SUMMARY:

• 15+ years of in - depth and highly versatile Network/Systems Administration experience with proven ability to quickly master new systems -
• Vast working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Azure Network and VMware, AWS
• Currently Deploying Amazon AWS Cloud Infrastructure Multi regional On Prem-
• Master Degree of Network & Communications Management (MNCM) with Concentration in Information Security; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Emphasis on Computer Forensics -
• Achieve optimum results within demanding deadlines while ensuring utmost accuracy -

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Forensic Software: EnCase, Access Data Forensic Software

Connectivity & Servers: Microsoft Server Exchange 2003/2007/2012. Blade Servers, DNS Servers, DHCP Servers, Web Servers Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, RAID Systems, Active Directory, SonicWall NSA 3500, 4600, Sophos and Cisco

Protocols: RIP, RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VTP, SNMP, SNMPv3, SMTP, ARP, TCP, UDP, Static Routing, VLAN Trunking, MPLS, Multicast

Switching Technologies: Cisco Catalyst Series Switches, VLAN, VTP, HSRP, STP, BPDU, Portfast, Network Technologies: CDP, Frame-relay, PPP, Access Control List (ACL)

Network Technologies: CDP, Frame-relay, PPP, Access Control List (ACL), Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation

Security Technologies: IPS/IDS, TACACS+, RADIUS, SSH, Firewall, VPN, Tunneling, Cisco ACS, IPSEC, DMZ. Voice Technologies: VoIP, IP Phone, QoS, PoE, Port Security, MAC Address Filtering, SIP, RTP, IOS Security, SecureDocs

Wireless Technologies: 802.11 a/b/g/n, WLAN, WAP, AP, SSID, CSMA/CA

Monitoring Tools: FTK, Encase, Wireshark, Remedy, Openview, VMware, SolarWinds, Nagios

Programming Languages: SQL Database, HTML,CSS, PHP, Dreamweaver, Photoshop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SENIOR SYSTEMS Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Technical Design, implementation, configuration, and upgrading of network infrastructure environments including Ubuntu 12, Windows Server 2012r2 Active Directory, LAN/WAN, MPLS, load balancing, traffic shaping, between AWS and on-premise environments
• Technical implementation, configuration, and redesign of virtualized server infrastructure based on VMware 6.0, ESXI, Dell force 10 switches, Dell Equalogic SANs, Sonic OS firewalls, Veeam Backup, Symantec Enterprise Backup, SolarWinds monitoring Stack, Nagios Network stack, Deployment of AWS design implementation and configuration from Equinix Data center to AWS backbone services including BGP and multi direct connect redundancy.
• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of DELL and Storage infrastructure components including Primary and Failover DR sites NY, NJ, AWS, EU configuration between VMWARE Infrastructure and AWS including physical locations with MPLS cross connections.
• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft Server technology and infrastructure platforms including Windows 10 & server operating systems and deployment of MS Terminals Server Farm in a virtual environment to support over 70 India Based remote users.
• Maintain network security infrastructure servers such as VPN gateways, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems Utilizing Alien Vault IDS, IPS. Implementation of virtualized backup and storage SAN infrastructure including S3 bucket and amazon Gateway storage services, Workspaces Multi VPC deployments.
• Support application servers, routers, switches, software deployment on office 365 with full compliance DLP stack etc…
• Business Continuity planning, execution and documentation of all network Infrastructure configuration and layout logical and physical topologies. Design deliver core infrastructure services from the ground up, DR, Remote access, Platform Up time, Hardware scaling, Network Failover between remote offices in Chicago, Zurich, Boston, NY, NJ and AWS, Systems maintenance hardware, software deployment’s.

SENIOR NETWORK INFASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATOR

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and upgrading of network infrastructure environments including Active Directory, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, etc…
• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of virtualized server infrastructure based on VMware 5.5, ESXI, Avaya, Dell force 10 switches, Dell Equalogic SANs, Juniper firewalls, Veeam Backup, Symantec Enterprise Vault, Mcafee EPO, Varonis, RSA 8.1 virtual Manager, Solarwinds NPM.
• Technical analysis, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of DELL and HP Server and Storage infrastructure components including Primary and Failover DR site configuration between VMWARE Infrastructure.
• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft Server technology and infrastructure platforms including Windows 7 server operating systems and Remote Desktop Services etc...
• Maintain network security infrastructure servers such as VPN gateways, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems Mcafee M2850 IDS, IPS. Implementation of virtualized backup and storage SAN infrastructure production to DR sites. Involved in maintaining IBM AS400 and core banking applications
• Support application servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, landline phones, BlackBerry smart phones, software deployment etc…
• Assist end users in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio and Project)
• Business Continuity planning, execution and documentation of all network Infrastructure configuration and layout.

SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Manage intra-office, Internet and wireless connectivity operations for manufacturer offering wide range of structured cabling systems products.
• Developed architecture and orchestrate operations for MS Exchange Server 2007, MS Windows 2008 Server, Active Directory, backups, Sonic firewalls, routers, switches, VPNS, CRM systems and ERP system.
• Significantly reduced downtime by installing backup (BackupExec) cloud-based virtualization solution using VOIP, cloud-based PBX system and cloud-based server for emails and files, SQL DB, VMWARE 4.x.
• Expanded operations within four months by establishing Remote Office deployment and setup for Atlanta office and warehouse. Hired technicians and built high-performing team.
• Delivered remote troubleshooting for Hyperlines Network office in Ottawa, CA.
• Represented company at Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) conferences and served as liaison between company president and telecommunications industry leaders.

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR / NETWORK ENGINEER

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Established user accounts on Exchange Server and rolled out client applications for wholesale brokerage and execution services firm.
• Configured LAN /WAN, patch panel switches, CISCO 2960 IOS switches, routers and permission access.
• Provided periphery support and connectivity. Mobile blackberry enterprise server.
• Migrated Windows client computers to firm’s software / hardware, installed ghost imaging software and provided phone support virtual machine setup deployment and server imaging, Software Spice Works

PC SPECIALIST / CONSULTANT

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Delivered ticket-based Windows XP, MS Office and BlackBerry support for 1800 international legal professionals in 30+ global locations. Software Spice Works, Citrix XenApp,
• Served as helpdesk dispatcher and assigned tickets to PC technicians. Dispatched 50+ calls per day.
• Resolved connectivity, desktop setting, configuration, network, printer and data recovery issues.

DESKTOP SUPPORT SPECIALIST / CONSULTANT

Confidential, NY

Responsibilities:

• Provided in-house desktop support services to Confidential employees under $143M contract to streamline IT operations, enhance employee support, increase efficiencies and reduce IT costs.
• Configured wireless networks, set up hardware and resolved Windows issues.
• Set up automatic inventory system as key component of roll-out of 600 computers in both Windows and Mac OS environment. Installed and managed video conferencing system.

HELPDESK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Confidential, Brooklyn, NY

Responsibilities:

• Received technical support tickets from employees via Net-view, OMS and TSO software.
• Provided LAN/WAN, wireless networking, router, Windows, Internet Explorer, MAC, hardware, software and printer server support. Various ticketing software