Virtusa - Cognos Architect

Job Description :

The Cognos Architect will be responsible for :

- End to end installation of Cognos on DEV, UAT, and PROD environments.

- Ensuring the installation follows IBM best practices, including recommended deployment topology.

- Automating the installation and configuration wherever possible using scripts or deployment templates (PowerShell, Linux shell, or Ansible preferred).

- Leading the migration to new Cognos servers, including environment refresh and configuration replication.

- Performing performance tuning, including memory optimization, dispatcher configuration, service tuning, and cache settings.

- Recommending optimal server sizing, configuration settings, and architectural improvements to ensure stability and performance.

- Implementing and managing load balancing across Cognos Dispatchers/Gateways for improved session distribution and high availability.

- Managing all Cognos service configuration, including security integrations, data source connections, and dispatcher/gateway settings.

- Ensuring high availability and failover configurations are set up as needed.

- Applying Cognos security model best practices (integration with AD/SSO where applicable).

- Supporting content store configuration and optimization, including backup/restore strategy.

- Producing installation documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.

- Coordinating with infrastructure, security, and DBA teams to ensure compliance with internal standards.

- Windows IIS to expose the Cognos application for end user.

Required Skills :

- Strong experience with IBM Cognos Analytics Administration and Architecture

- Experience in Cognos installation and configuration across multiple environments

- Expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting

- Knowledge of Load Balancers, Dispatchers, Gateways, and High Availability setup

- Experience with Windows Server, IIS configuration

- Hands-on with Automation scripting (PowerShell / Linux Shell / Ansible)

- Experience with Active Directory / SSO integration