IT Systems Engineer II

Apex

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Hybrid

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Austin, TX
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23 days ago
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Apex Fintech Solutions provides brokerage infrastructure and clearing services to financial services companies, enabling them to deliver investing, trading, and retirement solutions to their customers. Industry: Financial Technology & Brokerage Infrastructure

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TL;DR · IT Systems Engineer II

JOB TITLE: IT Systems Engineer II The IT Systems Engineer II joins the Enterprise Applications team to manage, automate, and optimize the firm's SaaS application stack. This role involves deep platform ownership of the Atlassian suite, specifically Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence, while also administering Zoom, Slack, Okta, and Microsoft 365. You will architect complex workflows, design automation rules using REST APIs and webhooks, and lead integration projects with identity providers and CI/CD pipelines. The position requires developing scalable solutions for ambiguous operational challenges using scripting, AI-assisted development, and governance frameworks. You will serve as a technical escalation point, mentor junior members, and ensure enterprise applications meet security standards. Key skills include expert-level Jira administration, JQL, SAML, OAuth, and experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Architect, configure, and optimize Atlassian Cloud platforms including Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence.
  • Design complex workflows, automation rules, custom fields, and permission schemes to support diverse business processes.
  • Develop advanced automation solutions using Jira Automation, REST APIs, webhooks, and scripting to reduce manual effort.
  • Lead integration projects connecting Atlassian platforms with identity providers, development tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Establish and enforce governance frameworks including project templates, naming conventions, and data retention policies.
  • Administer and manage the enterprise SaaS stack including Zoom, Slack, Okta, and Microsoft 365.
  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex SaaS issues and mentor junior team members.
  • Create training programs, runbooks, and technical documentation for administrators and end users.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience administering enterprise SaaS applications.
  • 3+ years of experience focused on the Atlassian platform (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management).
  • Expert-level Jira administration skills including workflows, schemes, custom fields, automation, and JQL.
  • Hands-on experience administering Zoom, Slack, Okta, and Microsoft 365 in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience with identity management and SSO integration using SAML, OAuth, and Okta.
  • Proficiency with Atlassian REST APIs, scripting, and automation tools like Jira Automation.
  • Atlassian certifications (ACP-100, ACP-600, ACP-620) (preferred).

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