Managed File Transfer (MFT) Engineer

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid) Client: Financial Services Contract Type: Full-Time, Contract Duration: 6 months, with possible extension Rate: Competitive Day Rate Are you an experienced Middleware Engineer with expertise in IBM Sterling and file transfer technologies? Our Sheffield-based financial services client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Administer MFT Infrastructure : Handle installation, upgrades, and maintenance of file transmission systems and related applications. Partner Onboarding & Demising : Collaborate on integrating and retiring partners. Performance Management : Monitor health, tune performance, and troubleshoot systems (L2/L3 support). Incident Management : Lead resolution of complex incidents, ensuring adherence to SLAs. Compliance & Risk Mitigation : Identify and address operational, audit, and compliance risks. Crisis Response : Participate in service recovery, major incident reviews (MIRs), and service improvement plans (SIPs). Knowledge Sharing : Document processes, conduct training, and mentor team members. Innovation : Promote process improvements, automation, and emerging technology adoption. Enterprise Focus : Deliver sustainable, robust, and disaster-resilient solutions. Essential Skills & Experience: Proficiency in IBM Sterling File Gateway, Connect:Direct (Unix/Windows), and related tools (e.g., Secure Proxy, External Authentication Server). Strong understanding of file transfer protocols (sFTP, AS2, FTPS, HTTPS) and data security practices (SSL/TLS, SSH, PGP/GPG). Demonstrable experience in application support, health monitoring, and performance management. Ability to identify and resolve vulnerabilities in collaboration with infrastructure teams or vendors. Experience with service management frameworks (Change, Incident, Problem) and Agile methodologies. Expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and issue prevention. IT literacy across operating systems, networking, security, RDBMS, cloud technologies, and scripting. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills. Flexible to work in rotating shifts and provide out-of-hours support. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in IBM or equivalent technologies. Experience with disaster recovery planning and execution. Why Join? Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects in a dynamic financial environment. Collaborate with a talented, forward-thinking team. Competitive contract terms with potential for extension. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence

Location: Sheffield, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025