Riverbed Engineer

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a skilled Riverbed Engineer to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in optimizing and enhancing network performance.The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Riverbed SteelHead, NetProfiler, and other WAN optimization solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in network performance monitoring, application acceleration, and traffic analysis in large-scale enterprise environments.Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Riverbed WAN optimization and application acceleration solutions.
• Perform network performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization using Riverbed SteelHead, 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 CBP’s 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.

QualificationsBasic 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret or above security clearance
• 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

Peraton OverviewPeraton 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 world’s 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 can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$135,000 – $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.