SUMMARY:

• performing networking, configuring, troubleshooting, installing and maintaining of networking devices.
• Providing 24/7 quality assurance in network monitoring, optimization and fault management services in network operation center.
• Hands on experience in configuring and Deployment of Routers and Switches in network support.
• Experience with Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches.
• Experience in Layer 2 Routing protocol configurations: OSPF.
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IP sec and, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trucking, GRE Tunneling, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, implementation, testing and optimization of static and dynamic routing.
• Excellent working knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI layers.
• Solid background practical application of Statistical Methods and Quality Operating Systems(QOS), with strong emphasis on manufacturing quality.
• Knowledge in IPV4, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, RMON, NAT.
• Understanding the requirements of the client to deploy an efficient network.
• Dealt with monitoring tool Solar winds and Splunk network packets capture tool Wire - shark.
• Possess strong network communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cisco Routers: 2600, 2800, 2900, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4400

Cisco Switches: 2960, 2900, 3500, 3600, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500, Nexus 2k, 5k, 7k

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, interVLAN routing, VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, Port Fast

WAN Technologies: HDLS, MPLS, Frame relay, Fiber Optic Circuits

Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Route Filtering, Route redistribution, static Routing, Dynamic, Default.

Monitoring Tools: Solar winds, Packet tracer Ethereal, Splunk, Wireshark, Openview and GNS3

Servers: Domain servers, Charter, FTP servers, DNS servers, Proxy servers, Application servers

Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Cisco IOS, Macintosh

Others: Cisco IP phones, QoS, PoE, GRE Tunneling, Site-to-Site VPN, SSL VPN

Communication: Cisco Jabber, Spark, WebEx, Skype for Business

Microsoft office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Office 365

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Houston, Texas

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Contributed to Network Device installation and Integration.
• Handling site configuration projects.
• On call support for global BHP petroleum network and handling Priority tickets.
• Handling change requests and service requests and incidents.
• Cell modem activations and configuration on SCADA environment.
• Drilling rig site routers configuration.
• Configuring devices in data center based on the request. (Stream, Cyrus one west, Cyrus one Galleria, Four Oaks Place)
• Involved in upgrading Rios Riverbeds and IOS upgrade of switches and routers.
• Installation, configuration on Riverbed Steelheads
• Network optimization and QoS design and implementation for Cisco Switches and Routers for all platforms.
• Work with remote engineers at the site for issues.
• Configuration of IP phones
• Coordinate and work with off shore team.
• Routers and Switching management and configuration.
• Manage Wireless network.
• Trouble shooting complex Routing and Switching problems and escalated incidents.
• LAN, WAN, configuration in MPLS environment
• Prepare Trend Analysis based on link usage and hardware utilization.
• Implement capacity management processes
• Provides 3rd level technical support on data network related issues.
• Installation of new hardware and software integration into the network including testing and implementation.
• Maintains and monitor network utilization and make necessary changes whenever required.
• Worked with Solarwinds to monitor the devices in the Network
• Use and maintain routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF and BGP on the Routers and switches.
• Network monitoring and complex troubleshooting activities over supported network
• Involved in critical P1/P2 incidents reported by business and Collaborate with other technical SMEs on all incidents affecting production systems and worked on P3 & P4 Incidents. technical discussions and have up to date knowledge on the latest industry trends and technology.
• Worked on Rig location Permian, Eagle Ford, Neptune in order to lead the technicians to manage the spot and help in mounting device to desired locations.
• Designed a new voice project for the Rigs which are experiencing issues with Cisco IP phones using Policy based routing(PBR) creating a separate track for voice and IP Sla - ICMP (Next-Hop) to check the status of the particular track and given QoS to the following traffic over VSAT.
• Coordinate and work with off shore team. worked on multiple migration project like Rigs with Rignet
• Working using GNS3 application for creating a virtual network and to test the network in all possible ways for a efficient work flow projects.
• Coordinating with different vendors ATT, Datacom, DTS, Verizon for circuit activation
• Update Diagrams layer 2 and layer 3 using Visio.
• Analyze data relationships and dependencies, business and service delivery processes and communication needs regarding existing and new systems
• Follow up on problem management and investigate workarounds and permanent fixes for reoccurring incidents
• Thread networking protocol is implemented to create leader and the leaf nodes for highly secure and scalable mesh network running over the IEEE 802.15.4 Mac layer.
• ISA100 Data transmission over Wifi Mesh, 802.11a Mesh
• Hardened and enhanced the LAN and remote access security by designing TACAC’s and Secure ID authentication working criteria in conjunction to firewall policies.
• Experience with common network management protocols/tools (TACAC’s, NTP, SNMP, SYSLOG, etc.)
• Supporting operationally Cisco Unified Communications and Unity Connection globally (20 Unified Communication Clusters and 40 Unity Connection Pods)
• Executes activities safely in accordance with the relevant Technology and HSE Standards.
• Reports events and hazards in a timely and accurate manner.

Environment: Cisco 3750/4500/3500/2960 switches and Cisco 3845/3600/2900 routers, Nexus 5k,7k, EGRP, Riverbed Steelhead, Wireless Controllers and access points, Security Firewalls 5500 series.

Confidential, Wisconsin

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Gathering requirements from Business and implementing Change orders in Confidential . INC Region network infrastructure.
• Investigating existing setup and identifying changes that could satisfy business requirements and implement them.
• Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN)
• Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs over the internet by Dell Sonicwall Firewalls
• Network Redesign for Small Office/Campus Locations. This includes changes to both the voice and data environment.
• Use and maintain routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF and BGP on the Routers in the network & also worked on BGP Route Reflectors
• Installed and configured the Cisco routers in four different customer locations. It includes coordinating with Charter in order to bring the serial interface up for T1 link. Also, configuration includes frame relay, BGP and VPN tunnel on GRE
• Configured and designed LAN networks with Access layer switches such as Cisco 2960 switches.
• Management of Unified Communication Engineers who are tasked with keeping Beacon Health Options voice network functions up to date, performing at a high level and ensuring system integrity, stability and security.
• Involved in complete LAN, WAN, Extranet redesign (including IP address planning, designing, installation, pre-configuration of network equipment, testing, and maintenance) in both Campus and Branch networks.
• Configured multiple VLANS for different equipment’s and other devices in the environment (Legacy machines, PC’s, Printers, guest and others)
• Worked on configuring, upgrading and verifying the HP operation system.
• Experience working with Cisco 2960,3850 & 3650 devices.
• Worked as a part of data center deployment where we converted from HP Pro Curve 1810 to Cisco 3850
• Experience working with BGP attributes such as Weight, Local-Preference, MED and AS-PATH to influence inbound and out bound traffic.
• Working on routing protocols like BGP, OSPF and EIGRP
• Coordinating with vendors for movement of Date centers and migrating WAN links to new locations
• Configured HSRP for all VLANs in Campus region.
• Prepare network documentation such as Network diagrams, updating SOPs and updating all documents with relevant changes and uploading it into shared Netinfo Inventory.
• Created manuals, Data Flow Diagrams, and ER diagrams using MS Visio.
• Configuring routing neighborship with partners and controlling routing updates with Filter lists for security
• Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs, Port security, Trunking, STP, InterVlan routing and LAN security.
• Deployed a large-scale HSRP solution to improve the uptime of collocation customers, in the event a core router became unreachable.
• Expanded Wifi to entire campus coverage with Aerohive.
• Experience in deploy networks and maintain constant visibility and control, all enabled by a powerful cloud or on-premises platform and ecosystem that tie connectivity, insights, and applications together using Hive Manager.
• Implemented HSRP on the Cisco 2960 Layer 3 switches and EIGRP, OSPF on 4 Cisco 3850
• Extensive knowledge and troubleshooting in data communication protocols and standards including TCP/IP, IEEE 802.3, Cable Modem, POE, Multilayer Switching.
• Provide Remote support for Windows Servers.
• Other responsibilities included documentation and supporting other teams.
• Technology Used: Routing, Switching, Firewalls, VPN Tunnels, GRE, STP, HSRP, SNMP, VLANS, BGP, Natting

Environment: Cisco2960,3600,3500 switches and Cisco 3850/3650/2800 routers, HP Switches, Checkpoint, SonicWall Firewall, Aerohive, Hive Manager, OSPF, BGP, VLAN, HSRP, LAN, WAN, GRE, IPV4.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implementing engineering & level 2 support of existing network technologies / services & integration of new network technologies / services.
• Experience in Installing, configuring, and maintaining of Cisco Switches (2900, 4500, 3500, 7200), Cisco Routers (7200, 3600, 2800, 2900) & ASR 1000, Nexus 5k & 2k.
• Worked on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN (ISDN, Frame relay, NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Collecting and Maintaining logs and reports for Audit Purposes.
• Experience with Cisco 3500, 6500, 2600, 3600 series equipment’s in configuring and deployment.
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance standards on Company’s Endpoints.
• Troubleshooting LAN issues and provide speedy resolution within SLA.
• Configure new switches/routers and places into the network via Emergency and standard change controls.
• Deliver support for Remote Access VPN ad troubleshooting.
• Configuring route redistribution between EIGRP and OSPF.
• Involved in Network Designing, Routing, DNS, IP Subnetting, TCP/IP protocol.
• Involved in maintaining STP, RSTP and PVST+ for the catalyst switches.
• Implemented Trunking protocols like 802.1q on 3750 switches.
• Assisted in backup, restoring and upgrading the Router and switch IOS
• Attended Team meetings and provided comments on existing network and the recommendations to improve the current network Performance
• QRadar 7.2 systems administration, inventory management, and privileged monitoring.
• Ongoing support of the compliance and reporting operations of multiple audited environments.
• Construct protocols for port-security to prevent any unauthorized access to the network.

Environment: Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, LAN, WAN, EIGRP, OSPF, 802.1q, TCP/IP, Endpoint Security, Network traffic, Cisco Catalyst Switches, NAT, VPN, Anti - Virus.