IT Project Engineer
Aptyx is seeking a highly skilled IT Project Engineer to support and lead infrastructure and
security projects across the organization. This role will be responsible for planning,
designing, and implementing IT projects. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on
technical expertise, excellent project execution skills, and the ability to collaborate with
internal teams and external vendors.
This role is critical to increasing internal ownership, consistency, and institutional
knowledge across our IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Engineering
Lead and execute IT infrastructure, cloud, security, and application projects from
design through completion
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure technical
solutions
Own project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies in coordination with IT
leadership
Provide hands-on engineering support for implementations, migrations, upgrades,
and remediations
Technical Scope
Microsoft 365 (Entra ID / Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams)
Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
Endpoint management (Intune, MDM/MAM, device hardening)
Network technologies (firewalls, switches, VPNs, Wi-Fi)
Security tools and controls (MFA, EDR, SOC integrations, vulnerability remediation)
Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
Vendor & MSP Coordination
Work alongside our MSP in a co-managed IT model
Take ownership of internal project execution previously handled by MSP project
resources
Review MSP designs, validate recommendations, and ensure alignment with
internal standards
Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues and projects
Documentation & Standards
Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
Help define and enforce IT standards, architectures, and best practices
Ensure projects meet security, compliance, and operational requirements
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and constraints
Provide clear project status updates to IT leadership
Mentor junior IT staτ― as appropriate
Required Qualifications (Project Engineer)
5+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure or systems engineering experience
Proven experience leading large-scale or cross-functional IT initiatives
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft enterprise environments
Advanced knowledge of security architecture, networking and cloud services
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience designing solutions, not just implementing them
Strong vendor management and technical leadership skills
Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
Microsoft (Azure, M365, Security)
Cisco, SonicWALL, or other networking certifications
Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
ITIL or project management certifications
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and documentation
Ability to balance speed, quality, and security
Ownership mindset with a continuous improvement focus
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security projects across the organization. This role will be responsible for planning,
designing, and implementing IT projects. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on
technical expertise, excellent project execution skills, and the ability to collaborate with
internal teams and external vendors.
This role is critical to increasing internal ownership, consistency, and institutional
knowledge across our IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Engineering
Lead and execute IT infrastructure, cloud, security, and application projects from
design through completion
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure technical
solutions
Own project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies in coordination with IT
leadership
Provide hands-on engineering support for implementations, migrations, upgrades,
and remediations
Technical Scope
Microsoft 365 (Entra ID / Azure AD, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams)
Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
Endpoint management (Intune, MDM/MAM, device hardening)
Network technologies (firewalls, switches, VPNs, Wi-Fi)
Security tools and controls (MFA, EDR, SOC integrations, vulnerability remediation)
Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
Vendor & MSP Coordination
Work alongside our MSP in a co-managed IT model
Take ownership of internal project execution previously handled by MSP project
resources
Review MSP designs, validate recommendations, and ensure alignment with
internal standards
Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues and projects
Documentation & Standards
Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
Help define and enforce IT standards, architectures, and best practices
Ensure projects meet security, compliance, and operational requirements
Collaboration & Communication
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and constraints
Provide clear project status updates to IT leadership
Mentor junior IT staτ― as appropriate
Required Qualifications (Project Engineer)
5+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure or systems engineering experience
Proven experience leading large-scale or cross-functional IT initiatives
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft enterprise environments
Advanced knowledge of security architecture, networking and cloud services
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience designing solutions, not just implementing them
Strong vendor management and technical leadership skills
Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
Microsoft (Azure, M365, Security)
Cisco, SonicWALL, or other networking certifications
Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
ITIL or project management certifications
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
High attention to detail and documentation
Ability to balance speed, quality, and security
Ownership mindset with a continuous improvement focus
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