Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a skilled Network Engineer / Developer to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection in optimizing and enhancing network performance, focusing on WAN optimization solutions.
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 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
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
- 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