Network Performance Engineer

Ashburn Consulting • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Ashburn Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Network Performance Engineer to join our federal client’s infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the high availability, security, and peak performance of a federal client’s global network architecture. You will leverage specialized monitoring tools to gain deep visibility into network traffic and implement modern security frameworks.

Requirements

• Riverbed Steelhead Central (2+ Years): Hands-on experience with Network Flow Analysis and monitoring, specifically using:
• AppResponse ARX
• NetIM
• NetProfiler
• SASE (1+ Year): Practical experience with Secure Access Service Edge platforms such as Netskope or Zscaler.
• A strong understanding of networking and security principles.
• Engineer with multiple technical skillsets that will enable the candidate to be a strong contributor to the team with various network engineering projects and tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Juniper Networking (2+ Years): Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Juniper switches and routers.
• Cisco Networking (2+ Years): Solid foundation in Cisco IOS and enterprise-level networking.
• NetScout (2+ Years): Experience using NetScout for packet-level analysis and performance management.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex network data into actionable insights.
• Security-First Approach: Deep understanding of how performance and security intersect in a modern work-from-anywhere environment.
• Collaborative: Strong communication skills and team player to work across IT and Security teams.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Riverbed Steelhead suite to perform comprehensive network flow analysis and proactive monitoring.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize application delivery using AppResponse and NetProfiler.
• Manage and maintain SASE architectures to ensure secure, cloud-native access for all users.
• Infrastructure Support: Maintain and troubleshoot a diverse network environment consisting of Juniper and Cisco hardware.
• Use NetScout and NetIM to provide high-level reporting on network health and infrastructure availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed