Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Technical Engineer

Columbus Technologies and Services; Center (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services is seeking a MAS Technical Engineer with 8+ years of Maximo experience to provide architectural leadership and hands-on implementation for NASA Enterprise operations. You will coordinate with leadership, vendors, and engineers to ensure secure, scalable MAS environments and adherence to enterprise standards.

The role requires extensive MAS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, plus expertise in MIF, REST APIs, and BI reporting using BIRT/Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of Maximo technical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Maximo architecture, MIF, automation scripting, and API integrations.
• Expertise with reporting needs (BIRT, Power BI) and data modeling.
• Advanced Linux experience, including scripting, system operations, and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with MAS installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and patching.
• Strong understanding of OpenShift, containerization, and enterprise MAS deployments.
• Working knowledge of Maximo Mobile, SSO solutions, and MAF configuration.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python, XML, JavaScript, and JSON.
• Familiarity with secure API management and authentication frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to interface with cross-functional technical and leadership teams.
• Experience using Jira Service Management or similar platforms for issue tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present project-related information to executive, leadership, and center teams.
• Lead installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting activities for MAS.
• Extensive hands-on experience with BIRT reporting and Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with Enterprise (multi-org, multi-site) reporting platforms and data segregation enforcement via Row-Level Security (RLS).
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of IBM Maximo architecture, automation scripting, and the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), including REST API integrations.
• Lead technical design of Enterprise integration architecture supporting NASA Enterprise systems.
• Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards.
• Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations.
• Perform complex application configuration and develop automation scripts using Python, XML, JavaScript, and JSON.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems and architecture.
• Develop and maintain complex scripting for MAS configurations across multiple environments.
• Configure and support Maximo Mobile, including SSO authentication implementations.
• Create application configurations in Maximo Mobile using the Maximo Application Framework (MAF) Configuration application to modify MAS configurations.
• Manage and support Maximo Application Suite user synchronization with Microsoft Entra ID.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OpenShift Container Platform within Enterprise Maximo deployments.
• Perform data modeling to support Business Intelligence (BI) reporting needs.
• Utilize Jira Service Management (or comparable ticketing systems) to manage and track technical issues and service requests.

Skills

Maximo architecture

MIF

Automation scripting

API integrations

BIRT reporting

Power BI

Linux

OpenShift

MAS installation

SSO solutions

Jira Service Management

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/Engineering

Job description

Must be a US Citizen

Location - Stennis Space Center, MS or within 50 miles of any NASA Center

W2 position with full benefits

Estimated Duration: Ongoing

Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Technical Engineer with 8+ years of Maximo experience and advanced Linux proficiency. This role provides architectural leadership, technical direction, and hands‑on implementation expertise to ensure a secure, scalable, and high-performing MAS environment supporting NASA's Enterprise operations. The engineer will work closely with cross-organizational leadership, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure consistent platform reliability and adherence to Enterprise integration standards.

• Prepare and present project‑related information to executive, leadership, and center teams.
• Lead installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting activities for MAS.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with BIRT reporting and Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with Enterprise (multi‑org, multi‑site) reporting platforms and data segregation enforcement via Row‑Level Security (RLS).
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of IBM Maximo architecture, automation scripting, and the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), including REST API integrations.
• Lead technical design of Enterprise integration architecture supporting NASA Enterprise systems.
• Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards.
• Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations.
• Perform complex application configuration and develop automation scripts using Python, XML, JavaScript, and JSON.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems and architecture.
• Develop and maintain complex scripting for MAS configurations across multiple environments.
• Configure and support Maximo Mobile, including SSO authentication implementations.
• Create application configurations in Maximo Mobile using the Maximo Application Framework (MAF) Configuration application to modify MAS configurations.
• Manage and support Maximo Application Suite user synchronization with Microsoft Entra ID.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OpenShift Container Platform within Enterprise Maximo deployments.
• Perform data modeling to support Business Intelligence (BI) reporting needs.
• Utilize Jira Service Management (or comparable ticketing systems) to manage and track technical issues and service requests.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of Maximo technical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Maximo architecture, MIF, automation scripting, and API integrations.
• Expertise with reporting needs (BIRT, Power BI) and data modeling.
• Advanced Linux experience, including scripting, system operations, and performance management.
• Hands‑on experience with MAS installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and patching.
• Strong understanding of OpenShift, containerization, and enterprise MAS deployments.
• Working knowledge of Maximo Mobile, SSO solutions, and MAF configuration.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python, XML, JavaScript, and JSON.
• Familiarity with secure API management and authentication frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to interface with cross‑functional technical and leadership teams.
• Experience using Jira Service Management or similar platforms for issue tracking.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience supporting NASA or other federal enterprise Maximo environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining Enterprise‑level integration architectures.
• Familiarity with MAS licensing models, user synchronization methods, or large‑scale environment deployments.
• Experience with performance tuning, high‑availability configurations, or MAS observability tools.
• Experience with IBM TRIRIGA and/or Maximo Real Estate and Facilities (MREF) module.
• IBM Maximo Certifications: Certified Deployment Professional or IBM Certified Administrator.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.