File Transfer Analyst

Description
This is a remote Secure File Transfer / MOVEit Administrator opportunity supporting business-critical data movement across the organization. The role will step directly into ownership of existing MOVEit Automation and SFTP services, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant file transfers for internal teams and external trading partners.
The position is a 3-6 month contract with a strong likelihood of conversion, created to fill an operational gap and provide continuity for a critical function. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise, but the ability to communicate clearly with business stakeholders, explain risks and timelines, and proactively prevent disruptions.
Work hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time, and candidates must be U.S.-based.
Key Areas of Focus
Enterprise File Transfer Operations: Maintain and support automated inbound and outbound file transfers using MOVEit Automation.
Security & Compliance: Ensure all file transfers meet HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 requirements through proper encryption, access controls, and monitoring.
Automation & Reliability: Design, manage, and improve automated workflows to minimize manual intervention and business impact.
Partner Enablement: Support onboarding and offboarding of external trading partners while enforcing internal security standards.
Business Communication: Translate technical issues into business impact, status updates, and resolution timelines for non-technical stakeholders.
Daily Responsibilities
Monitor MOVEit Automation jobs and SFTP services to ensure successful, on-time file transfers.
Troubleshoot failed, delayed, or corrupted transfers and perform root cause analysis.
Manage SFTP users, folder permissions, SSH keys, and credential resets.
Maintain PGP/GPG keys and SSL/TLS certificates to ensure secure data in transit.
Review system and security logs to identify suspicious or unauthorized activity.
Coordinate firewall allowlisting/denylisting and submit required changes through ServiceNow.
Support internal teams and external partners with file transfer questions and issues.
Maintain documentation for workflows, configurations, and operating procedures.
Communicate issues, risks, and resolutions clearly to business stakeholders.
Top Skills' Details
1) MOVEit Automation / Managed File Transfer Administration (3+ years)
How applied: Owns the configuration, monitoring, and support of automated inbound and outbound file transfer workflows supporting business-critical processes. Ensures jobs run successfully within SLA, investigates failures, and implements retries or fixes without business disruption.
Key attributes of success: Reliability, ownership, attention to detail, and proactive issue prevention.
2) SFTP Administration (OpenSSH, Managed SFTP Platforms) (3+ years)
How applied: Manages secure access to SFTP services including user provisioning, folder structures, permissions, and key-based authentication for internal teams and external trading partners.
Key attributes of success: Strong security mindset, consistency, and ability to balance access with risk.
3) Encryption, Certificates, and Key Management (PGP/GPG, SSL/TLS, SSH) (3+ years)
How applied: Maintains and rotates encryption keys and certificates, validates secure connections, and ensures data in transit meets compliance and security requirements. Prevents outages caused by expired keys or certificates.
Key attributes of success: Precision, forward planning, and compliance awareness.
4) Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Incident Response (3+ years)
How applied: Actively monitors logs and alerts, identifies failed or abnormal transfers, performs root cause analysis, and restores service quickly while communicating status to business stakeholders.
Key attributes of success: Problem-solving, calm execution under pressure, clear communication.
5) Windows Server & PowerShell Automation (2-3+ years)
How applied: Supports the underlying Windows environments and uses PowerShell to automate administrative tasks, improve operational efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.
Key attributes of success: Technical efficiency, process improvement mindset.
6) Business Communication & Stakeholder Support (3+ years in enterprise environments)
How applied: Translates technical file transfer issues into clear business impact, timelines, and next steps for non-technical stakeholders and external partners. Supports onboarding/offboarding and ongoing partner relationships.
Key attributes of success: Professional communication, accountability, and partnership orientation.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Brentwood, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.