Network Performance Engineer

Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized —and highly regarded—within the network and security communities.

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.

Key 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.

Required Experience

· 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. Preferred Experience

· 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. Professional Attributes

· 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.

· 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status

Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
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