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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Riverbed Systems Engineer, SME - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Internet Security, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, NIPRNet, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Security Information and Event Management, Simple Network Management Protocols, SQL Databases, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Npm(Software), Restful APIs, Splunk, Servicenow, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** November 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/riverbed-systems-engineer-sme-tampa-fl--c9e743ee-f7d1-4953-b2aa-957d1fe5126c ## About the Role Systems Engineering, Customer Relations, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Documentation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Internet Security, IT Service Management (ITSM), Root Cause Analysis, Systems Administration/Management, Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution., * 10+ years of experience in Information Technology * Experience in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) * Experience with VMware or other virtualization platforms, Scripting including PowerShell, Python, and Bash, REST API integrations, and SQL databases * Experience using enterprise tools such as Splunk or ServiceNow * Experience providing multi-enclave architecture support including NIPR and SIPR * Knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration * Knowledge of TCP, IP, SNMP, NetFlow, and sFlow * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology * Advanced Level under work role code 451 IAT Level II Compliant Certification and DoW 8140 compliant Certification Nice If You Have: * Master's degree * SolarWinds Certified Systems Administrator (SCSA) Certification * Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA) Certification ## Description As a Riverbed Systems Engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape our customer's mission by serving as the senior technical authority for Riverbed platforms in our customer's environment. Your customer will trust you to not only maintain these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. What You'll Work On: 1. Architecture & Engineering * Design and implement secure Riverbed monitoring architectures across NIPR, SIPR, and SOCRATES enclaves. * Develop enclave-specific system design documentation and data flow diagrams. * Engineer scalable deployments supporting hybrid, virtual, and physical infrastructures. * Integrate Riverbed tools with SIEM, ITSM, cybersecurity, and enterprise monitoring platforms. * Ensure cross-domain and enclave segmentation compliance. 2. Operations, Administration, Monitoring, & Optimization * Provide Tier II and III engineering support and root cause analysis. * Administer platform configuration, system health monitoring, and performance tuning. * Perform software upgrades, patching, backups, and disaster recovery validation. * Maintain role-based access controls (RBAC) and auditing policies. * Support configuration management and change control boards (CCB). * Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems. * Combine subsystems, resolve compatibility issues, and ensure interoperability. * Analyze application, network, and endpoint performance trends. * Generate executive dashboards and mission-impact assessments. * Develop actionable insights to reduce latency, packet loss, and user-impacting incidents. * Tune alert thresholds and monitoring policies to reduce noise. 3. Cybersecurity & Compliance Standards * Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and STIG requirements. * Support ATO lifecycle documentation and security control validation. * Coordinate vulnerability scanning, remediation, and patch cycles. * Ensure enclave-specific hardening baselines are maintained. 4. Documentation & Reporting * Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering diagrams, and operational runbooks. * Provide weekly and monthly operational reports to leadership. * Brief senior leadership on system health, trends, and risk posture. 5. Collaboration & Leadership * Coordinate with Network, Cybersecurity, Systems, and Application teams. * Support incident response and war-room troubleshooting efforts. * Provide mentorship to junior administrators and engineers. * Serve as the technical liaison between contractor teams and government leadership. 6. Troubleshooting and Support * Monitor the health and performance of the monitoring servers themselves, proactively addressing any issues. * Investigate and resolve issues related to data collection, ensuring all monitored devices are reporting correctly. * Basic to intermediate scripting skills such as PowerShell, Bash, and Python for automation of routine tasks.