Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer

Integrated Resources, Inc

Richmond, VA
1 day ago

Highlights

MFT Platforms: Experience with tools like IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, Sterling Secure Proxy, Sterling Connect Direct. Education Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (sometimes equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree).

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Location

Richmond, VA

Description

Job title: - Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer
Location: - Richmond, VA 23219
Duration: - 18 Months

Qualifications:
Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (sometimes equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
Relevant certifications are a plus (see below)

Technical Skills

File Transfer Protocols: SFTP, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS
MFT Platforms: Experience with tools like IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, Sterling Secure Proxy, Sterling Connect Direct
Scripting: Shell scripting (Bash), PowerShell, Python, or Perl for automation
Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows Server administration
Networking: Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and network security
Databases: Basic SQL knowledge for querying transfer logs/status
Security: PGP/GPG encryption, SSH key management, certificate management (SSL/TLS)
Scheduling Tools: Experience with job schedulers (e.g., Control-M, AutoSys, Cron)

Experience

5-7+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or a similar technical role
Direct experience configuring and maintaining MFT solutions
Background in troubleshooting failed transfers and diagnosing connectivity issues
Certifications (Preferred, not always required)
Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., IBM Sterling, Axway certifications)
ITIL Foundation (useful for ticketing/change management environments)
Certifications in relevant OS platforms (Linux, Microsoft)

Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Attention to detail (critical for data integrity/security)
Ability to work under pressure during outages or failed transfer incidents
Clear documentation habits
Communication skills to liaise with business partners and internal teams
Compliance Knowledge (Industry-Dependent)
Additional Responsibilities Often Tied to Qualifications
On-call availability for after-hours support
Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds)
Change management process experience
Vendor/partner onboarding for file transfer setups

Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer

Integrated Resources, Inc

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