WAN Optimization Performance Consultant

Riverbed Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbed in Tampa, FL is seeking a Performance Consultant with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, deploy, and optimize WAN optimization solutions for enterprise and federal environments.

You will lead end-to-end consulting engagements, serve as a technical SME in networking and application performance, and document high- and low-level designs. Travel up to 50% and collaborate with diverse teams to maximize ROI.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required for federal customers.
• Deep expertise in WAN optimization and network performance technologies.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, protocols, architecture).
• Experience in technical consulting, professional services, or network engineering.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in complex IT environments.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with network analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, snmpwalk).
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure and multi‑tier architectures.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and implement WAN optimization solutions across customer environments.
• Lead end-to-end consulting engagements including planning, design, and deployment.
• Serve as a technical SME in networking and application performance.
• Assess customer environments and drive solution adoption for ROI.
• Design and architect solutions for data center consolidation and optimization.
• Develop technical documentation and deliverables (HLDs, LLDs, compliance).
• Troubleshoot complex performance issues and provide detailed analyses.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

WAN optimization

Network performance

TCP/IP basics

Consulting experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Wireshark

tcpdump

snmpwalk

IT infrastructure

Multi-tier apps

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

snmpwalk

Job description

Riverbed in Tampa, FL is seeking a Performance Consultant with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, deploy, and optimize WAN optimization solutions for enterprise and federal environments.

You will lead end-to-end consulting engagements, serve as a technical SME in networking and application performance, and document high- and low-level designs. Travel up to 50% and collaborate with diverse teams to maximize ROI.