. The Business Intelligence Solutions practice helps clients articulate problem definition and then propose alternate solutions and best practices, and recommend an implementation plan. The deliverables enable clients to take quick and well-informed decisions for the success of the BI/DW initiative.

Our area of focus in BI Technology to develop Agile and economic solutions is using the following products:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
• SSIS - SQL Server Integration Services
• SSRS - SQL Server Reporting Services
• SSAS - SQL Server Analysis Services
• Oracle 10g RAC
• SAP Crystal Reports
• SAP Business Objects
• SAP Crystal Reports Dashboard

Job Description

Title: Cognos Admin
Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description

• This position is for Cognos administrator, advance Knowledge of Cognos is required including DQM integration at Web layer
• Must have strong knowledge of TM1 Server, TM1 Operations Console, TM1 Applications, TM1 Web
• Software Installation and configurations and applying patches is part of the job responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of windows platform and scripting skills are important for this position
• Having worked with Cognos integration between Cognos Business Intelligence components is a plus
• Monitor performance and provide tuning recommendations for the system including web servers
• Must have experience in implementing Single sign-on
• Should have strong knowledge of Cognos Disaster Recovery and backup/restore processes
• Ability to independently troubleshoot problems and enable logging and debug modes
• Knowledge of IIS and Apache web servers and Tomcat application and Web Sphere liberty profile server configurations
• Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory LDAP
• Willing to document change management (ITSM) and other tasks and adhere to strict procedures for audit requirements.
• Must have excellent understanding of high availability concepts like web server load balancing
• Must have knowledge of the workings of Windows servers and desktops, from knowing how to navigate the OS both via the GUI and command line
• Have a firm understanding of windows registry and how installed applications integrated into the registry.
• Understand Application and Server security setups and best practices
• Should be able to write or debug windows scripts that are written by others
• Familiar with steps of troubleshooting application issues that might be caused by operations system and not the application itself

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.