System administrator with Managed file transfer MFT

Direct client of Merritt Technical Associates Inc has a need of a contingent worker to function as a Linux/Unix system administrator with a focus on Middleware services in a production support role. The candidate will plan, manage and deliver system enhancements/fixes, software upgrades, customer support, system maintenance, and incident resolution. 5-10 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator in Unix Shell, Linux, and/or Windows scripting, SSL/TLS certificates, Autosys job scheduling, load balancing, and the implementation of alerting and notifications and monitoring systems performance and availability. Required Skills –

• Strong managed file transfer experience including file transmission protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, Connect: Direct)
• Strong knowledge/understanding of PGP encryption
• Ability to troubleshoot SSH connectivity/authentication issues (SSH key-based authentication)
• Ability to troubleshoot SSL connectivity/configuration issues (understanding of SSL certificate concepts)
• Understanding of multi-tiered application architectures and ability to troubleshoot/diagnose interconnectivity issues between components
• Knowledge and/or understanding of perimeter security concepts (DMZ, Firewalls, IP listing)

• Experience in the IBM file transfer products including SFG, Sterling Integrator/B2B, use of the Sterling Control product as well as Connect: Direct
• Knowledge and/or experience with common AWS services (S3, SQS, SNS, IAM, EC2, ECS, Lambda)
• Strong knowledge/understanding of TCP/IP network routing concepts (common TCP protocols such as DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS, IP routing)
• Experience with F5 application delivery controllers