Senior File Transfer Administrator

Peraton; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior File Transfer Administrator to support enterprise file transfer operations in a critical financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have ~10 years of experience with IBM Sterling and Axway platforms, strong Unix/Linux skills, and advanced troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring transfers, performing system upgrades, scripting for automation, and ensuring security/compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field with extensive IT experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on IBM Sterling Connect administration.
• Hands-on IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) experience.
• Experience with IBM Sterling SSP and Axway Security Transfer CFT.
• Advanced Unix/Linux administration (RHEL/AIX) skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Proficient in Unix shell scripting (bash, ksh, etc.).
• Knowledge of secure transfer protocols (FTP/SFTP/FTPS/HTTPS/AS2).
• Understanding of networking, file systems, SSL/TLS, and auth.
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments and SLA adherence.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot IBM Sterling Connect, SFG, SSP, and Axway environments.
• Monitor file transfer activities, analyze logs, and resolve failures.
• Provide Unix/Linux administration support in RHEL/AIX.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and maintenance.
• Develop shell scripts and automation to improve efficiency.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management and deployment.
• Maintain availability, disaster recovery, and security compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Provide production support, including on-call rotations.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Shell scripting

IBM Sterling Connect

IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP)

Axway SecureTransport/Transfer CFT

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Networking concepts

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Associate's degree in CS/IT or related field

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Git

Splunk

Nagios

ELK

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior File Transfer Administrator

Job Locations: US

Requisition ID: 2026-173042

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Public Trust

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and approximately 8 years of professional experience or Associate's 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.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.