Infrastructure architecture

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and B2B Integrator (SI) solutions.
• Architect scalable, high-availability, and secure file transfer infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership in the deployment, configuration, and optimization of SFG and supporting middleware.
• Ensure security compliance and governance standards for file transfer solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, performance, and integration issues related to SFG.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network, security, DevOps, and application teams, for seamless integration.
• Develop and document best practices, architecture patterns, and operational procedures.
• Lead migration and upgrade projects for IBM SFG and related technologies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Infrastructure Architecture, Middleware, or Integration Technologies.
• Hands-on expertise with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG) and B2B Integrator (SI).
• Strong understanding of Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions, protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2, etc.), and encryption standards.
• Experience with high-availability, scalability, and performance tuning for SFG environments.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, scripting (Shell, Python), and automation tools.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure architectures.
• Experience in networking, security controls, certificates, and authentication mechanisms.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, logging frameworks, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IBM Sterling certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Administrator – Sterling B2B Integrator/SFG).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Hands-on experience in API integration, RESTful services, and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation.

Technical Skills:

• Infrastructure Services: AWS Infra Services, Azure Infra Services, GCP Infra Services
• Networking & Security: Cisco SDN Network Administration, F5 Load Balancer
• Virtualization & Cloud: Dell EMC VxRail, VMware vRealize Automation Administration, Azure Virtual Machines
• Storage & Database: EMC Storage, Oracle DB Administration, PostgreSQL DB Administration
• Enterprise Applications: M365 Suites of Products, Intune, NICE Contact Center, JBoss
• Monitoring & Automation: ScienceLogic, AppDynamics, Splunk, ServiceNow FSM, ServiceNow ITAM-HAM
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Power BI