Network Design Engineer Resume NJ - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

IT professional, successful in implementing multilayer switched networks that use VLANs and Inter - VLAN routing, high availability, wireless client access and access layer voice.
Experienced leading all stages of wide area installation and configuration for networks requiring advanced IP addressing, Multicast Routing, IPv6, BGP, EIGRP and OSPF.
Strong knowledge of serial line interface, Frame Relay, routing, ATM, ISDN, Ethernet and access control lists. Experienced in corporate IT security planning and configuration for remote access, authentication and intrusion detection.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Networks: LAN/WAN Administration, TCP/IP, VPN, IPSEC, Ethernet, Qos, Wireless

Tools: Network General Sniffer, CiscoWorks, ASDM, Checkpoint Firewall

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, NJ

Network Design Engineer

Responsibilities:

Designed, built, and maintained the backbone network for Confidential which allows all departments to conduct operations. Responsible for the configuration and management of two redundant ISP Cisco routers using BGP and HSRP. Management of 12 firewalls: PIX, ASA5500, Check Point .
Check Point being the core ISP firewall. The core consisted of three Cisco 6500 - E. One of which I configured and installed for a new DR site to support Voice and data. Coordinated efforts with the sheriff and prosecutors department to design and implement an ultra secure network in order to protect law enforcement information and pass security audits. Was main lead in projects to redesign network segments, increase Web server performance and create network and equipment redundancy.
The network consisted of 35 router and 400 switches. Configured and supported WANs consisting of T1s, DS3s, frame relay, ISDN, ATM, EVPL, TLS and metropolitan fiber connections. Configured Cisco WiSM for the use of CCKM to provide of Fast Roaming . Authentication framework providing the transport and usage of keys was LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-MSCHAP, EAP-TLS (CCXv4). The 802.11b/g was used for over-the-air connectivity. WPA provided enhanced data protection and access control for WLAN systems.
Ciscoworks
Cisco ACS
CACTI
Source Fire IPS and Defense Center
Juniper SA2000 SSL Server

Confidential, Albany, New York

Network Architect

Responsibilities:

Required to successfully install, configure, monitor, and support the advanced capabilities of routing and switching solutions. Perform advanced testing, troubleshooting and system fault isolation, coordinate and drive large projects.
Train junior team members and new staff members. Prepare and develop proposals, evaluate and recommend vendor products. Implement complex systems and network redundancy. Recommend network policies, monitor utilization levels and trends.
Develop performance and test criteria and participate in negotiation of contracts. Assist senior engineers in system design, assessment and optimization. Research present and future network technologies, prepare engineering drawings and deliver effective presentation skills to diverse audiences.

Confidential

Installation and support of network routers

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include interfacing with customers, contractors and vendors to coordinate installation of network equipment and cabling.
Support of TCP/IP protocol, Cisco network routers, switches, Cat5 and Cat6 cabling. Project required expertise with T1, Fractional T1, and DS3 data circuits. Fast and Gigabit Ethernet in a switched environment.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Configuration and testing of Cisco 6500 - E switches for 36 call centers nation wideDesigned on the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA) to serve a 2000 user call center network infrastructure. Implemented a Cisco Wireless Control System for management of the wireless LAN controllers and access points.The tasks were to review, analyze, synthesize and utilize information provided from network tools and test configurations for functionality. Equipment was configured with the following features:
RPR supervisor engine redundancy
Layer2 and Layer3 EtherChannel
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
CiscoIPPhone support
Quality of service (QoS)
IPv4 Multicast
EIGRP Encryption
HSRP
Cisco Wireless Control System Monitoring and Troubleshooting, Remediation, Maximize Potential

Confidential

Responsibilities:

The project was to provide strategic planning, design, implementation and management of information technology security solutions.
RADIUS authorization servers (RSA)
Remote Access VPN Connection
IPSec tunneling
AAA for Network Access
ASA Failover Feature
IDS Sensors
CiscoWorks