Business Compass - AWS Transfer Family SFTP/FTPS Setup

Modernize and streamline your enterprise file transfer operations with a fully managed AWS Transfer Family deployment from Business Compass LLC - an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner with 50+ AWS certifications, AWS Transfer Family Service Delivery competency, and a 4.9/5 customer satisfaction rating.

We configure secure, cloud-native file transfer endpoints for SFTP, FTPS, and FTP, seamlessly integrating them with Amazon S3. Whether your organization needs single-tenant, multi-tenant, or partner-specific access, we implement directory mappings, virtual folders, IAM controls, security policies, and identity federation. Our deployments support SFTP (SSH-based), FTPS (TLS-based), FTP (legacy), and optional AS2 for EDI and partner integrations. Combined with Amazon S3's durability and lifecycle management, you gain a modern, cost-optimized foundation for all file exchange workloads.

Beyond enabling SFTP, FTPS, and FTP, we build automated serverless workflows triggered when files arrive. These workflows can perform PGP decryption, file validation, schema mapping, data transformation, ETL processing, partner-specific routing, and notifications. Using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, and S3, your data ingestion becomes automated, reliable, and auditable.

Our delivery follows a structured four-phase approach:

• Phase 1 - Discovery and Design (Week 1): Scoping call, requirements gathering, architecture design, identity provider assessment, compliance alignment review, and SOW finalization.
• Phase 2 - Build and Configure (Weeks 2-3): Transfer Family server deployment, endpoint configuration, VPC and networking setup, S3 structure, IAM policies, KMS encryption, workflow automation, and identity integration.
• Phase 3 - Demo, Testing, and Validation (Week 4): Hands-on demonstration, SFTP client testing, workflow validation, CloudWatch dashboard setup, alerting configuration, and partner onboarding.
• Phase 4 - Handoff and Documentation (Week 4-5): Delivery of architecture documents, deployment guides, runbooks, SOPs, partner onboarding instructions, and knowledge transfer sessions.

Ready to get started? Schedule a free scoping call at https://businesscompassllc.com/schedule-appointment  to define your requirements and receive a tailored engagement plan.

Prerequisites:

• Active AWS account with administrative access
• Defined list of trading partners and protocols required
• Identity provider availability (Active Directory, Cognito, or custom)
• Network requirements (VPC, subnets, security groups)

What is included:

• AWS Transfer Family server deployment and configuration
• Up to 3 protocol endpoints (SFTP, FTPS, FTP, or AS2)
• Identity provider integration
• Automated file processing workflows
• Security configuration (IAM, KMS, VPC)
• CloudWatch monitoring and alerting
• Full documentation package and knowledge transfer
• Hands-on demonstration session

What is not included:

• Ongoing managed services or 24/7 operations (available separately)
• Custom application development beyond file processing workflows
• Third-party software licensing
• AWS infrastructure costs

Our architecture includes private VPC access, IAM least-privilege controls, KMS encryption, comprehensive logging, and compliance alignment for HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST 800, and SOC 2. We have direct experience delivering compliant solutions across healthcare, financial services, media, power, and public sector industries.

We are an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner holding the AWS Well-Architected Framework Partner designation and AWS Certification Distinction with 50+ certifications - including AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Network Specialty, and Data Engineer. We hold AWS Service Delivery competencies for Lambda, API Gateway, AWS Transfer Family, AWS Glue, QuickSight, Graviton, and DynamoDB. Our team has deep expertise modernizing legacy Managed File Transfer systems and delivering secure, automated, and compliant file transfer architectures across regulated industries.