Secure File Transfer Engineer

Job Overview

Remote. Our client operates complex, high‑availability systems across on‑premises and AWS environments and seeks a Senior Cloud and Secure File Transfer Engineer to evolve secure data exchange platforms. This contract‑to‑hire role focuses on AWS services, UNIX/Linux administration, secure file transfer platforms, and automation to enhance reliability and security.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis.

Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr w2.

• Perform operations support for Axway Secure Transport, SFTP, and IBM Connect:
  
  Direct on Solaris/Linux and AWS Linux environments.
• Provide build and operations support, including troubleshooting, timely resolution, and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Execute change management for supported components and implement change requests per defined processes.
• Lead, implement, and support specialized technical solutions for secure file transfer and related infrastructure.
• Manage projects and communications with stakeholders while contributing to a larger operational team.
• Support off‑hours, weekend, and on‑call coverage as required.

• Strong background in AWS with services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail, and EKS/ECS.
• Proficiency in Shell, Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Experience developing or supporting infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops principles.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS CDK, Cloud Formation, or Terraform.
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong UNIX Solaris and Linux systems administration skills.
• Experience administering and configuring Axway Secure Transport, SFTP, and IBM Connect:
  
  Direct.
• Experience managing SSL, TLS, data encryption, and certificates.
• Basic understanding of networking.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, organizational, documentation, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence across teams with diplomacy and assertiveness in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 5 years of experience, or 10 years of experience with a high school diploma.
• AWS certification preferred.

For W2 consultants, we offer a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) with company matching, and life insurance.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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