Senior File Transfer Administrator

Peraton; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior File Transfer Administrator to support enterprise file transfer operations in a critical financial services environment.

The ideal candidate has about 10 years of relevant experience, hands-on administration of IBM Sterling and Axway platforms, strong Unix/Linux expertise, and advanced troubleshooting skills. You will analyze logs, resolve production issues, and ensure secure, reliable transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8+ years of experience, or an associates degree with 10+ years.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on administration with IBM Sterling Connect.
• Minimum 3 years with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
• Experience administering IBM Sterling SSP and Axway Transfer CFT.
• Advanced Unix/Linux administration (RHEL/AIX).
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Scripting in Bash or similar; familiarity with IT security basics.
• Experience with secure file transfer protocols and networking concepts.
• Ability to support enterprise production environments and meet SLA requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Shell scripting

Networking concepts

Secure file transfer protocols

Problem solving / troubleshooting

On-call support

Cloud platform familiarity

Containerization basics

Scripting (Bash/KSH)

IT security basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Associates degree in Computer Science or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM Sterling Connect

IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP)

Axway SecureTransport/Transfer CFT

Ansible

Git

Splunk

Nagios

ELK

AWS / Azure / GCP

Docker / Kubernetes

Python

Job description

Basic Qualifications:

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

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.