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 staff 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