Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a Sr Infrastructure Engineer - Axway MFT!

About the role

Responsible for the design, migration, administration, and support of the enterprise Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform, including Axway SecureTransport in both on-premises and cloud environments. This role ensures secure, scalable, and highly available file transfer services, with a strong focus on cloud transformation and AWS-based infrastructure.

What you will do

Administer, maintain, and support Axway SecureTransport (on-prem and cloud deployments)
Lead and support migration from on-premises MFT platforms to Axway Cloud
Manage and optimize MFT infrastructure hosted on AWS
Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of file transfer services
Monitor systems, respond to incidents, and perform root cause analysis
Perform system upgrades, patching, and enforce security compliance standards
Execute change management processes and support release activities
Design and implement secure file transfer solutions and integrations
Automate operational tasks and improve system efficiency
Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, cloud architects, and vendors

Why work at Symetra

“I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

"I am grateful to be here and I know how blessed I am to work for a company that truly cares about me as a person". - Nancy R., Sr. Investment Fund Analyst

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $128,700 – $214,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs

Qualifications

Who you are

5+ years of experience with Axway SecureTransport administration
Hands-on experience with Axway SecureTransport Cloud (or Axway MFT cloud offerings)
Proven experience supporting or executing on-prem to cloud migration initiatives
Strong working knowledge of AWS services, such as:
EC2, VPC, S3, IAM
Load balancing (ALB/NLB)
Security groups, networking, and routing
Solid experience with Windows Server administration
Expertise in file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/S, SMTP)
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routing)
Strong knowledge of security concepts (PGP encryption, key management, access controls)
Experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support
Scripting/automation experience (Shell, XML, BPML, or similar)
Experience designing and supporting cloud-native or hybrid architectures
Familiarity with Axway cloud migration tools and best practices
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
Experience with high availability and disaster recovery design in AWS
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Customer-focused, service-oriented mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High school diploma required

We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

Disqualification from the recruitment process
Withdrawal of a job offer
Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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