Job Title: GlobalScape FTP Consultant
Location: Fully Remote
Job Type: Contract 4+ Months (likely to extend)
Project Overview
Secure Enterprise FTP Solutions for Cloud & On-Prem | GlobalScape migration project. This project involves consolidating GlobalScape jobs from multiple servers into a single environment, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant file transfer operations.
Responsibilities
- Migration & Consolidation
- Move GlobalScape jobs from legacy servers into the new client's server.
- Copy jobs to a test server, analyze active vs. inactive jobs, and determine relevance.
- Modify jobs (paths, naming conventions, dependencies) for the new environment.
- Identify linked jobs, test them together, and migrate incrementally (no big-bang cutover).
- Analysis & Optimization
- Evaluate workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Support incremental migration strategy to minimize disruption.
- Collaborate with client's employees and project manager to align technical changes with business needs.
- Secure File Transfer Administration
- Manage EFT (Enhanced File Transfer), SFTP/FTP servers, and SSL/TLS encryption.
- Configure and monitor GlobalScape EFT Automation and Advanced Workflow Engine (AWE).
- Integrate GlobalScape with enterprise systems via APIs and COM interfaces.
- Monitor and report file transfer activities using Business Activity Monitoring (BAM).
Core Technical Competencies
- Expertise in Secure File Transfer Protocols (EFT, SFTP/FTP, SSL/TLS).
- Strong network administration knowledge (enterprise networks, firewalls, secure communication).
- Proficiency in GlobalScape EFT administration (user accounts, permissions, HA deployments, troubleshooting).
- Experience with automation & workflow engines (AWE configuration).
- Integration skills with EFT APIs/COM APIs.
- Knowledge of migration tools and cut-over processes for smooth transitions.
Preferred Qualifications
- EFT Administrator or EFT Professional Certification (GlobalScape).
- Certified File Transfer Professional (CFTP), CISSP, or PMP.
- Prior experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience with incremental migration strategies.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Attention to detail for secure configurations and compliance.
- Problem-solving ability to diagnose and resolve complex file transfer issues.
- Analytical thinking for workflow optimization and risk identification.
- Clear communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts.
Client Priorities
- Ensure secure, compliant migration of GlobalScape jobs.
- Deliver incremental, tested migration with minimal disruption.
- Work seamlessly with internal team under project manager oversight.