­vanced Specialist, IT

­VANCED SPECIALIST, IT FUNCTION/POSITION OVERVIEW Join the General Mills Enterprise Integration Technologies (3rd Party Platforms) team in delivering world-class Managed File Transfer (MFT), Application to Application (A2A) and Business to Business (B2B) integration solutions Work in a fast-paced environment as a member of a talented team with global accountability, working with a variety of business-critical systems and technologies that enable the delivery of value to the business through this integration. This is a great opportunity to build breadth and depth of experience and technical skills. RESPONSIBILITIES Build and support file transfer and enterprise integration solutions for General Mills globally. Educate clients on the capabilities and standards we use to deliver Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions. Understand client needs and business processes, build/script solutions to meet their needs, and interface with external partners to configure connections Grow into role as technical expert and systems owner for Application to Application (A2A) communication and Managed File Transfer (MFT) platforms. Perform administration, support and maintenance, and technical leadership during upgrades Leverage Linux, Python and PowerShell scripting skills to automate Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions and the administration of the Managed File Transfer (MFT) environment Consult and recommend Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions during various phases of a project Research and implement new Managed File Transfer (MFT)/ integration technologies and strategies Provide support and administration for the webMethods product suite. Depending on level of development background, may grow into a role where you develop and maintain custom built services in webMethods FLOW & Java. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree 3+ supporting/delivering complex IT solutions Familiarity / understanding of IT infrastructure (server, network, storage, database) Experience w/ Linux OS Linux, Python and PowerShell scripting/Application development experience Desire to learn and gain experience w/ Managed File Transfer (MFT), EDI standards, XML and Flat File integration Experience administering high-availability, business-critical systems Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, focused on root cause analysis and continuous improvement Cloud IaaS experience would be an added advantage Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as independently Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) High initiative with desire to understand the General Mills’ business and a willingness to learn and use multiple tools to solve business problems Self-starter, results oriented, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously Understanding of and ability to operate within project management methodology PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years related experience supporting/delivering complex IT solutions COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.