Secure File Transfer Engineer

Secure File Transfer Engineer

Location: Remote | Employment Type: Contract | Industry: Government

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.

Rate: $55.00 – $60.00/hr w2

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicants must be a United States Citizen and must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis.

• Perform operations support of Axway Secure Transport, SFTP, and IBM Connect:
  
  Direct across on-premises Solaris/Linux and AWS Linux environments.
• Provide build and operations support, including troubleshooting, timely resolution, and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Implement change requests and perform change management on platform components in accordance with defined processes.
• Lead and support specialized business and technical IT solutions in e‑commerce and secure file transfer domains.
• Manage individual projects and communications with stakeholders while collaborating within a cross‑organizational operations team.
• Maintain and support off‑hours, weekend, and on‑call coverage as needed.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of experience, or10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma.
• AWS certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

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.