System Administrator III, Netcool

Crown Castle
Charlotte, PA
Job Description
The System Administrator III works as part of a cross-functional operations team to support Crown Castle's Tower monitoring system, Netcool. This role is pivotal in maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of our IBM Netcool Suite deployment.

Requirements

  • Administer and maintain IBM's Netcool Suite
  • Implement software updates and new releases during scheduled change windows
  • Monitor and resolve support tickets related to Netcool and associated systems
  • Troubleshoot application and system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
  • Import SNMP MIBs and develop probe rules in accordance with Netcool Common Knowledge Library (CKL) standards
  • Manage user access, permissions, and security controls across the Netcool environment
  • Perform regular patching and system refreshes to maintain performance and security
  • Oversee DNS configurations and updates relevant to Netcool operations
  • Conduct system audits and ensure compliance with internal and external security standards
  • Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures for Netcool systems
  • Create and manage WebGUI filters, views, and dashboards to enhance operational visibility
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Netcool Impact policies to support event enrichment, correlation, and automation workflows
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and implement system enhancements
  • Provide user training and ongoing support to end users
  • Coordinate change control activities with Enterprise IT to ensure alignment and minimize operational risk
  • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for monitoring-related issues
  • Support capacity planning by analyzing system usage trends and forecasting future resource needs
  • Serve as a backup resource for Netcool-related responsibilities in collaboration with the Software Engineer

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Market-leading 401(k) plan
  • New-child leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Crown Castle scholarship program
  • Matching charitable contributions
  • Generous paid time-off
  • 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
  • Free beverages and snacks
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