Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Infinite Computer Solutions is seeking a Cognos Administrator to manage the IBM Cognos Analytics environment supporting a Medicaid Enterprise Data Warehouse. The role focuses on platform administration, security, report operations, performance optimization, compliance reporting, release management, and Tier 2/Tier 3 support for mission-critical healthcare reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch IBM Cognos Analytics (including gateways, application servers, and content manager components)
- Manage Cognos environments across Development, Test, UAT, and Production
- Monitor system health, job schedules, and report execution performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve Cognos platform issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks
- Configure Cognos security using ForgeRock integration
- Manage roles, groups, object-level permissions, and data-level security
- Ensure HIPAA-compliant access to PHI and PII
- Support audit requests related to user access and report usage
- Administer report schedules, bursting, distribution, and subscriptions
- Support high-volume batch reporting (e.g., MMIS, claims, provider, eligibility, financial reports)
- Coordinate report promotions and content migrations between environments
- Tune Cognos configurations for large datasets and complex queries
- Collaborate with EDW DBAs and ETL teams to optimize queries, indexes, and data models
- Identify and resolve long-running or failed reports
- Support report and platform releases following ITIL or SDLC processes
- Promote content using Cognos deployment packages
- Maintain rollback procedures and disaster recovery readiness
- Support CMS-required reports (e.g., T-MSIS, MBES/CBES, financial and program integrity reporting)
- Ensure reporting availability and timeliness for federal and state audits
- Document Cognos configurations, processes, and operational procedures
- Work with report developers, business analysts, and data modelers
- Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for Cognos-related incidents and service requests
- Assist end users with access issues and basic report execution troubleshooting
Skills
- • 5+ years of experience administering IBM Cognos Analytics (or Cognos BI)
- • Strong knowledge of Cognos architecture, security, and deployment
- • Proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational data models
- • Experience supporting large enterprise data warehouses
- • Familiarity with Unix/Linux and/or Windows server environments
- • Experience with job scheduling, monitoring, and performance tuning
- • Experience supporting Medicaid, MMIS, or healthcare data environments
- • Understanding of claims, eligibility, provider, and financial data domains
- • Familiarity with HIPAA, CMS, and state Medicaid reporting requirements
- • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- • Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
- • Attention to detail and strong documentation habits
- • Ability to work in regulated, audit-driven environments
- • Comfortable supporting mission-critical reporting systems
- • Experience with Medicaid Enterprise Data Warehouse or MITA-aligned systems
- • Exposure to T-MSIS reporting and CMS federal submissions
- • Knowledge of DataStage, Informatica, or other ETL tools
- • Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- • ITIL or relevant technical certifications
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Support on-call or after-hours maintenance for upgrades or critical issues
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