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We are seeking a highly skilled Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Technical Engineer with 8+ years of Maximo experience and advanced Linux proficiency. This role provides architectural leadership, technical direction, and hands-on implementation expertise to ensure a secure, scalable, and high-performing MAS environment supporting NASA’s Enterprise operations. The engineer will work closely with cross-organizational leadership, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure consistent platform reliability and adherence to Enterprise integration standards. 

*On-Site - must reside within 50 miles of a NASA Center.* 

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Key Responsibilities•    Prepare and present project-related information to executive, leadership, and center teams.

•    Lead installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting activities for MAS.

•    Extensive hands-on experience with BIRT reporting and Microsoft Power BI.

•    Experience with Enterprise (multi-org, multi-site) reporting platforms and data segregation enforcement via Row-Level Security (RLS).

•    Demonstrate advanced knowledge of IBM Maximo architecture, automation scripting, and the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), including REST API integrations.

•    Lead technical design of Enterprise integration architecture supporting NASA Enterprise systems.

•    Lead implementation and configuration of secure API management and authentication standards.

•    Define API messages, error handling, and monitoring strategies for integrations.

•    Perform complex application configuration and develop automation scripts using Python, XML, JavaScript, and JSON.

•    Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Linux operating systems and architecture.

•    Develop and maintain complex scripting for MAS configurations across multiple environments.

•    Configure and support Maximo Mobile, including SSO authentication implementations.

•    Create application configurations in Maximo Mobile using the Maximo Application Framework (MAF) Configuration application to modify MAS configurations.

•    Manage and support Maximo Application Suite user synchronization with Microsoft Entra ID.

•    Demonstrate working knowledge of OpenShift Container Platform within Enterprise Maximo deployments.

•    Perform data modeling to support Business Intelligence (BI) reporting needs.

•    Utilize Jira Service Management (or comparable ticketing systems) to manage and track technical issues and service requests.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Facility/Asset Management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in systems engineering or enterprise application support (TRIRIGA, MREF, or Maximo/MAS)
• Strong hands-on experience administering TRIRIGA, MREF, or Maximo/MAS, including configuration and workflow management
• Experience supporting multi-environment architectures (development, test, staging, production)
• Proficiency in diagnosing application, database, and integration issues
• Experience validating data integrity and supporting reporting enhancements
• Experience supporting system upgrades, patches, and change deployments
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to support end users and collaborate across teams
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational reliability

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Preferred Qualifications•    Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

•    Minimum 8+ years of Maximo technical engineering experience.

•    Demonstrated expertise in Maximo architecture, MIF, automation scripting, and API integrations.

•    Expertise with reporting needs (BIRT, Power BI) and data modeling.

•    Advanced Linux experience, including scripting, system operations, and performance management.

•    Hands‑on experience with MAS installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and patching.

•    Strong understanding of OpenShift, containerization, and enterprise MAS deployments.

•    Working knowledge of Maximo Mobile, SSO solutions, and MAF configuration.

•    Experience developing automation scripts using Python, XML, JavaScript, and JSON.

•    Familiarity with secure API management and authentication frameworks.

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to interface with cross‑functional technical and leadership teams.

•    Experience using Jira Service Management or similar platforms for issue tracking.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Experience supporting NASA or other federal enterprise Maximo environments.

•    Experience designing and maintaining Enterprise‑level integration architectures.

•    Familiarity with MAS licensing models, user synchronization methods, or large‑scale environment deployments.

•    Experience with performance tuning, high‑availability configurations, or MAS observability tools.

•    Experience with IBM TRIRIGA and/or Maximo Real Estate and Facilities (MREF) module

•    IBM Maximo Certifications: Certified Deployment Professional or IBM Certified Administrator.

Additional Requirements

• Must be located within 50 miles of a NASA Center-onsite position

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Clearance Requirement

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance