GlobalScape FTP Consultant

Job Title: GlobalScape FTP Consultant

Location: Fully Remote

Job Type: Contract 4+ Months (likely to extend)

Project Overview

Secure Enterprise FTP Solutions for Cloud & On-Prem | GlobalScape migration project. This project involves consolidating GlobalScape jobs from multiple servers into a single environment, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant file transfer operations.

Responsibilities

• Migration & Consolidation

• Move GlobalScape jobs from legacy servers into the new client's server.

• Copy jobs to a test server, analyze active vs. inactive jobs, and determine relevance.

• Modify jobs (paths, naming conventions, dependencies) for the new environment.

• Identify linked jobs, test them together, and migrate incrementally (no “big-bang” cutover).

• Analysis & Optimization

• Evaluate workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Support incremental migration strategy to minimize disruption.

• Collaborate with client's employees and project manager to align technical changes with business needs.

• Secure File Transfer Administration

• Manage EFT (Enhanced File Transfer), SFTP/FTP servers, and SSL/TLS encryption.

• Configure and monitor GlobalScape EFT Automation and Advanced Workflow Engine (AWE).

• Integrate GlobalScape with enterprise systems via APIs and COM interfaces.

• Monitor and report file transfer activities using Business Activity Monitoring (BAM).

• Core Technical Competencies

• Expertise in Secure File Transfer Protocols (EFT, SFTP/FTP, SSL/TLS).

• Strong network administration knowledge (enterprise networks, firewalls, secure communication).

• Proficiency in GlobalScape EFT administration (user accounts, permissions, HA deployments, troubleshooting).

• Experience with automation & workflow engines (AWE configuration).

• Integration skills with EFT APIs/COM APIs .

• Knowledge of migration tools and cut-over processes for smooth transitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• EFT Administrator or EFT Professional Certification (GlobalScape).

• Certified File Transfer Professional (CFTP), CISSP, or PMP.

• Prior experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environments .

• Hands-on experience with incremental migration strategies .

• Soft Skills & Attributes

• Attention to detail for secure configurations and compliance.

• Problem-solving ability to diagnose and resolve complex file transfer issues.

• Analytical thinking for workflow optimization and risk identification.

• Clear communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts.

• Client Priorities

• Ensure secure, compliant migration of GlobalScape jobs.

• Deliver incremental, tested migration with minimal disruption.

• Work seamlessly with internal team under project manager oversight.