PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Network Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing and implementing IT network architecture, including configuration, optimization and supporting network management systems.
• Excessive work experience in configuring IP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP in routers.
• Excessive work experience in configuring and troubleshooting LAN Routing Protocols (HSRP,VRRP, GLBP, Layer 2 Protocols)
• Experience working with Big IP/F5 and Cisco ACE load balancer.
• Experience in Wireless technologies: RF, Wi - Fi, WI-Max etc.
• Experience in Implementing and Managing WAN Networks: ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM and SONET (OC-3, OC-12 circuits)
• Experience in implementing Cisco PIX firewalls, Sidewinder Firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, switches, building VPNs, Wireless Networks, VLANs and security policies in highly secured and redundant networks.
• Experience in working with Cisco routers.
• Working knowledge of IPAM including BT/INS IP Control and Lucent QIP.
• Basic knowledge of Big IP/F5 load balancer, Cisco ACE load balancer.
• Experience in creating and managing Project Schedules, Project deadlines, Scope Creep and Milestones using Microsoft Project 2007.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities which help in creating innovative yet practical solutions to the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning along with very good analytical Skills.
• Self-starter and able to work independently or under minimal supervision.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: Cisco Routers/Switches, Cabling, Fiber Optics

Routing: EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP, PBR, route redistribution, IP Routing to establish a flawless network

Systems: Windows (XP, 7, 8)

Networking: firewalls, LAN/WAN, WLAN, VLAN.

Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, Ether channel, HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP

Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP

Software: Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Network Engineer

Confidential, NYC

Responsibilities:

• Monitored network software, servers and other network devices, achieving 95% server uptime
• Managed expansion of infrastructure including cabling, patch panels, switches, UPSs, redundant fiber optic uplink and telephone system, with minimal interruption
• Administered& designed LANs, WANs internet/intranet, and voice networks and monitored network performance regularly including troubleshooting using ping, tracer, telnet
• Implemented IT network projects: Installed, configured and maintained network services, hardware systems and peripheral equipment/devices.
• Upgraded and repaired faults on CISCO systems, networks & peripheral equipment including switch and vLAN configuration
• Managed daily/weekly backup on Windows Server 2008
• Installed and maintained WindowsXP, 7 & 8.
• Responsible for communication protocols, configuration, integration &security
• Maintained pre-packaged software applications on the LAN
• Expertise in configuration and troubleshoot Routing protocols (Static and Dynamic (EIGRP OSPF, BGP)), physical cabling, IP addressing, LAN - WAN Networks and Load balancing.
• Designed and implemented reliable multiservice MAN/WAN IP infrastructure using Frame Relay, using Cisco 7600, 3600, 2600(w/integrated CSU/DSU) and 2500 series routers, Cisco Catalyst 4500 and 3550 series switches
• Involved in installation, maintenance and support of network equipment (Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewalls). Monitor and Trouble shoot Networks. Primary responsibilities include administering a routed and switched TCP/IP, UDP, IP/IPX network maintained 24x 7.
• Implemented extended access list, NAT, EIGRP and HSRP on Cisco routers

Network Engineer

Confidential, Bentonville, AR

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with Branch office Site contact to understand the site specific Network devices and connectivity
• Preparing the Task list for remote sites implementation steps with timelines and owners
• Preparing the Activity list and configuration backup, fallback plan and test cases
• Responsible for configuration of network devices used to design the service
• Maintaining & Troubleshooting 30 Nos L2 LAN switches. (Cisco 3750 Series)
• Maintaining & Troubleshooting Cisco Wireless Access point in Ford entity
• Maintaining Video Conference system using 128 Kbps ISDN link
• Troubleshooting Cisco 7910, 7912, 7936, 7940, 7960 IP Phones
• Maintaining license and Configuring Cisco Soft IP Phones with onsite team
• Procurement and commissioning of the leased line
• Configuring the MLLN, MPLS-VPN, Point to point
• Leased line and ISDN Circuits in CISCO Routers
• Installation of various types of MODEMS for Leased Lines and ISDN
• Monitoring and connectivity of all these links, preparing reports and troubleshooting in case of link down
• Monitoring and maintaining the 18 Branches leased line and ISDN links at central site Location
• Preparing and sending the daily down time and utilization report.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting the links in case of any breakdown

Networking Support Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Identify and resolve problems on high end Switches, Routers(Cisco & Juniper),FWSM,ASA & Checkpoint firewalls
• New build support for the build activities in data centers LAN/WAN
• Administration, troubleshooting & new implementations on Cisco 6500 series switches, Nexus switches, CiscoRouters, Juniper devices, checkpoint & ASA firewalls.
• Administration of network devices holding more than 5000 servers of Windows, Unix &Linux platforms (physical& virtual servers).
• Trouble shooting incidents of different levels of severity by working with the OS, Customer and application teams.
• Implementation & trouble shooting of complex wan, lan, vlans, private vlans, high availability solutions likehsrp, ether channels, site to site vpn, access control lists, NAT,PAT, routing solutions etc
• Plan and implement complex network changes as per ITIL specifications.
• Managing Security, tier 3 support.
• Creation of fire wall policies as per the requirements on Checkpoint, ASA, FWSM, Juniper firewalls.
• Conduct Knowledge transfer s to newly hired resources in the team.
• Managing Cisco Layer 2, Layer 3 switches & Routers on the network.
• Resolving routing and switching related real time performance issues
• Implementation & trouble shooting of vlans, high availability solutions like hsrp, ether channels, SSL vpns, access control lists, NAT,PAT, routing solutions etc
• Configuration & Management of VLANs, 802.1q trunks, VTP, Security policies
• Installation and configuration of new devices on LAN
• Trouble shooting real time issues working with team
• Creation & Implementation of new security rules on fire walls
• ACLs management on switches & routers, managing inter vlan communications

CCNA Lab instructor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Installation and Configuration of Windows NT, 2000 servers
• Configuring Access list, NAT, VLSM
• Configuring RIP V1 & V2, EIGRP, IGRP, OSPF
• Troubleshooting Cisco 2800 series Routers
• Configuration and trouble shooting 2950 series switch
• Configuration of wireless modem
• Installation of windows 98, 2000, 2003 server and professional
• Configuration and maintained of ISDN Modem
• Responsible for installing and supporting network hardware, software, and applications on PC
• Handle the tasks of providing Level 3 technical support to resolve day-to-day network, computer, and peripheral equipment issues for production and test environments
• Perform installation and upgrading of new network and desktop application software
• Handle responsibilities of analyzing hardware and software problems and select proper corrective action