Sr. File Transfer Engineer (Omaha, NE)

First National Bank•Omaha, NE

1d•$89,828 - $148,215•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. File Transfer Engineer is responsible for being a subject matter expert in enterprise file transfer platforms. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep technical skills, strong architectural thinking, and experience in managing complex, secure data transfer ecosystems across global environments. The ideal candidate will be the technical SME (Subject Matter Expert) responsible for setting standards, leading initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing file transfer solutions across the enterprise and with external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise Managed File Transfer solutions.
Deep understanding of file transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2), encryption methods, and certificate management.
Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration and comfortable navigating large, complex environments.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, load balancers, proxies, DNS, and VPN technologies.
Experience with cloud-based MFT integration (AWS, Azure) or hybrid environments is a strong plus.
Proven track record of working in regulated industries with strict compliance and audit requirements.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.
Experience working with third-party vendors.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.
Unrestricted work authorization and not requiring future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Axway SecureTransport or B2Bi certifications (Administrator, Specialist).
5+ years of experience specifically working with Axway SecureTransport in a senior or lead capacity.
Experience with IBM Sterling Connect:Direct
Experience with Axway Gateway, Sentinel, or B2Bi platforms.
Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD integration of MFT workflows.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) in MFT deployments.
Experience with infrastructure and application monitoring concepts
Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Learn and help support Managed File Transfer (MFT) platforms.
Lead the architecture, design, and scaling of Axway SecureTransport environments across production, non-production, and DR zones.
Collaborate with enterprise architects and security teams to ensure MFT solutions align with broader IT strategy and compliance mandates.
Serve as a technical lead on MFT-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new partner onboarding.
Manage and optimize Axway SecureTransport and related components (Gateway, Sentinel, etc.) for performance, availability, and resiliency.
Develop and maintain complex MFT workflows, leveraging SecureTransport features (Policies, Users, Event Rules, etc.) and custom scripting.
Automate operational tasks using scripting languages (Shell, Python, PowerShell) to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Implement and manage end-to-end monitoring, alerting, and reporting of MFT transactions using Dynatrace.
Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to support growing transaction volumes and evolving business needs.
Implement robust data protection protocols (TLS, PGP, SSH, SFTP, FTPS) in alignment with corporate and regulatory security requirements.
Drive security reviews, access controls, logging, and audit readiness to support frameworks such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.
Act as liaison with InfoSec teams to ensure ongoing compliance, threat mitigation, and vulnerability remediation.
Provide technical mentorship and training to junior engineers and support staff.
Lead troubleshooting efforts on high-impact or escalated issues, acting as the final point of resolution.
Work closely with cross-functional teams (networking, security, application development, DevOps) to integrate MFT with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.