Sterling File Gateway (SFG) Consultant

This is a 6-month contract role for a Sterling File Gateway (SFG) Consultant, based remotely. The Consultant will execute complex B2B integration, secure file transfer, and identity/security initiatives across multiple environments and regions. This role requires deep hands-on expertise with enterprise file transfer platforms, containerized deployments, identity and access management (IAM), and disaster recovery planning. The Consultant will be responsible for platform upgrades, MFA enablement, environment standardization, testing, and post go-live stabilization while partnering closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex B2B integration and secure file transfer initiatives across multiple environments and regions
• Lead platform upgrades and installations from scratch, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Design and implement MFA enablement and IAM integrations with enterprise identity providers
• Standardize environments across multiple regions and manage multi-region deployments
• Plan and execute disaster recovery tests in regulated or mission-critical environments
• Conduct comprehensive testing and post go-live stabilization activities
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to align technical initiatives

Qualifications

• Required
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise B2B integration, managed file transfer, or secure data exchange platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with secure file transfer architectures, protocols, and gateway services
• Proven experience leading platform upgrades, environment standardization, and multi-region deployments
• Experience designing and implementing MFA and IAM integrations with enterprise identity providers
• Strong understanding of containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and modern infrastructure practices
• Experience planning and executing disaster recovery tests in regulated or mission-critical environments