Senior File Transfer Administrator

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior File Transfer Administrator to support enterprise file transfer operations within a critical financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of relevant experience, including hands-on administration of IBM Sterling and Axway file transfer platforms, strong Unix/Linux expertise, and advanced troubleshooting skills.

This position requires a highly technical professional capable of analyzing system logs, identifying root causes, resolving production issues, and ensuring secure, reliable file transfer operations.

Day to Day Work 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 activities, investigate system logs, and resolve transfer failures, connectivity issues, and performance problems.
• Provide advanced Unix/Linux administration and troubleshooting support, particularly within 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.
• Utilize 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and approximately 8 years of professional experience or Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 10 years professional experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on administration experience with IBM Sterling Connect.
• Minimum 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 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 (Bash, KSH, or similar).
• 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; must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting file transfer operations within 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 (AWS, Azure, 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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be available based on customer requirements.