Connect Direct / Managed File Transfer Engineer

Connect: Direct/Managed File Transfer EngineerLocation: Edinburgh or London or Manchester (Hybrid)Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)Contract Length: Initial 6 monthsStart Date: ASAPWe are seeking an experienced Connect: Direct/Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer to join a large-scale enterprise environment, supporting critical file transfer infrastructure and integration services across business and technology teams.This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist engineer with strong experience in secure file transfer technologies, operational support, and platform engineering within a complex, highly regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, support, and enhance IBM Sterling Connect: Direct file transfer services.Manage and monitor enterprise-wide managed file transfer (MFT) platforms.Configure, troubleshoot, and optimise file transfer processes and workflows.Support onboarding of new applications, partners, and data feeds.Investigate and resolve incidents, service
disruptions, and performance issues.Implement security controls, encryption standards, certificates, and access management.Work closely with infrastructure, network, security, and application teams to deliver reliable data transfer solutions.Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support materials.Participate in platform upgrades, migrations, and continual improvement initiatives.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Connect: Direct.Experience supporting Managed File Transfer (MFT) environments.Knowledge of SFTP, FTPS, SCP, HTTPS, SSH, and secure data transfer protocols.Experience administering Linux and/or Unix environments.Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.Understanding of network concepts including Firewalls, DNS, load balancing, and TCP/IP.Experience working within ITIL-based support environments.Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills.Desirable ExperienceIBM Sterling File Gateway.IBM
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