SUMMARY:

• 8 years of experience in the field of Network Engineering with strong and extensive knowledge of Design, Configuration, Implementation, Operation and Support of Cisco Routers, Switches, and VPN Devices.
• Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on various CISCO Routers and Switches.
• Worked on Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800 series Router and Cisco 2900, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6500 series switch.
• Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS.
• Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7k, 5k and 2k.
• Hands - on experience with Ether Channel, Spanning Tree, Trunking, ACLs, Syslog.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Hands on experience with Cisco Putty/Secure CRT and SSH configuration and testing.
• Experience in Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting LAN, WAN, L2 and L3 layer switches, Server 2003, Server 2008, Active Directory, Firewalls, Cisco router, VPN and various network- printers, Installing software and Hardware.
• Hands-on configuration and experience in setting up Cisco routers to perform functions Confidential the Access, Distribution, and Core layers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in investigating, troubleshooting and diagnosing complex hardware and software problems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Routers: (2800,2900, 3600, 3900, 3800, 7200).

Cisco Switches: ( 2800,2911,3750, 4500, 6500, Nexus 93128,9504 ).

Access Point: Cisco (Air Cap 35021, Universal AP Air Cap 2700)

Routing: Protocol (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP), Routed Protocol TCP/IP, Multicasting.

Management tools: Cricket, Syslog, Infoblox, IPAM, hp NCM, Splunk, Cisco Prime 3.1

LAN Protocol: VLAN, VTP, Inter-vlan routing, ISL, dot1q, STP, RSTP, PVST, HSRP, Ethernet, Port security.

Network Management: SNMP v2, SolarWinds, Cisco ACS

Network Security: Knowledge of Firewall, PA3020, ASA, Cisco ASDM IPSec, IPS/IDS (snor), Cisco NAC, NAT/PAT, Ingress &Egress Firewall Design and VPN Configuration.

Application Protocols: DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, FTP SMTP, SSL.

Documentation: Microsoft Office, Visio, Cisco TAC Cases

Languages: C++, Linux

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Network Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked on LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance etc), VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.
• Configured and implemented various protocols on 2800/2900/3600/3900/7200/7600 series router for efficient performance of network.
• Troubleshooting and installing of CRS, ISR, GSR, ASR9000 and Nexus 7010 and 7009 devices.
• Supported on Cisco Nexus 5000 and Nexus 7000 Series Switch fabric links.
• Install and configured various Routers like 2600/ 2800/2900/ 3600/ 3900/ 7200/7600 series routers.
• Install and configures Complex 2800/2911/3750 /5500 / 6500 Series Switches
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Implement security policies using ACL, IPSEC, SSL, VPN on ASA (5505/5520), AAA, ACS.
• Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS’s, Port security, Trunking, STP, InterVlan routing, LAN security etc.
• Upgrading the network by translating protocols like EIGRP to OSPF.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Implementation and troubleshooting of various switching issues related to VLANs, VTP, STP, Port security, ether channels, Inter-VLAN routing.
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF as a core routing protocol.
• Follow process & procedures for change & configuration management.
• Supported nationwide LAN infrastructure consisting of Cisco 4510 and catalyst 6513.
• Support Complex 6500 /5500 Series Switches.

Network Engineer

Confidential, Washington DC

Responsibilities:

• Work on different networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and other LAN/WAN technologies. Troubleshot network connectivity in Cisco routers and switches.
• Configured, install and troubleshoot of Cisco 2500, 2600, 2800, 36 00, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Configured and implemented various protocols on 2800/2900/3900/7200 series router for efficient performance of network.
• Work on different connection medium like Fibre and Copper Connectivity.
• Install and configures various Nexus Products 7010, 7009, 2248
• Migration from 2500 series Routers to 2600 series.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Worked on AP Universal (Unprimed), Regular AP .Install and configure Cisco APs .
• Upgrade the code. Using FTP pre download code on AP before controller. Adding AP on site map.
• Lightweight Access point template and schedule task to AP or controller (If we will do for bulk AP or Controller).
• Install country office map on Cisco Prime Infrastructure version of 3.1.2.
• Complete the Wireless LAN Controller project: Configure AP, controller, ports, wlan, SSID, Radius Authentication, TACACS .
• Troubleshoot client by using the debug (by using Cisco wifi analyzing tool like create the troubleshoot the Wlan initialization, authentication, IP address assignment, Successful association.
• Troubleshoot client by using the debug (by using Cisco wifi analyzing tool like create the troubleshoot the Wlan initialization, authentication, IP address assignment, Successful association.
• Worked on ACS Server to defined policy element create the service rule, troubleshooting TACACS and Radius.
• Worked on NCM to configure changes to multiple devices, push multiple devices on NCM.
• Worked on troubleshooting and resolving issues escalated by the NOC and internal systems, including developing, implementing and deploying emergency hot fixes within a global network environment with advanced configurations.
• Upgrading IOS, troubleshooting network outages.
• Upgraded IOS on various Cisco Routers and 9k Switches. Maintained router access control list and make vlan and port configuration changes on all switches.
• Install and upgrade IOS of all nexus switches 9k.Upgrade 2911 security witches.
• Palo Alto Firewall 3050: configure interfaces, upgrading, export and import state full transfer.
• Troubleshot and monitored spam emails using Palo Alto Firewall 3050.
• User admin on the firewalls, adding and deleting users as they come and go.
• Designed and Implemented PaloAlto 3050 and ASA5550 firewall’s interfaces with FTP, DNS, HTTP servers on DMZ with different security levels.
• Replaced old 6500 and WAN routers from DR testing site and Installed Nexus 7K and ASR 9k routers.
• Configured and administered Tacacs+ server to control access to all routers and switches .
• Monitoring network using, Info b lox, Cisco Prime3.1 .
• Involved in the modification and removal of BGP from the MPLS routers.
• Replaced 6500 from access layer and Installed 4500 Switches.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in multiple areas.
• Co-ordinate with the Data Network and Security team and come up with possible solutions.
• Provide solutions to Tier 1 escalated issues and tickets.

Network Security Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• User admin on the firewalls RSAM, adding and deleting users as they come and go.
• Manage RSAM for submit firewall exception, removal and approval. RSAM allows for automation and continuous risk monitoring of critical information assets and systems.
• Provided proactive threat defense with ASA that stops attacks before they spread through the network.
• Designed and Implemented ASA5550 Juniper 5800 firewall’s interfaces with FTP, DNS, HTTP servers on DMZ with different security levels.
• Innovated with support of Palo Alto for remote and mobile users and for analyzing files for malware in a separate (cloud-based) process that does not impact stream processing .
• To secure configurations of load balancing in F5, SSL/VPN connections, Troubleshooting CISCO ASA firewalls, and related network security measures.
• Enabled to create a Positive Enforcement Model control between two networks that have different trust levels
• Implemented standard configuration template scripts in various network devices for snmp v2, logging, and ntp
• Configuring Cisco iOS access control list (ACL) and Firewall rules to restrict and allow access to data resources. Troubleshooting the network for the network connectivity issues and network performance issues.

Network Engineer

Confidential, Dallas TX

Responsibilities:

• Applied effectively various routing protocols including EIGRP, RIP, OSPF and BGP; Implemented Redistribution of Routing protocols.
• Configured Routing protocols such as OSPF and policy based routing.
• Involved in troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.
• Responsible for layer 2 securities which was implemented using a dedicated VLAN ID for all trunk ports, deployed port security when possible for user ports.
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Upgraded Nexus OS on Nexus 5k.
• Used Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients. Detect and repair potential provisioning and configuration issues on Cisco Routers.
• Monitoring and capturing the traffic with multiple network management tools like Splunk, Wire shark, source fire, HP Open View. Configured standard and extended ACL’s on the servers to limit its access.

Network Engineer

Confidential, MI

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Internal and external accounts and, managing LAN/WAN and checking for Security. Installed and configured workstations for IP based LAN’s.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.
• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.
• Installed and configured DHCP Client/Server, L2 and L3 security features on devices.
• Configured VLANs, Private VLANs, VTP and Trunking on switches.
• Configured Protocol Handling, Object Grouping and NAT on ASA Firewalls (5505).
• Replace outdated Cisco switches & routers in existing data centers & installing new Cisco switches & routers. Migration from 2500 series Routers to 2600 series.
• Maintained complex LAN/WAN networks with several VLANS and provided support for routing protocols and also providing secure sessions over internet using IPSec and SSL encryption. Upgrading the network by translating protocols like EIGRP to OSPF.

Network Support Engineer

Confidential, Torrance, CA

Responsibilities:

• Worked with team on the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Resolved the technical and non-technical errors faced by the employees and updated outdated equipment and applications .Installed third party applications and trained the employees.
• Provided networking solutions for corporate employees with enhanced modem capacity to meet the organizational requirements.
• Installed several application software, handled trouble shooting, user management and hardware support, backup and restore patches, upgrades.
• Performed day-to-day jobs such as monitoring log files, writing and running the scripts to automatically watch the resources, CPU, memory, I/O, and paging space.
• Ensured 24*7 System Support for the mission critical data in production Environment.

Network Support Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Configure and install applications according to the specifications and requirements of the organization and business process.
• Testing of computers and ensuring that computer systems are functioning properly.
• Physical setting up of computers and software system installation for various computer applications and programs. Provide specifications of the systems and equipment as required.
• Identifying and solving any problem that affects computer/operating systems performance.
• Install and upgrade computer peripheral devices such as photocopier, printer, scanner and modems.
• Networking and connecting computers within the same organization to enhance communication. Training and orienting employees with computer system hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting routine problems and maintenance of servers.
• Responsible for computer systems requisition and procurement, working in close liaison with the purchasing and supplies department