OSS Administrator

Apliko Tani

We are looking for a Telecom OSS Administrator to support, maintain, and operate Operational Support Systems (OSS) in a telecom environment. The role sits between general IT system administration and specialized OSS engineering, requiring solid system administration skills combined with a working understanding of telecom OSS processes.

The position is ideal for someone who is comfortable with Linux systems, application support, and troubleshooting, and who is willing to develop deeper knowledge of OSS platforms over time.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain OSS applications and supporting infrastructure
  • Monitor system availability, performance, alarms, and scheduled jobs
  • Handle incidents, service requests, and basic problem resolution within OSS platforms
  • Support Fault, Configuration, Performance, and Inventory Management processes at operational level
  • Administer user accounts, roles, and access rights across OSS tools
  • Perform routine system checks and ensure platform stability
  • Support deployments, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes
  • Work with logs, alarms, and basic performance indicators to identify issues
  • Support integration flows between OSS, network systems, and external platforms
  • Coordinate with internal IT teams, NOC, and vendors for issue resolution
  • Maintain operational documentation and runbooks
  • Participate in testing of OSS changes and releases
  • Ensure backup and recovery procedures are executed and validated
  • Provide on-call support for critical incidents when required

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent job experience
  • 2–4 years of experience in system administration or application support
  • Basic understanding of Telecom OSS concepts (e.g., monitoring, provisioning, fault management)
  • Solid Linux administration skills (user management, services, logs, file systems)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, TCP/IP, ports, protocols)
  • Experience with monitoring or ticketing systems (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios, Cacti, or similar)
  • Ability to analyze logs and troubleshoot system/application issues
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • English proficiency (written and spoken)

 

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to telecom OSS platforms or network management systems
  • Basic understanding of telecom domains (mobile, fixed, broadband concepts)
  • Familiarity with SNMP, SFTP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS in operational context
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Bash or Python) for automation of tasks
  • Exposure to middleware or integration concepts (APIs, message queues, ETL basics)

 

Key Competencies

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking
  • Ability to handle operational tasks in a structured and consistent way
  • Willingness to learn telecom OSS systems and expand technical depth
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a production environment
  • Team collaboration across IT, network, and vendor teams
  • Accountability for system availability and operational stability

 

Technologies & Environment

The role typically involves working with:

  • Linux-based servers and services
  • OSS applications and monitoring tools
  • Virtualized environments (VMware or similar)
  • Ticketing and monitoring systems
  • Basic integration interfaces between telecom systems

 

Working Conditions

  • Standard IT operations role with occasional maintenance windows
  • Possible participation in on-call rotation depending on operational needs
  • Collaboration with IT operations, NOC, and telecom engineering teams
  • Hybrid and office work

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary aligned with the local labor market
  • Training and professional development programs
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Team-building activities and recognition programs
  • Flexible working hours + early Friday finish
  • Extensive mobile benefits (minutes, SMS, data, roaming, loan amounts)
  • Free IPKO internet, DTV & telephony services

 

Work Location

Prishtinë — IPKO Industrial Zone

 

Application Deadline

 31 May 2026

Apliko online

Working place:
Prishtinë

The deadline for application
31/05/2026