EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, NY

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, and implemented the HK Network Refresh (Core, LAN, WAN, Internet and Security) 2016 - 2017
• Assumed the management of the U.S. Network refresh project involving all portions of CORE, LAN, Metro E, Global WAN, Market Data, and Internet (650k).
• Co-Owned the 2015 Firewall refresh project which included Dual layers at both NY sites (Palo Alto, and Checkpoint) and separate Remote access points (ASA 5525x).
• Contracted with prior Telecom contacts to resolve issues with the NY Metro E Wan services. Updated existing 300mb links to 2x 1Gig with proper Carrier redundancy for zero additional costs.
• Implemented Security infrastructure redundancy by adding secondary nodes to the Cisco ACS and ISE deployments. Performed routine software upgrades to minimize any emerging cyber threats.
• Provided leadership and direction for the APG IT Team daily. Supported weekly Change Management and Vulnerability meetings. Revised / created all Documentation to reflect current conditions.
• Worked with Cisco to resolve outstanding Smart-net issues. Consolidated Smartnet with one vendor. Maintained/Updated Assets in SNOW to support Annual Budgets through Lifecycle management.
• Presently working with our NL group to upgrade the Global WAN deployment with new Routers, Circuits, and inline Palo Alto Firewalls.

Confidential, NY

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, Implement, and purchase solutions to support LAN, WAN, Internet, Security, Remote access, and Home offices.
• Managed annual support contracts (Cisco Smartnet, Juniper, and F5) and reduced costs where possible.
• Assumed the management of the Global Solutions/Support Vendor. Retrieved the Engineering role and brought the support elements in-house to save the firm over 450k annually (3/2013). Setup service monitoring, alerting and device backup schema accordingly in Solar Winds.
• Responsible for all Market Data connectivity (Cisco 6509e/Sup720-3b, 4900M, 3750x, ASA 5505 - 5510, Nexus 5k—2k and Juniper SSG-550m Firewalls) including redundant Bloomberg, Radianz, Thomson. Installed 10g data feeds from Nasdaq, Activ Financial, and Direct Edge.
• Responsible for the Design, Implementation, and Upgrades of all Inter-office (MAN) and Internet circuits.
• Maintained, managed all Telecom vendors including BT (Turrets), IPC, Speakerbus/Flexenet. Implemented cost saving migration plan (IPC->Flexenet) and renegotiated support renewals.
• Lead Engineer for the M & A of four firms (Brought in-house) including 65 Traders, 70+ servers, all applicable new Market data and connectivity.
• Assumed support of new locations and solved connectivity issues in West Palm Beach and Garden City, L.I.
• Provided leadership and direction for Jr. Engineers, System Administrators, and the Support desk daily.
• Worked with Business groups to determine their requirements in order to increase service quality, redundancy, and improve overall uptime numbers.
• Migrated all desks from the 101 Park Offices, and all services from the Chicago and Wappinger’s Datacenter’s without any perceived impact to users (2013).

Confidential, NY

Senior Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Design, Purchase, Configure, and Support all LAN, WAN, Internet, and Security devices, including Home office solutions. Provided direction for Jr. Engineers and the IT Support desk as needed.
• Worked with new trade groups to determine requirements for a new space in Sydney, AU.
• Designed, and implemented Cisco 2911 ISRG2 CUCM, 7961s, E-1 PRI, Catalyst 3560s, Juniper SSG320M Internet gateway, Bloomberg Connectivity, and local Home office VPN/Voice solution. Installed and supported remotely as needed (2011).
• Designed and Installed entirely new Access layer in NYC and NJ with Cat6509E/Redundant Sup32s (11 Chassis) including trade floors with zero user impact in 2011-12
• Replaced all Juniper Firewalls in NYC, NJ, and London with SSG550m pairs (8) in 2009.
• Managed suppliers such as Cisco, Juniper, Verizon, Above-net, Comcast, and Market data vendors daily to ensure proper support and delivery of project requirements.
• Performed initial installs and Migrations with Market Data vendors and ECNs such as Bloomberg, BT- Radianz, Thomson/Reuters.
• Represented Network Engineering in Bi-monthly meetings to define project parameters and to manage expectations.
• Provided support for the on-call rotation, during routine DR Tests / Power-downs with 100% uptime. Performed annual Pen-Tests to ensure security for our Investors.
• Manage the Network and Security budget of almost 750k annually

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Greenwich, CT

Responsibilities:

• Design, Build, and Maintain new Datacenter with 6509 Core, 6513 Server farm, Internet, and Market Data segments to support new Edge clients and legacy Amaranth requirements.
• Lead Engineer responsible for the delivery of redundant Network connectivity for new Client office builds in and around NY Metro area and Greenwich, CT (6).
• Perform detailed network reviews of several Hedge Fund Client networks. Documented and discussed enhancements, and implemented per client direction.
• Interact with suppliers such as Cisco, Verizon, and Market data vendors daily to ensure timely delivery of project requirements for the client.
• Represented Network Engineering in client meetings to define project parameters and to manage expectations.
• Participated in an on-call support rotation for the modern Cisco infrastructure with 100% uptime.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Greenwich, CT

Responsibilities:

• Configuration, Installation and Maintenance of Cisco Switches, Routers, PIX Firewalls, and VPN Concentrators (platforms ranging from 506-7206).
• Performed initial installs and Migrations with Market Data vendors such as Bloomberg, BT- Radianz, Thomson, Reuters, Morgan Stanley, Bank of N.Y., Bear Sterns, and Eze-Castle
• Developed an IP Addressing Schema to simplify the integration and support of additional new office locations
• Represented Network Engineering in meetings to communicate / coordinate with Business groups to ensure correct and timely completion of projects.
• Designing and maintaining of Networks using RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP routing protocols.
• Provided on-call support of modern Cisco infrastructure with 100% uptime.
• Network troubleshooting and support using NAI Distributed Sniffer, Network Observer probes, Solarwinds Orion, and Site-scope.

Network Operations Engineer

Confidential, NY

Responsibilities:

• Supported a rapidly expanding Data Highway and legacy infrastructure critical to the business fourth quarter 2001.
• Site engineer in charge of wholesale SUP2 replacement
• Coordinated with many technical disciplines to resolve network issues.
• Worked in conjunction with Cisco and other Vendors to repair / replace equipment when detected issues required hardware or software changes.
• To ensure minimal Business Impact created change windows with Remedy Production Release System.
• Managed spares inventory retained onsite. Worked with vendors to coordinate supplies.
• Created and updated complete network inventory to itemize production equipment as systems went live. These lists were employed extensively during Power down events.
• Day2 support provided for Server groups. Created server lists to remediate problem isolation.