IBM SFG Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by 1763628180
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Technical Architect / Technical Lead IBM SFG involves supporting secure file transfers and integration workflows using IBM Sterling File Gateway and Connect:Direct in a 24/7 production environment. The position requires hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux/Unix, along with proficiency in tools like Jira and Postman. The candidate will be responsible for incident resolution, system monitoring, and ensuring reliable managed file transfer operations across various environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solid working knowledge of IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting file transfers.
- Experience with Connect:Direct, including scripting, connectivity setup, and file movement across internal/external systems.
- Proficient in working with containerized environments, specifically with Docker and Kubernetes, including pod-level operations, deployment tasks, and real-time log analysis.
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems, including shell scripting and command-line tools for monitoring and debugging.
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and execute tasks precisely, with a clear understanding of the impact on shared environments (Dev, QA, Prod).
- Proficient with Jira for managing tasks, issues, and change tracking across Agile or DevOps workflows.
- Familiarity with Postman for testing and validating APIs, especially when working with integration or automation workflows.
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
- Experience with Connect:Direct.
- Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.
- Ability to follow technical instructions accurately.
- Proficiency in Jira.
- Familiarity with Postman.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed job description.
We are looking for a Technical Architect / Technical Lead IBM SFG to support secure file transfers and integration workflows using IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and Connect: Direct in a 247 production environment. The role requires hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Linux/Unix, and tools like Jira, Postman, and PagerDuty. The candidate will be responsible for incident resolution, system monitoring, and ensuring reliable MFT operations across environments.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Solid working knowledge of IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) including configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting file transfers.
- Experience with Connect:Direct, including scripting, connectivity setup, and file movement across internal/external systems.
- Proficient in working with containerized environments, specifically with Docker and Kubernetes, including pod-level operations, deployment tasks, and real-time log analysis.
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix systems, including shell scripting and command-line tools for monitoring and debugging.
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and execute tasks precisely, with a clear understanding of the impact on shared environments (Dev, QA, Prod).
- Proficient with Jira for managing tasks, issues, and change tracking across Agile or DevOps workflows.
- Familiarity with Postman for testing and validating APIs, especially when working with integration or automation workflows.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving