Description

Job Description:

Are you interested in improving and shaping the IT industry? Leidos is seeking a Cognos Administrator who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting an Investor-Owned Utility client headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Leidos has a long-term customer who we have supported in all areas of IT operations since the client’s first outsourcing engagement over 20 years ago.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, responsible, and detailed oriented to support existing Cognos Analytics version 11.x and Business Objects 4.x environments. They will be part of a team supporting a long-term program for an Investor-Owned Utility client. The position requires working directly with client customers to provide world-class application support for multiple utility company applications.

Note: On call rotation and evening/weekend work may be required.

Location: Role may be remote, however preference will be given to candidates residing near the customer sites in the Woodlands, TX, New Orleans, LA, or Little Rock, AR, area.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, and support of Cognos Analytics Software
• Provide Cognos administrative support for functions including:
  • Performance Tuning of the Cognos environment
  • Server configuration (architecture and design),
  • Security hardening (ex. permissions for users, security vulnerabilities, managing capabilities for license types)
  • Software installation and managing upgrades
  • Cognos specific reporting capabilities
  • Troubleshooting report issues
  • Framework design
  • SSO integration support

Required Education & Experience:

• Requires BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.. High school diploma with an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in BI administrative roles
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Cognos programs (Report Studio, Analysis Studio, Framework Manager, Cognos Connection) version 11.x.
• Minimum 2+ years’ of support work for Cognos
• Experience with Oracle 11.x/12.x and MS SQL 2012+ database management as it relates to the reporting systems.
• Experience with Windows 2012+ Server management/configuration.
• Experience with ServiceNOW (SNOW) is a plus
• Must have experience in analyzing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions
• Strong communication (written and oral), documentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast, paced environment and perform duties without direct supervision.
• Possess the ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks to ensure project deadlines are met
• Proficiency with all or some of the following: MS Office Suite including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, configuration, and support of Cognos Analytics Software
• Provide Cognos administrative support for functions including:
  • Performance Tuning of the Cognos environment
  • Server configuration (architecture and design),
  • Security hardening (ex. permissions for users, security vulnerabilities, managing capabilities for license types)
  • Software installation and managing upgrades
  • Cognos specific reporting capabilities
  • Troubleshooting report issues
  • Framework design
  • SSO integration support

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar degree. High school diploma with an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in BI administrative roles
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Cognos programs (Report Studio, Analysis Studio, Framework Manager, Cognos Connection) version 11.x.
• Minimum 2+ years’ of support work for Cognos
• Experience with Oracle 11.x/12.x and MS SQL 2012+ database management as it relates to the reporting systems.
• Experience with Windows 2012+ Server management/configuration.
• Experience with ServiceNOW (SNOW) is a plus
• Must have experience in analyzing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNOW (SNOW) is a plus

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.