Job Description :
Position: Netcool Admin
Location: Atlanta, GA 30309
Duration: 6+ Months
Pre-Screening Questions: (Please fill the following if you are interested with this requirement)
1 What version(s) of IBM Netcool Omnibus do you have experience with?
2 What version(s) of Netcool Impact do you have experience with?
3 Have you worked with Netcool Operations Insight? If so, describe.
4 Describe your experience administering, configuring, and supporting IBM Netcool Omnibus.
5 Describe your experience administering, configuring, and supporting WebGUI.
6 Describe your experience administering, configuring, and supporting Impact.
7 Describe your experience administering, configuring, and supporting a bi-directional gateway.
8 Describe your experience integrating Netcool with LDAP via Webtop or WebGUI.
Job description:
Experience administering and supporting IBM Netcool suite - Probes, gateways, Impact, WebGUI, Jazz/DASH, Log Analysis, etc. (5+ years)
Knowledge of SNMP, Perl, JavaScript programming (5+ years)
Shell scripting (3+ years)
Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Microsoft System Center Orchestrator, Micro Focus SiteScope, Micro Focus Server Automation, Micro Focus Network Automation, CA Performance Center, Infoblox DDI, Cisco PRIME, Client PulseNet, Megasys Telenium, Nokia SAM, Nokia NSP, or Adtran AOE.
Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, XML, Visual Basic, VB Script
UNIX/Linux system administration
Nice to have skills:
Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Microsoft System Center Orchestrator, Micro Focus SiteScope, Micro Focus Server Automation, Micro Focus Network Automation, CA Performance Center, Infoblox DDI, Cisco PRIME, GE PulseNet, Megasys Telenium, Nokia SAM, Nokia NSP, or Adtran AOE.
Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, XML, Visual Basic, VB Script
UNIX/Linux system administration How will the contractor be using their technical skills? Administration, maintenance, configuration, customization, troubleshooting, upgrades, integration, and product support for IBM Netcool suite.
Job requirements:
Experience administering and supporting IBM NetCool suite - Probes, gateways, Impact, WebGUI, Jazz/DASH, Log Analysis, etc. (5+ years)
Knowledge of SNMP, Perl, and JavaScript programming (5+ years)
Shell scripting (3+ years)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage multiple project responsibilities simultaneously.
Ability to provide and accept feedback
Demonstrate Our Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
Professional oral and written communication skills
24/7 On Call support
Preferred skills and experience:
Experience and/or familiarity with network, computing, storage, and applications management standards and conventions such as SNMP, TL1, FCAPS, ITIL, SMI-S, TMN, and BS 15000/ISO 20000 is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Microsoft System Center Orchestrator, Micro Focus SiteScope, Micro Focus Server Automation, Micro Focus Network Automation, CA Performance Center, Infoblox DDI, Cisco PRIME, GE PulseNet, Megasys Telenium, Nokia SAM, Nokia NSP, or Adtran AOE.
Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, XML, Visual Basic, VB Script
UNIX/Linux system administration
Knowledge of SQL, Oracle and DB2 and other database systems.
Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues in business terms
Ability to build relationships, to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups and customers and exhibit positive influence at all levels
Strategic thinker that can embrace, influence, and lead change
General knowledge of Southern Company''s core business
Education / experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field or 5+ years experience in systems management environments and technologies is highly desired for this position
Licenses and/or other professional certificates, such as ITIL Foundations or Manager Certification are preferred
Major job responsibilities:
60% - Responsible for the management and maintenance of the tools the analyst is responsible for. This includes patching, upgrades, architecture and 24/7 support. Also included is the continued improvement and/or efficiency of the tools.
20% - Responsible for developing and participation in the successful completion of projects, initiatives and appropriate network, computing, storage, transport and applications management Information Technology initiatives.
10% - Responsible for participating in tactical plans, strategies and engineering designs for the infrastructure management tools the analyst is responsible for.
5% - Responsible for working with vendors of systems management products and evaluating their technology for fit and effectiveness within Southern Company''s IT infrastructure.
5% - Responsible for providing support to Information Technology departments on issues related to network, computing, storage, and applications management planning, engineering design, and consulting.