Job#: 3025932 Job Description: Lead DataStage Platform AdministratorOverviewApex Systems is seeking a Lead DataStage Platform Administrator to support the transition, stabilization, and ongoing operation of a large-scale enterprise data processing and analytics platform. This role will serve as the primary technical administrator for the IBM DataStage ETL platform and associated job orchestration tools, ensuring reliable execution of high-volume batch data processing workloads.
The Lead Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and operational support of the DataStage platform, including coordination with infrastructure, database, and application teams. The role will also provide secondary operational administration support for the Cognos Analytics reporting platform, assisting with monitoring, environment management, and operational troubleshooting.
This role operates within a lean team responsiblefor stabilizing and supporting a mission-critical enterprise data and reporting environment. The team is intentionally small, and every member is expected to take a
hands-on, execution-oriented approach to problem solving and platform operations.
Core Responsibilities DataStage Platform Administration
- Lead administration of the IBM InfoSphere DataStage platform (11.7) including installation, configuration, and ongoing platform management.
- Configure and manage DataStage components including engine tier, services tier, repositories, and project environments.
- Support promotion and deployment of ETL assets across development, test, and production environments.
ETL Performance Optimization
- Analyze and optimize DataStage job performance and troubleshoot ETL bottlenecks and performance issues affecting batch processing windows.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve ETL design patterns and job performance.
Job Orchestration and Batch Operations
- Administer enterprise job orchestration tools such as RunDeck, Control-M, or similar scheduling platforms used to manage ETL batch workloads.
- Monitor batch execution and troubleshoot job failures across the ETL pipeline and Develop operational procedures for job restart, failure recovery, and incident response.
Other Responsibilities Cognos Operational Administration and Monitoring
- Provide operational support for the Cognos Analytics reporting platform( v 12.1.0)
- Monitor Cognos services and assist with platform troubleshooting and operational stability.
- Support deployment and promotion of Cognos reports and packages across environments.
- Monitor system performance and usage patterns across the Cognos reporting environment.
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of experience administering IBM InfoSphere DataStage platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in DataStage installation, configuration, and administration.
- Experience doing software installations, patches and upgrades for InfoSphere Datastage, in RHEL, Linux/Unix environments
- Strong experience managing large-scale ETL batch processing environments.
- Experience administering ETL platforms integrated with enterprise job orchestration tools such as RunDeck, Control-M, or similar schedulers.
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience for ETL pipelines.
- Experience working with enterprise relational databases such as DB2.
- Experience working with Linux-based enterprise data platforms.
- Experience supporting data warehouse and analytics environments.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting IBM Cognos Analytics platform administration.
- Experience supporting cloud-hosted data platforms (AWS preferred).
- Experience working in healthcare data environments, including claims or encounter data processing.
- Experience working with state government or public-sector technology programs.
- Familiarity with Medicaid systems, healthcare reporting, or regulatory data processing environments.
Key Skills- IBM InfoSphere DataStage Administration
- Enterprise Job Orchestration (RunDeck, Control-M)
- Cognos Analytics Platform Operations
- Linux Administration
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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