Netcool Solution Architect (NCS/Job/ 3706)
Job Skills
Job Description
• Lead design and delivery of Netcool-based solutions (OMNIbus/ObjectServer, Impact, DASH/WebGUI, TBSM, ITNM, NOI) for multi-vendor, multi-customer environments.
• Define software modules and produce integration builds; configure, deploy and maintain probes, gateways, ObjectServer automations, impact policies, and operator views.
• Integrate and validate probes and data sources (SNMP, Syslog, Message Bus, JDBC, CORBA) and vendor-specific probes (Cobra, Nokia NetAct, ZTE, HP-NNM, Huawei, etc.).
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Unix/Linux platforms and database backends (DB2, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Implement CI/CD and DevOps practices using Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes and Ansible; create Ansible playbooks and automation for repeatable deployments.
• Execute integration and system tests, document builds and test results, and ensure production readiness.
• Act as technical lead on projects: mentor junior engineers, coordinate with stakeholders, and handle customer and bridge communications.
You will bring
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (IT, Telecom) or equivalent experience; strong English communication skills.
• 5–10+ years’ hands-on experience with IBM Netcool suite and multi-vendor integrations.
• Deep knowledge of Netcool components (ObjectServer, probes, Impact, DASH/WebGUI) and building ObjectServer automations and Impact policies.
• Strong networking and protocol knowledge (TCP/IP, SNMP, EIF, Syslog) and proven Unix/Linux troubleshooting skills.
• Scripting and programming skills (Perl/Shell, Python; Java knowledge a plus).
• Experience with databases (DB2, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and working with probes and message buses.
• Practical experience with DevOps tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible and microservices architectures.
• Key soft skills: effective communication, stakeholder management, analytical problem solving, customer/bridge handling and the ability to work independently and mentor others.
Willing to work in 24*7 operations
