IBM MAS 9 Architect

BM MAS 9 Architect
Location: Herndon, VA
What You ll Do:
Navitas is seeking an experienced IBM MAS 9 Architect to lead the design, upgrade, and migration of Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes/OpenShift, database management, and enterprise integrations. This role will focus on upgrading from Maximo 7.x to MAS 8/9, managing data and configuration migrations, and ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing deployments.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Architect, implement, and support IBM MAS 9 cloud-native environments (Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Lead upgrade and migration projects from Maximo 7.x to MAS 8/9, including:
• Data migration
• Configuration migration
• Integration upgrades
• Manage cloud and infrastructure solutions, including Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, and DevOps toolchains.
• Configure and optimize databases including DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server.
• Deploy and manage middleware, specifically WebSphere Liberty or equivalent application servers.
• Design and implement integrations using:
• MAS Integration Framework (MIF)
• REST APIs, JSON, SOAP, and message queues
• Support change management activities, including project planning, testing, stakeholder training, and transition to operations.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support MAS deployments and automation.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK stack.
• Ensure security and access control for MAS 9 environments.
• Utilize version control tools such as Git to manage customizations and code integrity.

What You ll Need:

• Proven expertise with IBM MAS 9 and Maximo architectures, including Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments.
• Strong experience in containerization (Docker/Podman) and orchestration.
• Hands-on experience upgrading Maximo 7.x to MAS 8/9, including data and configuration migration.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and related DevOps tools.
• Strong knowledge of databases (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server) and application servers (WebSphere Liberty or equivalent).
• Experience with MAS Integration Framework (MIF) and enterprise integration patterns (REST, SOAP, JSON, MQ).
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and performance management (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automation tools.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Set Yourself Apart With:

• IBM Maximo or MAS 9 certifications.
• Prior experience in large-scale upgrade/migration projects.
• Familiarity with public sector or highly regulated environments.
• Strong background in security and compliance best practices.
• Experience training end-users and leading organizational change initiatives.

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.