Project Overview

The contractor will provide staff augmentation support to the DFA Network Team, focusing on HCL Domino Server and Notes administration.

The primary objective of this engagement is to:

• Upgrade existing production and development Domino servers from Version 12 to Version 14.X

• Support servers operating in a Windows Server environment

• Implement Domino Leap and Domino Nomad

• Convert multiple legacy applications to the latest supported versions

• Integrate Domino applications with existing IBM DB2 databases via ODBC connectivity

The consultant will ensure system stability, security, performance optimization, and knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Domino Server upgrades from version 12 to 14.X in production and development environments

• Administer and support HCL Notes clients (v12 and v14.5)

• Implement and configure Domino Leap and Domino Nomad

• Convert and modernize existing Domino applications

• Integrate Domino systems with IBM DB2 databases using ODBC

• Provide patching, troubleshooting, and performance optimization

• Support Windows Server infrastructure hosting Domino environments

• Apply security best practices including certificate and public key management

• Support VPN connectivity and secure remote access configurations

• Perform system documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered, all consultants must meet the following mandatory requirements:

Education

• Four-year degree from an accredited institution in:

  • Computer Science

  • Information Technology

  • Systems & Network Administration

  • Or related IT field

Mandatory Experience

• 5+ years of Domino administration and HCL Notes support (including version upgrades and patching)

• 5+ years of network infrastructure experience

• 5+ years of Windows Server administration experience

• 5+ years of DB2/ODBC integration experience

• 5+ years of overall IT experience

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

• Strong documentation and knowledge transfer capabilities