SUMMARY:

• Over 12+ years of experience in Network and Security Architect, design and engineering.
• Demonstrated success in installing, configuring and troubleshooting complex LANs, WANs, Cisco, Juniper.
• CISCO CCNA, CISCO CCNP, CCIP (MPLS+BGP), JUNIPER JNCIA - ER, JNCIS-ER, HUAWEI Optical LAN and WAN Certified Professional and have experience with VMWare, Windows Server, LINUX Red Hat and Virtualization
• I have worked on Network Securities through the implementation of Cisco Routers, Cisco Firewalls ASA 5500X, 5505, 5510, 5520, PIX (501, 515E, 525), linksys Routers, Juniper SSG5 and Netscreen 200 Firewalls for Routing, VPN, Natting and Securities. I have experience of PTP VPN Tunneling.
• Virtualization, I have hands on experience on VMware Workstation on Windows deploying Linux and VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi Server.
• Real hard worker with the unique ability to solve problems and make responsible decisions in timely manner, able to set and meet deadlines in high-pressure situations.
• Tech savvy with rapid learning ability and very strong analytical and high profile mathematical skills
• Able to perform within a team as well as independently and unsupervised, self motivated and inspiring others.
• Significantly experienced with inter-network design, engineering, and integration. Experienced in full cycle of enterprise-wide LAN/WAN platform development, Cisco routing and switching, Firewall management.
• Experience of networking, troubleshooting, configuration, installation of hardware/software, and problem resolution; knowledge and experience with various client support roles and functions, knowledge of VOIP, Advance Network Design and Implementation skills of LAN/MAN/WAN, Wireless Networks.
• TCP/IP protocol stack, DNS, SNMP, SSH, and FTP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IPV4, QOS/COS, Cisco network hardware, Juniper, Linux, internetwork appliances - Switch/Router configuration; Software - Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel Reporting, Wire Shark, MS Visio, Adobe XI Pro, SecureCRT, Putty, NMS, VMware.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills committed and motivated team leader/ player with strong sense of organization and effective time management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, CHICAGO, IL

NETWORK SECURITY ARCHITECT

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Infrastructure at Data Centers and Remote Offices.
• Handling Microsoft Exchange 2010 with Failover capability.
• Managing 50+ Servers including Virtual and Physical, Failover services for MS Exchange, File Serves, Applications and Remote users connectivity.
• Working with Remote offices to implement the Corporate Compliance and security rules and regulations.
• Managing VMWare5.x, Windows 2012 Family, Microsoft Direct Access, Juniper Firewalls SSG 140, SSG 5, MPLS Circuits and other equipments.
• Managing Cisco Managed Voice Services and Video Conferencing system.
• Ensure the most cost effective and efficient use of servers.
• Train users at different levels, and provide written guidelines and instructions.
• Ensure that all IT equipment’s comply with industry standards.
• Suggest and provide IT solutions to business and management problems.
• Implement and monitor network security and maintain Network documentation. .
• Plan and implement future IT developments and supervise network dept.

Confidential, NEW YORK, NY

NETWORK AND SECURITY SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Responsibilities:

• IP/MPLS WAN Network: Worked on customer’s CISCO’s Inter-city WAN network using IP protocols BGP, MPLS, OSPF and EIGRP to ensure JUNIPER’s IP-Backbone connectivity comprised of SRX Service Gateways, EX Switches and MX Edge Routers.
• IP Microwave Network: Designed IP MICROWAVE Links using Huawei’s RTN 910/950/980 for TELENOR, UFONE (ETISALAT GROUP), ZONG (CHINA MOBILE GROUP), WORLDCALL WORLD CALL (OMAN TEL) and PTCL (ETISALAT GROUP).
• MSTP/SDH FIBER OPTICS: Designed FIBER OPTICS network using Huawei’s OSN 1500/3500/7500 for UFONE (ETISALAT GROUP), PTCL (ETISALAT GROUP).
• DWDM FIBER OPTICS Network Expansion: Designed DWDM FIBER OPTICS expansion using Huawei’s OSN 3800/6800/8800 for WATEEN TELECOM (ABU DHABI GROUP).
• PATHLOSS Microwave Link Planning: Used PATHLOSS to design IP Microwave Links for PTCL (ETISALAT GROUP).
• NMS Solutions: Designed NMS Solutions using Huawei’s U2000 NMS for Telecom Operators.
• IT Network Expansion: Implemented GSM Transmission network EXPANSION solutions for high-speed Voice and Data services integrating Fiber Optics SDH, DWDM and Microwave Links.
• IT Network (2G/3G) Swap: Successfully completed Transmission network (2G/3G) SWAP projects. Incorporated dismantling of legacy links, re-routing existing traffic and designing new network aggregations for high speed Long-haul and Back-haul transmission links.
• Business/Opportunity Development: Acquired Pre-Bid Leads from GSM companies for upcoming network expansions to set and achieve quarterly sales targets. Also, created Opportunities for transmission network solutions by carefully studying customers’ existing network.
• Bidding/Technical Proposals: Designed winning Technical Proposals including BOQs, SOCs, complete Off-Shore and On-Shore network designs in response to TECHNICAL RFPs from GSM operators.
• Presentation & Documentation: Delivered Technical Presentations to Customer CXOs and prepared Complete Official Documentations as a response to Technical RFPs.

Confidential, OKLAHAMA CITY, OK

SR. NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• IP Routing Network: Implemented LAN/WAN network using CISCO’s IOS Configuring CISCO 2800 and 2600 Routers and Catalyst 2900 Switches for existing and upcoming customer traffic.
• NEC Microwave Links Deployment: Installed and Configured NEC’s Microwave Links using PASOLINK NEO series IDU and ODU for Telenor’s Access Network.
• NEC Microwave Links Management: Management of NEC’s Microwave Links using PNMSj and PNMTj for On-site and Remote Access.
• SUNSET Microwave Links Troubleshooting: Regularly performed troubleshooting on Microwave Links using SUNSET E1 and BERT Testers.
• Project Management: Ensured KPIs for the microwave network as part of NEC’s Technical teams.
• Team Management: Managed regional Resources and Teams to ensure timely delivery of service and response to Trouble Tickets.
• Back Office Support: Provided Level-2 support to on-site engineers for the unresolved and escalated issues.
• Service Level Agreement: Ensured smooth network operations and support on day-to-day basis according to customers’ agreed SLAs.
• CAPEX/OPEX Planning & Control: Regularly calculated Capital & Operational expense of the teams to assist quarterly budgeting using MS Excel, MS Word.
• Process & SOP Design & Implementation: Continuously improved Set of Procedures and ensured efficient Implementation using MS Visio, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Confidential, CLEVELAND, OH

NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• JUNIPER’s IP-Core/Backbone WAN Network: Designed and Configured IP-Core/Backbone WAN Network using JUNOS on JUNIPER’s M7 and M10 Routers to provide Inter-City IP Traffic.
• CISCO’s IP Network Design: Designed and Configured WAN Network using CISCO 2600, 2800 and 3800 Routers to provide Aggregation and Backbone traffic route.
• ATM Core Network: Nationwide Planning/Implementation/Optimization of ATM Core Network with Alcatel-Lucent PacketStar PSAX 2300/4500 ATM Switches for Compressed Data & Voice Transmission.
• FRAME RELAY Access Network: Nationwide Planning of GPRS/EDGE Access Network for transmission of customers Data traffic from PCU to SGSN with Alcatel-Lucent PacketStar PSAX 2300 ATM Switches.
• SDH & DWDM Network: Team Lead of the group of engineers for the installations and configurations of Huawei SDH & DWDM Network for intra & inter-city voice and data traffic.
• Management Network & Databases: Maintaining Out-of-Band Management Network comprised of Tellabs 8140 & 8150 for NWD Transmission Network Entities along with Databases Management using Windows & Linux servers.
• VAS Network: Implemented LAN & WAN network comprised of Cisco 2691 & 2851 routers, Catalyst 2950 switches for existing and upcoming VAS projects i.e. GPRS/EDGE, SMSC, Black Berry, MMSC, and PRBT.

Confidential, HARTFORD, CT

NETWORK ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• CISCO Routers & Switches: Configuration of CISCO 2800 Series Routers and CISCO 2960 Series Switches for Enterprise Data Network (EDN) Management of National Bank.
• ALCATEL’s DSL Network: Installed and Configured ALCATEL’s ADSL network using ASAM 7300 equipment and provided Leased Media interfacing with PSTN/POTS Exchanges.
• ALCATEL’s DXX/DACS: Installed and Configured ALCATEL-LUCENT NewBridge MainStreet 3600 Bandwidth Manager in PSTN Expansion project and in TELCO Exchanges.
• POLYCOM Video Conferencing: Provided Video Conferencing services using POLYCOM’s professional equipment.
• Site Commissioning: Planning and controlling of surveying, installation, testing, commissioning, and logistics forwarding including delivery of equipment to sites.
• Customer Coordination: General controlling over engineering activities including exchanging of plans, drawings and other information with customers, approval of equipment layouts and network configuration data.
• Design Drafting: Preparing Design Review Documents, Survey Report, Acceptance Test Protocols and equipment configuration.