SUMMARY:

• 6 years of experience in routing, switching, firewall technologies, systems design, and administration and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to LAN/WAN setup, installation, configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP, MPLS.
• Experienced in Troubleshooting for connectivity and hardware problems on Cisco Networks.
• Extensive experience with Cisco IOS, Windows client/server operating systems, Linux, Networking technologies, Firewalls.
• Experience in L2/L3 3 protocols like VLANS, STP, VTP, MPLS and Trunking protocols.
• Good knowledge in WAN Technologies like ACL, NAT and PAT, IPSec and VPNs.
• Worked in OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, IP addressing and Sub netting.
• Hands - on experience in the setup of HSRP, ACL, and tunnel installations.
• Enhanced level of knowledge with IGRP, PPP, ATM, T1/T3 Frame-Relay.
• Extensive knowledge in different networking protocols DHCP, DNS, FTP, VOIP (SIP, H.323, MGCP), Quality of Service (QOS).
• Basic understanding to work on Junos-Juniper router.
• Great team player and able to work under pressure.
• Exceptional skills in IPV4 Sub-netting.
• Demonstrated success record in: Managing multiple tasks with proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identifying the problem to solve complex technical issues.
• Highly enthusiastic, creative team player, project implementation, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

LAN Technologies: VLAN, VTP, Inter-Vlan routing, STP, RSTP, PVST, 802.1x

WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, ATM, MPLS, Channel & Leased lines

Network Securities: NAT/PAT, VPN, Filtering, Load Balancing using f5 and cisco ace, IDS/IPS, IPSec, ACL

Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, HSRP, IPv6

Routed Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX

Infrastructure Services: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TFTPNetwork Managements: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP

IP Telephony: VOIP, FXO/FXS/E&M/T1/ISDN/ PRI, Call manager Express.

Operating Systems: Windows Vista/XP/NT/2003, MS DOS, UNIX, Linux

Comm. Protocols: ARP, Wi-Fi, WiMax, CDMA, 3G

Packages: Visual Studio 2008, OPNET, MATLAB, CAD, Flash, Dream weaver.

Languages/ Tools: C, C++, Assembly 8085 and 8951/2, MIPS, CAD, VBScript

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing and policy based routing.
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and testCisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Providing Technical Support and solutions forNetwork Problems.
• Implementing NAT solution's on wan applications.
• Planned, tested and evaluated various equipment’s, systems, IOSs and procedures for use within the Network/ security infrastructure.
• Upgrading IOS, troubleshootingnetworkoutages.
• Continually monitor, assess and improvenetworksecurity, test and implement new security technologies.
• Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall, NOKIA Firewalls, Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT and Checkpoint ESX/GSX firewall.
• Having Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Design and implemented network infrastructure and configured the entire network Infrastructure devices including Network Printers and Register.
• Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and performance monitoring.

Confidential, Kansas City, MO

Sr. Network Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Hand on experience the configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers and L2 Switches.
• Extensive experience in configuring and implementing EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF
• Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution.
• Implemented stub/Totally stub areas and various OSPF features like route-summarization and SPF throttling.
• Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches and fixes with all around technical support
• Supporting EIGRP and BGP for problems of L2/L3 in internal teams & external customers.
• Providing daily network support for national wide area network consisting of MPLS, VPN and point-to point site.
• Upgrading Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients.
• Configured and installed multi-protocol (IP, IPX) multi-interface Cisco routers.
• Design, WAN link using PPP Multilink and by implementing Cisco WAAS
• Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPSec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
• Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
• Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of the MPLS circuits for various field offices.
• Network Cabling, dressing, labeling and troubleshooting various network drops onsite.

Confidential, Cleveland, OH

Sr Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked onCiscoLayer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.
• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.
• Work on different connection medium like Fibre and Copper Connectivity.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
• Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients'network.
• Assist the team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.
• Supported networks, which are comprised of 2000+Ciscodevices.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF as a core routing protocol.
• Follow process & procedures for change & configuration management.
• Supported nationwide LAN infrastructure consisting ofCisco4510 and catalyst 6513.
• Deployed the switches in high availability configuration with HSRP.
• Configured udld, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Support various Series ofCiscoRouters like 7200/7600 series.
• Support Complex 0 Series Switches.
• NetworkMonitoring using tools likeCiscoWorks 2000.
• Created Lab demonstrations for new technology deployments with loaner equipment from various vendors and presented the findings to upper management.
• Troubleshootnetworkproblems using Packet Analysis tools like Ethereal.

Confidential

Network Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Upgrade Cisco 7200, 3600 Router IOS Software, backup Routers and Catalyst 3560, 4500 switch configurations
• Support 24x7 operations and answer calls from the customers on network emergencies and resolve issues
• Install and manage Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, & 2960 series Switches and Cisco 1800, 3900 series routers
• Hands on Experience in Inter-vlan routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic Nating
• Log messages using Syslog server and analyze the issues related to high CPU utilization and parameters that can degrade performance of the network
• Involved in all technical aspects of LAN and WAN projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required
• Conduct through analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning
• Provide assistance to Network Manager and serve as Secondary Network support.
• Troubleshoot and fix any backup and monitoring systems related issues in conjunction with Systems team and external vendors

Confidential

Network Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Deploying and configuring Cisco 12000, 7600, 3800 & Juniper M series routers & Catalyst 6500 series switches for the core, distribution and access layer in an enterprise composite model network infrastructure.
• Designing and deploying EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS-VPN protocols and routing technologies for connecting data center to remote locations.
• Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco’s PIX firewall, ASA 5500 security appliance, Cisco 4200 IPS appliance, Designing and Implementation experience in building DMZ, and integration of firewalls with Gateway Anti-Virus and web Filtering applications from Trend Micro and Web sense.
• Configuring various advanced features (Profiles, monitors, iRules, Redundancy, SSL Termination, Persistence, SNATs, HA on F5 BIGIP appliances SSL termination and initiation, Persistence, Digital s, Executed various migration/upgrade projects across F5 and hands on with F5 BIGIP LTMs/EM.
• Designed and Developed Internet Security policy for the company in order to build a secure and robust network Infrastructure.
• Configuration of Failover on firewalls and configuration of Cisco (AAA) ACS server, RADIUS and TACACS+ for VPN users and implementation of secured VPN on Cisco routers, PIX and VPN concentrator appliances.
• Worked on IP Frame Relay (FR) and Gigabit Ethernet WAN Technologies.
• Installed, configured, maintained and troubleshoot JUNOS, Juniper M-Series & T-Series routers, Foundry Network L2/L4 Switches.
• Worked with vendors (Juniper, Cisco, etc) when issues arise and see it through all the way until issue is resolved or a bug has been identified and turned over to development.
• Real-time network monitoring using HP Open View by implementing policies and creating custom events. Analyzed network traffic using analyzer such as Wireshark, MRTG 2.13.
• Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) policies and rate limiting queuing parameters on Cisco and Juniper Platforms.
• Created & documented wiring and network diagram using MS- Visio.