SUMMARY:

• Ten plus years of experience as a Network Engineer /Network Architect/System Administrator and Analyst in the Windows, Linux and Cisco environment
• Experienced in Enterprise Systems Configuration, Performance, Capacity Planning, Product Evaluation and Maintenance activities and have also worked with in Multi - Vendor/Protocol environment
• The present and recent position profiles involve Enterprise Systems/Network Analysis, Internet/Intranet Setup, Network Design and Implementation, Administration and Monitoring and Creation of procedures, forms and checklists
• Successfully handled responsibilities of configuring user access and permissions, security planning
• Testing skills include setup of Testing environment /Test beds & Pilot Sites for testing and evaluation of Networks/ Network Products including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, WAN/LAN/WLAN with various vendors
• To impact the efficiency and productivity of an organization that welcomes a competent and responsible professional in the in the area of Network Integration (Network Design, Implementation & Support).
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and Committed to highest levels of professional
• Strong customer focus and experience of customer support
• Willing to work hard, a determination to see things through in the face of unexpected setbacks and a desire to learn

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, McKinney, TX

Network Engineer

• Configure and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and static routing protocol.
• Support WAN network and work with carriers on the order of new circuit and turn ups
• Create BOM for new sites and work with other teams to design the network and order gears accordingly.
• Working with various teams both remote and onsite to replace core equipment.
• Improving the stability and redundancy of other subsidiaries transiting through our network for shared services. Involved manipulating BGP and IGP attributes to get the failover as desired.
• Upgrading the Cisco devices including Routers, nexus switches and Firepower ASA.
• Building and supporting firewall rules for new applications.
• Design, implement and support the IPsec VPN/GRE architecture.
• On call rotation.

Confidential, TX

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managing DC network, cabling, extending the circuits and also works with clients.
• Improve network optimization by successfully implementing network performance management products for company’s infrastructure.
• Creating BOM for network project, MAC and new sites.
• Provide Tier 3 and 4 level of support and Troubleshooting LAN/WAN/MPLS network and Application issues using Wire Shark, LogRtythm / and Network Observer Cisco Router ASR, 4400x, Switches Cisco 9kNexus, 6800, 3850, AP and firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco ASA
• Network devices upgrade to include Nexus OS, IOS, and Cisco FP & ASA.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud. (Creating instances,VPC)
• Migrating from cisco ASA to Palo Alto firewalls.
• Monitoring all Network Gears using Solar winds, fire scope.
• Work hand in hand with the Network, VOIP and Security teams on Building/Provisioning/upgrading/ troubleshooting all levels of network issues and projects, Also document using MS Visio / MS word any change in the network
• Using ticketing system to track all the issues case by case
• On call every month.

Confidential, Frisco, TX

Sr. Network Engineer / Architect

Responsibilities:

• Day to day responsibilities included supporting core routing, switching, and security for 2 DC's supporting multiple sites
• Worked on Cisco ASA Firewalls 5515x, 5585, 5520, Cisco routers 2900, 4400, Cisco wireless controller, Cisco Nexus 7k,5k,2k
• Implemented security policies using Cisco Prime, ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS)
• Troubleshot complex LAN/WAN infrastructure using Splunk
• Lab testing & validation prior to implementation of Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K connecting to blade servers
• Settings of the networking devices (Cisco Router, switches) co-coordinating with the system/Network administrator during implementation
• Documentation and change control and Conducting root cause analysis on Network Incident
• Worked on troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure including routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP
• Monitored all Cisco equipment’s using Solarwinds and PRTG and NAC Administration and SNMP Network management
• Upgraded and backed up Cisco network device’s configuration using Solarwinds

Confidential, TX

Sr. Network Engineer / Architect / Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for network design, projects and support across the globally co-located data center networks.
• WAN/MPLS and ISP edge networks around the world
• Used Rapid 7 Nexpose for check the vulnerabilities and Risk
• Installed configured and managed Routers 2900, 3900 and switches 6807x Switches 2960x, 3560, WAP and firewalls
• Worked hand in hand with the core and systems teams on building/provisioning/troubleshooting all levels of network issues and projects
• Resolved day-to-day network related troubled tickets
• Provided technical support to Local and remote users via phone and email. Also providing implementation of facility infrastructure in support of the voice and data systems including MDFs and IDFs cable management racks, copper cable, fiber optic cable systems, and hardware installation and configuration
• Part of Re-IP / Migration the all AMX sites to Harman (US and Europe)
• Used Bluecoat for content filtering

Confidential, Plano, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked directly with customers to offer Level 2/3/4, Expertise in handling routers, switches, AP and WAS
• Troubleshot and maintained network equipment
• Configured and deployed the Router, Switches / Nexus 7k, AP and WAS. Also including IOS update
• Experience in the setup of HSRP, Access-Lists, and GRE VPN
• Configured of VLAN setup on various Cisco Routers and Switches
• Experienced in trouble-shooting both connectivity issues and hardware problems on Cisco based networks
• Enhanced level of experience with OSPF, BGP-4, T1-T3

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and managed NOC /Data Center for Wireless ISP
• Designed and Configuring the WAN infrastructure, consisting of multiple T1 and T3 lines, Cisco routers 7200,3600, 2600. Cisco switches 3500, 29xx, 19xx. VLSM, ACL, Cisco policy-based routing, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP4
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco switches by configuring VLAN.
• Re-engineered enterprise network designs to meet increasing customer demands
• Configured, Maintained, Installed, and Troubleshot elusive network and system difficulties
• Performed installation, configuration, administration and design of Windows 2003 domains in an enterprise network environment including installation and configuration of DNS, DHCP, as well as allocated IP addressing schemes
• Performed installation, configuration snort with ACID and Wireshark
• Performed installation and configuration of email server
• Performed installation and configuration of Remote Installation services (RIS), ISA, and proxy firewall software
• Installed and configured Enterprise Certificate Authority for windows 2003, created digitally signed and encrypted email messages through the use of Certificate Authority and Secure Socket Layers, and installed and configured Internet Information Services (IIS)
• Performed installation and configuration of Ms Exchange 2003/ Ms ISA 2004, Ms SharePoint, Ms SQL 2005, Symantec, IDS, IPS, Antivirus, Antispyware, Mail Security Gateway, Antispam, VPN Site-to-Site, VPN Servers, SSL, PGP, Patch Management., Controllers, DNS, DHCP, RAID 0, 1, 5, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Servers Image
• Configuration and monitoring the Motorola Canopy Wireless devices (BH 5700 & PTP400, AP, SM,) Proxim AP4000/ AP4000M)
• Performed installation and configuration of Linux Server, Workstations, Logisence EngageIP and Traffic Manager, Backup Exec 11d, Quantum Tap drive
• Network Design and Implementation, Administration and 24x7 monitoring of using CactiEd, Nagios and Intermapper
• Preparation of new technology strategies and implementation recommendations
• Customer interaction and support related activities for total customer satisfaction
• Performed research to identify hardware and software solutions

Confidential, Dallas TX

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installation and maintenance of Windows server /Linux Server and Workstations.
• Installed New Equipment, Custom Networks, Host Communication and Cisco Router and switches.
• Maintained and troubleshot networking and security systems
• Monitored network performance management and optimization
• Problem resolution of elusive customer network difficulties
• Evaluation of new network technologies, management, and analytical tools
• Preparation of new network technology strategies and implementation recommendations

Confidential, Dallas TX

Network Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed, configured, maintained 900 Linux /Windows 2000 & 2003/ FreeBSD servers and ghosting system
• Installation and Managing VMware sever
• Monitoring Backup server (Retrospect)
• Documentation, Data modeling, Graphics in Power point and Visio 6.0
• Technical support, Maintaining LAN, Hardware repair, implementing new systems
• Handled network security concepts, firewall configuration
• Built, Maintained, Monitored Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG )
• Administrated, Maintained the I-Mail server and IP monitor,
• Configured and maintained Apache, Web logic, IIS servers
• SSH, Scripting, Network cabling