Application Consultant-Edge & Network Cloud

IBM; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Gurugram is seeking an experienced Application Consultant specializing in Edge & Network Cloud. You will apply your Netcool/OMNIbus expertise to deliver integration and management of telecom OSS systems, with emphasis on incident, problem, and change management processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with Netcool components, Linux/Unix troubleshooting, and scripting to automate operational tasks. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Netcool Infra.
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Netcool/OMNIbus.
• Monitor the health, availability, and performance of the Netcool environment.
• Perform incident, problem, and change management activities related to Netcool infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues related to ObjectServer, probes, gateways, event flow, and connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform Consulting Services: Deliver expert advice and guidance to clients on the implementation and configuration of ALM, ASM, and various virtual network functions from NEPs.
• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Implement and Configure Solutions: Apply technical expertise to implement and configure ALM, ASM, and other solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing OSS systems.
• Integrate with OSS Systems: Work on integrating ALM, ASM, NOI with other OSS systems, depending on the solution scope, to ensure a cohesive and efficient system.
• Solution Delivery: Support the delivery of solutions, leveraging Agile methodologies and lifecycle management best practices.

Skills

Netcool Infra

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

OSS integration

Incident management

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

ObjectServer

Probe

Gateway

Web GUI

Netcool/OMNIbus

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As an Application Consultant specializing in Edge & Network Cloud, you will utilize your applied knowledge of fundamental concepts and technologies associated with Telecom Network, Software Defined Network/NFV to deliver solutions. You will perform consulting, requirement gathering, and implementation tasks to drive business outcomes.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform Consulting Services: Deliver expert advice and guidance to clients on the implementation and configuration of ALM, ASM, and various virtual network functions from NEPs.
• Requirement Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Implement and Configure Solutions: Apply technical expertise to implement and configure ALM, ASM, and other solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing OSS systems.
• Integrate with OSS Systems: Work on integrating ALM, ASM, NOI with other OSS systems, depending on the solution scope, to ensure a cohesive and efficient system.
• Solution Delivery: Support the delivery of solutions, leveraging Agile methodologies and lifecycle management best practices.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Key Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience in Netcool Infra
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM Netcool/OMNIbus infrastructure.
• Manage Netcool components including ObjectServer, Probe, Gateway, and Web GUI.
• Monitor the health, availability, and performance of the Netcool environment.
• Perform incident, problem, and change management activities related to Netcool infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot issues related to ObjectServer, probes, gateways, event flow, and connectivity.
• Configure and maintain Netcool probes and gateways for integration with upstream monitoring systems.
• Manage ObjectServer databases, including configuration, maintenance, synchronization, and troubleshooting.
• Support high-availability (HA) and failover configurations for Netcool components.
• Monitor event flow and investigate event loss, duplication, delays, or incorrect event correlation.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and infrastructure migrations.
• Analyze application and system logs to identify and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Work with Linux/Unix teams for OS-level troubleshooting, performance tuning, filesystem, process, and service-related issues.
• Support integrations between Netcool and external systems such as monitoring tools, ticketing platforms, and ITSM solutions.
• Develop and maintain operational scripts using Shell scripting or similar technologies where required.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Telecom Network Architecture: Exposure to designing and implementing telecom network architectures, including Software Defined Network and NFV, to support solution delivery.
• Advanced ALM and ASM: Experience with advanced implementation and configuration of ALM and ASM, including integration with other OSS systems.
• Virtual Network Functionality: Familiarity with implementing and configuring various virtual network functions from Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) in telecom networks.