SUMMARY:

• 10 years of experience in network protocols, Firewalls and Communication Network design.
• In - depth Cisco technology knowledge in design, administration, implementation and support.
• In-depth knowledge of deploying and troubleshooting IP protocols.
• Experience on layer3 routing and layer 2 switching.
• Dealing with escalation problems.
• Efficient use of Microsoft VISIO as technical documentation and presentation tools.
• Excellent experience in Network Planning, Implementing, Configuring, Troubleshooting and Testing of networking system.
• CCNA, CCNP (R&S), CCNA Security and CCNP Security certified network engineer with over 10 years of experience in IT industry, which includes expertise in the areas of Routing, Switching, Firewall Security and VPN management.
• Extensive knowledge in dealing with various Networking Related Protocols/ Standards: TCP/IP, UDP, Switching (VLANs, STP, VTP, VSS), Routing Protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), WAN (Frame Relay, HDLC, PPP), Firewall (ACL, NAT, VPN), DHCP, DNS, FTP and TFTP.
• Strong hands on experience and extensive knowledge on Cisco Nexus Family (Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K), Cisco Catalyst (2960x, 3560x, 3750, 4500x and 6500) series switches, Cisco (1800, 1900, 2500, 2600, 2800, and 7200) series Routers, Cisco ASA (5500 Series), Cisco WLAN Controller (5500, 4400 Series).
• Strong Level Knowledge and skills necessary to configure Cisco ASA Firewall 5500x Series using ASDM Launcher software (ACL, NAT (Static, Dynamic) and VPN (Remote Access and Site-to-Site)).
• Strong Level Knowledge and skills necessary to configure Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 5520 series with HA.
• Redistribution of routing protocols, Route-maps (Policy Based Routing), ACL, NAT, PAT to secure and reduce the complexity of the network.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Access Point (Aironet 1100, 1200, 1600, 1700, 3500, 3700 series).
• Troubleshooting connectivity issues and application problems.
• Switching tasks include VTP, Trunking, ISL, 802.1q, VLAN, STP, RSTP (802.1W) and Ether Channel.
• Implement security policies using ACL.
• In-depth knowledge of Protocol Stack and OSI layers and worked extensively in network layer protocols and TCP/IP.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational communication, customer service & presentation skills.
• Strong Level Knowledge and skills necessary to configure security service in Cisco devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls and APs) using AAA, TACACS+ and REDIUS.
• Experience in Install and Configuring Virtual Machines Applications (VMware ESXi and workstation).
• Experience in Installing, Configuring and Deploying Windows 7 and Vista from Network.
• 10 years’ experience in assembling, installing and troubleshooting computers hardware and software.
• Experience in Application Programs (Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Server 2008 R2, Office 2010, 2007 & 2003, Mail Exchange Server 2010, VMware application, Dos).
• Turn up and activate a new T1 circuit. Get information from Carrier (Circuit ID, IP address, Encapsulation type and other information) and configure the router with this info.
• Configure and Troubleshoot Cisco Routers, Switches and APs (Configure AAA, SNMP, Interfaces, IP Subnet, VLAN, Protocols (Static and/or Dynamic)).
• Configure and Troubleshoot IPSec site to site VPN and Remote site VPN, IKE1 and IKE2, Encryption, Authentication and Group.
• Configure ACL (Standard and Extended) and NAT (Static, Dynamic and PAT).
• Configure ASA 5505, 5510, 5512x, 5520 (8.3, 8.4, 9.1) using ASDM. Working on Interfaces, Security level, ACL, NAT and VPN.
• Configure Multicast Routing Domain (IGMP, PIM-Sparse-Dense Mode)
• Wireless: Configure Access Point (SSID, Channels, Security and AP Mode (Access Point, Bridge and Repeater)).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr Network Engineer

Confidential

• Coordinate installation of new equipment.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
• Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
• Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
• Inspect security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
• Project lead for transaction and renew Aviation Network Infrastructure from Cisco 4507R Core Switch to Cisco Nexus 7706 and adding 4500x Switches as Aggregation Layer. Configure L2/L3 VALNs and IP scheme, L3 Routing Protocol (OSPF), Nexus 2K Fabric Extender, Nexus 7K VDC and VPC, VSS on 4500x Aggregation Switch.
• Project lead to migrate IP from 192. To 10. subnetting and change VLANs ID.
• Project lead to migrate VTP from Server/Client to Transparent.
• Project lead to migrate VPN Users from IPsec group policy to SSL and AnyConnect Client.
• Project lead to upgrade Cisco Wireless Controller from 4402 to Dual 5520 and configure them as Active/Standby Redundancy.
• Solving day to day tickets.
• Configure and Install New Cisco Switches.
• Configure and Install New Cisco ASA Firewall.

Confidential, Naperville, IL

Sr. Network and Security Engineer

• Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Coordinate installation of new equipment.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
• Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
• Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
• Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
• Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
• Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
• Projects to review and submit requirements for new opening offices or branches around the world.
• Projects to Upgrade or Move existing LAN room gears (Routers, Switches, Firewall and Servers) for small and medium branches.
• Project to create and extend Voice VLANs for new office
• Project to connect BT (British Telecom) Voice Devices into BMO Bank Network in London office. Review requirements, submit proposal, Create New VLANs, Inter VLANs in Core and Access Switches, Create DHCP Scopes and Submit Firewall Rules.
• Create a list of Hardware and submit a proposal diagram for new offices opened in NJ and NY.
• Create a list of Hardware inventory in main building LAB.
• Installing two new Cisco Nexus 7706 in LAB for testing.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Sr Network and Security Engineer

• Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Coordinate installation of new equipment.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
• Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
• Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
• Inspect security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
• Project lead for transaction and renew Aviation Network Infrastructure from Cisco 4507R Core Switch to Cisco Nexus 7706 and adding 4500x Switches as Aggregation Layer. Configure L2/L3 VALNs and IP scheme, L3 Routing Protocol (OSPF), Nexus 2K Fabric Extender, Nexus 7K VDC and vPC, VSS on 4500x Aggregation Switch.
• Project lead to migrate IP from 192. To 10. subnetting and change VLANs ID.
• Project lead to migrate VTP from Server/Client to Transparent.
• Project lead to migrate VPN Users from IPsec group policy to SSL and AnyConnect Client.
• Project lead to upgrade Cisco Wireless Controller from 4402 to Dual 5520 and configure them as Active/Standby Redundancy.
• Project to Integrate VPN accounts to LDAP and two-factor authentication with SafeNet (SAS)
• Project to migrate DHCP Server from Windows 2003 to Infoblox.
• Solving day to day tickets.
• Site survey for the new projects.
• Configure and Install New Cisco Switches.
• Configure and Install New Cisco ASA Firewall.
• Maintained and evaluated daily logs for all content filters and firewalls.
• Analyzed system identified all security threats to same and informed seniors on same.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot the Wireless Environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues in devices.
• Activate Switch ports and assigned to the VLAN.
• Troubleshoot Network issue and connectivity.
• Spearheaded meetings & discussions with team members regarding network.
• Configure Multicast Domain for Streaming CCTV Video Camera.

Confidential, Westchester, IL

Network Engineer

• Implemented and configured routing protocols OSPF and BGP (Internal and External.
• Troubleshooting the issues related to router interfaces, routing protocols.
• Responsible for maintenance and utilization of T1 circuit, MPLS and IDA.
• Turn up WAN circuits (PPP and Frame Relay) for the new branches and activate the circuits with Verizon.
• Responsible for maintenance and utilization of VLANS, Spanning-tree, HSRP, VTP of the switched multi-layer backbone with catalyst switches.
• Implemented Access lists and policy mapping on Juniper (J2320) router and Cisco 1941 router installed in each branch across all the states.
• Configure Cisco ASA Firewall 5500 Series (VPN and SSL) using ASDM Launcher software.
• Configure and Troubleshooting Juniper SSG5 Firewall.
• Spearheaded meetings & discussions with team members regarding network optimization and regarding BGP issues.
• Redesign the Network Diagram for Data Center in Westmount (Microsoft Visio).
• Monitored and optimize Routers, Switches, APs and HYs in each site and performed health checks.
• Involved in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco 6509 Switches at the Network Operation Center in Data Center.
• Configured and implemented routing protocols like BGP, OSPF for multiprotocol network environment and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Implemented WAN network technologies like MPLS, Frame Relay and PPP.
• Implemented Switching technologies like STP, VTP and VLAN security on L2 and L3 layer switches.
• Involved in troubleshooting, upgrading, and administrating multiple vendor systems, maintaining system application, enduring quality customer service, and updating daily logs with site-specific information and documenting reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Hands on experience on sub netting and VLSM, STP, VTP, VLAN trunking.
• Monitoring all branched across states using monitoring system software:

Confidential

Network Engineer

• Configure Mange and troubleshooting Cisco (routers, switches and Access Point).
• Configure, Monitor and troubleshoot Cisco ASA5510.
• Install a New Network Cables System for this Company by using 3000M of SFTP Cat6 Cables, 5 Patch Panel Cat6, 7 Cisco Switches and 1 Cisco Router.
• Perform installation and upgrading of new network and desktop application software.
• Install Cisco IP Phones (Desktop and Wireless Phones) and Configured to work with Cisco Unified Call Manger (CUCM).
• Mange and troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2003.