SUMMARY

• Network Engineer with more than 10 years in systems and network integration, designing, implementation, and project management, troubleshooting and Tuning Networks Technologies.
• Cisco routing and switching in Multiple Routing and Core Switching Fields, Network infrastructure Solutions and Data Center Solutions Technologies.
• Background includes hands - on experience with multi-platform, LAN/WAN environment.
• Proven record of success in securing, maintaining troubleshooting, networking hardware, increasing network efficiency and optimizing access and utilization of shared information and networked resources.
• Specialist in extending technology service from corporate headquarters to field operation.
• Extensive working knowledge in BGP, OSPF in IOS, IOS XE platforms.
• Experience in implementation of IP/MPLS networks using High End Cisco Routers and Switches and Juniper M Series Routers
• Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).
• Experience in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, Network Configuration Manager, Network Traffic Analyzer (Net flow) and IP Address Manager.
• Well versed with Metro Ethernet Forum Technical Specifications
• Hands on experience with packet sniffer, TCP DUMP and Wireshark for packet monitoring.
• Well versed with the use of MS Visio, Excel and Word for documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of OSI model, TCP/IP, Internet technologies, system security, firewall infrastructure, network architecture and Cisco network routing / switching experience, including LAN and WAN, SDN, design and implementation which includes Layer 1 to Layer 7 experience.
• Servers and Services: Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, HTTP etc.
• Windows setup-installation and configuration.
• Planning and Management: MS Visio.
• Migrated and implemented new solutions with Cisco ASA Firewall series 55XX.
• Active team player and strongly believe in teamwork with a can-do attitude.
• Fast learner and a gifted ability to adapt new environments and technologies quickly.
• Organized, result oriented and focused individual.
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills.

TECHNOLOGIES & PROTOCOLS:

Bridging and Switching: VLANs, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-Layer Switch, Ether channels, Transparent Bridging, CEF, DECF, Port Security, VSS Cisco 2960, 3560, 4500, 6500, 4900, 2900, 3750, Nexus 5000, Nexus 7000, 9000, WS-C4948, Juniper EX, QFX

IP IGP Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, and IPv6, OSPFv3, redistribution, summarization and other advanced features.

BGP: IBGP, eBGP, redistribution, summarization, synchronization, attributes and other advanced features.

IP and IOS Features: IP addressing, DHCP, HSRP, IP Services, VSS (Virtual Switching Systems), System management, NAT, NTP, SNMP, Accounting.

F5 Loadbalancer.:

Network Security: Cisco ASA5550/ 5540, NetScreen, Juniper SRX, Checkpoints, AAA, FREE RADIUS, CADA, LDAP, IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, Cisco DMVPN, IDS, IPS, Source Fire, Fire Eye, Cisco NAC (4.9.3), Cisco ISE, Aruba.

Datacenter: FEX, VPC, VPC+, VDC, OTV, FCoE, UCS, Zoning, Fabric path and NXOS

Monitoring Tools: Packet sniffer, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, TCP DUMP and Wireshark for packet monitoring.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

NETWO RK ENGINEER

Confidential , NEW YORK, NY

• Developing solutions for the customer to reduce problem impacts.
• Working very closely with service management to help in communicating problem analysis and solutions to the customer.
• Worked on Cisco Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K and 2K switches.
• Experience working with Junos OS on juniper Routers and Switches.
• Configuring OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series routers.
• Worked on Cisco Switches (6500, 6800, 4500, 3650/3850, 3750, 2960, and 7600) and Routers (ASR, ISR).
• Installed different Network Architecture: VLAN, Designed and Configured LAN and WAN using RIP, IGRP, EIGRP and BGP.
• Provided Network VLAN support for operations on setting up PCs, Printers and Cisco AP’s Vendor Management over Infrastructure for voice, data, fiber and phone system support Net wor k cabling and dressing in c ompli anc e with CAT 6 standards, installing new hardware & s wappi ng wit h ol d har dwar e.
• Experie nc e i n I P a ddressi ng & updati ng I OS on de vice s.
• Perf or mi ng tr oubles hooti ng on sl ow net wor k c onnecti vit y iss ues, r outi ng iss ue s t ha t i nvol ve s OSPF a nd i de ntif yi ng t he r oot ca us e of t he iss ues.
• Expertis e in m ai nte na nc e of L2 s witc hi ng tasks whic h i ncl ude VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, E t he r c ha nnel s and i nter- VLAN r outi ng.
• Install and upgrade Cisco Wireless LAN equipment including but not limited to ;1100, 1200, 1300 and 3500 series Aps; 4400 and 5500 series Wireless LAN controllers; 6500 and 3750 Core switch routers; 2960,3560 and 3750 series switches.
• Experience with Cisco ASA 5505, 5510 and 5512 series firewalls.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot wireless, security, switching and other various network-related issues reported by Cisco Meraki customers and partners.
• Other responsibilities include configuring IPSec VPN tunnels and Virtual Gateway configurations.
• W or k on i n- hous e net wor k monit ori ng s oft war e t ha t monit or s net wor k traffi c a nd net wor ki ng de vice s such as Cisc o s wit che s & r outer s a nd use d i n tr oubles hooti ng ge nera l LAN/ W AN pr oble ms.

N etwork Solutions Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing and troubleshooting of Campus Network Infrastructure and Data Center Solutions using below products:
• Cisco ISR Series: ASR 9000 Series, ISR 4000 and ISR 1800
• Cisco wireless Standalone, Controller based
• Cisco Catalyst Switches: 2960,3500,3600,3800,9300,4507R-E,9400, 6500 and 6800 series
• Cisco Data Center switches: Nexus 2000, 5000 and 7000 Series
• Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, ISIS)
• Network infrastructure Solutions and Data Center Solutions Technologies.
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Provide QoS, Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Configure and verify Switches technologies, layer 2 & 3 protocols, VDC, vPC, VSS, FabricPath, VLANs, Trunking, Ethernet Channels.
• Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPsec, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).
• Assess RFP's brought by Account Managers, prepare the technical proposals in response to RFP's, and assist Account Managers in creating new business leads, portfolio management and development.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot wireless, security, switching and other various network-related issues reported by Cisco Meraki customers and partners.
• Maintaining, managing, and handling partnership agreements, preparing SLA's, approving SoW documents, prepares complex quotations and proposal information, provides prompt follow-up to customers, identifying resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities, reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client, ensures project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Coordinate with Sales team for presentations & customer design sessions, and coordinate with the engineers for design discussions and proof of concepts.
• Actively participating in Live Demos & POC
• Presales & Post Sales for Networks and Managed Data Center Services
• Designed and Implemented Network Infrastructure as well as Wireless and WAN connectivity.
• Managed Cisco Prime Network Registrar for DNS servers having regional DNS, Primary DNS, Authoritative DNS & Cache DNS in management zone and Internet Zones. Hence, providing DNS services to government entities.

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Installation & configurations of Cisco Core, Distribution and Access Switches (2900/3500/7000/6900 series).
• Advanced Routing configuration of protocols like BGP, OSPF, IS-IS and others.
• Pre/Post Sale support in the provisioning of networking solutions catering services like designing, implementation and troubleshooting of wired and wireless networks.
• I have been responsible for Pre-sales and Post-sales support of different wireless technologies such as Aruba Wireless Communication.
• Installation and configuration of Cisco Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Access Points and change relative configuration on juniper core routers and Switches.
• Design and maintain Visio diagrams and technical documentations for Clients
• Experience in SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, Network Configuration Manager, Network Traffic Analyzer (Net flow) and IP Address Manager.