Network Administrator Resume
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a network engineer where I can utilize my networking and management skills and experience in order to set - up and manage a network and also attain other vital job skills.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
- Over 10+years' experience in LAN/WAN, Layer 2, Layer 3, routing, switching technologies, systems design, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of CISCO networking technologies and protocols.
- Extensive knowledge of Network System Engineering methods.
- Proficient in technical and non-technical communication, both in oral and written.
- Good leadership skills and has the ability to guide and provide technical direction and supervision for a given project.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Experience in low voltage cable running, termination, testing and management.
- Working knowledge and understanding of applying basic or complex security principles to the computing environment (CE).
- Demonstrated understanding of End-User Radio Frequency (RF) hardware/software devices and the ability to perform minor repairs or configurations.
KEY STRENGTHS INCLUDE:
Technical Support System Design; Data Migration; Infrastructure Management; Hardware/Software; Troubleshooting; System Maintenance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential
Network Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Managed and executed the entire network infrastructure of the (FOB) for communication of all enclaves (SIPR/NIPR and CXI).
- Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and the configuration of all Cisco 3500/3700/9300 Access layer switches, 4500 Distribution and 6500 Core layer switch/router in support of 500+ users with a 99% uptime.
- Configured and maintained the availability and reliability of the entire 500+ LAN/WAN systems using various tools such as SNMPv3.
- Performed VLAN configurations and troubleshooting on access, distribution switches to ensure proper DHCP and device handling for the 500+ users.
- Configured and implemented proper ACLs and route distribution for common and specialized equipment.
- Performed and in some cases responsible for managing shift personal scheduling, and other various personal administrative task.
- Configured, updated and performed troubleshooting on Cisco 7900/8400 series VOIP and conference phones using Cisco Unified CM.
- Implemented standards and other applicable directives to include, (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
- Managed and configured port-security and 802.1x requirements for user connectivity standards.
Confidential
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the operation and availability of LANs, WANs, and VLANs.
- Perform daily function of Cisco equipment lifecycle: ordering, receiving, part identification, testing, RMA, upgrade/downgrades, configure, storage, shipping and deployment while dispositioning of legacy equipment.
- Design and implementation of Network infrastructure as well as complete network upgrading and reconfiguration.
- Configure Cisco network devices such as Routers and Switches.
- Rack Mount, maintain, troubleshoot data and voice network components including copper and fiber optic cabling, Router and Ethernet switches.
- Configured/ administered/ and deployed several Cisco 38550 series switches in a 5 stack configuration.
- Installed, configure & troubleshot Cisco Catalyst 3850 Stack wise, 4510R+E and 6807XL switches, Tripp Lite UPS units, SNMP Web Cards, Envirosense and Cat 5/6 & SM/MM Fiber cabling.
- Upgraded IOS on Catalyst 3650, and 3850 series switches.
- Configure switch ports for new users and network devices.
- Planned and performed switch upgrades and replacements at all IDF and MDF locations at remote sites.
- Develop and assist in projects for replacement and upgrade of devices which are EOL.
Confidential
Voice Engineer
Responsibilities:
- IP Telephony and Support in migration of legacy telephony (POTS, Avaya, Nortel, Meridian, Cisco, faxes) to Cisco.
- Managed, troubleshoot and resolve ticket escalations for new phone install issues: VLANS, PoE, Voice Gateways, ERLs, customized phone settings, intercom, presence, voice mail/Unity, vmail to email, password resets, SIP, SCCP, Jabber, Telepresence, troubleshooting, RTMT, etc.
- Utilizing Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.1, Unity, UCCX, Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning 11.2 and Avaya ASA 12.02 and Cisco VG350’s.
- Cat5/6 and SM/MM Fiber: identifying, pulling, installing, and terminating to the desktop to the switch.
- Worked on Detailed Station Review (DSR), data information that is later uploaded to the CUCM.
- Deployed and managed approximately 2500 Cisco IP phones, at two hospitals and remote locations.
- Provisioning of phone and user profiles, speed dials, name changes with CUCM, and voicemail on Unity Connection.
- Responsibilities included assisting Senior Network Engineer in installing Cisco network equipment.
- Planned and performed switch upgrades and replacements at all IDF and MDF locations.
- Upgraded IOS on Catalyst 3850 series switches in a switch stack.
Confidential
Network consultant and support
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the operation and availability of LANs, WANs, VLANs and Telephony services.
- Delivered and supported the Cisco Lifecycle project for the Data Centers, Distribution and Access layer switches.
- Troubleshoot EIGRP, perform connectivity tests on EIGRP routing, Avaya Gateway, VLAN trunks.
- Coordinated and assisted with cable vendor personnel and schedules to assist in event preparations pre-and post-project.
- Design and implementation of Network infrastructure as well as complete network upgrading and reconfiguration.
- Configure Cisco network devices such as Routers and Switches.
- Rack Mount, maintain, troubleshoot data and voice network components including copper and fiber optic cabling, Router and Ethernet switches.
- Configured/ administered/ deployed several Cisco 6500 series switches.
- Performed network administration tasks such as creation and management of VLANs, and PVLAN.
- Perform administration, optimization, and support of internal LAN/WAN infrastructure.
- Assist network operations and level two network engineers in the diagnosis of difficult or complex network related problems.
- Troubleshooting and documenting L2 and L3 connectivity issues.
- Develop and assist in projects for replacement and upgrade of devices which are EOL.
- Upgraded ASA 5510 and configuration.
- Configuration and Maintaining of Cisco devices, predominantly Routers 3600/ISR series, L3 Catalyst Switches 3600, 3700, and 3800 series onsite.
- Configured and deployed Cisco 6500, 4500 and 3750 Catalyst switches at the core, distribution and access layers respectively.
- Configure and maintain Cisco 3725 routers Cisco 2950, 3750, 6500 switches.
- Configure switch ports for new users and network devices.
- Configure port security on all network switches.
Confidential
IT services and Network support
Responsibilities:
- LAN design and set-up.
- Wireless network installation and configuration (SOHO).
- Computer configuration/installation.
- Anti-virus software configuration, installation, deployment.
- Spam filtering software.
- Internet firewalls and security.
- Backup hardware and procedures as well as disaster recovery.
- Provide computer and network technical support in house, on site and via phone.
- SAP Implementation and Integration.
- Creation and management of cross-company project plans, related to the SAP environment.
- Tests applications and systems related to SAP.
Confidential, Houston, TX
IT services and desktop support
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Travel to customer site to support the project and train the customer.
- Resolves first-level and some second-level customer problems and answers questions.
- Perform comprehensive maintenance scheme as prescribed by the customer, including PC, notebooks, printers and other PC peripherals, upgrading hardware and software components as needed.
- Anti-virus and Malware removal.