Senior Consultant - LoadMaster

Location: California

# Senior Consultant - Load Master##### Senior Consultant - Load Master###### Remote Type Remote###### Location United States###### Job Category Professional Services##

Job Summary We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Load Master Senior Consultant and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a remote role working out of your home office in the United States.

The Load Master Senior Consultant is a customer-facing expert within Professional Services who designs, implements, and optimizes Progress Kemp Load Master application delivery solutions. The role partners with Sales Engineering, Support, and Customer Success to deliver high-quality engagements and accelerate customer value.
** In this role, you will:
*** Lead discovery, architecture design, and delivery of Load Master deployments across physical, virtual, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and containerized environments.
* Install, configure, and tune Layer 4/7 load balancing, SSL/TLS offload, content switching, health checking, session persistence, and high availability (HA).
* Implement and optimize security features including Web Application Firewall (WAF), authentication/SSO integrations (SAML/OAuth/OpenID Connect), and DDoS mitigation.
* Design global traffic distribution using GSLB, DNS, and edge services; plan failover and disaster recovery scenarios.
* Perform migration projects from competitive ADCs (e.g., F5, Citrix, NGINX) to Load Master, including cutover planning and rollback strategies.
* Develop implementation plans, runbooks, and as-built documentation; hand over to operations with training and best practices.
* Execute performance benchmarking and capacity planning; analyze telemetry to recommend improvements.
* Advise customers on PCI DSS and other compliance considerations related to application delivery and security controls.
* Contribute to reusable accelerators (templates, scripts, automations), and mentor junior consultants.
* Identify expansion opportunities and collaborate with account teams on statements of work (SOWs).
** Your background:
*** 7+ years in Professional Services, Consulting, or Architecture roles focused on networking, application delivery, or security.
* Hands-on expertise with Progress Kemp Load Master (hardware, virtual, and cloud editions).
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VLANs/VxLAN, DNS, TLS/PKI, HTTP/S, and web application architectures.
* Experience implementing WAF policies, authentication/authorization flows, and MFA/IdP integrations.
* Scripting/automation (Power Shell, Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code familiarity a plus.
* Cloud networking and ADC experience in AWS/Azure/GCP;
Kubernetes ingress/controller knowledge is beneficial.
* Clear, structured communication; ability to lead workshops and produce high-quality documentation.
* Relevant certifications (network/security/cloud) are advantageous but not required.
** Success Indicators
*** On-time delivery against SOW scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
* Customer satisfaction (CSAT) and adoption metrics for implemented solutions.
* Quality of architecture artifacts, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.
* Risk management and cutover success with minimal downtime.
* Reuse and contribution of accelerators/templates that reduce delivery effort.

Base Salary Range: $84,150 - $103,950  This position is also eligible to participate in our commission plan.  Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a robust benefits package, with details below.
** If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.
**** What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
*** Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
* Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
* Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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