Sys Admin-Middleware-Senior

Integrated Resources, Inc Houston, TX (Onsite) Full-Time

• Provides on-going multi-computer site support for Business Intelligence Software activities associated with the installation, upgrading, testing, and maintenance of IBM Cognos v10.2.2 and v11.2.4 software in a multiple server and multiple network operating system environments.
• Follows detailed work plans for both installation and continuing maintenance.
• Conducts tests and monitors new installations.
• Experience with TIBCO WebFOCUS a plus.
• Senior level position requires a seasoned professional with a full understanding of industry practices.
• Requires high level of experience and proficiency in field.

• Provides on-going multi-computer site support for Business Intelligence Software activities associated with the installation, upgrading, testing, and maintenance of IBM Cognos v10.2.2 and v11.2.4 software in a multiple server and multiple network operating system environments.
• Follows detailed work plans for both installation and continuing maintenance.
• Conducts tests and monitors new installations.
• Experience with TIBCO WebFOCUS a plus.
• Senior level position requires a seasoned professional with a full understanding of industry practices.
• Requires high level of experience and proficiency in field.

• Comprehensive knowledge pertaining to concepts and principles in functional area.
• General knowledge of department/business lines, Reserve Banks, and / or System operations, policies, procedures and technologies.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, creativity, attention to detail, and oral and written communications skills tailored for the intended audience.

• [The individual] is responsible for understanding and applying risk management discipline in decision making, and contributing to his or her function`s risk management.

• Works under direction and guidance in planning details of procedures and methods to attain definite objectives.
• Makes decisions within established or widely accepted standards.
• Achieves assigned/planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, training, business principles, and practical experience.

• Provides highly technical, ongoing support of Business Intelligence applications like Cognos and WebFOCUS.
• Directs the installation, upgrade, testing and maintenance of multiple server and network operating system environments.
• Directs installation and deployment of security patches across the server environment and ensures adherence to change control policies.
• Writes and coordinates technical standards and procedures.
• Directs the monitoring and tuning on a regular basis.
• Produces statistics on performance and is responsible for identifying and resolving performance problems.
• Conducts problem resolution.
• Performs research and testing to determine cause and makes necessary corrections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Will require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

• Requires some degree of sitting (for prolonged periods of time), standing, lifting carrying, pushing, pulling more than 20 lbs.

• May require extended work hours.
• May be subject to on-call and call back as needed.
• May be exposed to moderate noise from equipment.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience with 6 to 9+ years of relevant work experience.