OBJECTIVE:

Obtain a Network Engineering Position in a Complex and Challenging Environment.

SUMMARY:

• More than 10 years of Networking Experience, with strong analytical skills and a broad knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Excellent problem - solving skills, with the ability to quickly pinpoint problem areas and resolution possibilities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Highly motivated versatile individual with broad range of computer related skills from network support and implementation / PC repair and troubleshooting to application support (Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint).
• Experienced in all Microsoft Operating Systems including MS-DOS, Windows 9x, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Prof, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 Server Multiple Master Domain setup and support, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WINS, LMHOSTS.
• Over 10 combined years of professional and non-professional experience. Very resourceful and experienced at improvising and coming up with solutions to difficult IT related problems.
• Well organized and very reliable with strong interest in Network scalability / optimization.
• Other skills include Cisco Router WAN configuration, Frame-Relay, BGP, static routing, dynamic routing, IPV6, IPV4 depletion, TCP/IP, Subnetting, Network Address Translation (NAT), RIPv2,EIGRP, OSPF, BGP Path Selection, Aggregation, Suppress Map, Unsuppress Map, Filter-list, Distribute-list, Route map, Prefix-list, Ip as-path access-list, Reg-ex, strong routers and switches configuration, advanced knowledge of routers, Gateways, Core router, Intermediate level routers and Access level routers…
• Truly savvy in Cisco Router configurations, route redistribution, Route map, Qos routing, access-list, Vlan setup, switch access mode / trunking, Multicasting, policy routing, route tagging… Very reliable, motivated, hard working and trustful individual. Knows how to work independently, unsupervised, under high pressure, job priority queeing...
• Strives himself to do the best job that he can, and works hard to achieve his goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cisco Routers: Cisco Routers 1600, 1700, 2600, 2800, 3600, 7200, and 12000 series

Cisco Catalyst Switches: Nexus 7000, Cisco Catalyst Switch 1900, 2900, 3500, 4000 and 6000 series

Cisco PIX Firewall: Cisco PIX firewall 500 series (515e; 506e; and 501e)

Routing Protocols: MPLS, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIPv1 and RIPv2.

Router Encapsulation Technologies: PPP, Frame-Relay, HDLC, MD-5

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Engineer, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation of Confidential network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network problems, cabling, stacking,
• Provided network solutions scalability visibility security
• Configured and racked various model of routers and switches .
• Tracking daily problem in Remedy Ticket System.
• Secured conference room and training rooms using port activation.
• Configured Confidential with interface tracking for network High availability.

Confidential

Network Engineer, Suitland, MD

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation Confidential network infrastructure.
• Port activation on various training rooms and conferencing room.
• Upgraded all closets switches from Cisco 6509 to Cisco 4510 switches.
• Configured cisco Confidential at Confidential Center, created various VLANs
• Designed and setup Cisco Fabric Interconnect as well as Fex top of Rack.
• Troubleshoot daily issues network problems WAN, LAN,VLAN, Layer 2-3, Verizon
• Created tickets using Remedy, open Cisco TACS case on issues…
• Download new Cisco IOS for various upgrades…

Sr. Network Engineer

Confidential, Rockville, MD

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation of customers network infrastructure.
• Day-to-day tracking and resolving network Connectivity Issues using Remedy ticket System.
• Daily report of Network status: Data Center, Hardware, software, connectivity, telecommunication experience in network design/support, troubleshooting, decommission… experience in Cisco IOS/IOS-XE .upgrade, feature set, License, Confidential .
• Support Network Refreshment team. Configure various Network Devices: routers, switches.
• Watch network daily using monitoring tools such as IPMonitor, WUG, MRTG for any network issue, create LAN Event Notification (LEN) ticket as soon as event occurs to track it.
• Went to Region 4 Texas in 2011 to help move Network Infrastructure to new location.
• Travelled all over US to install new routers and switches on client branches offices and optimized WAN traffic back to HQ using Riverbed Technology / Solutions.
• Configured and delivered switches and routers to various remote satellites offices
• Configure and implement Remote Access Solution: VPN, Fractional T1
• Assist the NOC on daily tickets, Network expansion planning, refresh
• Implementation of Disaster Recovery ( DR) process
• Assisted in COOP operation twice a year for failover preparedness.

Confidential

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation of customers network infrastructure
• Help negotiate hardware, software, and circuit contracts for customers
• Redesign customers office copper and fiber cable plant for scalability
• Configure and implement Remote Access Solution: VPN, Fractional T1
• Configure Confidential and VRRP for Network Gateway Redundancy.
• Implement Cisco IDS 4235, updated and created custom signatures to protect the network against attacks.
• Network Assessment and Documentation (including technical, operational, and economic assessment) experience in network design/support,troubleshooting, decommission… experience in Cisco IOS/IOS-XE.upgrade, feature set, License, Confidential .
• Configure Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator to allow remote VPN clients in.
• Implement CiscoSecure Access Control Server ( Confidential 3.0) for Tacacs+/ Radius
• Configure Pix to Pix, and Router to Router VPN, VoIP, Wireless Network.
• Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration
• Network Migration from RIPv2 to OSPF
• Build and maintain Visio documentations for Clients
• Strong knowledge and experience with Multicast Video Conferencing Equipment.
• Troubleshoot Windows 2000 Servers and streamlining the user policy.
• Installed and configured F5 BIGIP, created virtual servers, pools and iRules.
• Implementation of TCP/IP & related Sevices-DHCP/DNS/WINS
• Build server 2003, configure DNS, Active Directory, DHCP, Group Policies, users

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Network switching and routing configurations.
• Support more than 120 remote sites GSA network.
• Support more than 10,000 nodes, Configure core switches 6509’s, distribution switches 6513’s, and multiple access switches.
• Installed and configured Cisco Confidential 5520’s, Confidential 5510’s.
• Monitoring all devices by using Cisco Works, Cisco Security Manager (CSM) CS-MARS, Cisco Bandwidth Quality management (BQM) Installed and manage a Cisco TACACS and Radius server, Cisco images and hardware installation and upgrades.
• Upgrading IOS images on Cisco Routers, Switches, Confidential, and PIX.
• Troubleshooting on oversea devices Cisco Routers 2801, 2821, 2851 Cisco switches 2950, 2960, 3550, and 3560.
• Aids in designing and implementing non-standard data solutions to meet Customer’s unique needs.
• Implementing, troubleshooting network with more than 400 nodes using OSPF protocol.
• Support more than 25000 users (internal and regional government GSA Agencies).
• Troubleshoot on 2900, 3500,4500, 5000, 5500, 6500 switches and Cisco 2500,2600,3600, 7200 routers.
• Cisco Confidential 5500 with VPN edition, VPN tunneling using SSH and IPSEC based full Network remote assess.
• Have a good understanding of Cisco Mars functionality, Use it as the monitoring device
• Involve in multiples project such as: Cisco IOS & Catos upgrade, switches deployment to meet Cisco standard, configuration firewall service module (FWSM), pix firewall and monitoring Cisco Confidential for users credentials.
• Very proficient configuring Firewall service module (FWSM) Cisco pix, Access list on the Layer 3 Cisco router.
• Troubleshoot on Virtual Private Network (VPN) and involved on VPN concentrator configuration.
• Monitored and troubleshoot Network problems, TCP/IP, Routing protocols.
• Classless routing, IS-IS, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, CIDR, RIP 1&2, and IP Multicast protocols such as: PIM, IGMP, MOSPF, RSVP and SMRP.
• Deep knowledge using Cisco management tools such as Cisco works, MRTG, HP Openview and Cisco Mars.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configure LAN / WAN engineering support environment, switches, bridges, gateways and Cisco routers.
• Troubleshoot problems using Cisco 2500, 3640, 4000, and 7000 series routers.
• Possess expert knowledge in several broadband WAN technologies to include frame relay, ATM, DSL,MPLS, eBGP, iBGP.
• Experienced in multi-protocol environments to include TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Assisted customers with managing networks. Setup and testing wireless point to point and point to multi point network.
• Designed network security systems; setup Virtual Private Network (VPN) Cisco 3005, Encryptions and decryptions on Customers network Operation Engineer Science Applications International Corporation.

Confidential

Network Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Specified WAN and Internet connection using T1, dedicated 56kbps, ISDN, Frame Relay.
• Planned, scheduled and supervised the work of 2-4 consultants.
• Ensured timely work completion and accurate testing of all installations.
• Installed and configured of Cisco routers and switches such as 2600, 4000, 5000 series, 6500, 7200, 7600
• Performed network engineering designs, systems analysis configuration management, operational and maintenance oversight of complex DSL WAN/LAN area network.
• Assisted customers with managing networks.
• Assisted customers by providing telephone support to resolve problems with network to configure routers or switches.

Confidential, Washington, DC

NT4.0/ Confidential Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• A+ Instructor / Lead Instructor / Network Support:
• Taught computer courses in a diverse technology based learning environment including training in A+ and LAN.
• Conducted practical labs assembling and explaining the different components of the computer and their functions in a “hands on” approach.
• Sole responsible for software deployment and upgrades, laplink, Norton ghost, PC imaging, diagnostic and repair, build new and used systems, Netware…
• Support engineer in Confidential in Washington, DC. Monitor the network; create user accounts and profiles, as well as login scripts, for teachers and students. Support users, NT network connections, network installations, troubleshooting, and security.

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed and setup user accounts utilizing NT User Manager and Exchange Server applications
• Configured and installed NT and Professional 2000 on classified workstations
• Installed, maintained, and upgraded application software on classified and unclassified workstations and servers
• Troubleshoot print servers issues and ensured gateways were accessible
• Diagnosed and repaired cabling hardware and software problems
• Assisted users, managers, and dial-in users with hardware/software, or application specific use problems
• Configured and resolved TCP/IP conflicts
• Performed tape backups
• Troubleshot and resolved hardware, software (MS Outlook), network interface card, modems and drivers conflicts
• Installed and configured network interface cards and drivers on desktops and laptops computers
• Configured IP addresses on laptops and workstation utilizing static and dynamic

Confidential

Technical Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Prepared over 8000 Maryland State computers for Confidential .
• Developed and coordinated all computers needed to be Confidential checked.
• Worked with teams spread all over the State of Maryland to meet deadline for Confidential fix.
• Created daily and weekly computerized summary of jobs completed. Replaced hardware (system board, memory, hard drive, CPU, floppy drive, CD-ROM and other peripherals) which resulted in improved quality in all State PCs.
• Implemented and administered advance network system for the State Accounting Department in Annapolis.
• Migrated over 300 users from Confidential Group Wise to Lotus Note Mail System.

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed various server software.
• Developed procedures to track problems involving laptop computers.
• Monitored system performance.
• Created user accounts and performed audits and backup of system.

Confidential

Field Technician

Responsibilities:

• Installed hardware and software, performed system configurations, setup local and network printers, and repaired various computers