Title: Senior Technical Strategist - 157631
Location: Lansing, MI/ Part Time/ Remote
Duration: 12 + Months
- Work Schedule: Part-time assignment (15 hours per week), Monday through Friday. There is no fixed daily schedule, and work will occur outside of standard 8:00 AM 5:00 PM hours. Evening and occasional weekend availability is required.
- Work Location: Exception approved for a fully remote position.
- Interview Process:60-minute Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate.
- Assignment duration: Initial 1-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed.
- Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable
Job Summary:
The File Transfer Service (FTS) was established in 1997 and has evolved into a vital system for the State of Michigan. As a Managed File Transfer (MFT) solution, FTS facilitates the secure exchange of millions of files between state agencies and trusted internal/external trusted partners. It meets all compliance and audit standards, offering features such as secure transfers, automatic notifications, retries, and comprehensive auditing capabilities.
The primary focus of FTS is to efficiently manage the transfer of large files and high volumes of data. FTS handles the transfer of all data classifications, and it is utilized by every agency within the State of Michigan (Som).
File Transfer Service(FTS) Message Way to MOVE it migration project: Migrate all existing Message Way customers / users to the new Monetisation. MOVE it File Transfer Services(FTS) will expand file transfer capabilities (e.g., ad hoc file transfers) and automation. Due to the complexity of these migrations, the process is expected to take approximately two years to complete.
Additional Notes:
Work Schedule: Part-time assignment (15 hours per week), Monday through Friday. There is no fixed daily schedule, and work will occur outside of standard 8:00 AM 5:00 PM hours. Evening and occasional weekend availability is required.
Work Location: Exception approved for a fully remote position.
Candidates MUST still be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is on-negotiable
Skills :
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience customizing Message Way, MWIR, TIBCO, and MOVE it, including a strong understanding of their strengths, limitations, configurations, customer support, troubleshooting, and associated networks.
10+ years of Message Way, MWIR, and MOVE it database architecture
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with management and stakeholders across multiple State departments.
Experience configuring and testing Message Way, MWIR, MOVE it, and TIBCO applications.
Extensive experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices and methodologies, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Design, develop, test, document, package, and delivery of scripts
PowerShell scripting
Ability to develop and maintain strategic plans that support organizational and project objectives.
Ability to assist customers in designing file transfer solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Experience in creating and defining FTS reports to meet customer needs as required.