IBM Sterling Integrator

Position: IBM Sterling Integrators Location: Plano TX, Pennington NJ, Charlotte NC (Hybrid 3 days in office and 2 days remote) Duration: 12-months contract (ext. up to 36 months)Must haves:IBM Sterling Integrator 5.2.6 or above (7+ years of exp)LinuxJava“We’re looking for IBM B2BI Sterling Integrator 6.x upgrade, Linux, Oracle and Advanced Java.”Role Summary: We are seeking a Senior Application Architect with deep expertise in IBM Sterling Integrator (SI), Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), and enterprise networking to lead the design, modernization, security, and resiliency of mission-critical B2B integration platforms. The role will partner with Security, Infrastructure, and Support teams to design secure, scalable, and highly available solutions supporting external client connectivity and enterprise data exchange.Responsibilities:Architect and design secure, highly available, and resilient IBM Sterling SI/SSP solutionsLead IBM Sterling modernization initiatives, including SI 5.x to 6.x upgradesDesign and implement B2B Edge, DMZ, and secure file transfer architecturesPartner with Security and Network teams to ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and remediation requirementsAnalyze existing integration architectures, identify gaps, and recommend improvementsDevelop and maintain architecture, operational, and security documentationSupport automation, monitoring, deployment, and production support processesCollaborate with global development, infrastructure, release, and support teamsRequirements:7+ years of hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Integrator (SI) 5.2.6+, including implementation, upgrades, installations, patching, and production supportStrong experience with Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), SSP Configuration Manager, and External AuthenticatorProven experience leading IBM SI 5.x to 6.x upgrade initiativesExpertise in BPML, XML, XPath, and XSLTLoad Balancers (LTM/GTM)Firewalls, DMZ, Reverse ProxiesAuthentication and Authorization ServicesExperience with Linux/Unix and Shell scriptingExperience designing high-availability and disaster recovery solutionsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsExperience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environmentsCore JavaRequirements:10+ years proven hands-on experience in IBM Sterling Integrator 5.2.6 or above, Sterling Secure Proxy (SSP), SSP-Configuration Manager, SSP-External Authenticator and Sterling Integrator Implementations, Installations, and patchesPrior experience with IBM SI 5.x upgradeExtensive knowledge of BPML - Business Process Development, Knowledge of XPath, XML and XSLTExperience with Linux, Unix, Shell Scripting, Networking/LTM/GTM, design and architecture of authentication servicesKnowledge and understanding of setting up of SFTP, AS2 and Connect Direct transmissions