SUMMARY:

A Senior Network Engineer possessing over 10 years of experience with strong analytical, communication and managerial skills and accompanying graduate education seeks a position that requires technical acumen and the ability to adapt effectively to the agile work environment.

SKILLS:

• MS Windows Admin: >10 yrs MS WinNT Admin: 6 yrs
• Cisco Routers: >10 yrs
• NT/Unix Server Setup: 7 yrs
• Network Planning: 7 yrs
• Cisco Switches: 8 yrs
• Checkpoint Firewalls: 2 yrs
• Cisco ASA Firewalls: 5 yrs
• (including 5505/5520/5585 )
• Workstation Setup: >10 yrs
• End User Training: 9 yrs
• Solaris: 2.5 yrs
• Network Monitoring: 7 yrs
• Laptop Setup: 7 yrs
• Problem Solving: >10 yrs
• C/C++: 2 yrs
• Virus Eradication: 8 yrs
• Shiva Remote Setup: 3 yrs
• Leadership: 5 yrs
• ODBC/SQL: 3 yrs
• Nortel Telephony: 4 yrs
• Email Server Setup: 4 yrs
• Presentation Skills: 9 yrs
• MS Office: >10 yrs
• Network Modeling: 7 yrs
• Web Architecture: 3 yrs
• Technical Writing: 9 yrs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lead Senior Network Engineer Consultant

Confidential, Gaithersburg, MD

Responsibilities:

• Performed/Provided Technical Implementation Plan (TIP) design/documentation, implementation and acceptance testing of essential network technologies in Quality Assurance (QA) and Production network environments.
• Responsible for the enterprise infrastructure design and implementation of the RSA SecurID, Nexus and Confidential upgrades at Health Resources and Services Administration
• Performed planning for and the upgrade installation of Identity Services Engine (ISE) from version 1.3 to 2.1 and Patch 2 on virtual appliances for wired and wireless implementation.
• Performed configurations and modifications on network infrastructure like network switches; Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC); Access Points (AP’s); laptop; portable devices; Guest network; and identity sources such as Active Directory (AD) to upgrade Confidential .
• Performed planning, configurations and troubleshooting 5508 Wireless LAN Controllers and 3602i Access Points (APs) and Cisco Nexus 5672UP, 3650, 3750, 3850, Catalyst 4500 - X and 6500 series switches .
• Responsible for the troubleshooting and fix/configuration of network issues reported by SolarWinds and Cisco Prime Infrastructure v3.1.
• Provided monthly matrix reports for network functionality and performance such as UPS power utilization.
• Utilized knowledge and understanding of engineering and WAN/LAN technologies including: TCP/IP version 4 & 6, Wireless LAN; Ethernet; MPLS; BGP; EIGRP; OSPF; VPC, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Cisco HW and SW (IOS/ NX-OS), firewalls, security protocols; QoS; Multicast and network management packages including Cisco Prime.

Environment: Citrix NetScaler Load balancers; Windows 2008/2012 Server R2 64-bit; Linux; Riverbed; Cisco ASA firewalls/ routers/switches/Wireless LAN Controllers; VMWare vSphere 6.0

Senior Network Engineer Consultant

Confidential, Falls Church, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed/Provided network design/documentation, implementation and acceptance testing of essential technologies for the Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Core networks.
• Responsible for the enterprise infrastructure design and implementation of the Wireless Local Area Network for internal connectivity and guest traffic via Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at ICMA-RC in Washington, DC.
• Performed planning for and a ssisted in the installation of Identity Services Engine (ISE) version 2.1 on virtual appliances for wireless implementa-tion. Performed configurations and modifications on network infrastructure like network switches; Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC); Access Points (AP’s); laptop; portable devices; Guest network; and identity sources such as Active Directory (AD) to deploy Confidential .
• Perform-ed planning, configurations and troubleshooting 5508/5520 Wireless LAN Controllers and 3802i Access Points (APs) and Cisco Nexus 5548UP/2232TM-E, 3850, Catalyst 4500-X and 4948 switches; and ASR 1001-x routers.
• Performed multiple configurations including TACAS+ on network components such as Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch.
• Responsible for the design, implementation and acceptance testing of Cisco Prime Infrastructure v3.1.
• Provided recommendations for optimizing network functionality and performance, as well as, recommendations for network device monitoring and power provisions such as UPS.
• Utilized knowledge and understanding of engineering and WAN/LAN technologies including: TCP/IP version 4 & 6, Wireless LAN; Ethernet; MPLS; BGP; EIGRP; OSPF; VPC, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Cisco HW and SW (IOS/ NX-OS), firewalls, security protocols; QoS; Multicast and network management packages including Cisco Prime.

Environment: Citrix NetScaler Load balancers; Windows 2008/2012 Server R2 64-bit; Linux; Palo Alto/Fortinet firewalls; Cisco routers/switches/Wireless LAN Controllers/UCS; VMWare vSphere 6.0

Senior Network Engineer Consultant

Confidential, Ashburn, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed design, implementation and acceptance testing of the essential technologies for the Campus, Data Center, Core and Internet Edge Networks.
• Responsible for the enterprise infrastructure design and implementation of the Wireless Local Area Network for internal connectivity and differentiated guest traffic at the National Science Foundation ( Confidential ) in Arlington, VA.
• Responsible for the installation of Identity Services Engine (ISE) version 1.4 on virtual appliances for wired and wireless (including Bring Your Own Device, BYOD) provisions, which comprised the low-level design and implementation of Confidential .
• Performed configurations and modifications on network infrastructure like network switches; Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC); Access Points (AP’s); laptop; portable devices; Guest network; Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and identity sources such as Active Directory (AD) to deploy Confidential . Performed planning, installations, configurations and troubleshooting on Nexus 7009, 9504, 93128TX and 3048TP; Catalyst 4500-X and 6880; and ASR 1001-x routers.
• Performed configurations and upgrades to network components including Cisco ASA 5585’s with ASA images, ASDM images; Cluster license s and capability.
• Responsible for the design, implementation and acceptance testing of Cisco Prime Infrastructure v2.2.
• Utilized knowledge and understanding of engineering and WAN/LAN technologies including: TCP/IP version 4 & 6, Wireless LAN; Ethernet; MPLS; BGP; OSPF; VPC, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Cisco HW and SW (IOS/ NX-OS), firewalls, security protocols; QoS;
• Multicast and network management packages including Cisco Prime.

Environment: F5 Load balancers; Windows 2008/2012 Server R2 64-bit; Linux; Cisco ASA/ routers/switches/Wireless LAN Controllers/UCS; EMC

Senior Network Engineer/ Wireless Architect Consultant

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design, vision, execution, and alignment with UK and local Medimmune POCs in Gaithersburg, MD.
• Worked to coordinate hundreds of sites, where AstraZeneca want to add or refresh the wireless network of international sites with four (4) sites in the US.
• Responsible for the infrastructure design and implementation of the Wireless Local Area Network.
• Utilized knowledge and understanding of engineering and WAN/LAN technologies including: TCP/IP version 4, Wireless LAN; Ethernet; MPLS; BGP; OSPF; VLANs, Spanning Tree, Cisco HW and SW (IOS/ NX-OS), firewalls, security protocols; QoS; Multicast and network management packages including Cisco Prime.

Environment: Windows 2008/2012 Server R2 64-bit; Linux; Cisco ASA/routers/ switches/ UCS; Wireless LAN Controllers

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership on the Network Team for oversight of all GWUH network infrastructure equipment, planning, installations, deployments, implementations and maintenance. Performed configurations, monitoring and troubleshooting on Nexus 7010, 2921 (ISR), 6513 and 6509 routers; 2960, 4506, 4507 and 4510 switches.
• Worked with MPLS, VPNs, BGP, EIGRP and HSRP. Installed/Utilized such networking tools as CiscoWorks LMS 4.0 and 4.01, Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.0 and Cisco Secure ACS v4.1.
• Involved in multiple projects such as Cisco Core Router Upgrade from 6500s to Nexus 7010s, Cisco Switch Upgrade from 6500s to 4510R+E and Hospital’s network QoS implementation for wired and wireless GE Bio-medical devices and RF phones, wireless network redesign and implementation projects.
• Performed configuration and updates to network components including VoIP phones and multiple databases such as DHCP.
• Implemented OPNET AppResponse Xpert OS v8.5.5 and configured SolarWinds network monitoring.
• Performed remote site expansion with Cisco 3760 router and 2960 switch configuration, ISP upgrade and testing.
• Performed the design/architecture and implementation of a second firewall (Cisco 5520) for Internet access via an alternate ISP.
• Created design plans for ACS upgrade, Wireless LAN Controller upgrade, Websense implementation and other network related projects.

Environment: DELL PowerEdge servers; Windows 2008 Server R2 64-bit; Linux; Cisco ASA 5520/5585; Cisco routers/switches/Wireless Controllers/UCS; EMC Celerra; CITRIX METAFRAME Presentation Server 4.0

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Charlotte, North Carolina

Responsibilities:

• Performed configurations, monitoring and troubleshooting on 2811, 7206, 3845, 3825 and 6509 routers; 2960, 3750, 4506 and 4510 switches.
• Worked with MPLS, GETVPN (WAN Encryption), Crypto Key (1024), BGP, EIGRP and HSRP.
• Utilized such networking tools as CiscoWorks LMS 2.6 and Cisco Secure ACS v4.1 ( Confidential +).
• Involved in multiple projects such as Cisco Equipment Refresh, and Trusted Internet Connections (TIC), Test Facility Redesign Projects.
• Performed configuration and updates to network components and multiple databases such as DNS, Micropath IMAC v3.7, Confidential Technologies VitalQIP Management v5.2 and WhatsUp Gold v 11.03/14.4.
• Performed Regional Resident Inspector Site Expansion (RISE) Cisco 2811 router remote configuration and testing.
• Performed Regional RISE Site APC 1500 UPS Management Card configuration.

Environment: DELL PowerEdge servers; Novel GroupWise v6.2; Exchange 2007; Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.0; Windows 2000 Server; Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit; Windows 2008 Server R2 64-bit; IPX/IP; UNIX; Cisco PIX/ASA; Cisco routers/switches; CITRIX METAFRAME Presentation Server 4.0; XIO Tech Tape Server

Sustaining Engineer/Systems Engineer

Confidential, Southborough, Massachusetts

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for migration, configuration and integration of MS Exchange 2003, Database, Web servers for the Confidential .
• Performed MS Windows 2000 server to MS Windows Server 2003 migrations.
• Performed MS Exchange 5.5 migrations to MS Exchange 2003.
• Traveled nationally to support command sites with Web based applications and Oracle 9i database configurations.
• Installed and configured IIS 6.0, requested and submitted Verisign certificates.
• Responsible for software revision and documentation verification.
• Installed and configured laptops with data virtualization and environment simulation for standalone training purposes.
• Created daily, weekly and monthly reports for project management.
• Organized and conducted symposium presentations for new application software releases.

Environment: DELL PowerEdge servers; Exchange 2000; Exchange 2003; Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) 4.0; Oracle 9i; ODBC; Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003; IPX/IP; UNIX; Cisco PIX; Cisco routers; CITRIX METAFRAME; 2000 Terminal Server; EMC CLARiiON AX100/CX300 (SANS); Navisphere Manager v6

Senior Sustaining/Systems /Network Engineer

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assessment, architecture/planning and implementation of an Active Directory/Exchange 2000 migration.
• Involved in a plan to migrate seventy (70) citywide Confidential agencies to MS Exchange 2000 and/or collaborate different agency email systems to be centrally managed.
• Designed and implemented Cluster/Load balancing of Windows 2000 servers and SAN solution used as a centralized backup system.
• Involved in a Windows NT/Novell/UNIX to 2000 migration of twenty thousand (20000) users of multiple agencies in the Confidential .
• Involved in research and development of techniques to in corporate Meta-Directory and LDAP principles with Active Directory.
• Performed installation and configuration of the Cisco Content switch for DC Regulatory Agency. Provided a Network Assessment for the Emergency Management Agency’s (EMA) Emergency Operations Center.
• Created specialty business reports for DMV’s Decision Support System utilizing Business Objects.
• Installed and configured Documentum eContent, WebTop Application and Captiva Enterprise Servers in the document digitalization effort of the Document Management System (DMS).
• Provided Documentum WebTop and Administration training to end-users and DC Housing Authority IT Department staff members.

Environment: DELL PowerEdge servers; Lotus Notes 4.6.3; JAVA-script HTML; ODBC; GroupWise 5/Exchange 2000; Novell 5.1 & NT 4.0/Windows 2000 Server; IPX/IP; Sun Solaris 2.6; Cisco PIX; Cisco/Juniper routers; 2000 Terminal Server; Nokia Firewall

Senior Sustaining/Systems /Network Engineer

Confidential, Fairfax, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installation, configuration and/or maintenance of one hundred twenty (120) Windows NT/2000/Novell servers, including Web servers; MS SQL 7.0 severs and other application servers. Involved in MS Exchange from legacy, Gigabyte from Token Ring migration.
• Designed and implemented Cluster/Load balancing of Windows 2000 servers and supported SAN solution used for application and user data.
• Implemented security patches and intrusion protection.
• Involved in a Windows NT/Novell to 2000 migration of sixteen hundred (1600) users.
• Performed adds, moves and deletions of users, groups, computers and objects/containers into Active Directory.

Environment: Compaq Proliant/DL/ML and DELL PowerEdge servers, Lotus Notes 4.6.3; JAVA-script HTML; ODBC; GroupWise 5/Exchange 2000; Novell 5.1 & NT 4.0/ Windows 2000 Server, IPX/IP; Sun Solaris 2.6; CITRIX METAFRAME v8.0; 2000 Terminal Server