Senior File Transfer Administrator

Peraton•,

12d•$104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior File Transfer Administrator to support enterprise file transfer operations in a critical financial services environment. The role involves administering IBM Sterling and Axway file transfer platforms, supporting Unix/Linux systems, analyzing logs, resolving production issues, and maintaining secure and reliable file transfer operations. The position may offer hybrid or remote work arrangements depending on customer requirements and includes participation in on-call rotations and occasional after-hours maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and approximately 8 years of professional experience; or an associate degree in a related field and 10 years of professional experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 12 years of professional experience.
At least 5 years of hands-on IBM Sterling Connect administration experience.
At least 3 years of experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
Experience administering IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) and Axway SecureTransport/Transfer CFT.
Advanced Unix/Linux administration skills, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or IBM AIX.
Strong troubleshooting skills, including system log analysis, root cause identification, and production issue resolution.
Proficiency in Unix shell scripting, such as Bash or KSH.
Knowledge of secure file transfer protocols, including FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, AS2, and PeSIT.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, file systems, permissions, SSL/TLS certificates, and authentication mechanisms.
Experience supporting enterprise production environments and resolving incidents within established SLA requirements.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Flexibility to participate in on-call support and occasional after-hours maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting file transfer operations in banking or financial services environments.
Knowledge of IBM Sterling Control Center and B2B integrations.
Experience with Ansible, Git, and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nagios, or ELK.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization technologies.
Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and security compliance.
Relevant IBM Sterling or Linux certifications.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM Sterling Connect, Sterling File Gateway (SFG), Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), and Axway SecureTransport/Transfer CFT environments.
Monitor file transfer activity, investigate system logs, and resolve transfer failures, connectivity issues, and performance problems.
Provide advanced Unix/Linux administration and troubleshooting, particularly in RHEL and AIX environments.
Perform system upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and routine maintenance.
Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Use Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation.
Maintain system availability, disaster recovery capabilities, and security compliance.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support file transfer requirements.
Provide production support, including participation in on-call rotations and after-hours maintenance activities.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company-paid holidays
Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus