Secure File Transfer Engineer (IBM Sterling / NGINX)

Overview

On Site
$48 - $55
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

NGINX
Secure File Transfer
IBM Sterling Suite
CI/CD
Sterling Secure Proxy
Integrator

Job Details

Job Title: Secure File Transfer Engineer (IBM Sterling / NGINX)
Location: St. Louis, MO (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Secure File Transfer Engineer to join our onsite team in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with file transfer technologies, including IBM Sterling Stack (Integrator, Secure Proxy, Control Center), and NGINX, along with a strong understanding of SSL/TLS certificates, security protocols, and CI/CD pipelines.

This role focuses on ensuring the reliable, secure, and scalable movement of data across systems and partners. You will play a key part in supporting and optimizing our enterprise-level file transfer infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security standards, and enhancing automation through CI/CD practices.Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and maintain secure file transfer systems using the IBM Sterling suite (Integrator, Secure Proxy, Control Center).
  • Configure and optimize NGINX for secure file routing and load balancing.
  • Implement and manage SSL/TLS certificates and ensure strong encryption practices across all file transfer endpoints.
  • Collaborate with DevOps to integrate file transfer workflows into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to file transmission, connectivity, and security.
  • Monitor performance and availability of transfer systems and proactively address potential issues.
  • Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.
  • Support onboarding of new trading partners and file transfer connections.
  • Participate in audits and produce necessary documentation for secure transfer operations.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in secure file transfer operations.
  • Deep experience with IBM Sterling suite, especially Sterling Secure Proxy and Integrator.
  • Proficiency with NGINX in reverse proxy and load-balancing configurations.
  • Strong knowledge of SSL/TLS, certificate lifecycle management, and encryption standards.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
  • Solid understanding of networking protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Strong documentation and communication abilities.
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