SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Platforms:

Cisco Switches: Nexus 7K, 6509, 4948, 4500s, 3750, 3560, 3550, 2900

HP Switches:

Cisco Routers: ASRs 1013's, 1000s, ISR 4300's,7206, 3900s, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1841, 871

Nortel Switches: 8600, 8100, 5510, 450

Nortel Routers: Advanced Remote Node, Passport Multi service 6400/7400

Enterasys Switches: C2, N3, N5

Load Balancers: F5 BigIP, Nortel Alteon 2424/3408, Citrix NetScaler

Firewalls: 6500 ASA service module WS - SVC-ASA-SM, VPN Service Port Adapter (VSPA), ASA 5500 Series FW.

Wireless: Cisco WCS, Cisco 4402 Wireless controllers, Cisco Aironet access points (1130AG, 1240AG, Autonomous, LWAPP), ARUBA Wireless - 3400, 3200, and 2400 controllers, Aruba access points AP-105, AP-120, RAP-5WN, and RAP-2WG

Technologies:

Routing: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Confidential, RIP, static routing, route filtering, redistribution, summarization, route engineering

Switching: STP, VTP, Dot1q, Nortel IST, Nortel SMLT, advanced Ether Channel features, bridging

WAN: Confidential, L3VPN, mGRE, VRF-lite, T1, 3G, OC3/OC12/OC48/OC192, DS3, Frame Relay, ATM, S2S VPN, SSL VPN, DMVPN

Security: Cisco PIX, ASA

Load Balancer: F5 Big IP, Citrix NetScaler, Nortel Alteon 2424/3408

Misc: EEM, SPAN, RSPAN, advanced ACL’s, Rout-map, prefix-list, IP as-path acl, extended communities, SNMP, Syslog, NTP, DHCP, DNS, VRRP, HSRP, IP, Cisco ACS, Solar Winds, Cisco Works, WireShark, Avocent, UPlogix

PROFFESSIOINAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. Principle Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Overseer of Confidential WAN network connectiyvity between Data Center and remote sites.
• Test and turn up of new Confidential circuits.
• Configure Router and Switch builds for remotes sites Confidential connectivity.
• Design and architect Confidential Migration between Merging Company using Confidential and Confidential routing protocols.
• Design and configured end to end Confidential remote site connectivity.
• Configure Site-to-Site, Confidential, and remote users access VPN using Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls.
• Configure and troubleshoot Dell switches.
• Administer RiverBed WAN Accelerators for Headend and Branch sites.
• Administer Wireless Network using Aerohive wireless technology.
• Help Junior Network Administrators with any network related issues; provide direction and guidance when required.

Confidential

Sr. Principle Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Overseer of Confidential WAN network connectiyvity between 3 Data Centers
• Configure Router and Switch builds for remotes sites Confidential connectivity. (Single threaded, Dual Homed - AT&T and Level 3)
• Design and configured end to end Confidential remote site connectivity.
• Configure Site-to-Site, Confidential, and remote users access VPN using Cisco 6500 VSPA, ASA 5500 series firewalls.
• Performed Confidential WAN acceleration POC using Cisco WAAS, SilvierPeak, and RverBed technology.
• Main job was Confidential WAN connectivity; however, served as backup for Cisco Confidential Load Balancer.
• Administer LAN core Nexus 7K's, 5K's, and Confidential 's.
• Mentored jr. network engineer Assisted and bringing them up to speed with Networking Essentials.

Confidential

Sr. Principle Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and configure VTI and DMVPN Tunnels for remote sites World Wide.
• Perform circuit cutover and turn ups for remote sites World Wide using various local ISP depending upon region.
• Design and configure network devices for Disaster Recover site at Verizon Colocation. The network devices included Cisco ASR1004, Cisco 3x 3750X, and Cisco ASA 5520.
• Coordinate installation of Disaster Recovery site which includes turning up Verizon OC12 Confidential circuit and OC12 Internet circuit.
• Configure VRFs for Nexus 7Ks, Nexus 5ks, and ASR1004 routers.
• Configure Load Balancing VIPs using Cisco Confidential .
• Administer LAN core Nexus 7K's, 5K's, and Confidential 's.
• Administer Cisco Confidential Load Balancers
• Administer Cisco SSLVPN AnyConnect Mobility Client version 3.0
• Administer Cisco ACS Sever version 5.2
• Troubleshoot various LAN/WAN issues, BGP, Confidential, DMVPN, D-VTI, IPSEC VPN, GRE Tunnels, and SSLVPN.
• Stabilize network operations by summarizing Confidential routes from remote sites.
• Monitor network devices using SolarWinds monitor tools.
• Perform daily network troubleshooting as necessary.
• Routing protocols used Confidential and Confidential
• Help Junior Network Administrators with any network related issues; provide direction and guidance when required.

Confidential

WAN/LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Designed wireless backup network for over 750 remote Branch’s using all major carriers (SPRINT, ATT, and VERIZON), and used Embedded Event Manager (EEM) to minimize traffic across the wireless network during shop off hours.
• Design IPSEC tunnel as the backhaul to the HQ from provider’s network and DMVPN tunnel to the Branch shops
• Re-designed OSPF areas in the Corporate LAN from one flat area to 1 backbone area and three adjacency areas
• Configured S2S VPN for Confidential operations terminating on either a Cisco ASA or VPN router
• Configured Citrix NetScaler SSLVPN for remote access for Teleworkers and Contractors
• Perform circuit upgrades from 512K to T1 for branch locations.
• Perform Corporate Internet circuit upgrade from 30MB to 50MB with provider TW.
• Configured Citrix NetScaler Load Balancer to provide local and DR site Load Balancing for legacy IBM AIX servers
• Responsible for maintenance on all LAN devices including upgrading from existing Enterasys C2, N3, and N5 switches to Cisco 6500 - Sup 720, and 4500 - Sup VI switches. (Maintenance includes but not limited to IOS upgrade, LAN design/configuration, Vlan, HSRP configuration, Network segmentation, Break fix, QOS for Avaya phones)
• Design internal wireless network for corporate and guest users using Aruba 2400/3200/3400 wireless controllers and the Aruba 105 and 61Access Points. Maintain daily operation of these devices.
• Configure Remote Access Points (RAP2 & RAP5N) for teleworkers.
• Develop policies and procedures for wireless deployment for remote Branch locations. These policies define implementation standards, deployment guidelines, and security requirements.
• Monitor network devices with SolarWinds and add network devices to NCM as needed. Create Application Performance Monitors to monitor database and website response time.
• Maintain network documentation including creating VISIO drawings of entire network topology. These drawings represent the entire network in a logical, physical, and layer 3 topology.
• Identify and resolve LAN/WAN network issues using WireShark packet capturing software.
• Help Junior Network Administrators with any network related issues; provide direction and guidance when required.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and configure Remote WIRELESS LAN and S2S VPN solution for External/Remote Warehouse sites using handheld scanners
• Design and configure security solutions for External Warehouse using Cisco ASA Firewall
• Upgrade Core Switch’s Catalyst 6000 to C6500 with Sup 720’s
• Configure F5 Load Balancer for internet high availability and intranet web traffic
• Developed and implemented processes for auditing all device configurations enterprise wide to ensure standardization of configurations
• Replace or upgraded End of Life and/or End of Sale network device enterprise wide.
• Help prepare spreadsheet for renewal of Smart Net contract for all Cisco devices on network.
• Implemented Avocent ACS48 and 6000 terminal server for remote management of network devices
• Make Recommendation for replacement or upgrade of LAN switches enterprise wide
• Configure Cisco 871 router for Company Teleworkers
• Maintain IOS refresh for all network devices
• Design and configure Wireless Access for Campus and Branch WLAN using Cisco 4402 controllers and depending on the deployment LWAPP/Autonomous AP

Confidential, Fort Worth TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed fractional T1 line cut over and troubleshooting using the Nortel Advanced Remote Node and Passport Multi service 6400/7400 routers
• Configured Nortel Server Load Balancer for internet high availability and intranet web traffic using the Nortel Alteon 2424/3408
• Install and configured Cisco 6500 w/Sup 720’s for IDF, MDF, and Server Switches
• Install and configured Cisco 3750 with stack wise cabling for remote offices
• Migrated campus LAN switches from Nortel 8600, 8100, 5510, 450 to Cisco switching platform
• Audit all device configurations enterprise wide to ensure standardization of configurations
• Created and maintained Cisco IOS configuration standards for all Cisco devices enterprise wide
• Travel to remote sites for routine IOS upgrades and maintenance, Updated or closed network tickets using remedy software

Confidential, Irving, TX

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Working in a NOC environment, monitor and troubleshoot ATM, Frame-Relay, PPP, and ISDN WAN connections using NETCOO1 reporting utility
• Upgrade IOS software on Cisco 2600, 6506, 6509, 3640, 3620, and 3750, to meet GNAST standards
• Configure or recovered from ROMMON Cisco routers and switches in the event of a Software/hardware crash
• Install new Cisco routers and switches in remote Citibank branches; perform operational checkouts (TAC/ACS, ACL's, SNPM traps, etc.) after installation
• Troubleshoot Tl, T3, DS3, OC3, OC48, and Packet over Sonet (POS) serial lines.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connections and create trouble tickets using Virtual Tech ticketing system.
• Coordinate with AT&T, SBCLD, MCI (Verizon Business), and the Local Exchange Carrier for circuit testing and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot routing protocols, BGP, Confidential, OSPF, RIP, and RIPv2
• Troubleshoot VLANS, EtherChannel HSRP, Port Fast, and MAC layer issues.
• Troubleshoot TASMAN 1001-3120 and Adtran CSU/DSU.
• Open TAC cases with Cisco if necessary
• Additional software use for monitoring and reporting is NETINFO, INFOMAN, L2MAC request, and NEAT.
• Create daily network outage reports for sights that are isolated and/or single threaded for upper-management.

Confidential, Bedford, TX

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Configured LAN/WAN infrastructure for Remote Branch office using Cisco Routers and C4003/C4006 Switches
• The Branch consisted of 2 Tl lines that were configured as a 3Mb pipe to Company Headquarters.
• Troubleshooting of Tl lines, Tl controllers and was responsible for contacting LEC if problems arose with Tl lines.
• Upgrade of LAN from Bay Hubs and Routers to Cisco Catalyst Switches and Routers
• Administered Gauntlet Firewall Security for Branch Office
• Upgraded IOS on Cisco Switches from 11.3 to 12.2 using TFTP Server
• Worked with Telecom Manager to punch down Avaya phones on PBX system
• Assisted Telecom Manager Setup and installed CTI and Pitney Bowes system on phone systems and end user desktops
• Installed and configured Windows NT, 2000 Server, Advance Server, and Window 2003 Servers
• Made sure desktop had the latest Microsoft security patches using Patch link server and had the latest virus definitions files. Used EPO Orchestrator and McAfee virus software
• Configured Compaq desktops and laptops using Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT and XP OS
• Configuration and installation of network printers HP 8000, 4000, and 2100 series printers
• Created Security Policies and MIS Quick Reference Guide department
• Monitored and maintained the daily operations
• Administered PointSec Security program on senior management laptops
• Manage 2 Desktop Technician for remote office
• Installed CAT 5 cabling to connect local area network; Created Patch cable if necessary