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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Systems Administrator Sr - **Company:** Dayforce, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Antivirus Softwares, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, File Transfer, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, JSON, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Routing, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Standard Sql, Shell Script, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Data Streaming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XPath, Privacy Controls, Scripting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Availability, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Enterprise Integration, Email Notifications, 3-tier Architectures, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, User Accounts, IBM Sterling Suite - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/66f7fe3a-104e-4da0-98a2-5fc074d5b621 ## About the Role * IBM Sterling Gateway experience is a mandatory requirement for this role. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered., * 5+ years of experience in application architecture or senior integration engineering * Strong experience with IBM Sterling MFT / B2Bi technologies a plus * Expert knowledge of: * Unix/Linux and shell scripting * BPML, XML, XPath, SQL * Network protocols and MFT architectures Cloud platforms: Azure and AWS Automation & DevOps tools: Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes Programming/scripting: C#, Java, Python, Shell Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL API technologies: REST, SOAP, JSON, XML Monitoring and reliability practices (SRE concepts) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred ## Description * Design, plan, and implement for multiple tools including but not limited to: software applications for file transmissions, job schedulers, API's, etc. Primary current software is B2B and MFT integration solutions using the IBM Sterling MFT suite, including: * Sterling B2B Integrator * Sterling File Gateway * Sterling Secure Proxy / SEAS * IBM Control Center Perform ifix's and application upgrades System testing, tuning and capacity planning Monitor active Business Processes and assigned schedules Experience with clustered architectures and associated High Availability, workload management and Disaster Recovery practices. Configure and manage Routing Channel Templates Design and support of Business Processes using the IBM Graphical Process Modeling tool Command Line Adapter configuration, including working with Antivirus, GPG and network file sharing MFT Trading Partner configuration setup using IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, using various communication protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, FTP, SMB, Connect:Direct, etc) Knowledge of Web services using methods such as soap and restful Create custom file layers and custom email notifications Perform technical configurations, such as network communications and adapter configuration Onboard new employees by creating and supporting user accounts and user groups Use audit records and trace logs to provide reporting as required Design and support Business Processes using IBM Graphical Process Modeling (BPML). Configure routing channels, adapters, trading partners, and network communications. Develop and maintain custom file layers, transformations, and notifications. Design and implement API-based integrations using REST and SOAP. Cloud, DevOps & Automation * Deploy and operate containerized Sterling applications using Docker and Kubernetes. * Design and support scalable infrastructure on Azure and AWS. * Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Python. * Support CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. * Perform system tuning, capacity planning, and performance optimization. Security & Compliance * Ensure all file transfers, adapters, and integrations meet InfoSec and compliance standards. * Manage PGP/GPG keys, encryption, and secure protocols. * Configure and support secure B2B communication protocols including: * SFTP, HTTPS, HTTP/S, AS2 Support DR testing and business continuity initiatives. Uphold GDPR, SOC 2, PCI, and internal security and privacy standards. Environment Management * Manage Production, DR, Dev, and Test environments. * Ensure environments are built, sanitized, and functioning correctly. * Promote configuration and Resource Manager objects across environments. * Support clustered architectures with High Availability and Disaster Recovery. Incident & Operational Support (Tier 3) * Act as the escalation point for Production Operators and Route Provisioners. * Troubleshoot complex integration, data flow, and performance issues. * Perform data analysis and transaction investigations. * Support customer escalations as a technical subject matter expert. * Track, document, and resolve incidents to quality standards. * Identify recurring issues and drive long-term fixes. * On-Call rotation for afterhours support and maintenance Change Management * Own and manage change requests. * Ensure all changes follow formal change control and governance processes. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Scrape, Train, Predict: The Lifecycle of Data for AI Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1652-scrape-train-predict-the-lifecycle-of-data-for-ai-applications) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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