TM1 Application administrator

Job Description

Job Description for TM1 This role requires strong technical knowledge of the application & data integration landscape combined with a deep understanding underlying application architecture and infrastructure component. Administration and maintenance of the central TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics (PA) platform, which covers the main analysis, reporting and planning solutions of the finance and controlling area at Merck. Able to perform TM1 installation and configurations of server and client applications for these components. TM1 Server, Tm1 Applications, Tm1 Web, Microsoft Office Tm1 client tools Perspective, PAW and PAX and apply patches to these components in the current version and above. Work with TM1 server in different authentication modes and be able to switch modes Tm1 configuration to operate in these different modes. Monitoring and Performance Management Monitoring of Cognos TM1 environment and its Components for Availability. Manage and Support the High Availability on TM1 Monitor performance and provide tuning recommendations to the TM1 Sever, Tm1 Instance, web server, Operating system or detect other possible bottlenecks. Monitor the space usage, log files for any error and server usage ( Capacity Monitoring) Knowledge of TM1 Disaster Recovery and backup/restore processes for the server installation and the Tm1 business data. Patch Management Review and Execution of technology and Bug fixes Patches Life Cycle management of Software - Monitor the de-supported Software versions. Peer team Co-ordination - Work with other peer team (OS, Storage, Network, Computer) for any infrastructure support required for TM1. Backup of application and its components configuration files Backup of Application Metadata and repository Troubleshooting Service Requests, Incidents, Problem Management. Knowledge of ServiceNow and HPSM will be added advantage. Change Management – Review and execute approved changes on TM1 application and its components CMDB – Update the CMDB for all TM1 Application and its components SSL and SSO support to Cognos TM1 Co-ordination with vendor for Software support as per Client-Vendor agreement Application Support – Provide the admin support to application team as and when required on technology and its framework. Who you are? • At least 1+years’ experience working as part of Cognos TM1 admin team • Ability to independently troubleshoot problems • Have basic knowledge of Databases and SQL.To be able to run scripts for troubleshooting or administrative purposes. • Willing to document change management (ITSM) and other tasks and adhere to strict procedures for audit requirements. • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking from IP addressing to DNS • Extensive experience in installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Cognos TM1 environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Experience with developing and maintaining technical documentation, process documentation, etc. • Any Certification related to IBM analytics - TM1 is a strong plus.