Secure File Transfer Engineer

Description:
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.

Location: Remote

Rate: $55.00 - $60.00/hr. w2

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicants must be a United States Citizen and must be able to obtain a 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.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

• Perform operations support of Axway Secure Transport, SFTP, and IBM Connect:Direct across on-premises Solaris/Linux and AWS Linux environments.
• Provide build and operations support, including troubleshooting, timely resolution, and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Implement change requests and perform change management on platform components in accordance with defined processes.
• Lead and support specialized business and technical IT solutions in e-commerce and secure file transfer domains.
• Manage individual projects and communications with stakeholders while collaborating within a cross-organizational operations team.
• Maintain and support off-hours, weekend, and on-call coverage as needed.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements

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

Education Requirements:
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of experience, or 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma.
• AWS certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance.