Hyperion Planning – Application Engineer

Dunwoody, GA



Job
Description

The Hyperion Application Engineer who
will be responsible for providing high quality financial system administering
and maintaining the Hyperion Planning applications and interfaces. As part of a
fast pace organization, this position requires to work closely with the Cox
Media Group corporate and field Accounting / Finance teams. The candidate is
expected to be a self-starter and team player, have a strong drive for results
and continuous improvement.  Supports
approx. 100 users.



Responsibilities

·        
Resolve complex
technical issues in accordance with defined service level agreements

·        
Lead development
team activities

·        
Consistently
refine migration procedures to ensure consistent migration process

·        
Installing
Hyperion software/software patches, documenting install procedures and
coordinating resources when needed

·        
Maintain version
control process and procedures

·        
Record and update
performance statistics

·        
Work with Sys
Admin and DBAs to conduct regular file system and database backups, archiving
and purging

·        
Enforce
appropriate levels of access security

·        
Work with DBA to
develop backup/recovery strategy; ensure backups are made; and test recovery
process

·        
Monitor and tune
system performance, including third-party software such as JRun and WebLogic
middleware

·        
Ensure that the
applications perform with operational bounds on a consistent basis

·        
Perform system
changes and problem resolution

Key Objectives

·        
Obtain knowledge
of and proficiency in the business applications being implemented by current
Hyperion project teams within 90 days of hire

·        
Able to adhere to
documented SLAs within 30 days of hire

·        
Coordinate
ongoing operations schedule with internal development and support groups within
45 days of hire

·        
Demonstrate
ability to execute and monitor all Hyperion application processes according to
documented specifications within 90 days of hire

Qualifications

·        
Bachelors of
Science in Computer Science or science preferred (or equivalent industry experience)

·        
Functional
understanding of financial processes

·        
Proven ability to
deliver business performance management solutions

·        
Minimum of five
years in experience with the following:

·        
Administration of
Application Server (Web Logic, JRun, Web Sphere)

·        
Administration of
Hyperion environment (Essbase, Reports, Planning, HAL)

·        
Windows 2000/2003
administration

·        
SQL server and
OLAP reporting tools administration/support

·        
Working knowledge
of Hyperion System 9

·        
Planning
including HAL & AAS

·        
Foundation
Services

·        
Shared Services

·        
BI + Essbase
Analytics

·        
BI + Enterprise Analytics

·        
BI + Financial
Reporting

·        
BI + Web Analysis

·        
Smartview for
Office

·        
Strong
understanding of standard systems administration practices

·        
Demonstrated SQL,
data modeling and schema design experience

·        
Managing
enterprise level software implementations

·        
Proven
troubleshooting capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication
skills

·        
Ability to work
in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail

·        
Ability to work
independently, within in a project team setting, and across internal
departments to complete projects within time and budget