SUMMARY:

• Dynamic and results - oriented Network Engineer Professional backed by 7 years of insightful experience in IT arena distinguished by commended performance and proven results; Extensive techno- managerial experience in the areas of Networking with focus on delivering effective business solutions
• Key role in installing, configuring & troubleshooting of networking equipment s: routers and switches, wireless access point.
• Expertise in managing, Maintaining and Configuring an Internet work with WAN technologies like PPP, Frame-relay, dedicated T1s, Routing Protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP and RIPv2
• Introductory knowledge of Layer-2 Switching, Vlan s and Access-list
• Sound knowledge in Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Voice over IP (VoIP), Firewall PIX, routing protocol BGP
• Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP)
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard & Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps
• Configuration and implementation of Remote Access Solution such as VPN, ISDN dial up, Fractional T1
• Implementation of Cisco IOS Firewall IDS using 2600 series router and configuration of Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator to allow VPN clients
• Design and implementation of security policies using ACL, PIX firewall (515, 520) and providing intranet VPN solution using Cisco 2621 and IPsec Tunneling
• Configured Terminal Servers for out-of-band management, Traffic Shaping to optimize utilization on ATM Backbone
• Configured Cisco Routers (2500, 3000, 4000) using RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP & Cisco Switches (5000, 3524, and 2900)
• LAN/WAN design and implementation using Cisco routers, hubs and switches
• Demonstrated operations experience with complex routed IP networks, layer two/three switches, advanced routers, firewalls, LAN/WAN networking hardware and protocols
• Cisco ASA 5500,5505,5515,5520,5585x IPS, firewall experience, experience over 3 years installation, configuration, and troubleshooting

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cisco Firewall, ASA firewall, SolarWinds, PRTG. Splunk, wireless access point, VPN, MPLS, DMVPN, Site to Site, Nexus PLS, 7k,5k,2k fex, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, RIPV2, HSRP, IPS, GRE tunnel, UCS firmware upgrade, Sub netting, security. F5 Load balancer LTM.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded flat network using hubs to switched network using VLANs on Cisco switches, effectively boosting network response time and reliability
• Analyzed hardware and software problems and replaced defective components
• Implement the necessary controls and procedures to protect information systems assets from Intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction
• Hardware replacement ios upgrade nexus

Sr Network Engineer

Confidential, Frisco, TX

Responsibilities:

• Redirected the entire design, testing, implementation, operation and maintenance of the company network (LAN / WAN) within a pre - set budget
• Upgraded flat network using hubs to switched network using VLANs on Cisco switches, effectively boosting network response time and reliability by 50%
• Responsible for supporting network & local printers, troubleshooting & coordinating maintenance with vendors and applying operating system updates and configuration changes
• Analyzed hardware and software problems and replaced defective components
• Accountable for configuring network cables; troubleshooting connectivity issues; creating users; configuring other related issues; installing Windows XP and configuring IP addresses and network printers etc.
• Installed and configured various backup Software's
• Developed security solutions; implementing appropriate procedural and technical access control mechanisms
• Responsible for Security Incident Management, Security Assessments and Vulnerability Testing
• Efficiently planning, monitoring and controlling various projects
• Assist team with desktop and server support. Install, support and maintain hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices, including routers, aggregators, switches, WIFI controllers and firewalls
• Perform network security design and integration; Design & implement network topology to meet client requirements
• Diagnose problems and solve issues, within stipulated time lines
• Provide network and host based security, incident response, firewall, VPN management and administration
• Implement the necessary controls and procedures to protect information systems assets from Intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction

Network Technician

Confidential, Plano, TX

Responsibilities:

• Network implementation, network upgrade, firewall security checkpoint, ASA 5505,5515,5520 Pci vulnerabilities and security solution to migrate servers from 2008 windows to latest
• Configured racked and installed 2k in data center environment
• Configured ip sea and path control for more visibility and service failure detection
• Configured and implemented standard and extended acts for security purposes
• Configured snmp traps to detect any link failure on solar wind and prtg
• Configured hsrp for redundancy between the paths
• Routed traffic via public network using vpn and nat for translations
• Configured dhcp server to hand IP address dynamically to end users

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded routers in data center and on clients location from k9 security.
• Installed activated Mpls Circuit for branch offices and introduced Out of Band management and deployment.
• Analyzed hardware and software problems and replaced defective components
• Configured checkpoint firewalls and deployed for better security solution
• Installed and configured various backup Software's
• Developed security solutions; Route policy, Act, Site to Site Vpn solution
• Responsible for Security Incident Management, Security Assessments and Vulnerability Testing
• Assisted Systems team with upgrading UCS Firmware across the board.
• Assist team with desktop and server support. Install, support and maintain hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices, including routers, and switches
• Migrated servers from old environment to the infrastructure and data center
• Provide network and host based security, incident response, firewall, VPN management and administration
• Configured ports for span to send traffic to FirEye device for malware capture.

Geek Squad/Help Desk

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware.
• Respond to queries either in person or over the phone. Write training manuals.
• Maintain daily performance of computer systems. Respond to email messages for customers seeking help. Ask questions to determine the nature of the problem.
• Walk customer through problem - solving process.
• Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software. Clean up computers.
• Run diagnostic programs to resolve problems.
• Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
• Install computer peripherals for users.
• Follow up with customers to ensure issue has been resolved. Gain feedback from customers about computer usage.
• Run reports to determine malfunctions that continue to occur.