SUMMARY

• In depth knowledge of Cisco switches and routers, firewalls including: Juniper, Fortinet, ASAs, FWSM, LANs, WANs, VPNs, TCP/IP, DNS, IDS/IPS, Enterprise vulnerability scanners, VMware ESX, SQL, and Backup Exec
• Good working knowledge of troubleshooting: VLANS, L2 and L3 switches, network connectivity, routing and switching issues, routing protocols, network security, and ­­­­­­­­­­­­end - user connectivity issues
• Strong knowledge and experience in networking and infrastructure hardware to provide technical support, reporting, deployment and implementing IT projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Highly capable of developing and maintaining good client relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Alpharetta, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Setup, configure, and maintain company networking infrastructure: Juniper SSGs, ScreenOS, SRX, Secure Pulse, Cisco 6500, FWSM, Nexus 5k, routers, switches, ASAs, F5 BigIP, Fortinet, Dell and HP chassis including Cisco 3130s and Dell 8024s, networking hardware clusters
• Work with clients to identify the required connectivity then implement it allowing access to our datacenter via private links such as Ethernet circuits and/or site - to-site VPNs
• Configure and maintain VPNs with AWS/Azure providing integration with client applications/data
• Networking related projects including: firewall migrations to newer hardware as well as to other vendor platforms, auditing/cleanup of firewalls, implementing F5 load balance services
• Architect, Implement, and test DR scenarios with clients to ensure redundancy in the event of an outage
• Extensive familiarity with and regularly execute: change window/maintenance procedure, creation and renewal of certificates through certificate authority, DNS functionality and changes, network troubleshooting, high level data center tasks, server chassis tasks, IP/subnet architecture/management
• Experience with network relate software such as: Wireshark, SolarWinds, IPAM, NCM, Splunk, etc.

Confidential

Network Engineer/Administrator

Responsibilities:

• IT consulting for small to medium sized businesses
• Active Directory and VMware ESX P2V implementation/migration
• Remote and on-site customer facing planning, implementation, and support of projects
• Tech refresh of customer’s datacenter including cable management, power assessment, & server consolidation
• Cisco: Router and Switch installation and management to meet customer needs
• VOIP: Installation and support utilizing 3CX PBX with Cisco handsets
• Security: ASA Firewall, Sonicwall, and Symantec Endpoint solution configuration, management, and support

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support customer base of 1500 corporations primarily consisting of large enterprise deployments and government agencies
• Proficient with Proventia SiteProtector, Server Sensor, and Server Protection for Windows/Linux/VMware
• Perform break/Fix and troubleshooting of IPS/IDS appliances, server protection, firewalls, and HIPS
• Worked with customers to ensure accurate audit results by analyzing False Positives/Negatives
• Analyze security events to make recommendations to customer on signature tuning parameters
• Maintain and troubleshoot SQL databases to ensure a reliable security event retention
• Published internal and customer facing Knowledge Based Articles on newly discovered issues

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained ~2500 site-to-site VPN connections to hospitals for remote equipment administration
• Worked closely with hospital technical support to troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Diagnosed and repaired router configuration problems and connection outages

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Supported 300 users nation-wide located in 12 remote sites connected via MPLS network
• Maintained all local and remote Cisco routers and switches
• Project team member on Frame Relay to MPLS transition to remote sites
• Rolled out new Microsoft Exchange 2003 Servers while maintaining existing email infrastructure
• Implemented Blackberry Enterprise and Good Link Servers for mobile user devices
• Maintained backups on servers using Symantec Backup Exec
• Project lead VPN and Terminal Server project to allow remote user access
• In charge of all IT infrastructure documentation, procurement, billing, inventory, reporting, and auditing compliance, etc

Confidential

LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Supported approximately 1000 employees including remote users utilizing IBM Lotus Notes
• Dealt directly with users, remotely and locally, to analyze computer issues, render an appropriate solution and implement the best course of action
• Built servers, desktops, and laptops according to given specifications and network requirements
• Maintained datacenter and backups of local servers