2076 Riverbed Systems Engineer SME (TS/SCI Required)
Allpointsllc
Tampa, FL · Posted September 28, 2026
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About the job
THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT – U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
ACTIVE, CURRENT, AND FULLY ADJUDICATED U.S. DoD TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY (TS/SCI) REQUIRED
100% ONSITE – MACDILL AFB, TAMPA, FL
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION / DUTIES :
All Points is seeking a Riverbed Systems Engineer SME to support the USSOCOM SITEC III Program at Headquarters United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
The selected candidate will serve as the senior technical authority for Riverbed performance monitoring, digital experience management, and network visibility platforms supporting classified and unclassified enterprise environments. This position is responsible for engineering, administration, optimization, security, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and technical leadership across NIPR, SIPR, and SOCRATES enclaves.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Design and implement secure Riverbed monitoring architectures across NIPR, SIPR, and SOCRATES environments
• Engineer scalable Riverbed deployments supporting hybrid, virtual, and physical infrastructures
• Develop enclave-specific system design documentation, engineering diagrams, and data flow documentation
• Integrate Riverbed solutions with SIEM, ITSM, cybersecurity, and enterprise monitoring platforms
• Provide Tier II/III engineering support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization
• Administer platform configuration, performance tuning, upgrades, patching, backups, and disaster recovery validation
• Manage role-based access controls, auditing policies, configuration management, and change control processes
• Analyze application, network, and endpoint performance trends and develop actionable operational insights
• Develop executive dashboards, operational reports, and mission-impact assessments
• Tune monitoring policies and alert thresholds to improve visibility and reduce operational noise
• Support cybersecurity compliance requirements including STIG implementation, ATO support documentation, vulnerability management, and system hardening
• Coordinate with Network, Cybersecurity, Systems, and Application teams during operational and incident-response activities
• Develop and maintain SOPs, engineering documentation, operational runbooks, and technical procedures
• Brief government leadership on system health, performance trends, operational issues, and risk posture
• Mentor junior administrators and engineers
• Automate routine administration and reporting activities using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
EDUCATION
One of the following is required:
• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience
• PhD plus 5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred degree disciplines include:
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Software Engineering
• Data Science
• Related technical disciplines
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience & Skills
• Advanced experience with Riverbed AppResponse, NetProfiler, Portal, Aternity, and/or NPM+ in enterprise or DoD environments
• Experience supporting Riverbed performance monitoring, digital experience management, and network observability solutions in enterprise or DoD environments
• Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
• Network Performance Monitoring (NPM)
• TCP/IP
• SNMP
• NetFlow
• sFlow
• Windows Server administration
• Linux administration
• VMware or enterprise virtualization platforms
• PowerShell, Python, and/or Bash scripting
• REST API integrations
• SQL database experience
• Splunk, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise platforms
• Performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization
• Technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Enterprise systems engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting cross-functional technical teams
Desired Experience & Skills
• Multi-enclave architecture support
• NIPR/SIPR environment experience
• SOCRATES environment experience
• Executive dashboard and reporting development
• STIG compliance and cybersecurity hardening
• ATO documentation support
• Vulnerability remediation and patch management
• DoD enterprise operations experience
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
In addition to the technical requirements listed above, candidates must qualify for DoD 8140 Work Role Code 451 (System Administrator) – Advanced Level.
Candidates may qualify through one of the following:
• An approved education pathway
• An approved military training pathway
• An approved certification pathway
Examples of commonly accepted certifications include:
• CompTIA Security+
• SSCP
• SecurityX (CASP+)
• CCSP
• CCNP Security
• GFACT
• FITSP-O
If you are unsure whether you meet the DoD 8140 requirement, please apply and provide details regarding your education, military training, and certifications.
Candidates who do not meet DoD 8140 Work Role Code 451 (System Administrator) – Advanced requirements are not eligible for this position.
HIGHLY DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• Riverbed Certified Solutions Associate (RCSA)
• SolarWinds Certified Systems Administrator (SCSA)
SECURITY CLEARANCE
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active, Current, and Fully Adjudicated U.S. DoD TS/SCI Clearance required
COMPENSATION
$180,000 – $215,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and certifications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position supports the USSOCOM SITEC III Program and requires full-time onsite support at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.
Positions with All Points are full-time, direct hire opportunities and include a comprehensive benefits package.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://www.allpointsllc.com/careers/
ALL POINTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.