Sterling B2B Integrator

Job Description:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• This role is for a skilled Data Movement Engineer, preferably with extended experience with the IBM Sterling B2B Suite.

• The IBM Sterling Suite of products include, Sterling File Gateway, Sterling B2Bi, Connect:Direct, SSP and SEAS

• Having experience with Cloud solutions such as AWS is a must. 

• We are looking for an engineer that is able to work both collaboratively and independently to accomplish goals.

• Documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with the team are critical to the success of this role.

• Differentiating skills for the role include deep knowledge of PEM and experience with the OpenShift platform.

Roles & Responsibilities

Engineers with Sterling B2B and Sterling File Gateway skills only needed.

• Sterling B2B Integrator Administration:

• Installation, upgrade, and patching of Sterling Integrator, File Gateway, and related components.

• Troubleshooting connectivity issues (e.g., SFTP, AS2, HTTPS).

• Experience with Sterling Control Center and other management tools.

• Understanding B2B protocols and their configurations.

• Managing partner profiles and certificates.

• Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP) Management:

• Configuring and managing SSP to secure communication between internal servers and external partners.

• Understanding SSP's role in protecting the trusted network.

• Job descriptions:

• Experience with specific versions of Sterling Integrator (e.g., 5.x/6.x).

• Experience with other B2B suite products like Connect:Direct.

• Proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Sterling Integrator, including its various components

• Experience with creating and managing data maps, including the ability to transform data between different formats and systems

• Knowledge of designing and implementing automated workflows within Sterling Integrator

• Familiar with various protocols like FTP, SFTP, and AS2

• Ability to work with databases and SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data within the Sterling Integrator environment

• A good understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and firewalls, is helpful for troubleshooting communication issues

• Experience with Unix, Linux, or Windows

• Proficiency in changing certificates and PGP keys.

• Experience with onboarding partners and troubleshooting connectivity.

• Understanding of BPML (Business Process Management Language).

• Managing and optimizing middleware components within a containerized environment like OpenShift.

• Installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of middleware technologies

• Collaborating with development and operations teams, implementing security measures

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Experience in project lifecycle activities.