A Systems Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of an organization's computer networks, including the systems that connect computers and other technology to each other and to outside networks. Installs, organizes, and supports the hardware and software of these systems.
Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware. Responsible for trouble shooting server problems as reported by users. Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products. Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment. Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.
Technical Skills:
File Transfer Protocols:
SFTP, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS MFT
Platforms:
Experience with tools like
IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, Sterling Secure Proxy, Sterling Connect Direct Scripting:
Shell scripting (Bash), PowerShell, Python, or Perl for automation
Operating Systems:
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows Server administration
Networking:
Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and network security
Databases:
Basic SQL knowledge for querying transfer logs/status
Experience with job schedulers (e.g., Control-M, AutoSys, Cron) #LI-AN1 #
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Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (sometimes equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree) Relevant certifications are a plus (see below)
Qualifications:
5-7+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or a similar technical role Direct experience configuring and maintaining MFT solutions Background in troubleshooting failed transfers and diagnosing connectivity issues Certifications (Preferred, not always required) Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., IBM Sterling, Axway certifications) ITIL Foundation (useful for ticketing/change management environments) Certifications in relevant OS platforms (Linux, Microsoft)
Soft Skills:
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Attention to detail (critical for data integrity/security) Ability to work under pressure during outages or failed transfer incidents Clear documentation habits Communication skills to liaise with business partners and internal teams Compliance Knowledge (Industry-Dependent) Additional Responsibilities Often Tied to Qualifications On-call availability for after-hours support Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds) Change management process experience Vendor/partner onboarding for file transfer setups Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.
About Stefanini Group:
The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.
