IT - Systems Engineer IV

Apex Systems; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESP P stock plan

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a highly skilled Systems Integration Engineer to lead NAS-focused network integration and the migration from legacy TDM to modern IP-based systems. You will mentor field teams while performing hands-on tasks and travel across the region to support multiple locations.

The role requires deep expertise in BGP/TCP/IP/MPLS/IPv6, fiber optics, and telecom infrastructure, with a strong track record in large-scale system upgrades and mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (4 extra years experience accepted in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years of hands-on telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and testing of NAS-supporting systems; translate architecture into IP network solutions.
• Oversee full life cycle of network infrastructure and software projects; migrate from TDM to IP with smooth cutovers and testing.
• Assess requirements and communicate design changes to hardware and software teams.
• Provide hands-on infrastructure support with network protocols and server hardware to resolve bottlenecks.
• Monitor performance with dashboards and KPIs to ensure reliability of mission-critical aviation data.
• Provide clear status updates and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

BGP

TCP/IP

MPLS

IPv6

Fiber optics

Telecom network engineering

TDM-to-IP migration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Tools

Cisco gear

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT geographic area

Systems Integration Engineer – SME Telecommunications Team

In this role, you will serve as a technical mentor who guides and supports the work of the Service Area field team while still performing hands on tasks yourself. You will support the physical and logical integration of fiber and IP based circuits and direct the technical work needed to move legacy copper (TDM) systems to modern fiber and IP networks across the National Airspace System (NAS). The selected candidate will be assigned to an FAA specific location as a "home base" to work from and will travel throughout the region to support multiple locations. Travel may be short or long distance and expenses will be reimbursed. Candidates must undergo the FAA suitability process and may be able to support the contract for a short time while suitability is processed. These are long term assignments.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Technical Integration: Lead the design, integration, and testing of systems that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Turn early architecture drawings into working IP network solutions. Provide clear technical directions and take ownership of technical tasks and related project activities.
• Legacy-to-IP Migration: Lead the full life cycle of network infrastructure and software projects, from early planning through final deployment. Direct the hands‑on migration of TDM circuits to IP based systems, ensuring smooth cutovers, circuit activation, and thorough performance testing.
• System Validation: Assess requirement documents and identify necessary design changes; communicate these technical updates clearly to hardware and software engineering teams.
• Hands‑on Infrastructure Support: Work directly with network protocols and server‑level hardware to solve complex technical bottlenecks during multi‑state deployments.
• Performance Monitoring: Use dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical reports to verify that new fiber installations meet required reliability and resilience standards for mission critical aviation data. Analyze operational data to identify performance trends.
• Communicate with impact: Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (4 additional years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of degree)
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.
• Deep technical command of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6, specifically telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion.
• Hands‑on experience with optical networking (fiber), telecom network infrastructure hardware, server‑level deployments, testing, validation and acceptance.
• Proven ability to model network growth and optimize capacity during large‑scale system upgrades.
• Telecommunications infrastructure experience with ground networks, air to ground systems and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading the technical integration side of multi‑million‑dollar infrastructure initiatives; ability to apply project management methodologies to ensure delivery, compliance, and mission alignment.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support hybrid NAS environments.
• Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional ASEP
• PMP certification
• Familiarity with FAA BNATCS protocols or similar mission‑critical government network standards

Compensation

For this position, there will be only one bill rate regardless of hours worked in a day and/or workweek. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561320.

Everforth Apex Is a World-Class IT Services Company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth 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.
• Everforth 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, Everforth 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.
• Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.