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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IBM Sterling File Gateway / Sterling B2B Integrator Architect (Azure Cloud Migration) - **Company:** Nityo Infotech Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Middleware, File Transfer, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, Github, Key Management, Log Analysis, Connect-Direct (Internet Protocols Based Network Software), Azure Active Directory, Migration Manager, Runbook, Software Deployment, Strategies of Testing, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Load Balancing, Performance Testing, HybridCloud, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Azure AKS, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, IBM Sterling Suite - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/77f23424-911f-4766-a162-a3eb62cd9664 ## About the Role * Azure Container Apps (ACA) * Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) * Azure Virtual Network * Azure Load Balancer * Azure Application Gateway * Azure Monitor * Azure Log Analytics * Azure Storage Accounts * Azure Key Vault * Azure Entra ID * Azure DevOps Experience deploying containerized enterprise middleware platforms on Azure is required. DevOps Skills Azure DevOps * GitHub * CI/CD Automation * Jenkins (preferred) * Terraform * Bicep * ARM Templates * Docker * Kubernetes Security & Compliance Experience implementing: * SFTP * FTPS * AS2 * HTTPS * PGP Encryption * TLS Certificates * Key Management * HIPAA-regulated environments * Enterprise security controls Healthcare experience is highly desirable. Desired Experience Strong preference for candidates with: * Blue Cross Blue Shield environment experience * Healthcare Payer experience * Large enterprise MFT modernization programs * Regulated industry implementations * Hybrid-cloud architecture * Legacy file transfer platform migration, We are seeking a highly experienced IBM Sterling Architect / Lead Consultant with proven experience in successfully implementing and modernizing IBM Sterling Managed File Transfer solutions on Microsoft Azure Cloud. ## Description * IBM Sterling File Gateway * IBM Sterling B2B Integrator * IBM Sterling Secure Proxy * IBM Control Center * IBM Connect:Direct * Sterling File Transfer Governance Must have completed at least: * 2+ Sterling Cloud Migration engagements * 1+ Sterling migration to Azure Cloud * 1+ enterprise MFT modernization program, * Current State Assessment * Future State Architecture * Migration Roadmap Engineering * Azure Landing Zone Design * Sterling Deployment Architecture * HA/DR Architecture * Performance Validation Delivery * POC Completion * Migration Plan * Deployment Runbooks * Release Plans * Knowledge Transfer Operations * Monitoring Framework * Support Model * Operational Procedures, The consultant will lead the architecture, migration strategy, proof-of-concept (POC), implementation, testing, deployment, and operational readiness activities for a large enterprise file transfer modernization initiative. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience migrating on-prem IBM Sterling platforms to Azure-based containerized architectures and delivering enterprise-scale managed file transfer solutions., Assessment & Discovery * Assess current IBM Sterling File Gateway / Sterling B2B Integrator ecosystem. * Evaluate existing file transfer patterns, partner configurations, protocols, security models, and operational processes. * Develop migration roadmap from on-premises Sterling environment to Azure. Solution Architecture * Create target-state architecture for IBM Sterling on Azure. * Design highly available, scalable, and secure Azure-based MFT platform. * Define integration architecture with: + Azure Container Apps (ACA) + Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) where applicable + Azure Storage + Azure Monitor + Azure Key Vault + Azure Virtual Networks + Azure Load Balancer / Application Gateway + Azure DevOps POC & Migration Execution * Lead Sterling-to-Azure proof of concept. * Implement containerization strategy for Sterling components. * Design migration approach for: + B2B Integrator + File Gateway + Control Center + Secure Proxy + Connect Direct * Migrate partner configurations and routing rules. * Conduct performance, resiliency, DR, and failover testing. Engineering & DevOps * Build CI/CD pipelines. * Automate deployments and promotion across environments. * Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep. * Develop monitoring, alerting, and operational dashboards. 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