MFT Systems Administrator | Python & PowerShell Automation

SMI Management; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMI is a leading technology producer in the human services field with over 50 years of family-owned tradition. The System Administrator will design, build, and support the MFT environment, automating data moves between SMI, clients, and partners to meet contractual security requirements.

The role emphasizes scripting (Python, PowerShell), ITIL processes, and proactive monitoring to improve reliability and reduce manual effort while ensuring data is transferred securely and on time.

Qualifications

• Experience with managed file transfer (MFT) concepts and platforms.
• Experience with security technologies and data transfer compliance.
• Proficient in scripting with Python and PowerShell; ability to automate tasks.
• Familiarity with ITIL service management principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the enterprise MFT platform including users, partners, certificates, keys, and schedules.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain file transfer jobs and workflows via SFTP, REST APIs, and SQL.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for file handling and reporting.
• Monitor transfers, troubleshoot failures, perform root-cause analysis, ensure on-time delivery.
• Onboard clients, vendors, and partners with connection testing and credential exchanges.
• Follow ITIL incident, problem, and change management practices.
• Provide Tier II/III escalation support for complex issues.
• Support scanning equipment and check printing operations.
• Assist project implementations and system deployments.

Skills

MFT concepts

SFTP/FTPS/HTTPS

Python

PowerShell

ITIL

Scripting & automation

Windows 11

Communication skills

Tools

SQL database connections

SQL

TLS certificates

PGP encryption

REST APIs

Microsoft Windows

Job description

SMI is a leading technology producer in the human services field with over 50 years of family-owned tradition. The System Administrator will design, build, and support the MFT environment, automating data moves between SMI, clients, and partners to meet contractual security requirements.

The role emphasizes scripting (Python, PowerShell), ITIL processes, and proactive monitoring to improve reliability and reduce manual effort while ensuring data is transferred securely and on time.