Qualification Summary

Highly motivated network engineer with 10 years hands- on experience seeks an engineering position. Has strong expertise in Cisco internet workings and possesses very good written and communication skills. Shares knowledge freely and works independently, but a very good team player and good in multitasking.

Specialties

• Network Infrastructure Support including designing
• VLAN configuration
• Configuring IP sec site-to-site VPN using ASDM
• Configuring and loading Cisco internet device with IOS
• Solid understanding of Cisco Nexus 2k, 5k and 7k platforms
• Solid understanding of MPLS/VRF technology .

Experience

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer

• Maintain the overall network availability of the Agency as well as work with the engineering, server or application team to resolve issues
• Data Center, Campus and Building Operations Support
• Provide operation and maintenance of customer's network infrastructure servers, Virtual Private Network VPN , Wireless Networks and LAN and WAN infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks and performance issues in network as well as daily operational issues on the network
• Administration and maintenance of Network router, switch, firewall and wireless configuration
• Troubleshoot Network Device outages, and determine whether issue is related to hardware or configuration. Replace and upgrade parts on all network equipment as needed. Perform after-hours system problem isolation/resolution and/or replacement in accordance with procedures provided by the customer.
• Support Engineering to implement changes to the network. Work with design/planning team on network topology changes and upgrades/replacements to the network. Bench test hardware before installing
• components into production. Assess network device redundancy and performance and make recommendations for additional hardware as needed.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance PM activities on the network and security devices such as Cisco routers and switches, and Juniper 4020 series.
• Management of IP addressing, DNS administration and maintenance for both internal and external DNS.
• Monitor EMS alerts and respond accordingly.
• Perform Tier-3 level technical support activities for NOC/SOC engineers with 24x7 on-call support.
• Perform routine maintenance on Global configuration changes password changes, NTP changes, etc. and firmware IOS code upgrades.
• Copper network cabling. Map out cable requests, stage cables with labels, and perform the physical patching for server and other network device requests.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures SOPs , Provide Root Cause Analysis RCAs , Create, update, and provide network diagrams.
• Provide support for network inventory.
• Provide weekly status reports

Confidential

Network Engineer

• Provides project management for the Network Engineering Branch of the Center for Information Technology at the Confidential. Responsible for managing the design, implementation and activation of Enterprise, Wireless, and Facilities networks at Confidential locations on-campus in Confidential and off-campus throughout Maryland. Managed the project recovery for fast-tracked design and implementation of Confidential network at the new Confidential
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in LAN/WAN engineering, network security, network monitoring, architecture and infrastructure, connectivity and telecommunications technology.
• Ability to assess technical and operational network requirements and develop strategic plans that ensure network access within a demand driven 24 x 7 environment.
• Follows established procedures to deliver pre-defined solutions.
• Monitors and responds to network events regarding deterioration in performance and implements established actions to restore network functionality
• Installed, Configured and Managed Cisco 6500 Switched LAN environment
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting NIH net
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• Provide second and third level support to Network Operations and team members.
• Provide training to new staff.
• Build and maintain Visio documentations for Clients.
• Skill in applying network systems methods in order to plan, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance network systems that respond to a large-scale campus network systems
• Troubleshoot WAN related problems including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and RIP routing and design.
• Troubleshoot, configure, install, and upgrade Cisco routers and switches.
• Skill in applying network systems methods in order to plan, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance network systems that respond to a large-scale campus network system.
• Provide second and third level support to Network Operations and team members
• Configured routers for OSPF, NAT, HSRP, multicast, ISDN backup, frame encryption, compression, and traffic shaping.
• Manage multiple project and operational tasks concurrently.
• Provide hardware, software and network support to users
• Manage network IP allocations.

Confidential

Network Engineer

• Provides project management for the Network Engineering Branch of the Center for Information Technology at the Confidential. Responsible for managing the design, implementation and activation of Enterprise, Wireless, and Facilities networks at Confidential locations on-campus in Confidential and off-campus throughout Confidential. Managed the project recovery for fast-tracked design and implementation of Gigabit Ethernet Enterprise network at the new NIH Clinical Research Center, housing the Hospital and NIH
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in LAN/WAN engineering, network security, network monitoring, architecture and infrastructure, connectivity and telecommunications technology.
• Ability to assess technical and operational network requirements and develop strategic plans that ensure network access within a demand driven 24 x 7 environment.
• Follows established procedures to deliver pre-defined solutions.
• Monitors and responds to network events regarding deterioration in performance and implements established actions to restore network functionality
• Installed, Configured and Managed Cisco 6500 Switched LAN environment
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting NIH net
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• Provide second and third level support to Network Operations and team members.
• Provide training to new staff.
• Build and maintain Visio documentations for Clients.
• Skill in applying network systems methods in order to plan, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance network systems that respond to a large-scale campus network systems
• Troubleshoot WAN related problems including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and RIP routing and design.
• Troubleshoot, configure, install, and upgrade Cisco routers and switches.
• Skill in applying network systems methods in order to plan, maintain, troubleshoot and enhance network systems that respond to a large-scale campus network system.
• Provide second and third level support to Network Operations and team members
• Configured routers for OSPF, NAT, HSRP, multicast, ISDN backup, frame encryption, compression, and traffic shaping.
• Manage multiple project and operational tasks concurrently.
• Provide hardware, software and network support to users
• Manage network IP allocations.

Confidential

VOIP Implementation Engineer.

• Designed, implemented and troubleshot Verizon business VOIP Products
• Responsible for post sale customer discussion on Verizon business VOIP design and the functioning of its various components.
• Building the technical and logical pieces of the service including the assignment of IP addressing, configuration of access routers and creating of SIP domain name for Verizon VOIP customers.
• Initiate pre install testing and verification of all systems to provision correctly on Verizon network. Dubuggings are performed on failures.
• Use system tools such as netpro, orderpro, IASA, BROADSOFT in VOIP.
• Provisioning.
• Configure firewall, DHCP,NAT and also bringing up and troubleshoot T1
• Use internal system to track and update Verizon business VOIP order information.
• Leader of the group implementing Session Boarder Controller SBC on Verizon business VOIP network.

Confidential

Network Engineer.

• I was providing consulting services to medium size firms in VA, DC, MD areas, which included designing, configuring, installing, testing and troubleshooting network related issues.
• I was the head of the integration group installing and configuring Cisco internet equipments such as 2600, 2800, 3600 series of routers and 2900.
• Provided LAN and WAN technical support, analyzing and resolving complex network connectivity and routing configuration issues.
• Use Remedy ticketing system to open, track, and solve all network related issues.
• Perform code IOS upgrade on both Cisco switches and routers.
• Attend meetings with project manager to discuss issues related to project implementation.

Confidential

• Assisted in providing network design ,implementation and documentation at all Confidential stations.
• Install, maintain and administer all network and data communication equipment including terminal server, Cisco routers and switches.
• Assist in testing and implementing new network services to remote stations
• Upgrade multiple switches and routers with cat OS and IOS software to conform to Ghana airways standards.
• Open and track trouble ticket through Remedy and serve as a member of 24/7 team responsible for member connectivity and any network impacting event to Ghana Airways.
• Administer ip addressing and sub netting.