You can easily customize our test to meet your unique hiring or upskilling requirements. You can either choose your own questions from our world’s largest skills library, or let our SMEs curate a test covering various technical and non-technical abilities, such as network management, troubleshooting, and database administration.

You can even choose the type of questions that you want in the test and evaluate individuals properly using a combination of soft and hard skills.

Common interview questions related to this skill may include:

• How would you optimize network performance using this technology?
• Explain your experience in deploying and managing Riverbed SteelHead appliances.
• Describe your knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.
• How would you ensure data privacy and compliance while optimizing WAN performance?
• Share an example of troubleshooting and resolving issues related to this technology.

Hard skills:

• Proficiency in configuring, deploying, and managing SteelHead appliances, SteelCentral Controller, and SteelFusion.
• Knowledge of WAN optimization concepts, including network congestion, bandwidth limitations, latency reduction, and data compression.
• Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN, as well as network technologies like WAN, LAN, and MPLS.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
• Troubleshooting skills

Soft skills:

• Communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Time management
• Attention to detail

The roles and responsibilities of of individuals in this field may include the following:

• Configuring and managing Riverbed SteelHead appliances
• Overseeing network optimization and performance
• Troubleshooting network issues
• Implementing WAN optimization strategies
• Collaborating with IT teams to ensure network efficiency
• Staying updated on industry trends and advancements
• Conducting network analysis and performance monitoring
• Managing and maintaining network security measures
• Providing technical support and assistance to end-users
• Documenting network configurations and processes

The base salary for an engineer in this field depends on variables like region, industry, level of expertise, and size of the company. Accordingly, the average annual income for a riverbed engineer in the US usually ranges from $80,000 to $130,000.