Manage File Transfer Administrator

Description:
Remote

Our client operates complex, high-availability systems across on-premises and AWS environments and seeks a Senior Cloud and Secure File Transfer Engineer to evolve secure data exchange platforms. This contract-to-hire role focuses on AWS services, UNIX/Linux administration, secure file transfer platforms, and automation to enhance reliability and security.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

• Perform operations support for Axway Secure Transport, SFTP, and IBM Connect:Direct on Solaris/Linux and AWS Linux environments.
• Provide build and operations support, including troubleshooting, timely resolution, and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Execute change management for supported components and implement change requests per defined processes.
• Lead, implement, and support specialized technical solutions for secure file transfer and related infrastructure.
• Manage projects and communications with stakeholders while contributing to a larger operational team.
• Support off-hours, weekend, and on-call coverage as required.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements

• Strong background in AWS with services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and EKS/ECS.
• Proficiency in Shell, Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Experience developing or supporting infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong UNIX Solaris and Linux systems administration skills.
• Experience administering and configuring Axway Secure Transport, SFTP, and IBM Connect:Direct.
• Experience managing SSL, TLS, data encryption, and certificates.
• Basic understanding of networking.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, organizational, documentation, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence across teams with diplomacy and assertiveness in a dynamic environment.

Education Requirements:
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and 5 years of experience, or 10 years of experience with a high school diploma.
• AWS certification preferred.