Systems Engineer; MFT​/Axway

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Global Technology Services (GTS) is one of the foundational divisions of the TMX Group, that empowers internal TMX business lines for their technology needs, operations and digital innovation. GTS as a client centric organization focuses on building technology capabilities, enabling our clients with the best technology solutions and providing effective technology financial and resource management processes. The cost effective operation is a key attribute of the GTS execution.

GTS is responsible for delivery of all technology initiatives and services across TMX.

As a Data Transfer Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of our team, primarily responsible for the management, operations, and ongoing optimization of our Axway Managed File Transfer service. This role is critical in ensuring the secure, reliable, and efficient transfer of data across our enterprise and with external partners. Furthermore, as we embark on a strategic initiative to containerize and migrate our MFT services to Kubernetes, you will possess a strong understanding of container technologies and Kubernetes orchestration.

You will champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Git Ops principles, leveraging tools like Open Shift and embracing Git for version control, collaborative development, and automated deployments, playing a key role in this transformative journey.

• Management & Operations:
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain the Axway Managed File Transfer suite (e.g., Axway Secure Transport), ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
  • Configure and manage MFT flows, protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, etc.), users, and certificates.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve MFT-related issues, including connectivity problems, file transfer failures, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Perform routine system health checks, patch management, and upgrades for Axway MFT components.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures for MFT services.
  • Participate in on‑call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical MFT incidents.
• Development & Enhancement:
  • Design, develop, and implement new MFT solutions and integrations based on business requirements.
  • Automate MFT processes and tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or MFT‑specific tools.
  • Collaborate with application teams, security, and infrastructure teams to onboard new MFT users and define transfer requirements.
• Kubernetes & Container Migration:
  • Actively participate in the planning, design, and execution phases of migrating Axway MFT services to a Kubernetes containerized environment.
  • Contribute to the development of Dockerfiles, Kubernetes manifests (Deployments, Services, Ingress, etc.), and Helm charts for MFT applications.
  • Apply IaC principles to define and manage MFT infrastructure and configurations.
  • Implement Git Ops workflows for continuous deployment and reconciliation of MFT services, using Git as the single source of truth.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot MFT applications running within Kubernetes clusters.
  • Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in containerization, Kubernetes, IaC, and Git Ops.
• Security & Compliance:
  • Ensure all MFT activities adhere to security policies, compliance regulations (e.g., FIPS, GDPR, HIPAA), security benchmarks (CIS), and industry best practices.
  • Implement and maintain secure configurations for MFT systems.
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