IBM Netcool/Omnibus Engineer

• Design, configure, and support IBM Netcool/Omnibus environments for enterprise event management
• Build and maintain ObjectServer setups, including triggers, automation, correlation, and enrichment logic
• Monitor platform health and performance, and apply tuning improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
• Manage and maintain probes and gateway configurations for integration with multiple monitoring tools
• Administer Linux-based systems hosting Netcool components, including routine support and troubleshooting
• Work with Oracle backend databases for data handling, integrations, and reporting needs
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities with minimal disruption
• Develop integrations with third-party monitoring and IT service management tools using APIs, webhooks, and scripting
• Create automation workflows to improve event handling and incident response
• Document procedures, support runbooks, and maintain clear technical standards and change practices
• Collaborate with observability and operations teams to onboard new monitoring sources and improve event visibility

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Netcool/Omnibus, including ObjectServer, probes, and gateways
• Solid understanding of Netcool architecture, including OMNIbus, Impact, WebGUI/Dash, and Message Bus
• Linux administration experience, preferably in RHEL environments
• Working knowledge of Oracle databases, SQL, and basic DBA support tasks
• Proficiency in scripting with Bash, Python, or Perl
• Experience with event correlation, alert management, and reducing noise in monitoring environments
• Familiarity with SNMP, Syslog, HTTPS, and REST APIs
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production support environment
• Comfort working in an environment that may include on-call support and occasional after-hours maintenance

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating Dynatrace with Netcool through webhooks or APIs
• Background in ServiceNow and bidirectional event or incident integrations
• Experience with IBM Netcool Impact or OMNIbus Process Control scripting
• Exposure to other observability or enterprise operations tools such as Splunk or Control-M
• Knowledge of IBM Cloud Pak for AIOps
• ITIL Foundation certification or similar process knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• IBM certifications related to Netcool or Tivoli products

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and approaches to apply.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $62 - $100 per hour based on qualifications and experience.