SUMMARY:

• I am forwarding my resume in response to your ad. Comparison of my qualifications with your requirements, as specified in this advertisement, suggests that I would be an excellent candidate for this position.
• 26 Years’ experience in networking
• My qualifications suggest that I should be able to make an immediate and significant contribution to your Company.

TECHNICAL PROFILE:

Hardware: Cisco Nexus 7k,5k, 2k Cisco 6500, 4500, 3850, 3750X Switches, WLC, ASA firewalls, Cabletron/Enterasys Switches, ASA Firewall, UCS, Sun Solaris, Servers, Bridges, Hubs, and Repeaters

Software: Solarwinds Orion, NetBrain, HPOpenView, TACACS, Cisco Prime, Raptor, Checkpoint, TRS, Spectrum, TDT2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, UNIX, Windows 9x, Windows 3.11, DOS, Visio, MS - Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher 98), MS Project, Harvard Graphics, Freelance Plus, Lotus Notes, and Visio

Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, OSPF, CDP, Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, L2TP, PPP, TACACS, HDLC, BGP, IGRP, EIGRP, PPP, SNA, SMTP, SNMP, ICMP, ISDN, DHCP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr Network Engineer/Manager

Responsibilities:

• Any and all network related problems, projects requiring networking from beginning to the end.
• Position open Handle Confidential processing, separate network arm that supports Confidential .
• Project entails installation of new pieces of hardware (Cisco Nexus), build out of the separate network for Confidential .
• Cisco switches/routers-configuration from beginning to the end, as well as troubleshooting network devices. Raised floor data center and disaster recovery locations also. Network management experience.
• Experience SolarWinds, PathView, NetMri. Cisco platforms include nexus 7Ks,52Ks, 2Ks, 6500, 4500,3850, 3750x.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Identify, diagnose and resolve network anomalies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks utilizing MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel and Visio.
• Plans and supports network layer 2 and 3 infrastructure. implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SMTP, etc Technologies LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, Latency, QoS, EIGRP, BGP Equipment Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches Catalyst 6500E Supervisor 720, Cisco 4500, 3850, 3750x, 3650x, Router configuration, Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM), Load Balancing (Cisco or third party) Cisco Firewalls ASA VPN tunnel configuration for vendor access.
• Migration from WiSM to Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller along with Cisco Prime (NCS), IOS load and upgrade procedures, Access-list configurations, Routing protocols-EIGRP, BGP and OSPF, Citrix Netscaler load balancing, VLAN trunking, Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree Protocol and Vlan Trunking Protocol. Basic Juniper and Enterasys configuration and trouble shooting. Vendor liaison for troubleshooting downed circuit/devices and point to point IPSEC tunnels.

Confidential

IT Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Identify, diagnose and resolve network anomalies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks utilizing MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel and Visio.
• Plans and supports network layer 2 and 3 infrastructure. implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SMTP, etc Technologies LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, Latency, QoS, EIGRP, BGP Equipment Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches Catalyst 6500E Supervisor 720 Cisco 3845 Routers Console Router configuration Cisco Network Analysis Module (NAM) Load Balancing (Cisco or third party) Cisco Firewalls ASA and PIX. IOS load and upgrade procedures, Access-list configurations, Routing protocols-EIGRP, BGP and OSPF, Citrix Netscaler load balancing, VLAN trunking, Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree Protocol and Vlan Trunking Protocol. Basic Juniper and Enterasys configuration and trouble shooting. Vendor liaison for troubleshooting downed circuit/devices.

Confidential

Network Manager

Responsibilities:

• In charge of daily operations and management of infrastructure and network server platforms for multiple locations.
• Advises and oversees server, router, switches, VPN, firewall configurations and documentation.
• Tier III support contact for help desk escalation of issues.
• Design and specification for upgrade and expansion of network infrastructure, facilities and branch office expansion, integration of convergence technologies including VoIP and Wireless networking. Principle contact and coordination with vendors and service providers for network infrastructure and operations.
• Test, evaluation, planning and implementation of hardware & software migrations and updates in network environment, including on-call responsibility for after-hours operations.
• Supervisory
• Local project manager, technical lead, employee supervision, time card and scheduling.

Confidential

Network Manager/Engineer

Responsibilities:

• The Network Manager/Engineer managing a team of 3 Network Engineers that are responsible for supporting the LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Demonstrating management & technical expertise, practices, strategies and experience of large network infrastructure. Responsible for configuring and managing Cisco routers,switches,PIX and Checkpoint firewalls.
• Migration from Cisco 5500 to Cisco 6509. The scope of responsibility for this team begins at the design, planning, implementation and proactive monitoring of network equipment to support existing and new applications.
• It includes security/performance monitoring, configuration management, and issue escalation and resolution.
• Specific devices include Cisco 6509,5500,2950,2600,Pix 525.
• Various network management and troubleshooting tools to include Cisco Works, HPopenview, Vitalnet and Observer Suite with Remedy ticketing system.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on implementing and configuration of network devices such as servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPS, desktop computers, and cabling in a large LAN/WAN environment Cisco's Catalyst (set-based) OS version 6.3 and above and IOS 12.0 and above. Experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting VLANs using Cisco equipment, to include intimate knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), inter-VLAN routing, and trunking with ISL and 802.1q.
• Extensive implementation and configuration of Cisco 6509,4506,3550 Gigabit Switches. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Various network management and troubleshooting tools to include Cisco Works, HPopenview and Remedy ticket management systems.
• Good communication skills.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• LAN/WAN Engineering. Systems deployment to international sites.
• Installations of Win2k Professional, Win2k Server, Oracle 8i, Java and other proprietary software.
• Extensive Active Directory configurations.
• Building and administration of staff LAN. Perform complex network engineering tasks across the full systems engineering life-cycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, test and implementation.
• Support installation at local and overseas locations, perform configuration and testing of government system and LAN/WAN environments.
• Interface with customers and vendors to resolve system configurations, integration, and deployment issues.
• Use software tools such as Visio, MS Project and Excel to plan and manage deployment projects.
• Cat V cabling. Contract position.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day operations and administrative support for Windows NT 4.0; TCP/IP; OSI Layer; ATM (FORE); Cisco Routers and Gigabit Switches; Cabletron FastEthernet Switches; Raptor firewall products.
• Design and troubleshoot VLAN, ATM LANE, Fiber, Cat V, and any overall LAN\WAN connectivity issues.
• Ensure the security of the Confidential network using ACL’s and firewall applications.
• Various network management and troubleshooting tools to include Cisco Works, Spectrum.
• Experience with Remedy ticket management systems.
• Installation of VOIP phone system.
• Networking and communication protocols (e.g., RIP, OSPF, TFTP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, SNMP) Obtained DOD Level 1 System Administrator. Fiber Optic and Cat V cabling. Contract position.

Confidential

NTAC Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor fourteen multi-million dollar high profile WAN accounts, to ensure operational standards were being met at all times.
• Perform first and second level troubleshooting and configuring Cisco, and 3com routers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Frame Relay circuits utilizing TDT2 in the TPX switch environment.
• Perform intrusive and non-intrusive circuit, as well as ISDN testing as needed.
• Maintaining high levels of customer relations to ensure that all outages and issues are handled in a timely and professional manner and that each customer is kept abreast of the status of their outages and trouble tickets.