Role: Data Transmissions Engineer
Location:ย Greensboro, NC, Remote
Duration: 6+ months
Main skills:ย Sterling File Gateway and Connect Direct and some knowledge on Mainframes
Description:
Job Summary:
- The Data Transmissions Engineer will have expertise in IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)/B2B Integrator, Sterling Secure Proxy, SEAS and Control Center.
- This position requires an expert level knowledge of these technologies.
- The engineer will provide third-level support for the data transmission software, hardware, data and infrastructure components.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.
- Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.ย
- Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Responsible for installing/upgrading, configuring, and supporting the SFG infrastructure.
- Supports environmental changes, which includes gathering requirements for system changes.
- Will provide third-level production support covering 24/7.
- Monitors the infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and makes recommendations for the elimination of areas that are susceptible to failure.
- Stay up to date on all aspects of security, related to the Sterling environment and integrations.
- Attend and sometimes lead recurring project status meetings via conference call.
- Multi-task and work independently, while applying logic and discretion.
- Applies in-depth knowledge of application support and an understanding of best practices.
- Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.ย
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 3-5 experience in SFG/B2B Integrator, Sterling Secure Proxy, SEAS and Control Center, performing installs, administration, and configuration.
- Understanding of network protocols, firewall configuration, and security concepts.
- Good experience with IBM mainframe, Windows, and Linux system administration.
- Working knowledge of security certificates.
- Experience in handling production support engagements.
- Ability to perform a broad range of tasks and project assignments concurrently through effective prioritization of work.
- Be self-motivated and self-managing, demonstrating sound judgement and effective decision making.