SUMMARY:

A Confidential certified internetwork expert with a litany certifications to credit (including CISSP, CCNA, CCNP and CCIE) and 16 years of exceptional record of accomplishment in maintaining high - tech networking, systems and security solutions, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting IT network. Seeking a challenging techno-managerial profile with opportunity of proficient growth to contribute IT and management skills for the progress of a leading organization

SKILLS:

• Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Security Management
• Installation, Configuring, Maintenance, Testing & Troubleshooting, Backup, Disaster Recovery
• Secure Remote Management, Security Risk Assessment & Audits
• System Engineering, Configuring Servers, Technical Support & Training
• Hardware & Software: Confidential Router/Switches - 800/1700/2500/2600/2800/2900/3600/3700/3800 Routers
• Confidential Catalyst 1900/2900/3500/3700/4500/4900/5500/6500/7600 Switches
• Routing protocols - BGP4, OSPFv2/OSPFv3, IS-IS, RIP, EIGRP. Multicast routing - MSDP/IGMP/PIM
• Multicast Routing - MSDP/IGMP/PIM, Security - GRE/IPSEC/EzVPN VPN, L2TP-over-IPSec
• Layer 2 - Etherchannel/802.1q/VLAN/ 802.1s/802.1w/RSTP/MISTP/STP/ L2TPv3
• VoIP/Telephony: CME/CUE, Call Routing, VOIP Gateways, Confidential IP SoftPhone/Communicator
• Confidential 800 - 7600 series routers, Routers, Confidential 500 - 6500 series switches
• Confidential 5500 series ASAs, Confidential FWSM, Confidential Confidential, Confidential ACS, Confidential NCM, ACE, CSM,
• AAA, AD, RADIUS, TACACS+, SDI/RSA, Kerberos, LDAP, ldap-over-ssl, MS-CHAPv1, MS-CHAPv2
• IronPort (WSA, ESA and SMA) SensAge, Citrix NetScaler and Splunk
• Various routing protocols including EIGRP, Multi-layer switching, spanning tree, 802.1q, QOS
• Multicast, VPN technologies (LAN-to-LAN, Remote Access, DMVPN, EZVPN, GETVPN), Firewalls, Confidential
• Control/Management Plane Security, IPS, Attack Mitigation, Wireless LANs, Load Balancing, WCCP
• Leadership, Innovation Skills, Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Network Security Architect/Technical Lead

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Played a pivotal role in directing, designing, executing and securing the entire aspects of the corporate data network
• Acknowledged with multiple employee recognition awards from Confidential Systems
• Instrumental in applying the Confidential Clean Access ( Confidential ) solution to enforce corporate PC security polices and limits guest user access in the organization.
• Upgraded the Confidential Clean Access ( Confidential ) with the new ISE Confidential v1.0 solution Deployed ISE solution for Wireless network and for VPN Inline Posture using ipep ISE and ASA
• Efficiently utilized spanning tree and DOT1Q trunking to execute loop free, multiple VLAN layer 2 topologies across various access layer switches
• Responsible for designing, developing, installing and administration of networking solutions including of NCM, CSM, Splunk, SensAge and Netscaler

Senior Network Security Architect/Technical Lead

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Administering all tasks associated with installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of Confidential Confidential solutions, wired and wireless networking systems ensuring compliance with the organizational procedures.
• Providing technical support/guidance to users, to ensure smooth operation of communication networks and providing maximum performance and availability to the users
• Creating a disaster recovery plan and designing/developing secure remote management techniques for the network and security devices
• Carrying out installations and configuration of multiple DMZ's on FWSM’s and Confidential ASA’s, NATing and regularly overseeing the firewall logs and other activities to ensure the security of the data
• Responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting web/email filtering solutions (i.e. IronPort and Websense) integrated to Confidential routers, CAT6K switches, FWSM and ASA's.
• Conducting investigations on any system failures and implementing programs to prevent re-occurrence relating to Confidential switches, routers, firewalls, DMZs, and servers in coordination with vendors.
• Offering technical support to users on trust sites, resolving unexpected anomalies in IT equipment, planning routine maintenance and creating data back ups for hardware and software.
• Coordinating with various departments and liaising/negotiating with vendors pertaining to pricing, deadlines and timely supply of network and security products.

Confidential

VOICE TAC VOIP CSE

Responsibilities:

• Established and managed operation of the unit to ascertain smooth processing and developed a conducive atmosphere for training the VoIP team.
• Offered VOIP and FoIP technical support on Confidential routers, Gateways, CUCM, CME, CUBE, CUE installed in LAN and WAN networking technologies.
• Played a dynamic role in configuration and troubleshooting of VOIP and FoIP technologies including of T.38, T.37, G.729, G.711, ATA’s, MGCP, H323, SCCP, SIP, RTP, SRTP, PSTN, PBX, QoS, MTU, Jitters, DTMF and ISP issues to ensure customers achieve consistent reliable Voice and FAXing across IP networks.
• Efficiently retained the client communication and synchronized various information requests to ensure smooth execution of the workflow within the given time and cost constraints.
• Constantly monitored Confidential Call Manager for Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and integrated new configurations of IP phones throughout the company and created extension and new names in Call Manager.
• Responsible for the execution of voice communication solution based on the latest VOIP technology provided by Confidential Systems
• Provided state-of-the art technology Network Management Systems to clients to build and deploy integrated/ interoperable solutions in networking, security, storage, systems and Enterprise Management.
• Formulated regular reports for the upper management, pertaining to operating condition of the installed systems
• Successfully installed the Confidential Security Manager (CSM) to streamline the management work relating to the Confidential Firewalls
• Mentoring Tier 3, Tier 2 and Tier 1 engineers for architecture and operational roles
• Administered security and access control policies to build/maintain an infrastructure that delivers information in a reliable, secure, timely and cost effective manner
• Serve as an escalation point for all network security (wired and wireless) related support issues.
• Lead activities for an IPv6 deployment project for security architecture
• Enhance and maintain operability of a solid and secured architecture for Headquarters, Data Centers and Regional Offices.
• Lead and coordinate efforts with Manufacture’s support teams to mitigate any network security related issues.
• Develop Test Plans and lead activities for testing new security technologies and integration into production environment
• Investigate, mitigate, and report on vulnerability findings discovered from internal security scans of the network and systems performed by Information Assurance department.
• Installed/configured and provided Web/SSL VPN, GRE/IPSEC/EzVPN VPN, and L2TP-over-IPSec technical support for several networking devices encompassing Confidential routers, switches and VPN3000, PIX/ASA FW’s, CAT6K SPA’s, VPN-SM installed in LAN and WAN networking technologies in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures.
• Provided guidance to the team with Firewalls support on Confidential PIX’s, ASA’s, IOS routers, switches and non- Confidential gear including Check Point Netscreen and AAA support on ACS, IAS, Active Directory (LDAP) and RSA.
• Implemented next-generation remote access solution using AnyConnect VPN w/ CSD pre-login checks to ensure security and timely execution of the work
• Recommended new technical approaches to online content development in order to enable the organization to simultaneously create e-learning and knowledge-on-demand content
• Planned and managed the networking, routing and switching solutions, and security policies as well as liaised with various departments to facilitate standardization of procedures across all operating groups.

Confidential

Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Played a key role in the handling routine operational responsibilities including tier 3 supports of all network devices, routine firewall changes and after hours support
• Administered and installed LAN/WAN equipments, provided troubleshooting and rectification for network issues at various remote sites throughout the enterprise, ensured compliance with the company policies and procedures.
• Provided hardware and Confidential technical support, administered all activities pertaining telephone support across the globe to the customers, network administration and implemented the same along with appropriate network security procedures.
• Trained customers regarding use of new products and explained its features.