Maximo Migration Engineer

Job#: 3020038

Job Description:
Senior Maximo Engineer

Type: 12-month contract to start

Location: United States

Schedule: 100 % remote
Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Maximo Engineer to support a large-scale upgrade from IBM Maximo 7.6 to the Maximo Application Suite (MAS 9). This role requires deep expertise in Maximo application architecture, infrastructure modernization, and migration to Red Hat OpenShift.

This engineer will support multi-site environments and play a key role in executing a complex digital transformation effort impacting 7-8 operational sites.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical upgrade from Maximo 7.6 to Maximo Application Suite (MAS 9).
• Architect, configure, and deploy Maximo within Red Hat OpenShift-based environments.
• Oversee migration of data, configurations, and customizations to MAS.
• Support infrastructure changes from on-premises SQL/DB2 servers to cloud-based container clusters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues across environments.
• Partner with operations and site teams to ensure continuity across 7+ sites during upgrade cycles.
• Provide guidance on Maximo best practices, architecture, and system reliability.
• Document system configurations, upgrade paths, and technical processes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (GS, Appian, product owners).

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience with IBM Maximo (including version 7.6).
• Proven, hands-on experience performing upgrades to Maximo Application Suite (MAS), ideally MAS 8 or MAS 9.
• Strong background with Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration platforms.
• Expertise in Maximo system architecture, integrations, and configuration.
• Experience migrating large, multi-site Maximo deployments.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure components: networking, servers, clustering, databases.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments where deadlines and priorities shift rapidly.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting government service environments or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Appian or other enterprise low-code platforms (not required but helpful).
• Certifications:
  • IBM Maximo
  • Red Hat OpenShift (RHCSA, RHCE, or similar)
  • Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities.
• Ability to operate with limited direction and high ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving orientation and urgency mindset.

Why This Role Matters

This upgrade is critical to compliance, modernization, and operational continuity across a rapidly evolving enterprise landscape. The right candidate will significantly influence long-term system stability and modernization at scale.

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