Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 year(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
solution architect
Maximo
Job Details
Positions Title: 3MS Solutions Architect
Period of Performance: 1080 Hours
Place of Performance: Remote but may be required to attend meetings or work on-site at various locations, specifically: 4100 Garden City Dr, Hyattsville, MD 20785 / 300 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 / 2401 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Due : April 21st by 10:00AM
Responsibilities:
Program and Project Support
Assist with program and project management tasks as directed by WMATA's Maximo Program Manager.
Generate documentation to support WMATA's business, IT, and cybersecurity processes related to asset management initiatives.
Generate and/or ensure proper documentation is created and stored for any functional and technical processes that are created or enhanced within the Maximo platform and related integrations.
Reporting and Recommendations
Prepare and present oral and written reports with actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Audit and Compliance
Develop responses to internal and external audits.
Create and implement plans to address audit recommendations related to asset management for WMATA.
System Analysis, Evaluation, Design Review and Implementation
Review functional and technical design documents.
Analyze and evaluate proposed system changes for feasibility and alternative solutions.
Assist with program and project management tasks as directed by WMATA's Maximo Program Manager.
Generate documentation to support WMATA's business, IT, and cybersecurity processes related to asset management initiatives.
Generate and/or ensure proper documentation is created and stored for any functional and technical processes that are created or enhanced within the Maximo platform and related integrations.
Reporting and Recommendations
Prepare and present oral and written reports with actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Audit and Compliance
Develop responses to internal and external audits.
Create and implement plans to address audit recommendations related to asset management for WMATA.
System Analysis, Evaluation, Design Review and Implementation
Review functional and technical design documents.
Analyze and evaluate proposed system changes for feasibility and alternative solutions.
Design and document implementation and backout procedures for system modifications.
Implement system enhancements and application updates to align with WMATA's requirements.
Implement system enhancements and application updates to align with WMATA's requirements.
Maximo Data Management and Upgrades
Provide guidance on Maximo data archiving strategies and warehouse management.
Recommend and support Maximo upgrades, patches, application fixes, and mitigation of vulnerabilities both internally and from software vendors.
High Availability and Integrated Applications
Enhance and maintain high availability across all Maximo asset management platform layers.
Optimize the integration of Maximo with other applications to ensure seamless functionality and minimum impact during periods of inaccessibility.
Cloud Hosting Expertise
Provide expertise in improving and maintaining cloud hosting for Maximo and its integrated applications on Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Functional and Technical Support
Deliver functional and technical Maximo support, minimizing or eliminating customizations while meeting WMATA's specific requirements.
Problem Resolution and Optimization
Resolve design and implementation challenges to improve or maintain the current Maximo configuration and customizations.
Provide guidance to overseeing the lifecycle of assets, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation for maintenance operations.
System Integration, Data Analysis and Asset Optimization
Facilitate the integration of Maximo with WMATA's other systems, such as procurement, inventory, linear asset tracking, mileage, asset location, fuel and fluid usage, and tool maintenance, with mobile usage to support seamless maintenance workflows.
Analyze data to guide how to improve asset operation, minimize asset downtime, and optimize maintenance schedules.
Provide data-driven insights for enhanced asset management and decision-making.
Customization and Configuration
Configure Maximo to align with WMATA's operational goals, ensuring efficient management of assets and maintenance materials.
Minimize and/or eliminate current customization in Maximo and integrations to external systems aiming to align with WMATA's operational goals, ensuring efficient management of assets and maintenance materials.
Provide design expertise and support for using Maximo's native configurations to enforce required business rules, diminishing or eliminating the use of any third-party tool.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Ensure quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC), and risk management practices are followed.
Maintain compliance with approved standards and protocols.
Provide guidance on Maximo data archiving strategies and warehouse management.
Recommend and support Maximo upgrades, patches, application fixes, and mitigation of vulnerabilities both internally and from software vendors.
High Availability and Integrated Applications
Enhance and maintain high availability across all Maximo asset management platform layers.
Optimize the integration of Maximo with other applications to ensure seamless functionality and minimum impact during periods of inaccessibility.
Cloud Hosting Expertise
Provide expertise in improving and maintaining cloud hosting for Maximo and its integrated applications on Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Functional and Technical Support
Deliver functional and technical Maximo support, minimizing or eliminating customizations while meeting WMATA's specific requirements.
Problem Resolution and Optimization
Resolve design and implementation challenges to improve or maintain the current Maximo configuration and customizations.
Provide guidance to overseeing the lifecycle of assets, ensuring optimal performance and resource allocation for maintenance operations.
System Integration, Data Analysis and Asset Optimization
Facilitate the integration of Maximo with WMATA's other systems, such as procurement, inventory, linear asset tracking, mileage, asset location, fuel and fluid usage, and tool maintenance, with mobile usage to support seamless maintenance workflows.
Analyze data to guide how to improve asset operation, minimize asset downtime, and optimize maintenance schedules.
Provide data-driven insights for enhanced asset management and decision-making.
Customization and Configuration
Configure Maximo to align with WMATA's operational goals, ensuring efficient management of assets and maintenance materials.
Minimize and/or eliminate current customization in Maximo and integrations to external systems aiming to align with WMATA's operational goals, ensuring efficient management of assets and maintenance materials.
Provide design expertise and support for using Maximo's native configurations to enforce required business rules, diminishing or eliminating the use of any third-party tool.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Ensure quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC), and risk management practices are followed.
Maintain compliance with approved standards and protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Certification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
IBM certifications preferred: IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional; IBM Service Management; Asset Management certification or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
IBM certifications preferred: IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional; IBM Service Management; Asset Management certification or equivalent.
Program and Project Support
At least 5+ years of experience in program and project management tasks, including generating technical and business documentation, stakeholder reporting and strategic planning.
Experience in presenting oral and written reports with actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Asset Management and Industry Expertise
Extensive experience with transit-specific business processes, including materials management, rail car, bus, and service vehicle maintenance, incident management, and facility management.
Preferred knowledge of the asset management framework and processes defined by the Institute of Asset Management.
Maximo-Specific Experience
At least 7 10 years of hands-on experience with IBM Maximo Asset Management solutions hosted in a cloud environment, including configuration, customization, upgrades, patches, and integrations hosted on-premise and in a cloud environment.
Experience with Maximo versions 7.6 or higher, with Transportation add-on preferred, Mobile, and Asset Configuration Manager.
Comprehensive knowledge of Maximo database design, data archiving, and security models for end-user connections and system integrations.
Experience with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), Cron tasks setup, data exchange programs, and TRM Rules Manager.
Experience implementing and maintaining IBM WebSphere on Linux and hosted in the cloud.
Demonstrated experience integrating Maximo with other systems, including PeopleSoft, Oracle ERP, PPG, Optram, Oracle Virtual Directory, Windchill, Fleetwatch, and Document Receipt Management systems to streamline business and exchange data for procurement, inventory, purchasing, document receipt management, brail mileage, fuel and fluid monitoring, tool maintenance and asset tracking.
Enterprise Systems and Applications Knowledge
Solid understanding and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) end-to-end business processes.
At least 5+ years of experience in program and project management tasks, including generating technical and business documentation, stakeholder reporting and strategic planning.
Experience in presenting oral and written reports with actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Asset Management and Industry Expertise
Extensive experience with transit-specific business processes, including materials management, rail car, bus, and service vehicle maintenance, incident management, and facility management.
Preferred knowledge of the asset management framework and processes defined by the Institute of Asset Management.
Maximo-Specific Experience
At least 7 10 years of hands-on experience with IBM Maximo Asset Management solutions hosted in a cloud environment, including configuration, customization, upgrades, patches, and integrations hosted on-premise and in a cloud environment.
Experience with Maximo versions 7.6 or higher, with Transportation add-on preferred, Mobile, and Asset Configuration Manager.
Comprehensive knowledge of Maximo database design, data archiving, and security models for end-user connections and system integrations.
Experience with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), Cron tasks setup, data exchange programs, and TRM Rules Manager.
Experience implementing and maintaining IBM WebSphere on Linux and hosted in the cloud.
Demonstrated experience integrating Maximo with other systems, including PeopleSoft, Oracle ERP, PPG, Optram, Oracle Virtual Directory, Windchill, Fleetwatch, and Document Receipt Management systems to streamline business and exchange data for procurement, inventory, purchasing, document receipt management, brail mileage, fuel and fluid monitoring, tool maintenance and asset tracking.
Enterprise Systems and Applications Knowledge
Solid understanding and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) end-to-end business processes.
PeopleSoft, Oracle ERP, PPG, Optram, Oracle Virtual Directory, Windchill, Fleetwatch, and Document Receipt Management systems.
Technical and Development Expertise
Thorough knowledge of multi-tiered applications, including web services, Maximo SOA, database servers, application servers, and report servers.
Proficiency in Java, Relational databases like IBM DB2, Oracle, or SQL Server; JSP (Java Server Pages); HTML; CSS; JavaScript; XML; Jython, JavaScript, or Python for Maximo Automation Scripting; RESTful APIs; Maximo Configuration Tools for development (like Application Designer, Automation Scripts, and Migration Manager)
Extensive experience with relational database programming and administration.
Technical and Development Expertise
Thorough knowledge of multi-tiered applications, including web services, Maximo SOA, database servers, application servers, and report servers.
Proficiency in Java, Relational databases like IBM DB2, Oracle, or SQL Server; JSP (Java Server Pages); HTML; CSS; JavaScript; XML; Jython, JavaScript, or Python for Maximo Automation Scripting; RESTful APIs; Maximo Configuration Tools for development (like Application Designer, Automation Scripts, and Migration Manager)
Extensive experience with relational database programming and administration.
Cloud Platform Expertise
Proficiency with major cloud platforms hosting Maximo, including Microsoft Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Understanding of cloud-native services offered by these providers, such as computing, storage, networking, and security features.
Cloud Database Services: Knowledge of managing cloud-hosted databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Oracle Autonomous Database) used with Maximo.
Maximo Deployment in the Cloud
Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Maximo 7.6 and Maximo Application Suite (MAS) in cloud environments.
Knowledge of IBM Maximo 7.6 and MAS as a Service offerings (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and its features, including reliability, scalability, and licensing models.
Proficiency with major cloud platforms hosting Maximo, including Microsoft Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Understanding of cloud-native services offered by these providers, such as computing, storage, networking, and security features.
Cloud Database Services: Knowledge of managing cloud-hosted databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Oracle Autonomous Database) used with Maximo.
Maximo Deployment in the Cloud
Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Maximo 7.6 and Maximo Application Suite (MAS) in cloud environments.
Knowledge of IBM Maximo 7.6 and MAS as a Service offerings (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and its features, including reliability, scalability, and licensing models.
Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies used in cloud-hostedMaximo, such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Integration and Workflow Automation
A minimum of 5 years of experience integrating Maximo with other enterprise systems (e.g., procurement, inventory, and asset tracking).
Knowledge of integrating Maximo with cloud-based enterprise systems such asOracle ERP.
Experience designing workflows and automated processes to improve maintenance efficiency.
Familiarity with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) and its application in a cloud-hosted environment.
Familiarity with APIs and middleware for integration purposes.
Proficiency in scripting and coding (e.g., Java, Python, or Maximo-specifictools).
Data Management and Warehousing
Experience with warehouse management processes, including data archiving strategies and optimizing workflows.
Ability to analyze data for improving asset utilization, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance schedules.
Strong experience with SQL databases, data warehousing, and archiving strategies.
Experience in managing data migrations to the cloud and implementing data archiving strategies for cloud-hosted Maximo systems.
Cloud Hosting, High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Expertise in designing and implementing High Availability (HA) and DisasterRecovery (DR) solutions for Maximo hosted in the cloud.
Knowledge of replication, failover mechanisms, and multi-zone, multi-region deployments to ensure Maximo availability.
Familiarity with backup and restore strategies using cloud-native tools.
Experience improving and maintaining cloud hosting for Maximo and its integrated applications on Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Expertise in ensuring high availability across all layers of Maximo applications and integrated systems.
Proficiency in securing Maximo and its integrated systems against vulnerabilities ina cloud environment.
Performance Optimization
Experience monitoring and optimizing cloud-hosted Maximo performance using tools like Azure Monitor, Oracle Cloud Monitoring.
Proficiency in scaling resources (e.g., virtual machines, containers) to meet changing workload demands while controlling costs.
Cloud Automation and DevOps
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, orcloud-native IaC tools for automated deployment and configuration of Maximo in the cloud.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines for deploying Maximo updates and patches.
Familiarity with DevOps practices to enhance collaboration between development,operations, and cloud teams.
Specialized Cloud Tools and Features
Azure: Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, and AzureActive Directory for managing Maximo.
OCI: Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Data Guard, andOracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS).
Cloud Cost Management
Ability to design cost-effective cloud architectures for hosting Maximo, leveraging pricing models like reserved instances, spot instances, or serverless solutions.
Proficiency in using Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, or Oracle Cloud Cost Analysis to monitor and optimize spending.
Security and Compliance
Integration and Workflow Automation
A minimum of 5 years of experience integrating Maximo with other enterprise systems (e.g., procurement, inventory, and asset tracking).
Knowledge of integrating Maximo with cloud-based enterprise systems such asOracle ERP.
Experience designing workflows and automated processes to improve maintenance efficiency.
Familiarity with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) and its application in a cloud-hosted environment.
Familiarity with APIs and middleware for integration purposes.
Proficiency in scripting and coding (e.g., Java, Python, or Maximo-specifictools).
Data Management and Warehousing
Experience with warehouse management processes, including data archiving strategies and optimizing workflows.
Ability to analyze data for improving asset utilization, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance schedules.
Strong experience with SQL databases, data warehousing, and archiving strategies.
Experience in managing data migrations to the cloud and implementing data archiving strategies for cloud-hosted Maximo systems.
Cloud Hosting, High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Expertise in designing and implementing High Availability (HA) and DisasterRecovery (DR) solutions for Maximo hosted in the cloud.
Knowledge of replication, failover mechanisms, and multi-zone, multi-region deployments to ensure Maximo availability.
Familiarity with backup and restore strategies using cloud-native tools.
Experience improving and maintaining cloud hosting for Maximo and its integrated applications on Azure and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Expertise in ensuring high availability across all layers of Maximo applications and integrated systems.
Proficiency in securing Maximo and its integrated systems against vulnerabilities ina cloud environment.
Performance Optimization
Experience monitoring and optimizing cloud-hosted Maximo performance using tools like Azure Monitor, Oracle Cloud Monitoring.
Proficiency in scaling resources (e.g., virtual machines, containers) to meet changing workload demands while controlling costs.
Cloud Automation and DevOps
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, orcloud-native IaC tools for automated deployment and configuration of Maximo in the cloud.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines for deploying Maximo updates and patches.
Familiarity with DevOps practices to enhance collaboration between development,operations, and cloud teams.
Specialized Cloud Tools and Features
Azure: Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, and AzureActive Directory for managing Maximo.
OCI: Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Data Guard, andOracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS).
Cloud Cost Management
Ability to design cost-effective cloud architectures for hosting Maximo, leveraging pricing models like reserved instances, spot instances, or serverless solutions.
Proficiency in using Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, or Oracle Cloud Cost Analysis to monitor and optimize spending.
Security and Compliance
Comprehensive understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption (in transit and at rest), and secure configurations.
Understanding of compliance standards such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, or industry-specific standards relevant to transit or public infrastructure is desired.
Audit and Compliance
Demonstrated experience preparing responses to internal and external audits and implementing plans to address audit recommendations.
Strong knowledge of IT compliance frameworks and cybersecurity standards.
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for enterprise systems.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
At least 3 5 years of experience in QA/QC practices and risk management within IT or asset management projects.
Proven experience in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) practices and risk management.
Ability to ensure compliance with approved standards and protocols.
Understanding of compliance standards such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, or industry-specific standards relevant to transit or public infrastructure is desired.
Audit and Compliance
Demonstrated experience preparing responses to internal and external audits and implementing plans to address audit recommendations.
Strong knowledge of IT compliance frameworks and cybersecurity standards.
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for enterprise systems.
Quality Assurance and Risk Management
At least 3 5 years of experience in QA/QC practices and risk management within IT or asset management projects.
Proven experience in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) practices and risk management.
Ability to ensure compliance with approved standards and protocols.
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