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Data File Transfer Engineer

@ CGI

Position Description:

• Are you passionate about seamless and secure file transfers? CGI is seeking a talented Data File Transfer Engineer to contribute to our dynamic team.
• In this role you will leverage your expertise to configure and support IBM Connect:Direct, File Agent, Control Center, Web Services, and Secure Plus and ensure smooth and secure file transfers across various platforms.
• Our full-time opportunity is based in Lafayette, LA in a hybrid model and offers growth, exciting challenges, and the chance to make a real impact.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Configure and provide support for IBM Connect:Direct, File Agent, Control Center, Web Services and Secure Plus, ensuring seamless and secure file transfers.
• Provide product and scripting support on several OS platforms including Mainframe, Windows, Linux, AIX and AS400.
• Work with customers to schedule and automate IBM Connect:Direct file transfers to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate within an IBM Control Center to monitor and remotely manage Connect:Direct operations.
• Perform basic Linux UNIX shell scripting to optimize processes and workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IBM Connect:Direct and file transfer processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful data transfers and system integration.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, scripts, and processes for future reference.
• Provide expertise and guidance to team members on IBM Connect:Direct and related technologies
• Exercise considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives.
• Participate in on-call rotation and support activities in a Production Support environment.

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Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience with IBM Connect Direct, demonstrating a strong understanding of its configuration and support.
• Solid grasp of Linux-UNIX and Windows operating systems, administration activities, and networking concepts.
• Experience with scripting using JCL in Mainframe environments.
• Familiarity with IBM Connect Direct on Clusters for high availability and fault tolerance.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Ansible Tower, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Experience with automation framework/language/engine like Ansible.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in a Production Support environment, handling critical operational tasks.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and optimize data transfer processes.
• Good experience with ITIL concepts and any hands-on experience in ITIL tools, especially in Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration management areas.
• AWS or Equivalent Cloud Skills or Experience.
• 5 years of Connect Direct
• 5 years of Scripting
• 2 years of Mainframe
• 2 years of Microsoft Windows
• 2 years of Linux

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills:

• 5+ yrs of experience
• Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills for design, creation and testing of software
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
• Good communication skills to interact with team members and senior support personnel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical degree.

Skills:

• Connect:Direct
• Linux
• Script Language
• Unix
• ITIL
• Mainframe
• FTP
• Data Engineering

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.cgi.com/en/careers 

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