25-1072: IBM MAS 9 Architect - Herndon, VA
Navitas Business Consulting Inc.About the role
Job ID#: 25-1072
Clearance:
Location: Herndon, VA
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
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.
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.
Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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 o
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