Senior IBM Netcool/Omnibus Engineer

Stefanini$177K — $187K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with IBM Netcool/Omnibus (ObjectServer, Probes, Gateways)
  • Strong Linux administration skills (user management, file systems, networking)
  • Working knowledge of Oracle databases for basic DBA tasks and SQL queries
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python
  • Solid understanding of ITIL principles and event management best practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain IBM Netcool/Omnibus infrastructure for enterprise event management
  • Optimize ObjectServer configurations and automation procedures
  • Create and manage event correlation rules and enrichment policies
  • Monitor and tune platform performance for optimal operation
  • Administer Linux systems hosting Netcool/Omnibus components
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across the event management stack
  • Implement webhook integrations with third-party platforms

Benefits

  • Remote work options available
  • Participation in on-call rotation as needed
  • Fast-paced, mission-critical work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Potential for bonuses or other incentives
Full Job Description
Details:

Stefanini is looking for an Senior IBM Netcool/Omnibus Engineer- Remote.



W2 candidates only!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IBM Netcool/Omnibus Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in IBM Netcool/Omnibus event management platforms, strong Linux administration skills, and Oracle database knowledge. This role is critical in maintaining and optimizing our enterprise event management infrastructure and ensuring seamless integration with our broader IT ecosystem. This Engineer will be a critical resource in an active migration and deployment of the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Management & Platform Administration
  • Design, implement, and maintain IBM Netcool/Omnibus infrastructure for enterprise-wide event management
  • Develop and optimize ObjectServer configurations, triggers, and automation procedures
  • Create and maintain event correlation rules, filters, and enrichment policies to reduce alert noise and improve signal-to-noise ratio
  • Monitor platform performance and implement tuning strategies to ensure optimal operation
  • Manage probe configurations for multi-vendor monitoring tool integration


Technical Operations
  • Administer Linux systems (RHEL) hosting Netcool/Omnibus components
  • Understanding of Netcool / Omnibus Oracle database schemas for tasks including data management, integrations and reporting for Netcool backend databases
  • Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions
  • Execute system upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities with minimal downtime
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the event management stack


Integration & Automation
  • Design and implement webhook integrations with third-party monitoring and ITSM platforms
  • Develop custom integration solutions using APIs, scripting (PHP, JavaScript, Bash, Python..), and middleware technologies
  • Create automation workflows to streamline event processing and incident management
  • Collaborate with Observability teams to onboard new monitoring sources


Best Practices & Documentation
  • Apply ITIL-aligned event management best practices
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
  • Establish and enforce naming conventions, coding standards, and configuration management practices
  • Participate in change advisory board reviews and ensure proper change management protocols


Preferred Qualifications

Highly Valued Experience
  • Dynatrace integration: Experience integrating Dynatrace monitoring platform with Netcool via webhooks or API, leveraging Dynatrace's AI-powered problem detection
  • ServiceNow integration: Hands-on experience with bidirectional integration between Netcool and ServiceNow for incident and event management workflows
  • Experience with webhook architectures and RESTful API integrations
  • Knowledge of additional Observability and Enterprise Data Center tools (Splunk, Control-M)
  • IBM Netcool Impact or OMNIbus Process Control scripting
  • Experience with IBM Cloud Pak for AIOps
  • ITIL v3 Foundation certification or higher


Additional Assets
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • IBM certifications related to Netcool/Tivoli products


Work Environment
  • Hybrid/Remote options available depending on location
  • Participation in on-call rotation as needed
  • Occasional after-hours maintenance windows
  • Fast-paced, mission-critical environment


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Job Requirements

Details:

Required Qualifications:

Technical Skills
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Netcool/Omnibus (ObjectServer, Probes, Gateways)
  • Strong understanding of Netcool architecture, including OMNIbus, Impact, WebGUI/Dash, and Message Bus
  • 3+ years of Linux system administration experience (user management, file systems, networking, security)
  • Working knowledge of Oracle database administration (SQL queries, basic DBA tasks, performance monitoring)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages: Bash, Python, or Perl
  • Experience with event correlation techniques and alert management strategies


Professional Knowledge
  • Solid understanding of event management best practices and ITIL principles
  • Knowledge of network protocols (SNMP, Syslog, HTTPS/REST APIs)
  • Familiarity with monitoring concepts: thresholds, baselines, anomaly detection
  • Understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure (networks, servers, applications, databases)


Soft Skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Experience working in 24/7 production environments with on-call rotation participation


Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

Pay Range:

$ 85.00 - $ 90.00

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