Sr. Network Engineer/network Architecture Resume
Durham, CharlottE
SUMMARY:
- Multifaceted technical career with 20+ year track record of innovation and success Technically sophisticated engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing and developing enterprise level network architecture.
- Proven track record in installation configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of Cisco, Foundry, Network Switches, and Cisco Routers.
- Proficient in configuring IP routing protocols in enterprise environments, including BGP, EIGRP and OSPF. Proven ability to assess customer needs and implement effective solutions, delivering user satisfaction and optimum results.
- Test Development, Schedule & Execution / Project Management / User Training and Support
- IT Storage Solutions Systems Implementation / Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution / Operating Systems / Server Management Software / Networking / Backup Software
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:
Platforms: CDE 1.2/ Open Windows 3.6, Cisco Network Registrar DHCP/DNS,, Macintosh System 7.x.x - 10.X.X, Microsoft Office (Mac & Win), Network General Sniffer Distributed SniffView, Open Transport, Solaris 2.6/SunOS4.1.3 - 9/SunOS5.9, UNIX and Perl scripting, VERITAS Volume Manager, Visio, WildPackets Ether Peek NX
Tools: C++, Cisco VIRL, GNS3, Java, JavaScript, Perl,, Microsoft Office Suite
Hardware: Avaya VoIP, BGP v4, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco IOS firewall, Cisco Routers, DMVPN, EIGRP, F5, FDDI, IPsec, IPX, LANAlert, NAT, Netscreen 5GT firewall, Linux, Nortel Passport 8600, OSPF, PPP Client, PPP Server, RIP, SIP, SNMP, T1, TCP/IP, V.32 Connections and WINS/DHCP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Network Engineer/Network Architecture
Confidential, Durham, Charlotte
Technical Scope: Juniper SA-6500 firewalls, Cisco IOS-XR/XE and IOS, ASA firewalls from 8.2 thru 9.1, network infrastructure, layer 2, 1 and 3 LAN WAN WLAN Networks; TCP/IP Design WAN, LAN, VLAN, and MPLS
Responsibilities:
- Manage the network issues in the rolling out of ISE projects, administration and configuration of Juniper SA-6500 firewalls.
- Implement zone base firewall and security rule on the Palo Alto Firewall. Assist in the design and modification of product configuration to meet the client requirements.
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco IOS-XR/XE and IOS product lines and completed upgrades of Cisco ASA firewalls from 8.2 through to 9.1, then converting firewall rules to new OS.
- Provide pre-and post sales technical support for network infrastructure and document the customer’s network, cost and building materials.
- Review the status of technology process and support the sales team to align with the solution design and customers’ business requirements.
Sr. Network Engineer/Network Architecture
Confidential, Fort Mill, SC
Technical Scope: Cisco IOS, Cisco Meraki Wireless, TCP/IP, MPLS-VPN, and BGP, upgrades 3550, 3750, 6500, Vlans, Trunking, VTP, Layer 2/3 Switching, Ether- Channel, STP, RSTP, MST, Confidential network infrastructure, layer 2, 1 and 3 LAN WAN WLAN Networks; TCP/IP Design WAN, LAN, VLAN, and MPLS.
Responsibilities:
- Developed the enterprise level network architectures and responsible for the connectivity area transition projects, including change requests and changes to existing network implementation. Provided solution and resolution to the routing, switching related issues.
- Coordinated with the local administers to document network, moved from a flat IP network to multilevel VLANs and routing network.
- Redesigned the European networks, configuration of switches, and firewalls for Germany, France, and London.
- Monitored tools such as sniffer, whatsupgold, ASA Firewall, switching and routing equipment, Cisco IOS, TCP/IP, MPLS-VPN, and BGP.
- Upgraded and trouble shoot network equipment related to connectivity, Vlans, Trunking, VTP, Layer 2/3 Switching, Ether- Channel, STP, RSTP, MST.
Sr. Network Engineer
Confidential, Washington, DC
Technical Scope : BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, ISDN, SRST, h323-gateway, sccp, sip, dial-peers, call manager-fallback and QoS, Cisco IOS and CATOS on Cisco 6500 switches, Nexus 5020 and 2248 server, Nexus FEX and VPC connections, 7010 core switches 10G LAN/WAN, Cisco PIX, ASA, MacAfee Sidewinder.
Responsibilities:
- Designed the document of network topology and configured the IP routing protocols in an enterprise environment. Managed the inventory of remote sites and installed equipment in the change window. Established the standardization and documentation of switches and router configuration. Managed the 7010 core switches 10G LAN/WAN connection for route propagation.
- Administered the configuration and support of ISDN, SRST, h323-gateway, sccp, sip, dial-peers, call-manager-fallback and QoS.
- Supported the MPLS, T1 and DS3 line in an IP enterprise Network as well as upgrade of Cisco IOS and CATOS on Cisco 6500 switches.
- Upgraded the Cisco wireless networks, Cisco PIX, ASA and Checkpoint firewalls and data center network infrastructure.
- Configured and administered the Nexus 5020 and 2248 server access switches, utilizing the Nexus FEX and VPC connection.
