SUMMARY:

Network Engineer with a strong desire of learning and implementing new technology. Responsible for the design, implementation and optimization of various network environments ranging from small business networks to large enterprise WANs. Expertise are not limited to networking and has been involved in the design, installation and optimization of Linux based servers. Great team player and excellent motivator that has been very instrumental in vital network team collaborations, and has also excelled working alone in various environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

NETWORKING: TCP/IP, TFTP TELNET, SSH, DHCP, NAT, DNS, PPP, TCP/UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, ETHERNET, NTP, VPN, BGP, OSPF, IS - IS, RIPv2, IPV4/IPV6, SUBNETTING, WIRELESS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, ETHERCHANEL(PAGP, LACP), RSTP, SPAN, STP, VLAN, VPN, DMVPN, MPLS, QOS, VOIP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, SOLARWIND, NATGIOS.

PLATFORMS: Cisco routers (Asr 1k, Asr 9k 7200, 3800, 2800 series) switches (6500, 4500, 3950, 3500XL 3700, 3900, 2900 series)(Nexus Switches 7k,5k,2k)IPAM InfobloxSECURITY: Threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, Firewalls, iptables, host vulnerability analysis and removal, AAA servers, MD5 authentication for routing protocols, IPsec, Access List(ACL).ISE, route-maps

OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows (95, 98, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 8, 7, 10, 2012), Linux (Red hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).

OTHER SKILLS: Virtualization (VMWARE, Virtualbox), Microsoft Vizio, Microsoft Office, Bash shell scripting, SAMBA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chevychase, MD

Sr Network Engineer

• Created and published wiki articles for new engineers to get a better understanding of the network
• Created, published and used SOPs (standard operating procedures) for various maintenance windows, reducing down time from implementation errors.
• Played an important role in the creation of network designs following Cisco’s best practices for new network segments
• Updated existing Vizio diagrams after change windows and also maintaining appropriate documentation path for easy access.
• Played a lead role in designing and implementing a new Cisco Anyconnect VPN solution which currently supports about 60 thousand remote users all over the world
• Ordered and replaced WAN headends in multiple offices, platforms involved included Cisco Asr 9k, Cisco Asr 1k, and Cisco Vxr 7200.
• Actively participated on outage calls in resolving very complex network issues.
• Implemented ISE in monitoring mode for network authentication on multiple client switches across 100+ remote offices
• Installed and configured network devices providing network services like Infoblox, Lantronix, CAPC, F5s and many more.
• Coordinated, Ordered and installed new circuits from service providers which included OC3, OC12, T1s, Ethernet and OC12s

Confidential, WASHINGTON DC

Network Engineer

• Followed standard procedure towards the design and implementation of complex network systems that encompass 1000+ hosts.
• Implement latest patch in order to eradicate a wide range of security vulnerabilities in the network and on end host.
• Ensured entire network is converged according to client’s accessibility and security requirement.
• Implemented suitable routing and switching protocols in order to implement a robust redundant and fault-tolerant network design.
• Resource management through deployment of network based monitoring tools to keep bandwidth and activity alongside each other.
• Enforced WAN end point reachability by implementing the appropriate circuit suiting client’s needs, this was made possible with ISP collaboration.
• Implemented VLSM IP addressing scheme making address summarization and security implementation easy.
• Planning, testing and occasional upgrades of network and servers OS.
• Synched up all timers in the network by implementing a secured NTP environment for easy Cron-scheduled script executions.
• Optimized switch network by implementing appropriate SDM templates based on switch’s role in the network.
• Upgraded entire network design in order to accommodate remote users by implementing a secured VPN through the cloud.
• Restricted certain company resources to particular groups of users through the implementation of appropriate access lists (ACL).
• Implemented a robust and secured Wireless infrastructure in order to accommodate mobile users.
• Spearhead a great team of PC technicians and entry-level network engineers.

Confidential

Hyattsville MD

Network Technician

• Installation of new operating systems on work stations desktops and laptops.
• Setting up work station for new employee.
• Installation of memory and hard drives on desktops and laptops for better performance.
• Installation of new graphic cards and sound cards for better graphic and sound qualities.
• Configuration of windows with appropriate partitioning for work use.
• Regular password reset for desktop and laptops as tickets came in.
• Configuration of accounts with appropriate restrictions according to user.
• Installation of industry Hubs and switches including WLAN Controllers and Access points
• Configured static NAT, dynamic NAT, dynamic NAT overloading.
• Was involved in the troubleshooting of IP phones and appliances that relied on multicast for functionality
• Implemented switching technologies like STP, switch and VLAN security on L2 and L3 layer switches.
• Installed and tested various Ethernet Medias to ensure basic Layer 1 connectivity.

Confidential

Computer Technician

• Installations of household networking components and installation of network printers.
• LCD replacement for clients with broken LCD panels including mobile phone screen replacement.
• Password resets on a variety of operating system.
• Printer and fax machine installations and maintenance including driver updates.
• Troubleshooting internet connectivity at various client residence