Systems Operations & Modernization Engineer

Job#: 3028183

Job Description:
Title: Systems Operations & Modernization Engineer

Location: Remote - Washington preferred; Open to California, Oregon, Nevada

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 month contract w/ potential to extend

Seniority: Mid-Level

Role Overview

This position is for a specialized contingent worker who will take ownership of and stabilize a portfolio of airspace efficiency systems and services, with an emphasis on time-critical, flight-safety-related functions. The role will also lead the modernization of legacy components to existing SaaS platforms, Azure services, and standard enterprise tools. The objective is to ensure continuity and reliability while accelerating modernization efforts to reduce cyber and resource risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and stabilize the airspace efficiency services portfolio, ensuring reliability of time-critical, flight-safety-related services.
• Lead technical modernization to transition HCL Domino-based and other legacy products to modern platforms.
• Manage day-to-day operation of all applications, services, and workflows, ensuring availability, performance, and timely issue resolution.
• Operate and enhance customer-facing portals and maintain automation for data retrieval, ingestion, and processing.
• Manage inbound and outbound email and SFTP flows, and configure supporting infrastructure such as VMs, file shares, and firewalls.
• Analyze existing legacy applications, document dependencies, and define a target-state architecture and migration roadmap.
• Design and implement modern data and integration patterns to reduce reliance on legacy systems.
• Produce design documentation, migration playbooks, and support runbooks for modernized components.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in HCL Domino (v8 or greater), including application development, administration, LotusScript, Formula Language, and the Domino Object Model.
• Experience with Domino web technologies such as xPages and a practical understanding of the Domino security model.
• Mid-level skills in Python and C#, with basic skills in PowerShell and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with web scraping, XML, and Windows Task Scheduler.
• Broad, mid-level familiarity with Windows and hosting infrastructure (VMs, file shares), network security components (firewalls, app gateways), SSL/HTTPS configuration, and SFTP/email integrations.
• Ability to self-teach and resolve most Azure issues using documentation and web resources.

Soft Skills and Working Style:

• Demonstrated ability for self-directed learning to investigate and resolve unfamiliar technical issues.
• Comfort operating under time pressure for mission-critical services.
• A customer-value mindset and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the aerospace domain is strongly preferred. This may include experience as a pilot, air traffic controller, airline operations staff, or similar aviation roles.
• Demonstrated comfort working with operational aviation data and concepts, such as NOTAMs and forecasts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.