Maximo OpenShift Engineer
Location: Remote Role
Long term
Top Skills: Maximo, OpenShift, Database/Data Migration, Integrations
Required Skills
• Strong experience in IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) installation and upgrades
• Hands on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP / ROSA / ARO)
• Database knowledge: Oracle
• Experience with:
o MAS CLI, entitlement keys, license configuration
o Integrity Checker, ConfigDB.
o SSL certificates, LDAP/AD, SMTP, and integrations
• Linux administration and container fundamentals (Docker/Podman).
Key Responsibilities
• Install and configure IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.1.x components including MAS Core and Maximo Manage on Red Hat OpenShift clusters (on prem or cloud).
• Prepare and validate infrastructure readiness (OpenShift cluster sizing, storage classes – RWO/RWX, networking, ingress, certificates).
• Plan and execute Maximo 7.6.x → MAS 9.1.x upgrades.
• Perform pre upgrade activities including:
o Integrity Checker execution (report & repair modes)
o SMP and DB compatibility validation
• Execute MAS and Manage upgrades using supported IBM upgrade paths.
• Perform post upgrade activities including ConfigDB, validation testing, and defect remediation.
• Support automated MAS installations using CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / GitOps based workflows).
• Standardize installation and upgrade procedures to improve repeatability and reduce manual effort.
• Troubleshoot MAS, OpenShift, database, and integration issues during and after upgrades.
• Support System Testing, SIT, UAT, and Validation (IQ/OQ) activities.
• Perform smoke testing, health checks, and performance validation post installation/upgrade.
• Support cutover planning, go live execution, and hypercare support.
• Prepare and maintain:
o Installation runbooks
o Upgrade approach documents
o Environment build checklists
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