Network Engineer Contractor Resume
Ann Arbor, MI
SUMMARY:
Methodical, performance - focused, and highly analytical professional with hands-on experience in network engineering encompassing routing and switching, computer networking, and server and network troubleshooting; combined with solid expertise in Cisco networking technologies. Equipped with adeptness in designing and configuring network components; identifying and discovering new methodologies; as well as testing and validating designs. Armed with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and produce strong sustainable results. Articulate communicator with well-honed interpersonal aptitudes essential in strengthening and maintaining rapport with multidisciplinary network of individuals.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Switch Installations and Configurations
- Cisco Command Line Interface
- Networking and Troubleshooting
- Windows Server Technology
- Network Virtualization
- Cisco Routing and Switching
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Software and Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Layer 2 Spanning Tree Protocol | Cisco Confidential, Layer2/Layer3 Switching and Routing Technologies, Confidential Confidential Firewall, NetFlow v5, v9, and IPFIX, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP Routing Protocols
Network Platforms: Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3500, 3600 & 3700 Series Chassis and Switches, Confidential Confidential Firewall and SonicPoint Wireless Access Points, Cisco Confidential 5505, 5506X, 5520, 5580-40 & 5585 Series Firewalls, Cisco 2600/2800/2900, 1800 Routers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Ann Arbor, MI
Network Engineer Contractor
Responsibilities:
- Display expertise in recording and developing Cisco Lancope NetFlow implementation across the UM Medical Campus
- Design NetFlow configurations for Cisco IOS, Confidential, IOS XE, and NX-OS operating systems
- Perform security configurations for replacement of Cisco Confidential 5505, 5506X, 5520, and 5580-40 firewalls
Confidential, MI
Senior Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Oversaw and troubleshot thousands of 3500 access points through administration of Cisco NCS and Cisco 5500 series wireless LAN controllers
- Handled Cisco Unified Call Manager ( Confidential ) wired and wireless phones for thousands of users as well as on-premise Polycom CMA, RMX and real presence infrastructure
- Led key projects including configuration and installation of new equipment at hospitals and critical environment as shown by the following:
- Cisco Catalyst 4500 series switch chassis for access layer connectivity at DMC hospitals
- Confidential 5505 firewalls with IPSec VPN tunnels for remote physician office connectivity to hospital
- Cisco 2900 routers for point-to-point Layer3 access across ISP provided MPLS (Optiman) connections to remote sites
- Directed IP address configurations for remote sites and for on-premise equipment while executing wireless site surveys for new hospital environments and new remote site doctor offices
- Resolved connectivity issues through a combination of on-site cable testing, network reachability testing, and application testing
Confidential, Novi, MI
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Carried out the installation and configuration of Cisco Confidential and Confidential firewalls as well as remote access and site-to-site VPN connections; while maintaining multiple devices including port forward, static NAT, and access list changes
- Assumed accountability for onsite troubleshooting of network down emergencies as well as computer and server issues
- Designed and deployed new VMware virtual server and network environments for Confidential companies
- Spearheaded the migration of hundreds of clients to a new spam provider, which involved firewall, DNS, and server and desktop configurations
- Utilized Cisco Confidential in initiating VOIP systems installation in Confidential environment and conducted physical installation of data network cabling along with 66 block phone wire installation
Confidential, Farmington Hills, MI
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Took accountability for the management and maintenance of more than Confidential systems and networks of various architectures and configurations
- Functioned as administrator of Confidential firewalls, Windows 2003 and 2008, and small business server
- Held full responsibility for remote and onsite troubleshooting of various company installations as well as architecture and quotation of client network implementations
Confidential, Troy, MI
Network and Desktop Support Technician
Responsibilities:
- Displayed expertise in troubleshooting local computer and network issues within the entire company
- Maintained active communication with outside vendors to setup remote connections to healthcare systems