[Hiring] Data Connections Specialist @Stratagen

Role Description

Stratagen is seeking a Data Connections Specialist to support a federal program within the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The Data Connections Specialist will implement, support, and maintain web service user and data connections, as well as secure file transfer connections. The role will support internal and external customers with identifying, authenticating, and authorizing individuals and groups for access to applications, systems, and networks.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting secure data connections, web services, certificates, encryption, identity and access management technologies, and application integrations. The position requires strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to support production environments and resolve complex connection and authentication issues.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, support, and maintain web service user and data connections.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) connections.
• Configure and support SFTP connections used to securely transfer XML files.
• Support internal and external customers with identifying, authenticating, and authorizing users and groups.
• Manage user rights, access restrictions, and permissions for applications, systems, and networks.
• Administer digital user identities and associated access rights.
• Apply identity and privilege management concepts to control access to specified resources.
• Install, configure, and maintain security certificates and encryption technologies.
• Troubleshoot production connection, authentication, encryption, and application integration issues.
• Deploy and support applications using WSDLs, WADLs, SAML, JKS, and APIs.
• Configure and troubleshoot web services using HTTP/HTTPS, REST, and SOAP.
• Work with XML, JSON, and API-based integrations.
• Support federation technologies and identity services.
• Configure and troubleshoot connections involving LDAP, PKI, and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Generate and manage encryption keys and support secure connection establishment and testing.
• Create and maintain secure folders and data transfer configurations.
• Use tools such as PuTTYgen, Windows Secure Copy, and OpenSSH keys to establish and troubleshoot secure connections.
• Troubleshoot data transfer, authentication, certificate, encryption, and connectivity issues.
• Support application deployments and production implementations.
• Document connection configurations, troubleshooting activities, and technical procedures.
• Follow applicable security policies, regulations, standards, and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in web services and APIs, including HTTP/HTTPS, RESTful web services, SOAP web services, APIs, WSDL, and WADL.
• Experience in application integration and deployment.
• Experience with Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and XML file transfers.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, including user identification, authentication, and authorization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
• Experience with federation and security technologies, including SAML, PKI, security certificates, and encryption technologies.
• Proficiency in programming and data formats such as XML, JSON, and JavaScript.
• Experience with secure connection tools like PuTTYgen, Windows Secure Copy, and OpenSSH Keys.
• Production troubleshooting and application deployment experience.
• Technical documentation skills.

Requirements

• An active Top Secret clearance is required for this position.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals.
• Contribute to mission-critical programs.
• Opportunities to grow technical expertise and take on greater responsibility.