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BI System Administrator
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BI System Administrator

Job Description

Initial Duration:  6 month contract
W2 Pay Rate:  $63 (+/-)

 

Job Summary
This is considered a Senior position of the Information Systems job family.  Provide an extensive level of Business Objects Enterprise XI3.x and 4.x, Informatica 8.6/9.1 and/or Data Services 4.x ETL platform support.  Supply technical middleware expertise to large business system consultations and problem resolution.   Performs functions to install and implement new systems and modify existing applications to meet the goals of the organization.  Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects or phases of projects. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with customers, developers, and coworkers.
  
Key Activities

 

  • Installing, configuring, deploying and fine-tuning BI tools.
  • Extensive experience with Security, planning, user administration and data migrations.
  • Good knowledge of Server administration as well as troubleshooting issues and performance tuning.
  • Need to handle Application maintenance by applying upgrades and patches.
  • Should be able to lead multiple projects including technology evaluation, infrastructure design, and implementation planning.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional and technical teams to review and enhance performance levels.
  • Develop technical requirements and estimates for project work and business cases.
  • Participate in production support and maintenance of existing reports, including solution builds and unit, system and UAT testing.
  • Assist where applicable in maintaining and monitor existing reports, data loads, extracts and repositories.
  • Work with vendors to elevate and resolve application issues as needed
  • Coordinates major installations, updates, maintains and monitors the operation of the major systems Responsible for change management through existing systems and platforms for patches and development changes, including moving projects from development servers to production servers.
  • Establishes and maintains procedures/documentation for supported automation products.
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates complex projects or phases of large projects.

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university preferred
  • At least three years Informatica Power Center  v8/9 and Business Objects R3/4 support that includes installing, configuring, administering, and patching.
  • Working administration knowledge of Windows Server 2008 or higher required, Base knowledge of Linux/Solaris 10 is a large plus
  • Strong skills in new product evaluation, architecture, implementation, and integration with Data Warehouse (DW) and Business Intelligence (BI) applications
  • Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills from an O/S, database, and application perspective, with proven ability to recognize and execute process improvements
  • SQL Database 2005 and 2008 / Oracle 11.x a plus
  • WebSphere knowledge a plus
  • Ability to work well with clients and individually as well as in a high collaborative team.
  • Strong written and verbal skills as well as presentation skills
  • Ability to absorb and understand business requirements quickly.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work effectively and cooperatively with both project and infrastructure teams and to work both independently and as part of a larger team
  • Demonstrated trend to stay current with technology
  • Position may require weekend or evening hours and being on call

 

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information, access to which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined by regulation of the Board of Governors. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent resident aliens (also known as "green card holders") who are eligible for and seeking United States citizenship within the requisite
timeframes.

Job Requirements

Initial Duration:  6 month contract
W2 Pay Rate:  $63 (+/-)


Job Summary
This is considered a Senior position of the Information Systems job family.  Provide an extensive level of Business Objects Enterprise XI3.x and 4.x, Informatica 8.6/9.1 and/or Data Services 4.x ETL platform support.  Supply technical middleware expertise to large business system consultations and problem resolution.   Performs functions to install and implement new systems and modify existing applications to meet the goals of the organization.  Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects or phases of projects. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with customers, developers, and coworkers.
  
Key Activities



  • Installing, configuring, deploying and fine-tuning BI tools.
  • Extensive experience with Security, planning, user administration and data migrations.
  • Good knowledge of Server administration as well as troubleshooting issues and performance tuning.
  • Need to handle Application maintenance by applying upgrades and patches.
  • Should be able to lead multiple projects including technology evaluation, infrastructure design, and implementation planning.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional and technical teams to review and enhance performance levels.
  • Develop technical requirements and estimates for project work and business cases.
  • Participate in production support and maintenance of existing reports, including solution builds and unit, system and UAT testing.
  • Assist where applicable in maintaining and monitor existing reports, data loads, extracts and repositories.
  • Work with vendors to elevate and resolve application issues as needed
  • Coordinates major installations, updates, maintains and monitors the operation of the major systems Responsible for change management through existing systems and platforms for patches and development changes, including moving projects from development servers to production servers.
  • Establishes and maintains procedures/documentation for supported automation products.
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates complex projects or phases of large projects.


Qualifications



  • Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university preferred
  • At least three years Informatica Power Center  v8/9 and Business Objects R3/4 support that includes installing, configuring, administering, and patching.
  • Working administration knowledge of Windows Server 2008 or higher required, Base knowledge of Linux/Solaris 10 is a large plus
  • Strong skills in new product evaluation, architecture, implementation, and integration with Data Warehouse (DW) and Business Intelligence (BI) applications
  • Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills from an O/S, database, and application perspective, with proven ability to recognize and execute process improvements
  • SQL Database 2005 and 2008 / Oracle 11.x a plus
  • WebSphere knowledge a plus
  • Ability to work well with clients and individually as well as in a high collaborative team.
  • Strong written and verbal skills as well as presentation skills
  • Ability to absorb and understand business requirements quickly.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work effectively and cooperatively with both project and infrastructure teams and to work both independently and as part of a larger team
  • Demonstrated trend to stay current with technology
  • Position may require weekend or evening hours and being on call

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information, access to which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined by regulation of the Board of Governors. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent resident aliens (also known as "green card holders") who are eligible for and seeking United States citizenship within the requisite
timeframes.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Snapshot

Base Pay $55.00 - $63.00 /Hour
Employment Type Contractor
Job Type Information Technology, Engineering
Education Not Specified
Experience Not Specified
Manages Others No
Required Travel Not Specified
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