Integration Engineer - IV

Varite, Inc

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80–$93.33 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Data Management, Database Administration, Database Technology, Disaster Recovery, Ecosystems, Event Correlation, Event Management, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), High Availability, IBM Product Family, IBM Tivoli, IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, JavaScript, Linux Administration, Management Strategy, Micromuse Netcool, Middleware, NFS (Network File System), Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Security, On Call, Operations Processes, Oracle DBA (Database Administrator), Oracle Database, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Red Hat Linux Operating System, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), ServiceNow, Signal-to-noise Ratio (SNR), Software Patches, Splunk, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Operations, Technical Writing, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

POSTED

1 day ago

Pay Range: USD 80/hr - USD 93.33/hr

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

Quals--
Senior IBM Netcool/Omnibus Engineer
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
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

About the Company

Varite, Inc

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