PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• More than 7 years of expertize in Configuring, Managing, Troubleshooting Network devices, TCP/IP Protocols, LAN&WAN Services and Implementing IP addressing Schemes to meet organizational network requirements in different environments.
• Excellent working knowledge of TCP/IP Protocol and OSI Model.
• Experience in Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst Switches (2900, 3500, 3700, 3800, 4500 and 6500), Cisco Routers (2900 and 3900 Series).
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco ASA Firewalls (5510 and 5520), Fire Power 2110 using both ASDM and CLI for ACL, NAT rules and VPN.
• Basic Knowledge and Experience over CheckPoint Firewalls (1140, 2200, 3200 and 23500) through R77.30.
• Adept at Configuring and Troubleshooting of Cisco Nexus Switches (FEX, 5K and 7K).
• Experience in Configuring and Troubleshooting VLAN, 802.1q Trunking, VTP, STP, RSTP, PVST, Inter - VLAN Routing and Port Security.
• Experience in mitigation of attacks over switches such as CAM Table Overflow, VLAN Hopping and Rogue DHCP Server.
• Expertise in Configuration and Troubleshooting of OSPF, EIGRP and BGP Routing Protocols.
• Implemented Ether Channel technology (LACP, PAgP) and First Hop Redundancy Protocols HSRP, VRRP and GLBP.
• Configuration of Site-to-Site VPN, Remote Access (Cisco Anyconnect) VPN to support diverse network connections.
• Experience in configuration of AAA with RADIUS and TACACS+.
• Have extensive knowledge in Configuring and Troubleshooting F5 BIG-IP LTM 1600, 3600 and 6900 series.
• Configuring various advanced features such as Virtual Server, Profiles, iRules, iApps, Ratios, Persistence, SNAT, HA, Health Monitors, QKView and iHealth on F5 appliances.
• Strong documentation and diagramming skills using Microsoft Visio.
• Experience in remote site migrations of Switches and Routers.
• Practicing ITIL standard procedures in change management and implementation of changes in accordance to the procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cisco Switches: 2900, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 4500, 6500, FEX, 5K, 7K

Cisco Routers: 2900, 3900

Cisco Firewall: 5510, 5520, FP-2110

CheckPoint Firewall: 1140, 2200, 3200, 23500, R77.30

F5 BIG IP: 1600, 3600, 6900

Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, 802.1q Trunking, Ether Channel

Routing: HSRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP

Security: Port security, ACL, NAT/PAT

VPN Technology: Site-to-Site VPN, Remote Access VPN

Remote Access: TELNET, SSH

AAA: RADIUS, TACACS+

Traffic Analysis: Wireshark

Monitoring Tools: PRTG, Monitis, Intellipool

Management: Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.2

Proxy: ForcePoint/Websense

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, SC

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in Configuring and Troubleshooting of Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco ASA and Check Point Firewalls
• Planning and Executing Switches and Routers Refresh at Primary Data Center and Remote Locations.
• Managing the end user profiles through ForcePoint/Websense Proxy.
• Creating and Managing Cisco Anyconnect profiles for Vendors and End users and providing Role Based access.
• Port activation for New users, Handling Service requests on day to day basis from Users.
• Addressing the break-fix events based on priority of incidents.
• Racking and stacking the new Network gear.
• Backing up the Core Configurations and Prominent Database for EOC operations during Hurricane season.
• Providing IT support for Government officials during EOC operations.
• Handling RMA and Inventory of Existing and New network equipment.
• Taking care of Cisco Smart Licensing for New Network devices and Key based License for existing Networking equipment.
• IOS upgrade on Cisco Switches and routers.
• Providing support for Power Maintenance activity and Cable Management.
• Monitoring application availability using PRTG, Monitis and Intellipool for availability and alert system administrators in case of any alerts.
• Supporting for Preparation of Bi-Weekly and Monthly reports.
• Adopting Change management procedure as implementing changes with minimal downtime.
• Accessing the Switches, Routers and Firewalls remotely through Telnet and SSH.
• Configuring Cisco Prime Infrastructure as Syslog server and Configuration backup Server

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Configuring and Troubleshooting of Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco ASA Firewalls and F5 BIG-IP.
• Performed LAN operations and troubleshooting which involves working on VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, VTP, STP, Port aggregation and Link negotiation.
• Hands on experience on OSPF, EIGRP and BGP routing protocols.
• Managing Enterprise BGP setup by configuring and troubleshooting BGP related issues.
• Configured Site-to-Site VPN to allow secure network traffic to the remote site.
• Experience in supporting Network Security and High availability solutions for Cisco ASA.
• Managed IP address space using Subnets and Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM).
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of connectivity problems using Ping and Trace route.
• Controlling Network connectivity of users by implementing restriction rules on firewalls in accordance with policies and standards.
• Planned short term and long term project plans for the network environment upgrades.
• Experience with Network Debugging and Packet Analysis, Inspection, Capture with the help of Wireshark.
• Implementation of HSRP and GLBP Routing Redundancy protocols on L3 Switches.
• Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, Routing issues involved OSPF, EIGRP and identifying the root cause of the issues.
• Applying Access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
• Accessing the Switches and Routers remotely through Telnet and SSH.
• Performance monitoring of various applications to maintain quality of service and network stability.
• Change management, Monitoring network performance with network tools.
• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.
• Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP.
• Preparation and maintaining documentation using MS Visio.
• Raising and Execution of Change requests for new requirements in the network.
• Co-ordination for planned activities and Network related changes.