SUMMARY:

• Almost 6 years of experience in the IT industry, with proficiency in the areas of Routing, Switching, Security and Troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of experience in working with F5 Load balancing (LTM) Platforms.
• Initially started off as a Network Engineer with Reliance Communications in India. With both customer support and engineering support in this entry level job, progressed into specializing in the field of IP networking.
• With CISCO s in hand, progressed further in the field of IP Data networking working as a Network Administrator/Systems Engineer, primarily with Data Centers both in India and the USA.
• Eventually, advanced to be a Data Network Engineer/Deployment Engineer, working closely with the Design and Architecture team in developing new networks, planning future networking needs.
• Capable to work independently with minimum supervision and multitasking or as a team member, as per the situation demands.
• Proven capabilities in learning and working with emerging technologies in networking.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Routers: Cisco (7600, 7200, 4400, 3900, 3800,2900, 1900), Juniper ACX2000

Switches: Cisco (Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3560, 3750, 2960) and (Nexus 7000, 6000, 5000), Juniper EX3200

Firewalls: Cisco ASA 5550/5540, Checkpoints, Mirapoint, Palo Alto

F5 Load Balancers: BIG - IP LTMs 8900, 6900, 3600, Viprion

Network Management and Monitoring: Wireshark, SolarWinds, IBM Netcool, NetBrain, Cisco WAN Manager, CiscoWorks, WhatsUp Gold, HP OpenView, MRTG

Network Simulators: OPNET, NetSim, GNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer

Operating Systems: Windows (98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7), Linux Ubuntu

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Identifying apparent internal network issues as well as issues related to core provider networks and presenting it to the design and architecture team, discussing solutions with them
• End to End Application mapping for various applications provided to end customers
• Collecting information for future migration: Dealt with CISCO UCS Servers, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers
• Auditing Cisco Nexus 5000/7000 switches
• Firewall Management with Modbus and Smart Dashboard, ASA, Checkpoints, Palo Alto
• Fault Management, Inventory Management of all devices in the internal network
• Auditing functionality and operation of technologies like MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs
• Performance monitoring of networking nodes/devices and reporting any below par incidences
• Auditing the network documentation and the provider network as a whole
• Presenting daily updates to the client on updated documents and discrepancies found, suggesting solutions to overcome those discrepancies
• Tools Used: NetBrain, SolarWinds, IBM Netcool, VISIO
• Designing, deploying, managing and troubleshooting issues on F5 LTM devices for an enterprise size data center (configuring profiles, monitors, virtual servers, pools and pool members)
• Designing, engineering and troubleshooting server end domains: Servers, DMZs, Load Balancing, iProfiles, iRules on F5 LTM platforms iQuery functionality between LTM and GTM for a HA design
• Handling application traffic patterns, load balancing and application mapping on F5 LTM platforms
• F5 DNS traffic management with version 10.x and above
• Performing routine checks and compiling data sheets for incoming and outgoing traffic, including HTTP (SSL traffic)
• Working closely with the Global team to assess future traffic patterns as per current data collected, proposing changes to be made on the F5 LTM as well as at the Server end
• Deployment and management of F5 LTM Viprion platform

Confidential

Network Administrator / Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuring, troubleshooting typical switched network systems that include VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing using router-on-a-stick configuration and STP
• Subnetting and optimizing IP addressing space
• Network system problem analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting network issues
• Configuring security for all lines on Routers and Switches
• Implementing security solutions by defining Firewall rules, ACLs, VPN access and IPsec
• Developing standard security policies and systems, administering Checkpoint rules
• Suggesting changes for future scalability for server end deployments based on in depth analysis of traffic patterns and applications enabling
• Deployment of all new and additional hardware, ensuring compatibility with the existing network infrastructure
• Understanding the issues involved with administering and maintaining corporate infrastructure, including network connectivity, Internet access, email, etc.
• Working with MIBS and MIBS variables setting them for SNMP Network Management
• Troubleshooting in a multivendor environment, Juniper, Linksys and Cisco
• Logging of calls from customers onto a database and following escalation procedures to resolve the issues
• Support technical account managers and Internet systems engineers
• Troubleshooting Employee PC and systems issues
• Helping the staff to install and improve computer software, network equipment and providing assistance with basic troubleshooting
• Processing for new hires and mentoring them in the first few weeks of hitting the floor
• Tools Used: Wireshark, CiscoWorks, WhatsUp Gold, Cisco WAN Manager

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting issues in relevance to networking nodes and connectivity
• Implementing Local Area Network Solutions and its remote support, managing internal network infrastructure
• Basic System & Network Security support 24x7
• Provided help in installing Email client software, installation of Routers, Switches and basic computer troubleshooting
• Configuring VLANs, DHCP and DNS services and troubleshooting
• Restricting access to network using ACLs, configuring static routes and default routes
• Technical support for improvement, upgradation & expansion of the network architecture
• Troubleshooting server connectivity issues for client Intranet and Extranet VPN, Remote Access VPN
• Password resets/unlocks, giving pseudo privileges, providing LAN and WAN support
• Configuring and supporting various SIMS Applications in Virtual Machine (VM)
• Interacting with the clients, creating tickets for their issues and dispatching them to the correct queues for resolution
• Interacting with the Tier 2 NOC team through e-mail (Lotus Notes 7) and providing them necessary details for resolving customer issues
• Involved in the creation and closing of IMAC (Add, Move, Change Requests) tickets
• Calling back the client to check if the issue has been resolved
• Providing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with the clients and customers
• Logging of calls from customers onto a database and following escalation procedures to resolve the issues
• Co-ordinating with vendors
• Tools Used: HP OpenView (Network Node Manager), MRTG