SUMMARY:

• CCNP - level hybrid network and systems engineer with a widening range of knowledge and experience in networking involving design, deployment, root-cause analysis and data security. Also expertise on Cisco Catalyst, Nexus and HP/Aruba wired and wireless network equipment. Plus setup, engineering and administration of Active Directory/Windows Server NT-2012r2 servers, including Exchange in a VMWare hosted, multi-site, WAN environment. Possess superior customer service skills.
• Broad knowledge, experience and successful track record in infrastructure design. Full life cycle project management and solution architecture with design, deployment and implementation experience with Cisco Nexus 7K and Catalyst 9K products employing advanced network and data security technologies, such as EtherChannel and DHCP Snooping.
• Success managing, administering, and troubleshooting virtual Windows servers and hosts; configuring and troubleshooting backup servers, switches, routers, Wi-Fi controllers and access points in large enterprise environments up to 10,000 seats.
• Superior communicator and team-player with track record of providing effective, superior customer service, technical support and SAN management.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills to leverage towards troubleshooting complex network issues, VoIP installations, appliances and mobile device management.
• Strong leadership skills from several leadership positions from twenty years of volunteer work.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Networking and Protocols: Various Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies and dynamic routing protocols for IPv4 and IPv6, including but not limited to OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VoIP, VRF, QoS, VPC, STP/PVST+, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, PIM, IGMP, GLBP, STP, PPP, HDLC, ATM, Frame Relay, QoS, VOIP, IPSec, SNMP, Proxy servers/WSUS, Barracuda Link Balancer, Checkpoint Firewall and InfoBlox.

Environment: s/OS:Cisco iOS, Mac iOS, VMware v4/5/6, Windows Server NT 4-2012r2, Exchange 5.5-2010, Active Directory, Windows NT-10 Desktop and various backup solutions.

Tools: and Software:GNS3, MS Office, Packet Tracer, SolarWinds, SNMP, Syslog and Wireshark.

Hardware/Scripting/Automation: Apple, Aruba, Barracuda, Cisco, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo and Synology. Batch, PowerShell, Ansible, YAML, JSON and Python.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, NY

Network Deployment Engineer (Contract)

Responsibilities:

• Design, setup and configure complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 switched and routed environments within multi-site customer networks.
• Assist in the design of multi-physical and virtual server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, Ether-Channel, VLANs, trunks, Load Balancing, etc.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the best practices behind Internet Protocol and Routing and Switching technologies such as Internet eBGP/iBGP, OSPF, QOS, 802.1q, VLANs, SMTP, SIP/H323 call flows, iSCSI/NFS storage, and other common TCP+UDP protocols.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of LAN and WAN technologies including wired and wireless Ethernet as well as carrier Ethernet services, MPLS, and Broadband Cable/DSL, as well as PPP, Frame-Relay, and ISDN PRI.
• Performed post-upgrade support for affected endpoints to address all wired and wireless connectivity problems.
• Vetted and verified switch designs that met the needs of the stakeholders. Addressed all deficiencies.
• Configure and setup wired and wireless LANs including guest, BYOD and 802.1x secure access scenarios.
• Configure and setup of Cisco Firewalls and Routers for new or existing Internet or other secure applications requiring site-to-site IPSec and client remote access VPNs as well as SSL and GRE/DMVPN tunneling.
• Configure and install client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.
• Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Working Knowledge of Security Products ie Cisco Client.
• Cisco CCNA-Security, Cisco CCDA, Cisco CCNP Route/Switch and T-Shoot
• Automation scripting with Python and Ansible

Confidential, New York, NY

Network Engineer (Contract)

Responsibilities:

• Site surveys of networking equipment in branch offices
• Performing remediation actions
• Reporting to stakeholders

Confidential, New York, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• IP address management of NYP devices using InfoBlox.
• Network integration of vendor solutions.
• IMAC responsibilities of endpoint systems including Windows 10 workstations.
• Performed Vendor Liaison duties.
• Direction, and support of junior team members.
• Participation in daily status meetings.
• Utilized Wireshark to troubleshoot issues and outages.

Confidential, New York, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, tested and deployed new wireless, data and voice network layout involving configuration of new routers, switches, load balancers, a CheckPoint firewall and Active Directory domain infrastructure controllers in preparation for move of headquarters.
• Streamlined, updated and standardized configurations of routers and switches for all sites for SNMP, Syslog and SNTP. That increasing speed, reporting and efficiency by 70%.
• Resolved long-standing, intermittent Wi-Fi connectivity and throughput issues, increasing speed 735x.
• Managed and monitored infrastructure with SolarWinds via SNMP; Controlled user access and distribution lists using Active Directory and Exchange 2010.
• Improved backup reliability by 500%. Managed backups using ArcServe R16.5 with LTO tape and Synology NAS devices.
• Deployed, configured, and monitored Checkpoint UTM firewall.
• Employed ServiceNow for patch and incident management.
• Utilized Wireshark to troubleshoot traffic/signaling issues and outages.
• Provided Level 1-3 help desk support for Windows 7 PCs and Mac OS/iOS systems.

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Network/Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed, configured, and managed Cisco Catalyst 3750 series switches and ASA firewall.
• Created and managed network and data security for endpoints and servers deploying McAfee anti-virus software; managed backups using Symantec NetBackup.
• Provided Level1-3 hardware and software support for WinTel hardware and software, tuning workstations, servers, and infrastructure for optimal performance.

Confidential, New York, NY

Client Systems/Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed, managed, and troubleshot Cisco VoIP installations and clients and wireless access points.
• Prepared documentation, including weekly client backup server reports and root cause analyses.
• Supervised employees, coordinating work flow and prioritizing and delegating tasks, increasing support team productivity by 20%.

Confidential

Systems Consultant (Contract)

Responsibilities:

• Administered NetWare 5.x network for Elmhurst Hospital.
• Managed SAN for DocuMatrix for Epiq Systems. Provided superior customer service while resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Created and streamlined intake processing for data forensics project at BDO, reducing duplication by 60%.
• Led continuous process improvements for NYUDH project, yielding 800% productivity increase.
• Managed a Citrix Farm serving a custom case-tracking software solution.

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior PC/LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed network server migration from a mixed environment to Windows NT Server only.
• Configured McAfee ePO installation. Designed and deployed a strict update schedule via automated script, which avoided major downtime during a widespread virus outbreak through other ADP offices.
• Engineered, planned and implemented network conversion to remove NetWare from mixed Microsoft/Novell site.
• Created a stub network for visiting C-Level Executives, which boosted their productivity by 300%.