Data Connections Specialist at Stratagen

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DATA CONNECTIONS SPECIALIST Location: Clarksburg, WV (Remote) Clearance: DoD Top Secret clearance required Citizenship: US Citizen Employment Type: Full-Time ABOUT THE POSITION 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO
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.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Candidates should demonstrate hands-on experience in the following areas: Web Services and APIs:
HTTP/HTTPS
RESTful web services
SOAP web services
APIs
WSDL
WADL
Application integration and deployment
Data and File Transfer:
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
XML file transfers
Secure data connections
Data connection configuration and troubleshooting
Thin client executable code utilizing SFTP
Secure folder creation and management
Identity and Access Management:
User identification, authentication, and authorization
User rights and access restrictions
Privilege and identity management
Digital identity administration
Microsoft Active Directory
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Federation and Security Technologies:
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Security certificates
Encryption technologies
Java KeyStore (JKS)
Encryption key generation and management
Secure connection establishment and testing
Programming and Data Formats:
XML
JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
JavaScript
APIs
Thin client executable code
Secure Connection Tools:
PuTTYgen
Windows Secure Copy
OpenSSH Keys
SFTP client and server technologies
Additional Experience:
Production troubleshooting
Application deployment
Web service configuration
Certificate installation and maintenance
Authentication and authorization troubleshooting
Data connection testing and validation
Technical documentation
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT An active Top Secret clearance is required for this position. Candidates who do not possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance will not be considered. WHY STRATAGEN Stratagen is a West Virginia-based technology and professional services company delivering technical, engineering, security, and business solutions in support of federal missions. Our teams tackle complex technical challenges, support critical government programs, and build solutions that help our customers accomplish their missions. We are looking for people who are curious, accountable, and committed to doing meaningful work. At Stratagen , you will work with experienced professionals, contribute to mission-critical programs, and have opportunities to grow your technical expertise and take on greater responsibility. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Stratagen is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law. Originally posted on Himalayas