SUMMARY

• 7 years of extensive experience in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, engineering, managing & migration of large - scale enterprise Campus networks and Data Center networks
• Excellent knowledge and experience on different platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, F5 Big-IP LTM load balancers and VMware
• Experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2K series, Cisco router models like 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500 and 2900 series switches
• Working knowledge of frame relay, MPLS services, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP routing protocols, NAT’ing, sub-netting, also including DNS, WINS, LDAP, DHCP, http, HTML, HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, PPTP, VLAN, STP (Spanning tree Protocol), RTSP & Multicasting protocols
• Configured Client-to-Site VPN using SSL Client on Cisco ASA 5520 ver8.2
• Troubleshoot VoIP network and others operation controller.
• Experience in installing and troubleshooting of WAN technologies like T1/T3, DS3, STM1, OC3, SONET, Gigabit and STM4 circuit types
• Configure Cisco ASA,Sonicwalland Juniper firewalls.
• Developed and presented LAN/WAN/WLAN network engineering design packages
• Responsible for executing the implementation and service around critical corporate network(s) (LAN and WLAN)
• Knowledge of network monitoring and configuration tools such as Cisco Prime
• Experience in Network Protocol Testing and analyzing the Signaling of VoIP Protocols H323 and SIP as per standard RFCs.
• Cisco ASA 5540 Firewalls, configure IPS modules, failovers, firewall exception requests
• Participated in a 24/7 working environment to resolve urgent trouble tickets filed by customer security admins
• Worked on F5 and CSM load balancers deploying many load balancing techniques with multiple components for efficient performance
• GTM deployment architecture, Upgraded and relicensed F5 LTM
• Operate Cisco NAC appliance on both client end and Manager Server
• Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems
• Manage deployment and testing of code updates for wireless systems, such as WCS, WiSM, and WLC
• Provided testing and supporting documentation of products integrated into the wireless implementation
• Managed the upgrade of the wireless systems
• Provided Technical Support to customers and partners on Palo Alto security appliances.
• Tier II Support Engineer providing technical assistance to Palo Alto's customer base and partners.
• Extensive knowledge of switch functionalities and multilayer switching network likeSTP, RSTP, CEF, Ether Channel (PAGP and LACP)
• In depth knowledge with network monitoring and performance tools such as Solar Winds and Wireshark
• Experienced configuring Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), RSTP, MST and Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST), Virtual routing and Forwarding (VRF)
• Experience working with different routing RIP, RIP2, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS
• Worked on network topologies and configurations, TCP/IP, UDP, Frame Relay, Token ring, ATM, bridges, routers, and Switches
• Extensive experience using Microsoft suite like Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent team player with good communication and leadership skills, Capable of Problem solving, Time management and Decision making skills with the ability to set priorities and produce results

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, Windows NT 4.0 (Desktop/Server), Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Server, Windows XP/Windows 7/8, LINUX,UNIX, MS Exchange server, Solaris, Active Directory.

Equipments (Switches & Routers): Cisco routers (7600, 7200, 3900, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series, ASR 1K, 9K) & Cisco Catalyst switches (6500, 4900, 3750, 3500, 4500, 2900 series, juniper SRX, MX480, 240, 80 series, EX Series Routers and Switches.

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP (EBGP/IBGP), RIP, RIP-2, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, Static Routing, IPV4, IPV6.

Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing &Multi-Layer Switching, Multicast operations, Layer 3 Switches, Ether channels, Transparent Bridging.

Firewalls: ASA 5500 series, checkpoint, Juniper Netscreen Firewall ISG100, 2000, SSG, SRX, Palo Alto.

Load Balancer: ACE Module, GSS & F5 LTM

LAN Technology: Workgroup, Domain, HSRP, DNS, DHCP, Static, VLAN, STP, VTP, Ether Channel, Trunks.

WAN technology: Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, MPLS, leased lines & exposure to PPP, DS1, DS3, OC3, T1 /T3 & SONET.

Various Features &Services: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, NAT, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, CDP, DNS, TFTP, FTP, IOS and Features, Management. Wireshark, IXIA chariot, Packet Sniffer, Packet Analyzer and Solar Winds Breaking Point, TCPDump, Python.

Wireless & Wi-Fi: Canopy Wireless Device (point to point/point to multipoint), DLink Wireless (point to point), DLink Access Point, CISCO 1200 series Access Point, and Linksys Wireless/Wi-Fi Router.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Pleasanton, CA

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation of network and Security in a large infrastructure consisting of users
• Reviewing, analyzing, approving and executing all changes in the network. All Configurations of Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Participated in a rotating 24x7 support schedule for the Network Operation Center.
• Designed, validated and implemented LAN, WLAN & WAN solution to client’s needs.
• Migrating firewalls from Juniper Net screen 500 to SRX 650.
• Responsible for monitoring Client's network topology including LAN, WAN and Internet Security System.
• Created detailed network documentation for LAN, WAN and Wireless environments.
• Assisted counselors in uploading grades into the banner system, answering phones, assisting by Palo Alto.
• Responsible for design, staging, configuration, implementation, and support for VoIP installations as necessary.
• PaloAltohardware to hardware migrations, Cisco ASA toPaloaltomigrations, Panorama setup, Firewall
• Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series.
• Knowledge in Cisco ASA 5000 series and PIX installation, configuration and maintenance.
• Configured and maintained Cisco PIX/ASA Firewalls, routers, AP's and switches.
• Experience with Extreme Purview,HPE/Aruba switches, JuniperNetworkswitches (QFX/EX Series) as well as a strong background in Cisco (Routing/Switching WAN/LAN).
• Providing technical support onNexus 2000/5000 switches and operatingsystems (NX-OS).
• Tested VoIP client builds and compared them against POC Interoperability standards.
• Licensing and provisioning of F5 modules such as LTM, GTM, VCMP (Virtual Cluster Multi Processing
• Configured different load balancing methods on F5 LTM & GTM and worked on one-connect profiles and HTTP compression and several persistence profiles
• Monitor F5 network and report on traffic and statistics to maintain appropriate performance
• Evaluated customer's security needs, and provided suggestions / solutions on NAC policy configurations.
• Troubleshoot end-to-end call flow issues in enterprise market involving various VoIP elements
• Installed and Configured Juniper and Cisco Routers - GSR 12000, 7600series, 4500, 2800s.
• Do have experience on Configuring NAT onto the Juniper SRX firewalls usingInfoblox.
• Configured routing policies and service profiles for separate levels in an organizational hierarchy using a Cisco Prime Network Services Controller virtual machine.
• Knowledge on IEEE 802.1q, VTP, STP, PVST, MST, RSTP, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, Ether-Channel.
• WANoptimization POCutilizing Riverbed Steelhead, Cisco WAAS and Silver peak appliances.
• Created and configured dashboards in What's up Gold and OPNET/Riverbed tools to assist with identifying network failures or application performance issues on CDC internal network
• Supports the Implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of 802.1x for the districts' wired & wireless infrastructureManagement of the of Solar Winds Orion Suite - Network Performance Monitor, Network Configuration Manager,Network Traffic Analyzer.
• Configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance of Cisco Pix Firewalls Ver. 5.0/6.0, Cisco ASA Firewalls Ver. 7.0/8.0.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Prepare design documents, drawing and technical presentations for senior management and applications teams
• Responsible for comprehensive testing of all carrier-technologies used in the company using Wireshark.
• Involved in migration from Frame-Relay/ATM network to MPLS-based VPN for customer’s WAN infrastructure.
• Configuration7609, 7606withOSPFand catalyst6505, 4500, 3550 switcheswith various VLAN.
• Use and maintain routing protocols OSPF and BGP on the Routers in the network & also worked on BGP Route Reflectors, Confederations.

Environment: Cisco 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800,7600 and 7200 game plan routers, Cisco 2950, 3550, 3560, 6509 Catalyst Switches, Routing Protocols, LAN, WAN, Nexus 7k/5k/2k, ASA, Wireless, ASA, Palo Alto, F5 Load Balancers, prime.

Confidential, Bakersfield, CA

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at access level to 2950, 3550. This project also involved in configuring and testing EIGRP and BGP protocols.
• Implemented and Maintained IP Telephony & Cisco 7940 and 7960 VoIP systems.
• Installed and configured F5 BigIP to provide Load Balancing for server.
• Migrated distribution Switches 6509 to Nexus 7010.
• Design and deployment of large scale SONET, ATM, and BGP network architecture design.
• Testing for Functionality and convergence of the network.
• Implemented MPLS VPN (RFC 2547) Mechanisms on Cisco IOS and Juniper Platforms
• Exposure to wild fire advance malware detection using IPS feature ofPaloAlto
• Configured policy statements, routing instances, firewall filters
• Involved in Replacement of FPCs, PICs on Juniper M320 and T640 routers
• Hands on experience on upgrading of JUNOS.
• Experience on working withPaloAltoNext Generation... ofPaloAlto(Application and URL filtering, Threat Prevention, Data Filtering)
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team, following established guidelines.
• Switches standardization- Includes replacing old switches with standard Cisco 3500 switches, upgrading Cisco IOS/Cat OS on Cisco 3500, modifying switch configuration, adding authentication, logging and SNMP configuration parts.
• Design, configure and implement complex revenue recognition scheme for software subscription-related
• Direct facilities staff and coordinate/oversee internal construction projects, and buildingby Palo Alto
• Develop SOPs for Win-PAK and Lenel access control systems to ensure accountability on a global
• Worked on troubleshooting customer issues related to MPLS VPN related issues involving PE configuration issues, PE-CE link issues such as routing protocol configuration, Layer1 / Layer2 issues, BGP4 address-family related issues, MP-BGP.
• Worked on Route-Reflectors to troubleshoot BGP issues related to customer route prefixes, BGP route filtering policy problems, ORF etc.
• Worked on deploying Multicast to various customers, that involved PIM- Sparse and Dense modes.
• Worked on routing protocol related issues such as static, RIP, EIGRP (Variance and un equal cost load balancing)
• Worked on issues related to customer access-lists and various security feature
• Worked on Gigabit Ethernet service related issues troubleshooting Catalyst 6500, 3560 switches,
• Issues related to VLAN, VLAN Trunking, HSRP failovers, related issues

Environment: Cisco routers (7200,3900,2900) and Cisco switches (6500, 3700, 3500),Nexus(7K,5K & 2K), Routing Protocols(EIGRP, OSPF, BGP),Switching protocols(VTP,RSTPSTP,GLBP,HSRP), Cisco PIX(525, 535), ASA(5505, 5510) firewall.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed fast Layer 3 switched/routed LAN/WAN infrastructure as a part of Network team.
• The LAN consisted of Cisco campus model of Cisco 3550 at access layer, Cisco 6513 at distribution/core layer.
• Created OSPF multi area summarization plan. Created stub, totally stub areas.
• Tested routers and Line Cards using SmartBits and done Performance Analysis of both LAN/WAN infrastructures.
• Upgraded distribution switches from 6500 to Nexus 7010
• Interacted with business users from a service delivery and service support perspective.
• Hands-on experience with WAN (ATM/Frame Relay), Routers, Switches, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols (BGP/OSPF), and IP addressing.
• Implemented IP Telephony and Cisco VoIP 7960 phone systems in the company.
• Worked in Multi-vendor environment containing Juniper, Cisco and Nortel routers.
• Worked as a member of NOC and involved in troubleshooting LAN/WAN issues.
• Configuring, managing and troubleshooting networks using routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP and OSPF (Single Area and Multi Area).
• Troubleshoot MPLS issues with in the core and edge.