Senior Network Engineer/Architect Resume

SUMMARY

I am a self - driven Network Engineer with expertise in Routing and Switching. I have over twelve years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering and support.
I designed, implemented, configured and monitored MPLS and VPN networks. With my international experience, I developed analytical problem-solving skills with an out-of-the-box thinking from my previous employment.
I perfected over the years, the ability to multitask, learn new tasks quickly and adapt quickly to new environments/technologies.
My excellent oral and written communication skills facilitate the translation of technical jargon to non-technical management for better assessment of the network infrastructure.
I am energetic, intuitive, poised, dedicated and goal-driven.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Network Engineer/Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Design, implement and troubleshoot 100Gb core Routing solutions using MPLS technology for NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs).
Design, implement and troubleshoot VPN solutions.
Design and implement Network Time Protocol (NTP) solution.
Develop Quality of Service (QoS) policies and roll out plan for the entire 2000+ nodes.
Implement and troubleshoot next-gen wireless design solution.
Troubleshoot Tier 3 issues when escalated.
Troubleshoot telco circuits issue with Service provider vendors.
Document and deliver SOP documents for Tier 2.
Provide guidance to Tier 2 and Tier 1 engineers.

Lead Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Maintained NIHnet NAC solution.
Wrote user access policies for different clients.
Lead the integration of various vendors switches from various clients on to NIH NAC solution.
Performed NAC training for security and desktop Engineers.
Ran various test, pilot and production deployment of new Enterasys and Cisco software.
Recommended and implemented software upgrades for NAC features support.
Designed, implement and maintain Guest Network through a 100G MPLS core.
Designed NIH DMZI solution for NAC.
Designed integration of NAC solution for the 90,000 + nodes network at the NIH.
Lead the testing of NAC solutions from Enterasys, Cisco and Juniper.
Performed network Segment analysis to document the current network topologies at the NIH.
Participated in the writing of network segmentation security standards for NIH.

Systems Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

NOC Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Maintained and supported a VoIP network of 200,000 + users.
Troubleshot and resolved voice QoS issues, dealing directly with long distance carriers and ISPs.
Developed relationship with different service providers, for a prompt resolution of various issues.
Participate in the setup and implementation of the call center installation.

IT Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Assisted in the configuration and maintenance of networks of 50-200 users.
Worked in different environments for periods of 3 to 6 months.
Developed great customer services skills and sustainable relationship with clients.
Configured and monitored Domain Name System (DNS) and RADIUS servers.
Performed various vendors’ routers and switches upgrades.