Platform Automation Engineer (Boston, MA MUST BE LOCAL (hybrid 3 days/week onsite))

This is a mid-level role that will serve as a support for someone in a similar role. The ideal candidate would be local to Boston and has strong troubleshooting skills. Candidate must have a good understanding of data transmission. Experience with Secure Transport is highly preferred and a huge plus. Similar tools are okay. Financial services experience is preferred but not required.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data Feed Management:
• Configure and maintain SFTP data feeds using Secure Transport, HCL Workload Automation, and Connect:Direct.
• Monitor and troubleshoot any issues that arise during data transmission to ensure integrity and availability.
• Job and Schedule Management in HCL Workload Automation:
• Design, implement, and oversee job schedules to ensure timely execution and resource optimization.
• Analyze performance and modify schedules or systems as needed to improve efficiency.
• Automation of Daily Tasks:
• Develop and implement scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate routine manual processes, reducing human error and increasing productivity.
• Managed File Transfer (MFT) Platform Management:
• Oversee the administration and operation of MFT platforms, ensuring secure and efficient file transfers.
• Regularly update and patch MFT systems to maintain security standards.
• Cloud Technologies Management:
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.
• Optimize cloud resources and configurations to balance performance and cost.
• Containerization and Orchestration:
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Ensure smooth deployment, scaling, and management of containers to improve application delivery.
• Security and Compliance:
• Ensure all platform operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Continuously assess and fortify security measures to protect data and infrastructure from threats.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
• Regularly evaluate system and application performance; identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for improvement.
• Implement monitoring tools and techniques to proactively address potential issues.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with IT teams and other departments to align platform engineering strategies with business goals.
• Provide technical support and guidance on platform-related issues to other team members and departments.
• Continuous Learning and Development:
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in platform engineering, cloud services, and automation tools.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and training to enhance professional skills and knowledge.

REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum related work experience of 2-5+ years
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in managing MFT platforms
• UNIX and Windows scripting experience
• Some application deployments occur outside of regular business hours, such as evenings and weekends. This resource is expected to be available to complete these tasks in a timely manner.

PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Cloud technologies, including Azure and AWS
• Experience with Secure Transport, HCL Workload Automation, and IBM Connect:Direct
• Experience with Containerization technologies, particularly Kubernetes
• Certificates in Networking, Security, Scripting, Ansible, Cloud, or Containerization