Cognos Application Administrator
Job Description
PrecisionERP/IT, a Canadian staffing and consulting company, is recruiting a Cognos Application Administrator with Organizational & Business Transformation experience for a part-time REMOTE contract till end of March 2026.
Mandatory Requirements:
1) Must have performed & completed at least 3 full upgrades of an existing Cognos application on premises from Cognos 11.1.x to 11.2.x or latest stable version
2) Minimum 4+ years technical expertise in IBM Cognos software
3) Expertise in Cognos architecture, installation, configuration, and maintenance, including experience with Cognos Analytics
DUTIES:
-Lead the planning and execution of the Cognos upgrade, including all infrastructure, software, and configuration components.
-Design and document the upgrade process, architecture, and system configuration.
-Install and configure Cognos software in all relevant environments (e.g., Development, QA, Production).
-Manage Cognos services and servers (dispatcher, gateway, report server) for optimized performance and reliability.
-Apply enterprise IT service management practices, including scheduling and executing system change requests.
-Provide Tier III support during the upgrade process and post-upgrade stabilization period (warranty).
-Escalate issues to IBM or other 3rd parties as required and track resolutions.
-Install and configure application components, including report rendering, visualization tools, and security model settings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Completion of a recognized degree or diploma program in an IT related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
-Minimum of (4) years’ experience in Cognos Administration and support
-Expert knowledge of Cognos software, server, integration principles and design
-Ability to adapt to change in dynamically evolving situations
Only qualified candidates who meet the MANDATORY requirements AND live in CANADA, please send resume to mark@precisionerp.com along with your salary/pay rate expectations for review.
**NO 3rd party agencies
