Group 1001 · 3 hours ago
File Transfer Engineer
Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance. The Senior File Transfer Engineer role involves providing IT-related support with a focus on file transfer, deployment, and end user support across all Group1001 offices.
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Responsibilities
Consults with other internal and external technical experts to identify root causes of problems and/or system defects and determine practical solutions to correct technical problems
Maintains complete documentation of project status including work in progress, work completed, and outstanding tasks
Manage file transfer services software (MoveIT/Go Anywhere) and ensuring files are flowing as expected (inbound and outbound)
Integrating the enterprise managed file transfer system with other software platforms throughout the organization
Collaborating with project managers, other engineers, administrators, and customers to deliver projects on time and on budget
Develop documentation for requirements, architectural designs, engineering drawings and diagrams, as well as creating operational policies and procedures
Documenting best practices for system installation, deployment, and operation
Onboarding new vendors and setting up the accounts and credentials
Submitting firewall requests
Managing access control lists and conducting periodic entitlement reviews
Stays abreast of changing technology and how technological advancements can be applied to business needs and applications
Performing basic Windows Server administration, including checking server status, verifying services are running and maintaining IIS web server
Uncovers and recommends best practices for use by the department
Researching and identifying products and toolsets to enhance productivity, stability, and security
Working closely with managed service providers to ensure connectivity and effective operation of all services among third parties and Group 1001
Participating in disaster recovery planning and testing
Actively participates in the improvement of department policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
3+ years of technology experience in technology related to file transfers
Must have experience with cloud technology (ideally AWS)
Must have experience with automation of file transfers
Must have strong knowledge in standard File Transfer Protocols (HTTPS,HTTP,FTP,FTPS (-SSL -implicit/explicit)/ SFTP including setting them up and supporting and maintaining them in a corporate enterprise environment
Perform basic Windows Server administration, including checking server status, verifying services are running and maintaining IIS web server
Ability to analyze and determine root cause of issues
Identify and recommend best practices around file transfers
Interface with internal IT teams and external vendors to resolve problems
Translate concepts and information into written format and able to communicate complex concepts
Identify tasks and dependencies in the creation of project plans
Preferred
Experience with Apache, Java, Managed FTP, Network Architecture, PERL, TOMCAT ideal but no required
Experience working with Windows Server/Client operating systems is ideal
Experience working with PowerShell or other object oriented programming/scripting languages ideal
Knowledge and experience with networking and systems architecture ideal
Basic understanding of DNS is ideal
Knowledge of security standards and methods (encryption keys, ciphers and TLS standards) is ideal
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness programs
401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company
Company
Group 1001
Group 1001 is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all.
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