SFG Architect

Job Title: SFG Architect

Location Remote Role (100%)

Duration: 6+ Months

Role Overview
The SFG Architect is responsible for providing technical leadership and architectural direction for solutions built on IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG). This role focuses on strategy, design, and stakeholder alignment rather than hands-on deployment or implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural discussions with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, constraints, and long-term objectives
• Define and shape SFG-related initiatives, including modernization, scalability, resiliency, and integration strategies
• Design end-to-end SFG solution architectures, including file transfer flows, security models, and integration patterns
• Develop high-level and detailed architecture artifacts such as solution diagrams, design documents, and standards
• Provide guidance and recommendations to implementation and operations teams without directly performing deployments
• Evaluate existing SFG environments and propose improvements aligned with best practices and enterprise architecture principles
• Act as the subject matter expert for SFG, advising on capabilities, limitations, and roadmap considerations
• Ensure architectural designs align with security, compliance, and governance requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing solutions using IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
• Deep understanding of managed file transfer (MFT), B2B integration, and secure file exchange concepts
• Experience leading technical discussions and influencing architecture decisions across teams
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable, maintainable technical designs
• Familiarity with security concepts such as encryption, certificates, authentication, and authorization in file transfer platforms

Role Scope

• Architecture, strategy, and design ownership
• No hands-on deployment, installation, or operational support responsibilities