Cognos Specialist

84953
Winnipeg, MB
Contract
6 days ago

Job Title: Cognos Specialist

Location: Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid)
    
Estimated Duration: 5 Months

Responsibilities:

  • 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 third parties as required and track resolutions.

  • Install and configure application components, including report rendering, visualization tools, and security model settings.

  • Migrate content from the legacy environment, including:

  • Reports, dashboards, and visualizations

  • Data source connections

  • Security groups and permissions

  • Validate migrated content to ensure consistency and functionality between versions.

  • Identify and address issues with report rendering or data connectivity post-upgrade.

  • Provide guidance to internal resources on updated application management and support procedures.

  • Collaborate with internal project management to provide upgrade and migration project plan and schedule

  • Pre- and post-upgrade environment configuration documentation

  • Test and validation reports comparing legacy and upgraded platforms

  • Backup and recovery procedure documentation

  • Knowledge transfer and support documentation for internal administrators

  • A final summary report outlining completed work, issues encountered, and resolutions  

 
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 three (3) years’ experience in Cognos Administration and support

  • Expert knowledge of Cognos software, server, integration principles and design

  • Proven project coordination experience

  • Ability to adapt to change in dynamically evolving situations

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Excellent customer service skills

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$60.00 and CA$65.00

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

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