Maximo System Administrator

Niyam IT

Maximo System Administrator maintaining IBM Maximo infrastructure in support of federal clients. Ensuring reliability, security, and performance while collaborating with stakeholders and teams.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize IBM Maximo Asset Management (v.7.6x) and/or Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments to ensure system reliability, availability, and performance.
Manage system configurations and environment settings to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Perform system upgrades, patches, fix pack installations, and application deployments.
Continuously monitor system health, performance metrics, logs, integrations, and scheduled processes; proactively identify, analyze, and remediate issues impacting system stability and performance.
Diagnose and resolve complex application, integration, security, and performance-related incidents and problems.
Maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions, authentication services, and audit logging processes to support security and compliance requirements.
Manage user accounts, security groups, roles, permissions, and access controls in accordance with organizational policies and least-privilege principles.
Implement and maintain security policies in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Support audit activities and ensure compliance with internal governance standards.
Support integrations between Maximo and enterprise systems using APIs, web services, middleware, and integration frameworks.
Monitor integration processes and troubleshoot data synchronization issues.
Support complex data migration, data quality, and data governance initiatives, including imports, exports, and system validation activities utilizing tools such as Migration Manager, MXLoader, and custom automation solutions.
Execute and analyze Maximo Integrity Checker results, identifying and resolving data integrity and system consistency issues.
Formulate, maintain, and test reliable backup and system recovery strategies.
Provide Tier 2 application and system support for Maximo users and coordinate escalation activities with IBM Support as necessary.
Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures, system architecture diagrams, and user support materials.
Deliver training and knowledge transfer sessions for end users and support staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience administering IBM Maximo Asset Management and/or Maximo Application Suite environments in a production enterprise setting.
Current IBM certifications, such as IBM Certified Administrator – Maximo Manage, IBM Certified Deployment Professional, or equivalent Maximo-related certifications.
Demonstrated experience in IBM Maximo system administration (v7.6x) and/or MAS 9, application configuration, security administration, user provisioning, and environment management.
Strong understanding of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and maintenance business processes.
Experience with Application Designer, Database Configuration, Workflow Designer, and Automation Scripting.
Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts, including query development, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
Experience supporting application deployments, upgrades, and system maintenance activities.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Hours : Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
Remote Work : Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
Career Growth : Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
Great People : Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
Great Environment : Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
Diversity & Inclusion : We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

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Hard Skills & Tools

IBM Maximo Asset ManagementMaximo Application Suitesystem administrationapplication configurationsecurity administrationuser provisioningSQLdata migrationdata governancebackup and recovery strategies

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunication skills

Certifications

IBM Certified Administrator – Maximo ManageIBM Certified Deployment Professional