File Transfer Specialist

What you will be doing

• Design, implement and maintain secure, scalable and highly available file transfer solutions using IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) . • Install, configure, maintain and optimise IBM SFG environments. • Configure and manage trading partner profiles, routing channels, protocols and document flows. • Manage partner onboarding and establish secure file transfer connections with external parties. • Configure and support SFTP, AS2, FTP, HTTP and other relevant file transfer protocols. • Design and maintain SFG routing channel templates and business processes. • Manage certificates, encryption, authentication and access controls within the file transfer environment. • Integrate IBM SFG with enterprise applications, middleware and other technology platforms. • Monitor file transfer operations and proactively identify potential failures or performance issues. • Perform regular health checks, maintenance activities and performance optimisation. • Lead the investigation and resolution of complex file transfer incidents and failures. • Analyse SFG logs and diagnostic information to identify root causes and implement permanent resolutions. • Develop and maintain scripts, workflows and automation to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency. • Plan and execute IBM SFG upgrades, patches, migrations and configuration changes. • Ensure file transfer solutions adhere to security, compliance and data protection requirements. • Support audit, reporting and forensic requirements using SFG audit and reporting capabilities. • Monitor file transfer volumes, capacity and system utilisation and contribute to capacity planning. • Maintain technical documentation covering configurations, processes, partner setups and troubleshooting procedures. • Work closely with application owners, business users, infrastructure teams, security teams and external partners. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. • Participate in incident, problem, change and release management processes. • Drive continuous improvement across the Managed File Transfer environment. What we are looking for:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree, Diploma or equivalent IT qualification.
• Strong and proven experience in IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) .
• Solid experience in Managed File Transfer (MFT) environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting trading partners, routing channels and document flows.
• Strong knowledge of SFTP, AS2, FTP and HTTP file transfer protocols.
• Experience with certificates, encryption, authentication and secure file transfer mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls and security prot

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