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# File Transfer Administrator

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IBM AIX, Amazon Web Services, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Linux, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, File Transfer, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) SSL Extension, Monitoring of Systems, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Unix Shell, Nagios, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Scripting, Google Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Availability, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Splunk, IBM Sterling Suite
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/senior-file-transfer-administrator/11996992?handler=ApplyRedirect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and approximately 8 years of professional experience or Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 10 years professional experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years professional experience.
 * Minimum 5 years of hands-on administration experience with IBM Sterling Connect.
 * Minimum 3 years of experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG).
 * Experience administering IBM Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) and Axway SecureTransport/Transfer CFT.
 * Advanced Unix/Linux administration skills, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or IBM AIX.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills, including system log analysis, root cause identification, and production issue resolution.
 * Proficiency in Unix shell scripting (Bash, KSH, or similar).
 * Knowledge of secure file transfer protocols, including FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, AS2, and PeSIT.
 * Strong understanding of networking concepts, file systems, permissions, SSL/TLS certificates, and authentication mechanisms.
 * Experience supporting enterprise production environments and resolving incidents within established SLA requirements.
 * U.S. Citizenship; must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Experience supporting file transfer operations within banking or financial services environments.
 * Knowledge of IBM Sterling Control Center and B2B integrations.
 * Experience with Ansible, Git, and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nagios, or ELK.
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
 * Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
 * Knowledge of ITIL processes, change management, and security compliance.
 * Relevant IBM Sterling or Linux certifications.

Additional Requirements

 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
 * Flexibility to participate in on-call support and occasional after-hours maintenance.
 * Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be available based on customer requirements.

## Description

Peraton is seeking an experienced Senior File Transfer Administrator to support enterprise file transfer operations within a critical financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of relevant experience, including hands-on administration of IBM Sterling and Axway file transfer platforms, strong Unix/Linux expertise, and advanced troubleshooting skills.

This position requires a highly technical professional capable of analyzing system logs, identifying root causes, resolving production issues, and ensuring secure, reliable file transfer operations.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

 * Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM Sterling Connect, Sterling File Gateway (SFG), Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), and Axway SecureTransport/Transfer CFT environments.
 * Monitor file transfer activities, investigate system logs, and resolve transfer failures, connectivity issues, and performance problems.
 * Provide advanced Unix/Linux administration and troubleshooting support, particularly within RHEL and AIX environments.
 * Perform system upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and routine maintenance.
 * Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
 * Utilize Ansible for configuration management and deployment automation.
 * Maintain system availability, disaster recovery capabilities, and security compliance.
 * Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
 * Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support file transfer requirements.
 * Provide production support, including participation in on-call rotations and after-hours maintenance activities.