Maximo Openshift Engineer

Job Title: Maximo OpenShift Engineer
Client: Cognizant/ Gilead
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:
* Strong experience in IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) installation and upgrades
* Hands on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP / ROSA / ARO)
* Database knowledge: Oracle
* Experience with:
o MAS CLI, entitlement keys, license configuration
o Integrity Checker, ConfigDB.
o SSL certificates, LDAP/AD, SMTP, and integrations
* Linux administration and container fundamentals (Docker/Podman).
Key Responsibilities
* Install and configure IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.1.x components including MAS Core and Maximo Manage on Red Hat OpenShift clusters (on prem or cloud).
* Prepare and validate infrastructure readiness (OpenShift cluster sizing, storage classes – RWO/RWX, networking, ingress, certificates).
* Plan and execute Maximo 7.6.x → MAS 9.1.x upgrades.
* Perform pre upgrade activities including:
o Integrity Checker execution (report & repair modes)
o SMP and DB compatibility validation
* Execute MAS and Manage upgrades using supported IBM upgrade paths.
* Perform post upgrade activities including ConfigDB, validation testing, and defect remediation.
* Support automated MAS installations using CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / GitOps based workflows).
* Standardize installation and upgrade procedures to improve repeatability and reduce manual effort.
* Troubleshoot MAS, OpenShift, database, and integration issues during and after upgrades.
* Support System Testing, SIT, UAT, and Validation (IQ/OQ) activities.
* Perform smoke testing, health checks, and performance validation post installation/upgrade.
* Support cutover planning, go live execution, and hypercare support.
* Prepare and maintain:
o Installation runbooks
o Upgrade approach documents
o Environment build checklists