Job Title: Event Management Specialist Watson AIOps & DevOps

Location: Charlotte, NC, Or Plano, TX

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Client Industry: Banking

Duration:12-18 Months (Possibility of Full-Time Conversion)

About the Role:

We are seeking a technically skilled Event Management Specialist with hands-on expertise in Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps and a strong understanding of modern DevOps practices. This role serves as a critical bridge between event management and intelligent IT operations—driving automation, observability, and AI-driven insights to enhance system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, tune, and support Watson AIOps components including event manager, topology, and AI-based correlation.
• Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to integrate event management into CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.
• Develop and maintain event ingestion pipelines from diverse monitoring tools and infrastructure sources.
• Design and implement automation and remediation workflows leveraging Watson AIOps capabilities.
• Analyze event noise, identify recurring patterns, and continuously refine event correlation and suppression strategies.
• Lead and support the transition from legacy systems (e.g., Netcool, NOI) to Watson AIOps.
• Maintain clear and updated documentation for event flows, integrations, and operational procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Hands-on experience with Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps, including event management, topology, and runbook automation.
• Strong knowledge of event management principles, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and integrations.
• Working knowledge of Kafka, REST APIs, and webhook-based integrations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Cloud) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $65 – $70 per hour

This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to mritunjay.kumar@collabera.com at 973 381 7213 for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!