Job Description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a skilled Network Engineer / Developer (Riverbed Solutions) to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in optimizing and enhancing network performance.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing troubleshooting and maintaining Riverbed SteelHead NetProfiler and other WAN optimization solutions. You will have experience in network performance monitoring application acceleration and traffic analysis in large-scale enterprise environments.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Perform network performance analysis troubleshooting and optimization using NetIM NetProfiler and AppResponse.
• Provide technical expertise in network traffic analysis application performance monitoring (APM) and QoS.
• Collaborate with network engineers security teams and system administrators to enhance CBPs IT infrastructure.
• Conduct root cause analysis of network performance issues and recommend solutions.
• Implement configuration changes upgrades and patches for Riverbed appliances and software.
• Develop technical documentation reports and performance metrics for CBP leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and IT policies.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools (e.g. Python PowerShell Ansible) for network configuration monitoring and incident response.
• Design develop and maintain custom applications or integrations to extend Riverbed capabilities and streamline network operations.
• Utilize APIs to integrate Riverbed solutions with other IT systems such as ticketing monitoring and orchestration platforms.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal software tools for network management data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or a High School diploma and 16 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship (Required for CBP and government positions)
• Must have the ability to obtain a CBP Public Trust clearance.
• 3 5 years of experience in network engineering WAN optimization or Riverbed product support.
• Hands-on experience with Riverbed SteelHead NetProfiler and AppResponse.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP MPLS QoS WAN/LAN networking and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with routing protocols (BGP OSPF EIGRP) network security principles and firewalls.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds Wireshark Splunk or Cisco ThousandEyes).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g. Python PowerShell Bash) for automation and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Understanding of API concepts (REST SOAP) and experience with API consumption or integration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active CBP BI or Top Secret.
• Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA) or Riverbed Certified Solutions Professional (RCSP).
• Experience with federal government IT environments preferably DHS or CBP.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking (AWS Azure or hybrid environments).
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python Ansible PowerShell).
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g. Agile DevOps).
• Demonstrated experience in developing custom applications or integrations for network management or performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL NoSQL) for data storage and retrieval related to network metrics.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) for deploying network tools or services.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio of personal development projects.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135000 - $216000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the individuals experience education knowledge skills and competencies as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position employees may be eligible for overtime shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.

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