SUMMARY

• Around 7 years of experience in Network Engineering and Administration.
• Experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting of Checkpoint Firewall and Juniper SSG series.
• Experience in adding Rules and Monitoring Checkpoint Firewall traffic through Smart Dashboard and Smart View Tracker applications.
• Configured Client - to-Site VPN using SSL Client on Cisco ASA 5520 ver8.2.
• Configured ASA 5520 Firewall to support Cisco VPN Client on Windows 7/XP/Vista.
• Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 3700 series, 6500 series)
• Expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers (3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800, 1700, 800)
• Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper EX Switches (EX2200, EX2500, EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, EX8200 series).
• Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper Routers ( E,J,M and T-series)
• Configuration and Administration of Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF, EIGRP BGP, MPLS, QOS, ATM and Frame Relay.
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and services.
• Configuring VLANs and implementing inter VLAN routing.
• Upgrading and troubleshooting Cisco IOS to the Cisco Switches and routers.
• Configuring Site to Site to VPN connectivity.
• Experience in TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI Model.
• Hands on experience on network Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP etc)
• Outstanding experience in designing and configuring of Layer 2 / 3 networking features such as VLAN, ISL, STP, VTP, 802.1X, Port Security, L2PT and SPAN.
• Configure Protocols MPLS: TDP, LDP, L2VPN, VPLS, AToM, RSVP-TE, QoS.
• Hands on experience on Authentication protocols (CHAP, PAP)
• Experience with implementation of DNS and DHCP protocols.
• Configuring firewall devices and configuring Access Control Lists (ACL).
• Strong experience in 802.11, WEP, WAP, ATM, Frame Relay, IPv6, IPSec.
• Experience with VOIP and QOS implements and support.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Juniper software (IOS/XR and JunOS) and hardware.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft suite like Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent technical and project management skills combined with strong communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/Vista, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Macintosh, Cisco IOS, Junos OS, Solaris Unix. Junose, ScreenOS.

Networking Concepts: Access-lists, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, Designing, CSU/DSU, IPSec, VLAN, VPN, WEP, WAP, MPLS, VoIP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Firewall: Juniper SSG,Cisco Firewall: PIX535/ ASA 5520 series.

Network Tools: IXIA, Bugzilla, Wireshark, Ethereal.

Physical Layer: ISDN, SONET, T-Carrier (T1, T3), RS-232

Link Layer: Ethernet, FDDI, HDLC, L2TP, PPP, STP, VLAN Trunking

Link + Network: ATM, Frame Relay, MPLS, X.25

Network Layer: IP, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ARP, RARP, RIP, RIP2, PPP, POS, ATM, VLANs, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP4

Transport Layer: TCP, UDP, RTP

Application Layer: FTP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP

Tunneling Protocols: L2TP, IPsec, PPPoE, GRE, MPLS, IEEE 802.1Q

Authentication Protocols: PAP, CHAP

Network Devices: Routers, Switches, Hubs, Cables/Trunks, terminating equipments

Hardware Equipment: Signal Generators, Oscilloscope, Network Analyzer, Power Meters, Spectrum Analyzers

Languages: Perl, C, C++, SQL, HTML/DHTML

EDA Simulation Tools: MATLAB, PSPICE, Lab View, Verilog, OPNET, Packet Tracer

General: Cabling network devices, password recovery, disaster Recovery, rommon mode, upgrading IOS versions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Lyndhurst, NJ

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support of network security and network devices such as routers, switches and wireless access points. 3rd level support lead for network security and firewall issues on Checkpoint NGX R65 and Cisco ASA devices
• Responsible for designing and implementation of Network Infrastructure.
• Building, Configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting and auditing of site Firewall.
• Implemented upgraded firewall platform built on Checkpoint Firewall Technologies.
• Designed Firewall Rule Base for the site.
• Checking the logs in Firewall.
• Migrated Juniper EX series switches to Cisco 3500 series and 6500 series switches.
• Infrastructure trouble shooting and TCP/IP Protocols Experience.
• Assigning work to the Network Engineers.
• Assisted the Network team in maintaining the network in different locations
• Maintained a Network with more than 600 Network devices, some 25,000 end hosts, and the other Network devices like DHCP, DNS servers, Firewall servers.
• Co-ordination with Hardware vendors, software vendors and service Providers.
• Helped Network Engineers on Performing Network configurations and installing Wireless Access Points.
• Helped the Network team to install New switches and routers and configure the IOS according to the requirement
• Included VLAN, OSPF, Sub-netting, EIGRP, BGP, VTP, spanning tree, IP Sub-netting, Wireless Access points.
• Assisted in backup, restoring and upgrading the Router and switch IOS.
• Attended Team meetings and provided comments on existing network and the recommendations to improve the current network Performance.
• Identifying technical problems and debugging hardware and software related to LAN’s/ WAN’s.
• Maintaining the health of 250+ wireless Access points in two locations.
• Interact effectively with other departments and staff to ensure satisfactory and timely resolution of their issues or problems.
• Involved in installation and configuration of Cisco 3500 and 6500 series switches.
• Involved in configuring Checkpoint firewall and applying rules to pass servers and switches through firewall.
• Involved smart view tracker to check the firewall traffic.
• Involved in DNS Management (IP addressing)

Confidential, Kansas City, KA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration and Administration of Cisco and Juniper Routers and Switches.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF, EIGRP BGP, MPLS, QOS, ATM and Frame Relay.
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and services.
• Configuring VLANs and implementing inter VLAN routing.
• Testing E911, voicemail, Media gateways.
• Upgrading and troubleshooting Cisco IOS to the Cisco Switches and routers.
• Configure and troubleshoot Juniper EX series switches and routers.
• Configuring Site to Site to VPN connectivity.
• Implementation of HSRP, IPsec, Static Route, IPSEC over GRE, Dynamic routing, DHCP,DNS,FTP.TFTP,RAS
• Involved in configuring Cisco Net flow for network performance and monitoring.
• Involved in designing and implementation of wireless IPT devices.
• Involved in disaster recovery such as diverting from one data center to different data center when disaster occurs.
• Involved in configuration of Cisco 6500 ACE switches
• Configuring IPSLA monitor to track the different IP route when disaster occurs.
• Involved in Implementing, planning and preparing disaster recovery.
• Having meetings with the application group and gathering requirements for disaster recovery.
• Involved in configuring Juniper SSG-140, Cisco pix firewall and Check point firewall.
• Involved in smart view tracker to check the firewall traffic.
• Troubleshooting hardware and network related problems.

Confidential, Wayne, NJ

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Assisted the network team in maintaining the campus network
• Maintained a network with more than 30 routers (3600 series), 50+ switches (2900 series), firewall and other network devices like DHCP, DNS servers and VPN concentrators
• Helped the network team to install new switches and routers and configure the IOS according to the requirement Which included VLAN, OSPF, Sub-netting, EIGRP, BGP, VTP, PaGP, spanning - tree, IP Sub-netting, wireless access points, T1 circuits and PIM-SM using auto RP
• Assisted in backing up, restoring and upgrading the Router and Switch IOS
• Assisted the team in VOIP network management and troubleshoot
• Set up network connectivity for Cisco training and it involves connecting the routers, switches and firewall physically and loading them with a base configuration. It also involved connecting the PCs to the network and providing Internet connectivity
• Worked on Data, VoIP, security as well as wireless installations and technologies
• Attended team meetings and provided comments on existing network and the recommendation to improve the current network performance
• Identifying technical problems and debugged hardware and software related to LANs/ WANs, different kind of workstation (PC/ MAC/Linux), laptops, printers, scanners, copier
• Maintained the health of 40+ wireless devices throughout the office.
• Desktop support for users including, MS Office, Windows 2000/XP, MAC, Linux.
• Interface effectively with other departments and staff to ensure satisfactory and timely resolution of their issues.
• Experience of VMware ESXi and VMware Infrastructure

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation of customer network infrastructure
• Negotiate hardware and software circuit contracts.
• Redesign office copper and fiber cable plant scalability.
• Network Migrations
• Configuring Cisco and Juniper devices (Router & Switches)
• Dynamic routing protocol configuration (RIP, RIP V2).
• Troubleshooting network problems.
• Nat and IPsec configuration on Cisco Routers.
• Involved in configuration of IP SLA.
• Commission and de-commission network links and network hardware.
• Planning, Implementation and servicing the Network Infrastructure.
• Involved in IPTV service and architecture.
• Project Management for New Setup, Upgrade and Expansions.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting for HP Proliant servers across US region with the help of location teams and remote-in tools.
• Troubleshooting of 12 WAN links on including, Frame relay, IPLC, Lease lines, Metro Ethernet and DS3 etc.
• WAN troubleshooting and monitoring
• Managing, installing, configuring and troubleshooting of all servers locally and remotely.
• Managing, installing, configuring and troubleshooting of Proxy, DHCP, RAS, VPN and Linux servers.
• Managing of Win NT/2000 groups and giving permissions for server-based backups.
• Remote support with the help of VPN and Citrix applications.
• Responsible to create, maintain and document the process and support procedures.
• Handled the security patch management for servers and desktop environment.
• Responsible for testing, planning and deployment of latest firmware and bios updates of Servers and network equipment’s

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert on CitiFinancial Branch Refresh Project, which entailed applying encryption to other branch routers (2811s) as well as core switches (6509s). Managed team of 3 people to provide support to business for project. Worked with CitiFinancial’s Network Support Group to coordinate branch migrations.
• Implemented an IP telephone network with 100+ IP phones and 4 Alcatel 7000 L3 switch. Configured data network to support voice including VoIP VLAN, inter-VLAN routing and QoS tagging. Included 4 PCX systems, voice mail server, my teamwork server and a management server. This project included 7 wireless AP and LAN bridging through a wireless link
• Created the foundation for the dynamic and automated data center with VMware ESX and ESXi
• Analyzed the circuit using Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Monitored network traffic via network monitoring tools and sniffers in an attempt to troubleshoot network outages and intrusions by tracing their origin and destination.
• Migration to MPLS from other protocols
• Established and administered periodical testing of network backup and recovery procedures to protect corporate data and system assets.
• Monitoring and updating trouble tickets on Clarify CRM tool in a timely manner based on Customer’s contractual SLAs and responding to incidents or service requests from both live and system-generated sources.
• Maintained documentation and database of customer’s environment as per security standards with monthly Excel reports. Good understanding of designing network diagram solutions for clients using VISIO and PowerPoint.