Sr. Network Admin

Using Riverbed's unique Wide-area Data Services technology, distributed workforces can collaborate as if they were local, and IT can effectively consolidate infrastructure at the same time. Riverbed Technology is the leader in wide-area data services (WDS), a fast-growing product category that enables distributed organizations to accelerate applications, consolidate IT infrastructure and simplify IT management processes. The Steelhead appliance simultaneously addresses network, application and storage limitations in order to provide orders-of-magnitude improvements in application performance. Riverbed's Steelhead appliances provide the highest level of performance across the broadest range of applications over WANs, accelerating applications by up to 100 times, and reducing WAN traffic by up to 95%. The Wall Street Journal named Riverbed the winner of its 2005 Technology Innovation Award in the Network/Broadband/Internet category. In addition, InfoWorld has named Steelhead a "Technology of the Year" in both 2005 and 2006, as the "Best WAN Accelerator". Riverbed's award-winning solutions are available worldwide from resellers who are members of the Riverbed Partner Network, from Riverbed OEM partners, or directly from Riverbed.Sr. Network Administrator (CCIE Required)

Summary

This position will be responsible for Riverbed's overall network and security infrastructure for all enterprise, partner, and customer facing services. The individual will also define network and security standards, policies, and procedures based on industry best practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities:
* Establish network architecture design principles, practices, implementations, documentation and LAN / WAN maintenance
* Evaluate security practices, assess vulnerabilities and develop programs to improve security and mitigate risk
* Conduct security assessments and make recommendations on data network.(LAN/WLAN/WAN/DMZ/Internet), disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers, and directory services security.
* Develop and analyze security policies, procedures and technical standards including corporate compliance and end-user awareness.
* Evaluate existing security technology and infrastructure and propose strategic architecture and direction for information security systems.
* Participate in security incident triage and response, including working with firewall and device logs, investigating security events, protecting forensic value of data and establishing monitoring and incident reporting and response procedures.
* Establish consistent metric and collection methods for device log aggregation and review procedures
* Help management define the bounds and aims of network implementations including developing and reviewing proposals and presentations.
* Oversee security of hosted services and applications including security requirements and architecture, risk analysis, and periodic / change reviews
* Work hands on with business units to help manage project deliverables, delegating and monitoring tasks of other engineers and providing management with status and progress reports
* Provide comprehensive and timely support to all SOX and internal audit issues as they relate to Security Operations including analyzing data privacy requirements and implementing business process and information technology controls
* Define and ensure proper implementation of personal computer security configurations and policies including end-point security
* Select and manage network and security products, services, evaluations, and vendor relationships
* Assess internal/external application and deployment security and collaborate with application developers to ensure that development methodologies incorporate security policies and best practices
* Ensure that services provided by other enterprises, including outsourced consultants and providers are consistent with established information security policies.


Skills Required:

* Extensive background in planning and designing projects and analyzing existing network systems and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
* Expert knowledge of networking and routing protocols such as, TCP/IP, BGP4 (multi-homing), OSPF (multi-area), ISIS, etc.
* Expert working knowledge in the operation of Ethernet LAN switching protocols and standards including, VLANs, VLAN aggregation, Ether Channel, PVLANs, Spanning Tree & Rapid Spanning Tree, 802.1Q, 802.1e, and CAT 5 and fiber cable distribution systems
* Knowledge of Data Center design, build-out, and best practices
* Experienced in designing and implementing Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans and facilities
* Perform configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routing/switching platforms65XX/45XX/3650/3750
* Knowledge of Netscreen firewalls, including VPN and routing functionality
* Experience with multi-tier architectures, including best practices around tier isolation (for databases, etc)
* Ability to analyze network packet traces
* Ability to perform penetration testing and work with third party security firms to coordinate similar testing
* Advanced knowledge of DNS and DHCP
* Extensive knowledge of network security systems, intrusion detection systems and protocols including, ACE, ACS, VPN, GRE, IPSEC, IKE, TACACS, RADIUS, ACLs, 802.1x, audits, log files etc.
* Basic knowledge of shell scripting and programming languages such a PERL, Ruby, PHP, or Python
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/XP, Windows Server, Unix/Linux, Active Directory, Exchange and Office Suite applications* Strong analytical skills for interpreting business requirements and translating them into technical specifications
* Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

* 7-10 Years in Information Technology roles involved heavily in networking and security
* BS or MS in computer Science or a related field
* Network Certifications: CCIE required (written and lab), CCSP/CCDP preferred
* Security Certifications: One or more information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, SANS, ISO17799)
* Other certifications: MCSE/MCP (desirable)
* Well-versed in commercial information security requirements, guidance and standards
* Strong written communication skills including the ability to develop and write network and security policies, documentation, and guidelines for technical staff and end users

Riverbed Technology, Inc. is a San Francisco company near CalTrain, Muni and BART, with excellent salary, options and benefits.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Please submit your resume in .pdf, .doc, or .txt format online as well as to wsage@riverbed.com Please refer to job description.