SUMMARY:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional wif over 15 years of experience working as Network Engineer.
• Excellent experience in design, implementation and support of complex data networks.
• Experienced in providing tier me/II trouble isolation and support on Cisco routers & switches including data, voice, security, and wireless networks.
• Experienced in the implementation of various network protocol including OSFP, EIGRP, BGP, & MPLS
• Good understanding of network firewall security practices and tools.
• In depth experience wif hardware and software based network management tools.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• NetworkingEIGRP, OSPF, IBGP, EBGP, MPLS TCP/IP
• ICMP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP Cisco ISR/ASR/GSR series routers
• Cisco Catalyst 3500 3700/4500/6500 series switches
• Juniper M320, MX40, & MX960
• Nexus 7K, 5K, and 2K series switches
• VLAN, 802.1q, 802.1x, VTP, STP
• Palo Alto/ASA Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Ironport Proxy
• Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, Net Flow, TACACS/ DNS Infoblox
• Spirent and IXIA network traffic generators, Riverbed WAN Optimizer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, NC

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and implement complex data communication systems required to maintain and/or expand service levels for Verizon customer base.
• Responsible for the configuration, test and acceptance of data circuits on Verizon’s IP network including, but not limited to DS - 1, DS-3, SONET, and Gigabit Ethernet.
• Communicate directly wif CO and Field technicians to install and activate new circuits.
• Utilize software and hardware tools to identify, diagnoses, and correct problems and factors affecting network performance.
• Implementation of firewall rules and load balancing techniques to support customer’s business needs.
• Work closely wif program managers and Network Engineering Team to ensure timely delivery of client data communication needs.

Confidential, RTP, NC

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Build simulated networks in test labs to resolve problems and compatibility issues.
• Perform analysis and diagnosis of complex networking problems.
• Integrate network security devices included ASA/Palo Alto firewalls into test networking infrastructure for evaluation purposes.
• Plan and execute complex upgrades and network migration activities.
• Generate standard project documentation including detailed test plan for highly complex networks.
• Generate network configurations from low-level designs.
• Troubleshoot complex customer network problems across a broad range of technologies..

Confidential, New York, NY

SR. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• As part of a team of remote engineers, responsibilities include the evaluation, design, and transformation of Wide Area Network links for Shell Oil world wide networking infrastructure.
• Duties include IOS upgrades, detailed configuration of networking resources including various models of Cisco routers and switches.
• In depth network troubleshooting from remote location.
• Lead/monitor progress of transformation efforts for on-site personnel in regards to rack & stack and configuration of newly installed networking equipment.
• Participate in daily meetings/discussions wif management on scheduling and overall progress of transformation efforts.

Confidential

SR. Lead Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include installing, maintenance and troubleshooting network equipment me.e., routers and switches for US Army’s Centcom SIPR/NIPR networks in Iraq theater.
• Analyze/report network outages and apply corrective actions.
• Interact wif users to resolve network issues.
• Responsible for VLAN administration, 802.1x port security, and firewall/ACL administration.
• Upgrade ASA firewall access polices and NAT statements.
• Documentation of network configuration and diagrams.
• Assist wif plans, operations, engineering and installation of networks to new locations.
• Assist SatCom technicians wif test and setup.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

SR. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include on-site test, turn up and integration of Tellabs 3700 Voice Quality Enhancement solution into Verizon Wireless’ wireless mobile networking infrastructure.
• Verify performance and operation of hardware, software, and overall system integration.
• Statistical analysis and reporting of traffic flow including call processing and packet diagnostic.
• Serve as subject matter expert for the installation and operation including detailed job planning functions as well as on-site project leadership responsibility.
• As a contractor for Infotree, responsibilities include detailed troubleshooting, migration, maintenance, and NOC support for Confidential &T’s Managed Router Services (MRS) including BvoIP solutions for domestic and international clients.
• Provide tier me/II trouble isolation and support on various Cisco/Juniper routers and switches, including data and voice deployments.
• Work assigned tickets from AOTS/Remedy ticketing system to determine point of failure and resolve issues remotely utilizing various tools and other GCSC resources.
• Document issues by creating and/or contributing to technical content to case logs.

Confidential

Systems Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• As a contractor for Insight Global, Inc., responsibilities include the design and management of certification test labs. Coordinate security certification test efforts, while consulting wif other Cisco System business units on certification testing as it relates to Common Criteria and FIPS-140a.
• Configuration and management of network test beds using Cisco Works/HP Open View NNM based on specific test plans. Create and execute automated test scripts.
• Create test cases and test procedures as well as track test results and defects.
• Devices tested include Cisco 7000 series routers, Catalyst 6500 series switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (4400 series), & Lightweight Access Points.

Confidential, Morristown, NC

Network Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• As a contractor wif Global Consultants, responsibilities included design/test and turn-up of USPS LAN/WAN solutions.
• Implementation of various networking protocols including BGP, OSFP, MPLS, and EIGRP.
• Database integrity, router/switch installation, as well as customer application testing from Confidential &T’s MPLS core network to various customer locations, worldwide Configuration of dedicated wide area data connections of various speeds including T3, fractional T3, T1's and fractional T1, E1 and Fractional E1, ISDN, ATM, and Frame Relay.

Confidential, Schaumburg, IL

Systems Test Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include design, implementation, and management of test/production prototype laboratory for MCLB/MetroMesh wireless broadband & WiMax project.
• System and functional testing of RF transmissions and software applications utilized in laboratory production environment.
• Install, configure and integrate backend wired network using Cisco 3850 routers and Cat 2900 series switches.
• Create test plans and test cases from product specifications.
• Install software and security patches as needed as well as over all management of lab networking infrastructure. Installation and configuration of Cisco’s ACS secure RADIUS servers used in production testing of RF software applications for client and security.
• Monitor network logging and fault tolerance wif SNMP based network management applications.
• Perform wireless site survey both internal and external for optimum site coverage using Confidential ’s SiteScanner site survey software.