Network Systems Developer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams.

With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

The Network Systems Developer will work within IBM’s Netcool (NOI), ASM and AIOps to ensure that the program is operating efficiently and delivering to business objectives.

This will require detailed knowledge of network architecture and functionality and the software used to report and maintain service availability, while reducing noise.

The candidate will need the ability to work with a diverse team including network administrators, planners, and vendors.

Key skills are needed in programming, IBM Impact knowledge, API integration, and databases management. Candidate must be available for after-hours on-call rotation to serve as Level 3 support.

What you’ll do

Develop and maintain code in Netcool (NOI) / Impact.

Customize network management systems to automate monitoring processes and procedures; including but not limited to dashboards, test set-up, and custom customer requirements.

Provide network monitoring system support and hold regular seminars to train Network Operations staff as well as Network Performance Management users including management.

Troubleshooting, patching, upgrading of Network Performance Management systems.

Understand security and control processes (GRC), and work with a security and audit mindset.

Serve as a Technical Expert, aiding internal Ford customers.

Provide after-hours on-call Level 3 support.

You’ll have

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

2 years of experience programming with Impact Programming Lanaguage (IPL) or JavaScript.

Experience programming in Netcool / Impact (NOI) using IPL.

Understanding of network devices, and associated architectures.

Even better, you may have

Artificial Intelligence training, including algorithm knowledge and application skills.

Experience with Agile projects, and utilizing tools, i.e., Rally.

Master of Science in Information Technology, or Computer Science.

CCNA certification, or equivalent experience.

What you’ll receive in return :

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings, and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more.

You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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SOUTHEAST MI RESIDENTS : Please note, this job is posted as remote unless the selected candidate lives within 50 miles of Dearborn, MI.

In this case we request the candidate to be on-site 1-2 days a week.

Requisition ID : 29346