OSS Systems Engineer (Tactical Monitoring & Automation) 6-month contract Inside IR35 Rate TBC Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC security clearance You will be responsible for design and implement the Operations Support Systems (OSS) framework for the project. You will build a localised "intelligence layer" within the deployable Core Container that monitors everything from the LTE core's signal quality to the HVAC's power consumption. You are responsible for ensuring that when something goes wrong in the field, the right person at the NOC gets a pre-populated trouble ticket, ideally with the exact root cause identified. Your Focus: Manager of Managers (MoM), Event Correlation, CMDB, and Automated Ticketing Key Responsibilities Manager of Managers (MoM) Implementation Deployment & Orchestration: Implement and maintain a localised ServiceNow platform Event Correlation Logic: Develop custom rules and policies to aggregate raw alarms from the LTE core, IP routers, and Mechanical systems Ticketing Automation: Configure the system to automatically generate trouble tickets Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Tactical CMDB Design: Design the system which tracks the live state of every component NOC Synchronisation: Implement the logic to "trickle" CMDB updates System Integration (Northbound/Southbound) Southbound Collection: Configure SNMP, Syslog, Streaming Telemetry, and API-based collectors Northbound Forwarding: Ensure secure, bandwidth-efficient transport of management data over Starlink/MANET backhaul Lifecycle & Documentation Monitoring Build Book: Create the "Gold Master" monitoring templates and configuration guides Performance Analysis: Provide the Solutions Architect with trend reports on system health Technical Proficiency Profile OSS/NMS Platforms: Expert knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Splunk, Micro Focus, or open-source equivalents). Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or JavaScript Network Protocols: Deep understanding of SNMP (v2/v3), MIBs, OIDs, NetFlow, and JSON/REST APIs. Linux Systems: Advanced Linux administration skills (the MoM usually runs on a hardened Linux stack). Preferred Experience & Skills Experience in OSS/ITOM engineering, specifically focused on complex event correlation in high-availability environments. Domain Knowledge: Experience with Telco OSS (monitoring LTE/5G cores) is highly desirable.
Feb 06, 2026
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OSS Systems Engineer (Tactical Monitoring & Automation) 6-month contract Inside IR35 Rate TBC Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC security clearance You will be responsible for design and implement the Operations Support Systems (OSS) framework for the project. You will build a localised "intelligence layer" within the deployable Core Container that monitors everything from the LTE core's signal quality to the HVAC's power consumption. You are responsible for ensuring that when something goes wrong in the field, the right person at the NOC gets a pre-populated trouble ticket, ideally with the exact root cause identified. Your Focus: Manager of Managers (MoM), Event Correlation, CMDB, and Automated Ticketing Key Responsibilities Manager of Managers (MoM) Implementation Deployment & Orchestration: Implement and maintain a localised ServiceNow platform Event Correlation Logic: Develop custom rules and policies to aggregate raw alarms from the LTE core, IP routers, and Mechanical systems Ticketing Automation: Configure the system to automatically generate trouble tickets Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Tactical CMDB Design: Design the system which tracks the live state of every component NOC Synchronisation: Implement the logic to "trickle" CMDB updates System Integration (Northbound/Southbound) Southbound Collection: Configure SNMP, Syslog, Streaming Telemetry, and API-based collectors Northbound Forwarding: Ensure secure, bandwidth-efficient transport of management data over Starlink/MANET backhaul Lifecycle & Documentation Monitoring Build Book: Create the "Gold Master" monitoring templates and configuration guides Performance Analysis: Provide the Solutions Architect with trend reports on system health Technical Proficiency Profile OSS/NMS Platforms: Expert knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Splunk, Micro Focus, or open-source equivalents). Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or JavaScript Network Protocols: Deep understanding of SNMP (v2/v3), MIBs, OIDs, NetFlow, and JSON/REST APIs. Linux Systems: Advanced Linux administration skills (the MoM usually runs on a hardened Linux stack). Preferred Experience & Skills Experience in OSS/ITOM engineering, specifically focused on complex event correlation in high-availability environments. Domain Knowledge: Experience with Telco OSS (monitoring LTE/5G cores) is highly desirable.
(Developer 6-12 months SC or DV hybrid Manchester market rates) Our Consultancy client is seeking an experienced Developer to work on a hybrid basis (approx. 4 days per week) on a 6-12 month contract at their site is based in Manchester The role is inside IR35 (Umbrella) This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared & willing to undertake DV clearance Essential Skills required for the role: Java Spring Boot AWS Python Spark Hadoop Kafka ElasticSearch OpenShift/ Kubernetes NiFi
Feb 05, 2026
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(Developer 6-12 months SC or DV hybrid Manchester market rates) Our Consultancy client is seeking an experienced Developer to work on a hybrid basis (approx. 4 days per week) on a 6-12 month contract at their site is based in Manchester The role is inside IR35 (Umbrella) This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared & willing to undertake DV clearance Essential Skills required for the role: Java Spring Boot AWS Python Spark Hadoop Kafka ElasticSearch OpenShift/ Kubernetes NiFi
