Data Connections Specialist

Remote
Full Time
Mid Level

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.

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