Data Engineer - Globus MFT & GCP

Overview

Location: Remote within USA

Employment Type: Contract (W2)

Build Data Foundations That Power World‑Class Research

Are you a Data Engineer who thrives at the intersection of large‑scale data movement, cloud platforms, and secure research environments? Trissential is hiring a Data Engineer to join our client's Medical Education & Research (Next Gen Data Architecture) team. This is a high‑impact opportunity where your expertise in Globus Managed File Transfer (MFT), GCP, and Linux will directly enable secure, compliant, and high‑performance research data workflows.

You'll play a critical role in operationalizing a Globus MFT platform within a GCP‑hosted Data DMZ, supporting researchers and enterprise teams while ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance in a regulated healthcare environment.

What's In It for You?

• Mission‑Driven Impact - Support cutting‑edge medical education and research by enabling secure, large‑scale data transfers
• Hands‑On Technical Ownership - Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Globus MFT in a production GCP environment
• Highly Collaborative Environment - Partner with data architects, developers, analysts, and research stakeholders
• Exposure to Enterprise‑Grade Security - Work within HIPAA, NIST, and Zero‑Trust frameworks
• Skill Expansion - Deepen expertise across cloud infrastructure, data pipelines, and research data workflows

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and operationalize Globus Connect Server (GCS v5) within a GCP‑hosted Data DMZ
• Configure storage gateways, collections, endpoints, and secure data transfer workflows
• Support onboarding of research users and provide Tier 1/2 operational support
• Manage and optimize large‑scale, high‑throughput data transfers (GridFTP)
• Monitor platform health, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure reliability
• Build and maintain processes supporting data transformation, metadata, and workload management
• Perform complex data analysis to investigate data issues and explain outcomes to stakeholders
• Conduct data quality reviews and contribute to data governance initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and Zero‑Trust security standards
• Create documentation and provide knowledge transfer to enable long‑term platform ownership
• Collaborate closely with enterprise interfaces, data, analytics, and security teams

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Globus MFT (GCS v5, endpoints, collections)
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, IAM, networking)
• Advanced SQL skills for querying, troubleshooting, and data mining across complex datasets
• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts and ETL processes
• Linux system administration experience with Bash scripting
• Experience supporting large, disconnected datasets and complex data pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and end users

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working in healthcare or other regulated environments
• Background in Managed File Transfer (MFT) or research data platforms
• Familiarity with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code or Azure DevOps
• Exposure to HPC or research data workflows
• Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint)
• Monitoring and observability tooling experience

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldOR
• Associate's degree with two (2) years of relevant professional experience
• No required certifications; relevant cloud or data certifications are a plus

What We Offer

At Trissential, you'll join our client's team on meaningful, high‑visibility initiatives while enjoying flexibility and strong benefits.

• Competitive Compensation -$54-$64 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market‑based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Medical, dental, vision, free tele‑health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off - Offers paid time away from work
• Career‑Enhancing Work - Gain experience supporting enterprise‑scale, cloud‑based research platforms
• Collaborative Culture - Work alongside experts who value knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

This role is open only to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about data engineering, secure cloud platforms, and enabling research through reliable data movement, this is your opportunity. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Trissential