TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Network Optimization: Load balanced Cisco routers using HSRP, virtual MAC and shared IPs

WAN/LAN Products: Cisco Routers ( ), Cisco Catalyst switches ( ); Router/switch models 2950, 2610, 3550, 3750, 4506, 4509, Nexus 2k, 5k, 7k and 9k

Firewalls: Palo Alto 3000 and 5000 series, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, and Checkpoint R80 SmartView Dashboard

Security Products Knowledge: IDS, TACACS+, RADIUS, ACLs, VPN, ISE, SNIFFER, WIRESHARK and TCPDUMP

VPN Protocols configuration: IKE (Phase 1), IPSEC (Phase 2), NAT, and PAT

Network Automation knowledge: SDN and ACI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform network analysis for CDC’s enterprise network
• Write MOC Triaging procedures for CDC’s enterprise network
• Utilize network management application to secure and managed the CDC’s enterprise network
• Write procedures to provide MOC Analyst instructions or procedures on how to resolve network issues
• Write procedures to provide MOC Analyst guidance on how to resolve recurring network issues
• Provide graphs depicting historical trends pertinent to the CDC’s network devices performance
• Provide Power Point presentation to leadership displaying pertinent network devices performance trends

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configure Cisco nexus series 9k, 7k, 5k, 2k switches and Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches
• Researching Microsoft Azure on - premise data center migration strategies to the cloud
• Configure Cisco ISE primary and secondary nodes in lab environment for end-to- end node testing
• Use Visio to implement deployment models for ISE and standard industry network design topologies
• Setup lab environment in preparation for on-premise data center migrations to Amazon Web Services
• Configure Cisco switches for load balancing and VLAN load balancing using GLBP, HSRP and VRRP protocols

Confidential, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Network LAN campus redesign for switching platform for Delta Airlines concourses at multiple US cities
• Collaborated with client regarding the setup and implementation of Cisco ISE/Identity Services Engine

Confidential, Marietta, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Migrated approximately 200 devices between access layer 3560 and 3650 series switches
• Installed secured cabinets for different network classifications in preparation for STIG compliance
• Collaborated with client to get voice network platform (CUCM and MGCP) STIG compliant
• Collaborated with client regarding the setup and implementation of Cisco ISE/Identity Services Engine
• Assisted client in physically separating wireless infrastructure from NIPR network to commercial network
• Reviewed DOD STIG compliance manuals to ensure that network enterprise devices were STIG compliant

Confidential, Charleston, SC

Firewall Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented network firewall migrations and integrated Palo Alto firewall with network devices
• Firewall Policy implementation and administration for Palo Alto and Confidential s ASA
• Integrated routers, switches and firewalls for DHA network enterprise redesign
• Configured/enabled antivirus, IPS and IDS features on the Palo Alto Firewalls
• IP address management and IP address allocations for DHA enterprise network environment
• Created VLANS on Palo Alto firewall that extended across multiple network elements
• Utilize HPNA, Splunk and packet tracer for network firewall management and troubleshooting

Confidential, Washington, DC

Sr. Network Data Center Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implement Nexus-OS data center platform to ensure highly available and fault tolerant architecture
• Development and ongoing updates to network topology drawings both physical and logical
• Design, implementation and support of Nexus VPC three tier and two-tier topologies
• Configured Nexus 9508 switch for use as a spine switch in the ACI Spine-Leaf Fabric Architecture
• Configured Nexus 9364C switch for use as a leaf switch in the ACI Spine-Leaf Fabric Architecture
• Configured Cisco Nexus OS on various Cisco Nexus Switch Hardware
• Performed migration from Legacy 3 tier Cisco Network Hierarchy to Spine-Leaf Fabric Design
• Authorized purchase of over 3 million dollars’ worth of hardware and software for the implementation of Application Centric Infrastructure using Cisco ACI Fabric
• Routinely performed Nexus -OS configuration for ACI fabric within the control plane
• Routinely performed management tasks to manage the Nexus OS for ACI fabric within the management plane
• Interconnected Cisco Nexus switches to Cisco Fabric Extender (Fex) 2000 series switches
• Configured Cisco Fabric Extender (Fex) 2000/2232 series switches
• Configured Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) for Cisco 7000 series Nexus switches
• Developed and updated as necessary Physical and Logical Network Topology Diagrams
• Configured Fex switches for Dual Homed Functionality
• Utilized various diagnostic commands to obtain pertinent output to successfully migrate from legacy network to more modernized SDN Application Centric Infrastructure
• Configured Virtual Port Channels (VPCs) across Spine-Leaf topology
• Performed upgrades for a significant number of Small Form Factor-Pluggable (SFPs) throughout the network
• Replaced supervisor modules and line cards as needed
• Worked with Schneider Electric to ensure compliance with Hot and Cold Aisle and power requirements

Randstad Technologies/Cisco Advanced Services Network Consulting Engineer

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Devised Disaster Recovery topology for remotes sites
• Implemented Cisco router/switch design, configuration, maintenance and IOS upgrades
• Created topology diagrams for all segments of the enterprise network identifying routing protocols used

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented Cisco route / switch standard hierarchical 3 tier design, configurations and IOS upgrades
• Implemented Phase 1 and Phase 2 algorithms for Site-to-Site VPN tunnels using Web Device Manager
• Created route maps to direct traffic from multiple subnet LANs to integrated route-switch firewall gateway

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Setup, maintained and configured voice subscribers through the use of GUI based Cisco CUCM
• Implemented Cisco router/switch design, configuration, maintenance and IOS upgrades

Confidential, Warner Robins, GA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented enterprise network planning, design, management and configuration tasks for IP devices
• Performed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance tasks in the Program Management Office

Confidential, FORT MEADE, MD

Senior Cisco Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Detected security vulnerabilities across the enterprise and assists engineers with identifying root cause.
• Tracked and maintained assets to execute vulnerability reports in the Vulnerability Management System
• Version 12.2 IOS Upgrades for Cisco 3750 Stacked switches and 3550 switches

Network Design Engineer

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities:

• Devised migration document defining an efficient transfer process of network nodes from Verizon to Confidential
• Conceived Visio document that incorporated embedded migration files for ease of readability
• Created network topology diagrams depicting interconnects to AT&T’s common transport backbone

Senior IP Engineer

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities:

• Created POs for equipment procurement that enable vendors to perform physical layer build out
• Created MOPs for converged network services communicating across the backbone for all Data Ctrs.
• Wrote MOPs to migrate network naming convention to newly defined enterprise Naming Standards

Senior Global Security Engineer

Confidential, Alpharetta, Georgia

Responsibilities:

• Secured Network through use of Cisco Security Management and Check Point NGX Firewall
• Implemented Global Security Policies through the use of Checkpoint’s SmartView Dashboard Module
• Implemented Global Security Policies through the use of Cisco Security Management Application

Sr. Implementation Engineer

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities:

• Created POs for equipment procurement that enabled all vendors to perform physical layer build out
• Audited 300 interfaces for IP cable matrix prior to vendor initiating MDF/IDF infrastructure wiring
• Partnered with Common Systems Engineering to perform site engineering tasks for infrastructure