Managed File Transfer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer with strong expertise in Axway MFT and/or IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in administering and supporting enterprise file transfer platforms in Linux and Windows environments, along with monitoring and scheduling tools such as Splunk and AutoSys.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and support Axway MFT and/or IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot managed file transfer processes to ensure secure, reliable, and timely file exchanges.
• Configure trading partners, communication protocols, certificates, and file transfer workflows.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve production incidents within SLA.
• Work with business and application teams to onboard new partners and file transfer requirements.
• Administer Linux and Windows servers supporting MFT infrastructure.
• Configure and monitor logs using Splunk for proactive issue identification and performance monitoring.
• Manage and monitor batch jobs using AutoSys.
• Perform software upgrades, patching, certificate renewals, and system maintenance.
• Implement security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and access control.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in on-call support and production maintenance activities.

Required Skills

• 8 years of experience in Managed File Transfer (MFT) administration.
• Strong experience with Axway SecureTransport, Axway MFT, and/or IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows server administration.
• Experience with secure file transfer protocols:
• SFTP
• FTPS
• FTP
• HTTPS
• AS2
• Experience with Splunk for monitoring, log analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with AutoSys job scheduling and monitoring.
• Strong understanding of SSL/TLS certificates, PGP encryption, SSH keys, and network security.
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, Firewall, and Load Balancer concepts.
• Experience in incident management, problem management, and change management.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (B2Bi) or IBM Sterling Secure Proxy.
• Knowledge of scripting using Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM tools.
• Understanding of ITIL processes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an added advantage.
• Experience working in Agile environments