SUMMARY

• Certified Network Engineer with 9 years’ experience
• Expert Technical skills include in - depth knowledge Security, Virtualization, Networking and Cloud technologies.
• Excellent understanding as well as hands-on experience of Networking and Security hardware and software, including Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco ASA and Cisco Routers and Switches Configuration installations and maintenance
• Excellent knowledge of Cloud Technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services
• Excellent knowledge of VMware, Software Defined Networking and SD-WAN
• Excellent knowledge of the network protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, FTP, Telnet, DHCP, DNS, Frame Relay, MPLS OSPF, BGP, RIP, RIPv2, and EIGRP, NAT, Spanning Tree Protocol, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Experienced in managing various customers’ networks: analyzing and correcting network problems.
• Self-starter and strong candidate with high energy and drive to meet the needs of a demanding business environment
• Proven track record working in a complex systems environment using established configuration and change management processes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managing and Architecting Confidential Security Solutions
• Performing a Migration to AWS secured by Confidential
• Deploying and Architecting Network Monitoring Solutions and System
• Deployed a global VPN Solution with Laptops to the enterprise secured by GlobalProtect and Okta SAML

Confidential

President and Founder

Responsibilities:

• Deploying and Architecting with Confidential Security Solutions
• Deploying and Architecting out SD-WAN solutions
• Deploying, Architecting, and securing cloud environments in Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Deploying and configuring Arista switches and routers

Confidential

Sr. Professional Services Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Performing Panorama Migrations
• Performing Palo Alto Firewall Installations
• Performing Palo Alto Firewall Migrations
• Planning Palo Alto Firewall Deployments
• Architecting and Deploying solutions in Azure and AWS
• Migrations from Checkpoint to Confidential
• Migrations from Juniper to Confidential
• Migrations from Cisco ASA to Confidential
• Migrations from McAfee Sidewinder to Confidential
• Deployment of User-ID, SSL Decryption, Port Mirroring
• Rule clean-up and migration to App-ID
• Deployment and Architecture of Virtualized solutions in VMware

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performing Panorama Migrations
• Performing Palo Alto Firewall Installations
• Planning Palo Alto Firewall Deployments
• Perform Successful deployments of Cisco Telepresence Solutions
• Deploying Tandberg VCS Control and Expressway as well as Codian MCUs
• Deploying Cisco MCU MSE 8000 and endpoints such as the CTX3210 and 3010
• Performing configurations of the Cisco Telepresence Solutions
• Deploying Cisco UCS Servers
• Deploying Cisco Nexus 5k and 7k Switches
• Working with the Cisco Virtual Office and ArcanaNetworks MEVO solutions to deploy ZeroTouh Provisioning Routers for end users of customers
• Deploying Cisco and Aruba Wireless Access Points
• Deploying AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer and AlgoSec FireFlow in enterprise environments

Confidential

Voice and Data Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex multiple site installation and implementation of voice and data networks
• Configure MGCP on Gateway Routers and Call Manager 4.1.3 and 7.1.5
• Deploying Cisco IP phones in IRS offices
• Extending T1 lines from the Demarc and installing analog phone equipment
• Configuring SRST and FXO failover for emergency management
• Updating and patching of all Call Manager servers, routers and switches
• Configuring Cisco VOIP phones for individual users
• Deploying and upgrading Polycom conference phones

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate on tasks with the Enterprise Systems Monitoring Team
• Manage NetIQ, Netcool, and eHealth as an integral member of ESM
• Control switching policies and intranet vlan management for user access
• Configure APC UPS for Network Management and communication
• Maintain Out-of-Band Connections for Network Support utilization
• Tweak access list policies as necessary
• Monitor Hssi interfaces across the country for errors, and provide reporting,

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration of port-security on Foundry switches
• Troubleshooting of Network Connectivity problems on the WAN side
• Installing and configuring various APC UPS devices
• Troubleshooting assistance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Helpdesk Engineers

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration of port-security on various Cisco and Foundry enterprise level switches
• Troubleshooting of Network Connectivity problems on the WAN side
• Installing and configuring various APC UPS devices
• Configuring Cisco 6500 series switches for use on the Network
• Issuing DHCP reservations for Servers and various other Network Devices

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed, Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches
• Configured Layer 2 and Layer 3 VLANs on 2600, 3900. and 6500
• Implemented and utilized VLAN trunks using the 802.1Q trunking protocol, as well as implementing sub-interfaces on routers to provide inter-VLAN connectivity
• Maintained access lists designed to provide additional security to the network

Confidential

Help Desk/CAD Technician

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with the troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches
• Installing and maintaining Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 servers
• Troubleshooting of customer issues on an as needed basis. Responsible for AutoCAD and MicroStation support for an office of 50 employees