SUMMARY

• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.
• Strong hands on experience in installing, troubleshooting, configuring of Cisco Catalyst 9500,6500,6800,4500, 3800, 3600, 3400,2860X 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series switches.
• Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
• In - depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IP services.
• Extensive Knowledge on the implementation of Cisco ASA 5500 series.
• Strong knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Experience on Virtual Private Network (VPN) for operating Network and Data Center.
• Experience in Network Management Tools and sniffers like SNMP, HP-Open view, Wireshark and Cisco works to support 24 x 7 Network Operation Center.
• In-depth knowledge of IDS and IPS systems, IP Cameras, Security policies, Threat & Risk analysis, biometric security designs and administration.
• Excellent qualities such as Teamwork, Negotiation, Analysis and Communication. In depth knowledge of biometric Technology
• Hands on Windows Server 2016,AWS,Active directory user management and group policy updates.
• Cloud Computing,Azure,Cisco Prime,Live action,Wireless Controller,Citrix, Solarwinds,SDWAN(Cloud Genix),Cisco ISE

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers/Switches: Cisco Catalyst 9500 6500,6800, 5500, 5000, 4510, 3500, 3845, 3600, 2600 2900, 2950,1900, Nexus 2k, 5k, 7k.,9k

Security Product’s: PIX, ASA, FWSM, Firewall-1 NG FP3, Net-screen, VPN 3030 Concentrator, Brute Force, Spoofer, Denial of Service Attacks, NAT, Kernel Proxy, Packet Access Lists, Port Blocking, Firewall Structure & Concepts, Ms ISA, Raptor Firewall, Tacacs+, NTP, PKI, IP-Sec, DES/3DES,Keon products

Wireless: Aironet 3700 Series Access Points & Bridges,All Series Cisco Wireless Controller

Standards & Protocols: IPX, TCP/IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IGRP, MPLS, LDP, RSVP,HSRP,VRRP, PPP, RS232, V.35, X.21, ATM, SONET,ISDN, BRI/PRI, T1, E1, Ethernet, Token Ring, Frame Relay, X.25, Layer 3-7 Switching, VLAN, VPN, NAT, QoS, Voice over IP ATM Frame Relay, IPsec,, WLAN 802.11b/g

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Lyndhurst NJ

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Network design enhancement, Team review of Gold configuration, and testing in the production network.
• Supervision of the Network support team (Onsite & Offshore); effectively resolve tickets on service now.
• Route design, Configuration and cutover from layer 2 to Layer 3 MPLS
• Troubleshooting of Dual DMVPN tunnels on VRF configuration
• Implementation of Web filtering On guest Wi-Fi and creation of Policy based IPsec Tunnel
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols eigrp,Bgp, OSPF,OTV
• Designed IP Addressing schemes and Switch port assignments, Trucking and Ether-channel implementation.
• Planned with Vendor Cloud Genix on SDWAN implementation Multi Corporate Location of RL in North America.
• Configuration and management of SDWAN Device (cloud genix Box) on edge to monitor both internet and intranet traffic,
• Network Buildout and refresh on multiple corporate location, deployment of Cisco Catalyst 9000 series & Nexus 9k Switch gears
• Configure and Troubleshoot wireless Access point connectivity and Coverage design improvement using Heat map, Wireless controllers and Cisco Prime
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• On-call support for SAN infrastructure and storage devices
• Traffic management and optimization with extensive hands on Cisco WAAS and management of WAAS Central Manager.
• Work with Cisco TAC,ISP support, AWS, Microsoft Azure support to resolve PI tickets
• Supervise configuration, deployment and new store network turn up.
• Provided 2nd level support for all Linux-related is Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.
• Troubleshooting of the Primary link and Broad band network failure.
• Weekly reports to the Director on Network Operation Updates.
• Expert experience on configuration and troubleshooting of Meraki devices.
• Have a good understanding of Nexus platform architecture, deployment and operations, including Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs), Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, Virtual Port Channels (vPC), Enhanced vPC+, Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), Cisco FabricPath, Cisco FEX-Link, Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV), Quality of Service, security, and troubleshooting.

Confidential, NJ

Network Implementation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for configuration, troubleshooting and management of all networking equipment to include Firewalls, Cisco ASR,6509, 4500, 3750, 3780, 2950, Nexus 5k, 7k Switches.2k switches, Brocade Switches and, Juniper firewalls for all sites and stores
• Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve or escalate system problems, performance issues, and resource allocation.
• Ability to use ticketing system BMC remedy, Service now and ConnectWise to work with vendors.
• Hands on experience in configurations and installation ASA 5505 firewalls.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of tunnel links via DMVPN
• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues, T1 and 4G link failures and escalate ticket to Service Provider.
• Maintain as necessary project plans and documentation of all system builds and modifications.
• Catalyst Router and Switch IOS upgrade, rack building, deployment and testing.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring to technical team members to increase skill sets and understanding of data, systems, and architectural design.
• Interact and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, distributors, and contract consultants.
• Develop and provide network reports on performance and utilization to management.
• Provide technical consultation on all other aspects of departmental functions. Maintain a good working knowledge of the current industry standards.
• Responsible for development and documentation of corporate policies and procedures as related to rack building, configuration of network equipment and monitoring unit for remote sites, and security networks.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support Enterprise Network Infrastructure of Cisco Solution at all Layers
• Implementing 3745 as part of core router Network for frame-relay sites
• DNS Consolidation & Migration to Cisco CNR Box for DNS/DHCP Solution
• Site to site VPN implementation as a Back-up Solution for the Data Circuits
• Implementing ACL for Network Security and time-Based Usage of ISDN links
• Configure and troubleshoot network and security equipment’s like routers and switches, firewalls, and Windows servers etc.
• Designed IP Addressing schemes and Switch port assignments, Trucking and Ether-channel implementation.
• Provided daily network support for Global wide area network consisting of MPLS, VPN and point-to point site.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• On-call support for SAN infrastructure and storage services.
• Provided 2nd level support for all Linux-related issues.
• Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.