Network Architect Resume

SUMMARY:

IT Network Engineer/Architect with extensive background in large - scale systems operations, network upgrades. Deep experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues to optimize network performance and strengthen network security. Skilled communicator able to effectively discuss technical issues with non-technical personnel/management. Proven project management experience implementing solutions on time and within budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Network Firewalls L2L and Client
VPN Requirements Analysis
Load Balancing Network Planning & Deployment
Infrastructure Design
Remote Switching & Routing
Network Upgrades/Migrations
Solution Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Architect

Responsibilities:

Eliminated workflow lags by supporting all escalated Enterprise Network issues through timely resolution.
Supported and designed network solutions for multiple products, including Disaster Recovery, Number Portability, Anti-theft/Counterfeit, Information Services, Messaging Solutions and Common Short Codes.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Recruited to support clients for this provider of multi-platform hybrid IT solutions for the enterprise, including traditional IT, public, private and hybrid clouds.
Designed and supported client-managed, co-location, enterprise and AWS cloud solutions.
Responded to escalated Help Desk calls supporting +3,000 customers globally.
Troubleshot end-to-end computing from client host to server. Recognized for expertise in firewalls, load balancing, switches and routers.
Supported firewalls and load balancers of various venders including Citrix, Confidential, Riverbed, F5 and Juniper.
Managed ASA Ver. 8.x and 9.x, PIX, FWSM, Vyatta, SonicWall firewalls, F5, Netscaler, Zues, Stingray, CSM, CSS load balancers, Confidential 6500/3650 Switches, MPLS and VPNs,
Selected to train new employees and serve as escalation point for ALL technical issues relating to client’s network solutions.

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer / Independent Consultant

Responsibilities:

Earned a solid reputation for a strong technical acumen and a customer-service mentality that resulted in a high level of referral business.

Confidential

Senior Network NOC Engineer / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Stabilized network and increased uptime from 97% to 99.99%.
Noted for high first-call resolution rate and the ability to personally step in and manage escalated issues.
Provided remote troubleshooting frequently traveling to sites to provide support.
Noted for setting standards and developing SLA’s for Verizon’s outsource management.

Confidential

Sr. Network & Security Engineer / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Advocated technical architecture enhancements to optimize secure remote access by employees supporting VPN clients, intranet, and extranet applications.
Designed and administrated secure FTP site and perimeter network (DMZ).
Crafted comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategy that was adopted Confidential major site in Boston.

Confidential

Network Engineer / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Engaged on 2 separate occasions based on superior performance on previous assignments.
Conducted network moves/adds/changes/deletions for mission-critical engagement.
Developed network update configuration scripts.
Evaluated configuration of newly installed routers to ensure optimized setup.

Confidential

Network Engineer / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Implemented a change control strategy and determined maintenance schedule to minimize business disruption.

Confidential

Network Engineer / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Installed 3500 series switch Confidential each location, added new line-card to 6509 switch and up-graded CatOS.

Confidential

Network Engineer / Consultant

Responsibilities:

Selected to spearhead Data Center Confidential Project that transformed IP backbone and systems architecture into new 300-unit server farm with fiber optic and Cat 6 cabling as well as Confidential 4506 switches for 2K-node network.

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