Systems Engineer, Managed File Transfer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.

Job Title : Systems Engineer, Managed File Transfer

Work Location : Irving, TX 75063

Job Type : Contract

Work Type : Hybrid

Duration : 3 Months

Job Description / Responsibilities

Systems Engineer, Managed File Transfer

We are currently looking for a Linux programmer with Managed File Transmission (MFT) automation experience to join our team.

The Electronic Data Exchange group supports centralized Managed File Transmission support and automation for our customer's various business units.

We support the MFT software, environment, and automation tools as well as partner with the business groups to develop and implement MFT solutions.

The Electronic Data Exchange (EDE) group is looking for a seasoned programmer with experience in file transmission processes and protocols.

Our team develops and supports transmission automation on a variety of platforms so we are looking for someone with strong experience in Linux. We are a growing area that must adapt well to change.

This person will work with other senior level Programmer Analysts supporting Linux / UNIX and, Windows.

This is a critical role for an experienced programmer analyst who has diplomacy, excellent customer service and communication skills, and can handle the pressure of frequent direct interaction with external customers.

The team member must be able to meet with customers to gather the requirements of the transmission request.

This often involves helping the customer understand what options are available to them.

The team member is then involved in all aspects of the process design solutions, code, test, troubleshoot, document, provide on-call support.

Role Responsibilities :

Set up SFTP accounts and parameters along with shell and Perl programing routines to automate file transmissions.

Configure Connect : Direct and file agent scripts to facilitate automation scripts.

Work with various network, firewall and system administrators to establish TCP / IP connectivity and troubleshoot FTP connectivity issues

Assist and mentor others on the team and follow established methodology procedures

Provides 24x7 support for the transmission processes in addition to oncall rotations

Work scheduled weekend and night hours for supporting maintenance window installations and testing

Take direction from project leads as well as performing the tasks of project lead

Soft Skills :

Good communication and collaboration skills

Can facilitate getting work done

Can take initiative and be proactive in solving problems, identifying risks and raising issues to client

Requirements :

7 years experience with Unix / Linux application support and programming (Bash shell / Korn shell, Perl)

7 years experience with the following FTP protocols SFTP / SSH, FTPS / SSL, HTTP / s and PGP / GPG

5 years experience working with TCPIP connectivity setups and troubleshooting, Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Strong problem determination / analysis skills

Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks / projects under inflexible time commitments

Strong writing skills and strong interpersonal / team skills

Preferences :

Previous experience with Sterling Commerce (now IBM) products : Connect : Direct, Sterling File Gateway, Cleo Harmony or other MFT applications (not required but ideal candidate will have this experience)

C Programming

Java

Google Cloud Platform and GCS Bucket storage experience

Cloud architecture experience

Experience with Microsoft Power Point and Visio

Experience with Microsoft Office family of products (Word, Excel, Office)

Top skills required for this role :

Unix / Linux application support and programming (Bash shell / Korn shell, Perl)

FTP protocols SFTP / SSH, FTPS / SSL, HTTP / s and PGP / GPG

TCPIP connectivity setups and troubleshooting, Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Sterling Commerce (now IBM) products : Connect : Direct, Sterling File Gateway, Cleo Harmony

Project and People Management

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.