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Katmai

SME - Cognos Administrator

Manage application-server configuration such as IIS, COTS installation and patching, and Cognos ... Administer Cognos security, user roles, and access in accordance with USCB policy. * Use enterprise ...

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Cambay

Cognos Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

Chicago, IL This position is for Cognos administrator, advance Knowledge of Cognos is required ... document change management (ITSM) and other tasks and adhere to strict procedures for audit ...

SoftNice INC

Cognos Admin

Chicago, IL

Company Description SoftNice specializes in assembling and managing dedicated teams of highly ... Cognos Admin Location: Chicago, IL. Cognos installation and configuration of BI Sever and Content ...

Cambay

Cognos Admin

Chicago, IL · On-site

Chicago, IL • This position is for Cognos administrator, advance Knowledge of Cognos is required ... document change management (ITSM) and other tasks and adhere to strict procedures for audit ...

Blue Spire Inc

COGNOS ADMIN

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... Manager, Report Studio, Query Studio, Metric Studio, Cognos ReportNet and analysis tools such ... and administer a variety of 3rd party vendor tools Performs database and software life-cycle ...

Blue Spire Inc

COGNOS ADMIN

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... Manager, Report Studio, Query Studio, Metric Studio, Cognos ReportNet and analysis tools such ... administer a variety of 3rd party vendor tools • Performs database and software life-cycle ...

Sonsoft Inc

Cognos Admin

Tampa, FL

At least 5 years of experience with Cognos Architecture and experience as administrator in a Linux ... Experience and desire to work in a management consulting environment that requires regular travel ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager cognos administrator in the United States is $80,437.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Manager Cognos Administrator?

A Manager Cognos Administrator is responsible for overseeing the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of IBM Cognos business intelligence software within an organization. They manage a team of administrators, ensure data security, handle system upgrades, and troubleshoot technical issues related to Cognos. Additionally, they collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to optimize reporting solutions and support decision-making processes. Their role is crucial in ensuring reliable access to analytics and reporting tools across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Cognos Administrator?

To thrive as a Manager Cognos Administrator, you need expertise in IBM Cognos BI tools, data warehousing concepts, and strong experience with database management, often supported by a relevant degree and Cognos certifications. Familiarity with tools like IBM Cognos Analytics, SQL, and report development platforms is essential, as is knowledge of system integration and security protocols. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These abilities ensure reliable BI solutions, efficient team operations, and the delivery of actionable business insights.

How does a Manager Cognos Administrator typically collaborate with business analysts and IT teams to support reporting needs?

A Manager Cognos Administrator frequently works closely with business analysts to understand reporting requirements and translate them into effective Cognos solutions. They also coordinate with IT teams to ensure the Cognos environment is secure, optimized, and integrated with other enterprise systems. Regular communication and collaborative planning are essential, as the administrator must balance technical maintenance tasks with evolving business needs, often participating in meetings to address data issues and plan for future enhancements.
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Cognos Administrator

Next Level Business Services, Inc.

Beaverton, OR

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Cognos Administrator

Beaverton, OR

Installing and Configuring Cognos on Linux systems

Knowledge of AWS a must

Administering, configuring, tuning, and maintaining Cognos BI 10 & 11.xx in non-prod and Production environments

Performing daily Cognos activities, such as report/package/cube deployments, managing users access, monitoring schedules, and monitoring overall system

Working with Cognos developers, IBM support, database administrators, and other IT operations resources to troubleshoot issues and ensure the system is working properly

Managing Cognos servers, including applying patches

Working closely with the report developers to manage deployments and security throughout the environment

Planning and coordinating outages with development team, database team, and other stakeholders

Managing the architecture, capacity, security, and system performance optimization (both Cognos and Windows), making technical recommendations as needed

Researching, assessing, and implementing Cognos best practices

Monitoring server resource utilization and administering servers to maintain system efficiency

Utilizing third-party tools to support administration and monitoring of system resources

Administering a large number of schedules and events to ensure best performance

Creating and maintaining Cognos user roles/permissions, working closely with the Active Directory Team

Analyzing Cognos and other server/system logs on a daily basis to identify and proactively resolve those issues

Generating and maintaining system administration documentation, including configuration specifications and rationale for specifications in environment

Maintaining and updating security plans

Implementing, documenting, and coordinating server and storage policies procedures, and standards

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