PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Over Fourteen years of IT experience with Active Secret Clearance with emphasis on LAN, WAN Networking and Network Designing. Worked extensively on Solar winds, Protocol Analyzer, Traffic Generators, F5 BIG IP Load Balancer&Citrix Netscaler.
• Extensive experience in WAN technologies like WAN, MAN, ISDN, HDLC, Point - to-Point, Frame Relay, ATM etc. Experience with Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, SD-WAN Extensive experience with implementation and maintains of MPLS VPN, IPSec VPN, LDP, AAA, Cisco Transport Manager (CTM) and Solarwind, Netbrain, IP Telephony, Quality of Service (QoS). Extensively worked on Cisco Routers like 7609, 7206, 3845, 3745, 3640, Juniper M&J series Routers and Cisco Catalyst Switches like Cisco 6509 & 4948.
• Extensive knowledge about Multi-layer LAN Switching, configuring VLANS, VTP, STP, RSTP, HSRP etc. Hands on experience with AAA server like RADIUS and TACACS+ and PIX/ASA Firewalls and Juniper Firewalls.
• Proven expertise in supporting and troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues on Windows Server and desktop based systems. Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN network administration and support under Windows NT/2000, UNIX and Linux environment.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, a good Team Player, detail-oriented and a very fast learner.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with operations and other technical groups for troubleshooting and problem resolution. Excellent leadership qualities and communication (oral, written, presentation) skills and can also work independently as and when required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS &SPECIAL:

Operating systems: Window XP/NT/98, WIN 2003 SERVER, UNIX, LINUX, Windows2000.

Protocols Known: TCP/IP, SS7, C7 & R2, MTP Layers, MAP, SCCP, CAP, INAP TCAP,RIP, EIGRP, IGRP, HSRP,BGP, IS-IS, OSPF,H.323,SIP,MGCP.

Telecom Applications: Reflection (DX 200 i), WinFiol, Siemens mml.

Router: Cisco 7609, 7206,3640,3745,3845, 2500 & 2811, Juniper M & J-Series.

Switches: Cisco 6509 Chassis base, 4948, 3750PoE, 3550, 3560(L2 & L3 Switch), 2900xl, Nortel 4524

Security Device: Cisco ASA 5520, PIX 515, 506, Juniper Netscreen Firewall SSG550, NS25, FWSM, Cisco ACE.

Network monitoring/Other Tools: Cisco Transport Manager, Cisco Works, HP Open View NNM B.06.x, Network Monitor path solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

Network Engineer/ Linux System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Break Fix Network Devices like Cisco Switches, Routers, Firewall and load Balancer.
• Design, Implement, Troubleshoot Wireless controller and also done site survey with different Southwest Airport locations.
• Upgrade IOS of routers and switches throughout Airport locations.
• Configured and Maintain SD-WAN Citrix and Viptela solution and DMVPN solutions as a Backup Secondary circuit in the network of South West Airlines.
• Worked with the Storage Team to connect networks to Cisco UCS / Unified Computing Systems.
• Performed basic activations of Wireless Routers (Top Global) and firewalls - Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Firewall,Juniper firewall.
• Migrated Data Center from Catalyst to Nexus OS platform.
• Worked & Troubleshoot catalyst switches such as 2900,3900,4500,6500 and 9300.
• Worked and Troubleshooted Ansible, python, Dockers, kubernetes, xml, Jason, RPC, Vmware, KVM, Docker.
• Worked monitoring tools Such as RTMT and Elk, Grafana on Voip Platforms.
• Worked on Call Manager, UCCE, UCCX, Unity Connection, E911 version 4.x to 11.x.
• Autosys job scheduling for new ACI deployment for cisco Equipment requirements entering into production; from Application support perspective such as Scheduling Autosys jobs, testing it, also writing and implementing UNIX scripting for Autosys jobs.
• Worked on Wireless Products such as Cisco, meraki and Auraba.
• Design, Implement, Troubleshooted Wireless controller and also done site survey With different offices.

Confidential, Dallas, Texas

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Handle all pre - test and field test on all products assigned with little supervision.
• Performed moderate level activation of VPN products including IP-VPN or Data based (Layer 3) products
• Performed moderate level troubleshooting with the MPLS and VPN network
• Mapped DCS cross connects in the network
• Performed moderate level Router configuration on VPN switching platform.
• Have good understanding of CPE's Cisco and Juniper routers and perform line by line provisioning.
• Familiar with XO/NAC operating procedures, processes, and TBS system
• Performed basic activations of Wireless Routers (Top Global) and firewalls - Cisco ASA
• Have good understanding of DIA, Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), MPLS, Cisco ASA - firewalls, Wireless router (top global), ECS- Enterprise Cloud Security, Hosted PBX .
• SFTP/FTP files from Network Environment legacy system to UNIX system.
• Responsible for 24x7 production database support, high availability, maintenance, monitoring, and problem management reporting.
• Responsible for all aspects of product engineering, release management and production support.
• Created and updated production support reports monitoring end to end application performance

Confidential, Miami, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, implemented, and troubleshot Remote Data Center Infrastructure for two main islands.
• Generate and import Security into Firewalls, Load Balancers, and Security Appliances.
• Manage and oversee Change Management process with Data Center Managed Services for Network Services
• Mentored and trained other Network Engineers, IT Staff, and Ship Systems Managers.
• Migrated Data Center from Catalyst to Nexus OS platform
• Performed Site Survey for ships in order to create BoM for Future Dry Docks
• Provided solutions for Network Team to proof of concept and implement in Data Center, Routing and Switching, Security, and Wireless technologies.
• Serve as escalation point pertaining to all Network Related issues both Shipside and Shoreside Infrastructures.
• Serve as SME for all Cisco Nexus and MDS technologies for ship side and shoreside Data Centers
• Troubleshot IP Network and Satellite issues on Shipside and Shoreside Infrastructures
• Validate and modify security filters between CDN Network, NCL Network, and Data Center Managed Services Network
• Implemented network engineering solutions for the Network Design Group.
• Worked with the Storage Team to connect networks to Cisco UCS / Unified Computing Systems.
• Cisco Nexus 9K,7k, 5k, 2k, FEX, Virtual Port Channels / VPC,VDCs, VRFs.
• Citrix NetScaler Load Balancer (Application Delivery Controllers / ADC). VIPs. Services, Service Groups, RNAT,SSL s.
• Break Fix Network Devices like Cisco Switches,Routers,Firewall and load Balancer.
• Design, Implement, Troubleshooted Wireless controller and also done site survey With different offices.

Environment: Cisco Transport Manager, Cisco Works2000 Server, Cisco Call Manager, MS VISIO, MS Office, Linux, Windows Vista, Windows XP,IPCC, Cisco Unity, Solarwind solutions. (Cisco Emergency Responder (E911). Cisco Prime, Cisco Wireless.

Confidential, Melbourne, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on DMVPN solution throught all the Remote Airfoce sites like puertorico, panama Base, Dubai Airforce Base, Kuwait Airforce Base
• Data Center / Cloud environment support.
• Implemented network engineering solutions for the Network Design Group.
• Worked with the Storage Team to connect networks to Cisco UCS / Unified Computing Systems.
• Cisco Nexus 7k, 5k, 2k, FEX, Virtual Port Channels / VPC,VDCs, VRFs.
• ASAs. 5520s, 5540s, 5585s. Virtual Firewalls / VFW. Virtual Contexts. Access - lists. Object-Groups. IPSec VPN tunnels. NAT.
• Also worked on Rivered Applicances and Callmanger version 4.x to 12.x and also worked on Linux various Linux application.

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Data Center / Cloud environment support.
• Implemented network engineering solutions for the Network Design Group.
• Worked with the Storage Team to connect networks to Cisco UCS / Unified Computing Systems.
• Cisco Nexus 7k, 5k, 2k, FEX, Virtual Port Channels / VPC,VDCs, VRFs.
• Citrix NetScaler Load Balancer (Application Delivery Controllers / ADC). VIPs. Services, Service Groups, RNAT,SSL s.
• ASAs. 5520s, 5540s, 5585s. Virtual Firewalls / VFW. Virtual Contexts. Access - lists. Object-Groups. IPSec VPN tunnels. NAT.
• Redundancy, High-Availability
• TACACS and AAA

Environment: Nexus, ASA Firewall and Linux.

Confidential, Tampa, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Extensive exposure of handling the tasks of providing Level 3 technical support for large scale enterprise ISP style converged network - BGP + OSPF on MPLS backbone.
• Hands-on exposure in handling and supporting complex BGP routed network infrastructure (perimeter) that include Route-maps, community string, AS-path prepending, local p, Inter vrf communication across multiple ISP s and OSPF (IGP) with multiple area.
• Worked on multiple large scale WAN projects of migrating back office-branch office from legacy OSPF style, Frame-relay/T1 s and bonded T1 converged network to BGP ISP style converged networks over MPLS.
• Hands-on experience in leading all stages of customers needs and business requirements, analysis efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and translating it.
• Extensive exposure of handling the security Appliances like Palo Alto, Cisco ASA 5520, Sonic wall firewall.
• Configure and maintain DMVPN at customer location up to 100 sites.

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in the daily maintenance of voice and data network infrastructure including LAN, MAN, WAN, WiFi, VOIP and NICs. Serves as tier 1, 2 and/or tier 3 resource for trouble tickets and work orders for voice and data networks and related network infrastructure devices.
• Manage data/voice networking relationships and work with vendors to escalate issues when appropriate.
• Cisco AVVID Analysis and Design Demonstrated experience in IP Telephony system administration, configuration and implementation.
• Review data monitoring stats and confirm SLAs are being obtained with carriers.
• Review network utilization statistics to verify that circuits are properly sized. Take proactive approach in provisioning bandwidth to meet needs or determines more analysis is required to determine types of bandwidth usage.
• Consult, assess or audit, design and interview customers to determine highly technical requirements.
• Provide regular status reports on tasks accomplished, current issues and progress toward goals.
• Submit expenses and time cards for projects in a timely manner (e.g. weekly)
• Apply business development skills to identify potential sales leads and opportunities and communicate discovered opportunities to the regional sales team.
• Install, configure and manage Cisco Call Manager and Unity configurations.
• Configure and maintain SRST, QoS, Voice Routing Protocols and Voice Gateways.
• Support overall Network Engineering framework including routers/switches and firewalls.
• Maintain efficient and trouble free operation of all local and remote data communication.
• Maintain up - to-date documentation of network design, operation and procedure manuals

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Implementation of LAN/WAN , Installation and Maintenance of Routers Switches , IP Phones, Cisco ATA etc. Configuration of 3662, 2611 & 1751 , 1750 routers , ATA 188 of Cisco. Configuring Cisco 2950 XL switches for VLAN and DHCP .
• Configuration & Maintenance of 2mbps & 64Kbps Modems of RAD , UTL . Testing & commissioning of leased lines. Implementation of Voice Routing and Configuration of VOIP over 3662 &1750 routers.
• Configuration of H.323 VoIP, EIGRP , RIP1 , RIP2 protocols . Troubleshooting voice, video and data based traffic on CISCO IOS 11 . x and later. Installation of Software to Access Secure Internet Site and to provide Internet to Selected nodes in the LAN Environment .

Environment:- Corporate Client, MS Office, Windows 2000/XP.

Confidential, Deltona, FL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designing and Configuring the WAN infrastructure consisting of 70 WAN Links and dedicated Internet connectivity throughout the office with Cisco 2600, 2800, 3800 series router, Cisco 2900xl, Cisco 3500 Switches. Configuring Pix firewall 506, 515 for VPN endpoint.
• Installing T-1 and DS0 circuits with entrance media of enhanced copper and fiber. A total of over 6000 DS0 circuits in a City Network.
• Troubleshoot and resolved LAN & WAN network environment with Network Monitoring Tools like Cisco Works 2000, Network Monitor path solutions at Data Center. Configured CISCO 2500, 2811, Routers at Network Operation Center for Internet, Voice Gatekeeper, HSRP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, PBR etc.
• Installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco ASA 5520 IPS Edition firewall to secure the Network. Migration of Cisco PIX Configuration to Cisco ASA Firewall Configuration.
• Configuring Cisco 6509 Switches with Cisco ACE Module, FWSM Module and Ethernet Modules. Implemented and maintained MPLS VPN in the Network. Installation and Configuration of Cisco Router 2811 for Voice Gatekeeper and Gateway.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting of Cisco Aironet Access Point 1100AG Router for Cisco Unified Wireless Network. Maintenance of Cisco 3700 Switches, Cisco ASA AIP SSM Firewalls, Cisco Call Manager, IP Phones etc. Configuring IPS application on AIP SSM Module for Cisco ASA firewall.
• Designed the IP addressing scheme using VLSM and configured IP addressing Performed activities such as initial user account creation, established LAN connectivity, file and resource sharing management, internet connectivity, FAX and email service setup.
• Changed configuration and boot roms to match new router software. Format flash cards and configured to boot from flash on CISCO 7206 series. Maintained end-to-end connectivity for standard E1 and Leased lines with backup ISDN BRI & PRI Lines.
• Configure and implemented Cisco Emergency Responder for city’s E911 version 8.1.3

Environment: Cisco Transport Manager, Cisco Works2000 Server, Cisco Call Manager, MS VISIO, MS Office, Linux, Windows Vista, Windows XP,IPCC, Cisco Unity, Network Monitor path solutions. Cisco Emergency Responder (E911)

Confidential, Burnsville, MN

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and Configure Juniper Net screen Firewall SSG550, NS25. Configuring Access List on PIX Firewall to protect the Network from Unauthorized access. Implement and Maintained MPLS VPN in the Network.
• Implement, Troubles hooted, Maintained their complete network infrastructure with Network Monitoring Tools like Cisco Works and HP Open View. Manage Cisco Router, Cisco 3560PoE & 2900xl, Nortel 4524 switches and 3Com hubs configuration for WAN and LAN interfaces.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting of DNS Server and DHCP Server. Analysis of customers LAN/WANs to determine network performance problems. Provided solutions and documentation.
• Day to day, NT System Administration and troubleshooting of Network using Server Manager, User Manager for Domains, Network Monitor, Event Viewer and Performance Monitor. Installed and configured Cisco Call Manager with Voice Gatekeeper for VoIP.
• Created VoIP user database for this with Cisco IP Telephone and Cisco ATA 188. Configuring Cisco 7940, 7912, 7911 & Cisco IP Phones. Installing and troubleshooting videoconferencing hardware/software.
• Responsible for Installation & Maintenance of Computers and printers. Install Hardware: NICS, Hard Drive and Modem. Configuring Windows 2000 as File, Print and WEB servers. Enabled remote users to access corporate LAN.
• Worked as part of a Team on the OSPF to BGP Migration Project. This entailed removing OSPF from the entire Network Backbone and replacing it with BGP. This was implemented to rid the Backbone of occasional OSPF storms and to speed up the routing table conversion in the backbone.
• Configured BGP between different ISP to NOC. Configuring F5 Load Balancer for Load Balancing of Web Server Traffic. Configuring Cisco 7609 OSR Router for various applications like SONET Framing, Cisco FWSM Module, OC-3 & OC-12 Fiber Optics Modules and Ethernet Modules etc.

Environment: Cisco Works, Call Manager, Putty, Solar winds, MS Office, UNIX, Windows XP.