System Operations Specialist

Job Title: Systems Operations & Modernization Engineer Location: Remote (Preference: West Coast / Washington State) Duration: Contract (Up to 12 Months) Type: Contingent / Contract Overview We are seeking a Systems Operations & Modernization Engineer to support a portfolio of mission-critical, flight-safety-related systems within an Airspace Efficiency Services environment. This role is responsible for both: • Stabilizing and operating existing systems, including legacy platforms • Driving modernization efforts, transitioning legacy applications to cloud-based and SaaS solutions This is a highly impactful role supporting real-time aviation services where reliability, performance, and risk reduction are critical . Key Responsibilities 1. Systems Ownership & Operations • Own day-to-day operations of mission-critical applications and workflows • Ensure high availability, performance, and rapid issue resolution • Support time-sensitive, flight-safety-related data processing and delivery systems • Manage customer-facing portals, user access, and data workflows • Maintain automation pipelines for data ingestion, processing, and storage 1. Infrastructure & Integrations • Manage integrations including SFTP, email feeds, and alerting systems • Configure and support infrastructure components: • Virtual machines, file shares, storage • Firewalls, app gateways, SSL certificates • Maintain secure and compliant environments (e.g., cipher updates, access controls) 1. Modernization & Transformation • Assess legacy systems (primarily HCL Domino) and document dependencies • Design and execute migration strategies to: • Azure services • SaaS platforms • Modern enterprise tools • Lead phased modernization with minimal operational disruption • Implement improved data pipelines and integration patterns 1. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer • Create technical documentation, runbooks, and migration playbooks • Train internal teams to support modernized systems post-engagement Required Qualifications Core Technical Skills • Strong experience with HCL Domino (v8+): • Application & database development • LotusScript, Formula Language, Domino Object Model • xPages, web technologies, and security models (ACLs, Authors/Readers) Automation & Development • Proficiency in: • Python and C# (mid-level) • Basic PowerShell and JavaScript • Experience with: • Web scraping, XML data handling • Task automation (e.g., Windows Task Scheduler) Infrastructure & Cloud • Experience with: • Windows-based infrastructure (VMs, hosting, backups) • Networking and security (firewalls, gateways, SFTP, SSL) • Working knowledge of Azure with ability to troubleshoot and self-learn Tools • Familiarity with text/code comparison tools (e.g., Notepad++) Preferred Qualifications • Background in aviation or aerospace environments • Experience working with: • NOTAMs, flight data, or aviation forecasting systems • Prior roles such as: • Pilot, air traffic control, flight operations, avionics, or similar Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and self-directed learning ability • Comfortable working in time-sensitive, high-stakes environments • Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems quickly • Strong communication and documentation skills • Customer-focused mindset Why This Role • Work on mission-critical aviation systems • Lead end-to-end modernization of legacy platforms • High ownership and visibility across operations and engineering