Network/Application Performance Engineer - TS/SCI

Spry Squared, Inc. - Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Squared, Inc. is seeking a Network and Application Performance Engineer to handle enterprise-wide network, application, and server performance issues. This role, located in Huntsville, Alabama, requires an active TS/SCI clearance and provides a salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience.

You will leverage Riverbed technologies to optimize IT infrastructures, serve as an expert in cloud migration and WAN optimization, and work with a wide variety of tools in a dynamic team environment focused on delivering IT performance management solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong knowledge of web servers and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand customers' IT organization and requirements.
• Present and articulate advanced product features and solutions.
• Work directly with customers and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Skills

TCP/IP and network design

Web application architecture

Python scripting

Experience with Splunk and Cisco

Education

BS/MS degree in a technical field

DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Riverbed Tools (SteelHead, AppResponse)

WireShark

NetFlow

Job description

Must be a US Citizen

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE and willing to get an FSP

As a Network and Application Performance Engineer working with Riverbeds SteelCentral product suite you will solve clients enterprise-wide network, application, and server capacity and performance issues. This position combines engineering disciplines with a business focus for delivering IT performance management solutions. You will utilize Riverbeds technologies to plan, design, deploy, operate, manage and optimize IT infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in cloud migration, WAN optimization, networking and application performance, and/or applications delivery, utilizing Riverbeds complete Application Performance portfolio
• Provide specialized planning and design expertise in data center consolidation and data migration, network configuration and analysis, application performance troubleshooting and/or optimization
• Analyze and understand customers IT organization, requirements and processes, and use this knowledge to assist in achieving full adoption and utilization of Clients solutions to maximize ROI and business value
• Present and articulate advanced product features, benefits, and overall product solutions
• Produce solutions to fulfill customer needs within budget and schedule constraints
• Work directly with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to achieve project goals

Desired Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and network design, protocols, components and operations; multi-tier application architectures; and/or the internal workings of J2EE and .NET
• Strong knowledge of web application architecture and software including Web Servers (Apache, IIS), J2EE Application Servers (Websphere, Weblogic), Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) and/or Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX)
• Installation and configuration experience with ESX, VMFS, storage sub-systems, cache architectures and windowing systems
• Experience with protocol analyzers, WireShark, NetFlow and/or packet analysis
• Knowledge of Python and/or other scripting languages (ruby, perl, RESTful APIs)

Qualifications

• This is an onsite role - no remote work
• Experience with Splunk, Cisco, Juniper, Cryptos, Palo Alto, ArcSIGHT, and Nessus Vulnerability scanning and RMF
• Experience with Riverbed Tools (SteelHead, AppResponse, Profiler, NETIM, NetCollector, NetAuditor, Aternity)
• Minimum DOD 8140/ DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (examples include: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, Security+, Network+ CE, CISSP, CASP, or SSCP)
• BS/MS degree in a technical field, or equivalent military or career experience
• CCNA (routing, switching) preferred
• SD-WAN experience preferred
• Experience in professional services, technical consulting, or network engineering/operations preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, drive IT projects forward in large organizations, and translate technical features into tangible customer business benefits
• Self-motivated and capable of high performance under minimal supervision
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills
• Professionalism appropriate for working with Fortune 500 clients
• Passion for teamwork and contributing to a world-class Professional Services team which values excellence, execution, and integrity

Required Certification(s)

• BS/MS degree in a technical field, or equivalent military or career experience
• Security + OR equivalent certification (CASP, CCISP, Etc.) (Required)
• CCNA (routing, switching) preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary

$100,000 - $150,000 annually Depending on Experience

Company Description

Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States of America. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe. Spry Squared provides organizations with Best in Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products. We are your strategic partner and value-added reseller, solving complex business challenges by leveraging technology solutions that reduce costs, optimize productivity and minimize risk.