What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cognos SW Configuration Eng position at Kriscon?
Job Details
Job Location: Lincoln, NE, Brookfield, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Omaha, NE, Alpharetta, GA, Berkeley Heights, NJ, Atlanta, GA, or Frisco, TX (100% Onsite) or Remote
Duration: Long Term
Work Eligibility: All Work Authorizations are permitted - No OPTs, No H-1s
Key Technology: Cognos, Cognos Analytics, Cognos Report Studio, Cognos Dashboard
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift to 15 lbs., as needed
Must be able to work on-site (corporate/client offices), as needed (not applicable for 100% remote roles)
Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to tolerate fluorescent lighting, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain IBM Cognos suite of tools (Cognos Analytics, Cognos Report Studio, Cognos Dashboard, etc.).
Work with business stakeholders to define reporting and dashboard requirements and translate them into actionable Cognos solutions.
Design and develop custom reports, dashboards, and data models that align with business objectives.
Ensure Cognos environments are configured to meet business needs, including scalability, performance, and user access requirements.
Set up and maintain Cognos security, user roles, permissions, and access controls.
Integrate Cognos with other enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data warehouses, etc.).
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues related to Cognos software, databases, and servers.
Support the deployment of new versions, patches, and updates to the Cognos platform.
Perform data validation and reconciliation between Cognos and source systems.
Monitor and optimize the performance of Cognos reports, dashboards, and data queries.
Implement best practices for performance tuning and large dataset handling.
Analyze system logs, track performance metrics, and recommend improvements.
Document the Cognos system architecture, configurations, and customizations.
Provide training to end users and stakeholders on how to use Cognos reports, dashboards, and other BI tools effectively.
Develop user manuals and technical documentation for the Cognos environment.
Skills and Experience Required:
Required:
Expertise with Cognos. Able to install, configure, and maintain IBM Cognos suite of tools (Cognos Analytics, Cognos Report Studio, Cognos Dashboard, etc.).
Experience with designing and developing custom reports, dashboards, and data models that align with business objectives.
Experience with set up and maintaining Cognos security, user roles, permissions, and access controls.
Able to integrate Cognos with other enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data warehouses, etc.).
Able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues related to Cognos software, databases, and servers.
Experience with documenting Cognos system architecture, configurations, and customizations; and develop user manuals and technical documentation for the Cognos environment.
