SUMMARY:

• Network Architecture/design, Router/Switch implementation/support, Firewall security & troubleshooting: OSI Layer 1 to Layer 7
• Assist clients with network design, implementation and system integration for multi - site IP/MPLS network backhaul and mission critical deployments.
• Data Center implementation and operational support for Route/Switch and Security. Conduct site surveys, on-site Vendor management, Move/Add/Change requests.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• LAN/WAN/MAN & Infrastructure Technologies
• Data Center Implementation & Operations
• L2/L3 Protocols: Ethernet, GPON, MetroE, Frame Relay, ATM, AppleTalk, IPX, DLSW, VLAN, VPLS, E-Pipes, Pseudowire, VTP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q Trunking, HDLC, LLDP, LACP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IP/MPLS, ICMPCisco ASR 900, 1000 s, Catalyst 4500, 6500, 3750, MetroE 3600, 3800
• Cisco Call Manager 7.x, 8,x, Cisco Prime
• Confidential 7750 SAR, 7450, 7210, 5620 SAM
• F5 BigIP Load Balancer 6900, 5050 LTM, GTM, iRules
• Fujitsu Flashwave 9500, Netsmart
• Check Point Firewalls, Watch Guard Firewalls Cisco ASA Firepower
• Brocade SX800, SX1600, MLX32, MLX16
• Tektronix GeoBlade
• Currently pursuing AWS Solutions Architect: Associate Certification
• Python,GitHub, Linux administration, JSON

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for implementing network infrastructure configurations in line with industry best practices as well as NCR financial objectives. Perform daily network administration and analysis using PRTG network monitoring tool, CLI configuration.
• Architect and design network and security platforms on an as need basis to meet functional, performance, and compliance objectives.
• Troubleshoot Core network incidents involving TCP/IP, Ethernet, cabling, Brocade routers/switches configuration, Cisco routers/switches configuration, Check Point and WatchGuard Firewall administration, F5 load balancers, DNS, DHCP, Remote Access and other network related hardware/software and tools.
• I provide technical and engineering expertise in operational project planning, design, and engineering of networks and related systems, and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining security compliance with PCI and SSAE16 requirements in multiple data center environments both domestic and international.

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for creating and completing SOW, network design, engineering guidelines and lab documentation.
• Provided onsite services for setting up lab equipment and staging for proof of concept.
• Created configuration scripts for ALU 7750/7210, ALU OmniSwitch 6850, Radwin 5000 wireless AP.
• Check Point firewall implementation and deployment for end client Data Center migrations.

Confidential - Miramar, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Interprets customers needs and clarifies if the responsibility for problem resolution falls to sales personnel, customer support reps, or engineers.
• Responsible for fully understanding the configuration capabilities of all Confidential IOS and hardware, generating workarounds to satisfy customer requests, identifying and isolating the occurrence of product anomalies for correction by R&D.
• Provide assistance as needed in the design and deployment of the Alcatel-Lucent service routing equipment.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining (MOP) Method of Procedures, network diagrams, engineering guidelines and other AHOC documentation.
• Resolve Customer product issues through research using appropriate user guides, manuals, product release notes, troubleshooting guide, and other Technical Support Engineers.

Confidential, Paramus, NJ

Sr. Network Architect / Systems Engineer- Contractor

Responsibilities include:

• Consultant assigned to BSS/OSS, xDSL provisioning
• Provisioning for OSS & BSS functions (Triad, SIMPL, Pace Management)
• Confidential 7330, 7450, 7750 provisioning utilizing the 5620 SAM and 5629 APC provisioning NMS
• Release Management team lead
• SDLC, Scripting & Automation for BSS/OSS
• Network Architecture, Security & troubleshooting: OSI Layer 2 to Layer 7 (VLANs, VPLS, E-pipes, QoS, ACLs, Routing and Switching)
• Provided Tier 3 support for Helpdesk and Field Technician with test/turn up of GPON, ONT, Broadband services

Confidential, Richardson, TX

Sr. Network Engineer IV

Responsibilities include:

• Assist clients with network design and implementation as outlined in SOW and service contracts.
• Create Method of Procedural (MOP) documents for our internal Field Engineers to perform customer network migrations and implementations of FNC Optical/Carrier products, i.e. Flashwave 9500/7500 hardware, Confidential 7750 SAR/7705 SAR/7210 ESS routers and switches and other OEM equipment.
• Responsible for creating Engineering Guidelines, configuration scripts, UAT test plans and network topology diagrams for customers.
• Provide pre/post-sales support during and after network migrations and implementation.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Sr. Lead Network Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Function as the SME for our Engineering team and work closely with internal sales department in acquiring new business opportunities for our company. My day to day require that I respond to RFI/RFQ, create SOW, and network design for potential clients. Perform technical presentation for customers, manage and support junior level engineers and assist sales department with pre-sales and post-sales support. Also responsible for onsite vendor management and contractors.
• Performs analysis and studies to determine requirements, immediate and long-range plans and designs.
• Perform engineering design evaluations including cost-effective utilization of materials.
• Create network topology diagrams, test plan, and (MOP) Method of Procedures for all components, equipment, and software within the functional area of the organization.
• Perform and manage onsite network implementation/migrations for clients once network designs are approved by customers.

Confidential Plano, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Network monitoring and surveillance activities, using 5620 SAM.
• Perform event detection and trouble isolation for 7705 (SAR) Service Aggregation Router and 7750 SR-12 using 5620 SAM and network troubleshooting techniques.
• Perform router configuration and routine diagnostics for the 7705 SAR & 7750 SR-12 platforms. Transfer 7705 SAR, 7750 SR routers and 5620 SAM knowledge to TMO's NOC Engineers and Tier 2 Engineers. Responsible for assisting TMO Engineers during maintenance windows for router IOS upgrades and operational issues.

Confidential Dallas, TX

Network Engineer - Contractor

• Working with multiple OSI Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocols (i.e. EIGRP, ATM, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS in order to bring new routers into the production environment for Network Augmentation Team.
• Additional hardware and protocols I configure and support are: DHCP, PPPoE, and IEEE 802.11Q VLAN tagging, FTTP GPON (ITU G.984), G.Lite (ITU G.992.2), G.DMT (ITU G.992.1), and VDSL2 (ITU G.993.2), Juniper M7i, M10i & Cisco 2800, 3750, and 3845 routers/switches.
• Install and configure new Alcatel 7750 for Southern/Central Regions
• Work with Central Office technicians on test/turn up of Gigabit Ethernet circuits
• Create SOW and (MOP’s ) Method of Procedures
• Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN environment problems to resolution in a multi-platform, multi-protocol environment.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Manager of Network Infrastructure

Responsibilities include:

• Managed the Network Infrastructure Team in (CIS) Communication Information Services division.
• My team consisted of a staff of (5) onsite Network Engineers including (1) I.T. Architect, (15) onsite Network Analyst, (1) Supervisor, and (20) offsite Engineers from AT&T Managed Services assigned to the Confidential .
• I was responsible for Change Management, Incident Management-Triage, Project Management, Audits and Vendor Management for my department.
• Wrote and maintained departmental (SOP) standard operating procedures utilizing (I.T.I.L v3) methodology for the Network Infrastructure Department.
• Created SOW’s (Scope of Work) for various projects, create and review BOM (Bill of Materials), and write Council Agenda items for City Council Members approval. I also work with the Purchasing & Procurement Department on RFCSP and vendor managed services contracts.
• Cisco Call Manager 7.0.2 (VOIP), the Data Network, Cisco Unity 7.0.2 IVR, Wireless Network, Structured Cabling, Blackberry’s and Kronos time clocks.
• My Engineering team along with AT&T engineers maintain and support approx. (320 Cisco Routers, (500 Cisco Switches), as well as about (300) Wireless Access Points.
• Applications used to manage and support these devices are Cisco Works, CACTI, Cisco WCS, and UniCenter Service Desk.