SUMMARY:

• Network Engineer/Systems Administrator, experienced and result - oriented IT professional with detailed knowledge of fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Networks - which includes: Cisco Wise Management for Data Center, F5 LTM, Big IP, Cisco ACE Load Balancers, LANs, WANs, VPN, TCP/IP and IP Routing and Switching backed up with an in-depth expertise in the implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN, WAN network systems, extensive hands on experience on cutting edge technologies and relevant industry certifications. Security tools used on devices for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning: Metasploit, WireShark, Netsparker. Performed routine Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/ Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and web/ email/ malware scanners with Qualys security tools.
• Experience with Routing Protocols - BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS
• Cisco Energy Wise Management for Data Center. Helped to reduce energy costs by up to 45 percent using Cisco Energy Wise Management for Data Center .
• GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
• Experienced with penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, security architecture and compliance, and/ or network security engineering
• Security tools used on devices for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning: Metasploit, WireShark, Netsparker.
• Performed routine Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/ Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and web/ email/ malware scanners with Qualys security tools.
• Detailed knowledge of fundamental principles and concepts of Systems Management and Computer Networks - which includes: IBM Enterprise Identity Mapping, IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Management
• Proficient with Cisco Internetworking Operating System (IOS) and Nexus OS using the command line interface.
• Experience with Juniper switching EX3400, EX2200, EX4300 series.
• Experience with Cisco First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
• Experience installing Configuring & management of Nexus 7K, 5K, 6500, 4900, 3750 series catalyst switches
• Experience with installation, configuration and management of various flavors of firewalls. Eg: Cisco PIX, ASA 5500 & 5500-x with different options and Checkpoint
• Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco 1800, 1900, 2800, 3800, 3900 series routers and Cisco
• Implement and manage based on load balancing using F5 GTM load balancers.
• Worked on migrating the F5 LTM 5100 version 9.2 to 5100 LTM version 9.4 and F5 GTM configurations.
• Configured F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability
• Worked on updating the SSL certificates to the application URL using the F5 LTM and F5 GTM.
• Configured and supported Cisco ACE Load Balancers Data Center environment.
• Resolve escalated hardware and software issues related to LAN/WAN.
• Extensive working experience of VLANs, etherchannels, Spanning Tree Protocol and MPLS
• DMVPN - Configuring Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) using GRE over IPSec between Multiple Routers
• Configured Client VPN technologies including Cisco's VPN client via IPSEC
• Completed upgrade of Corporate LAN, by upgrading IOS on core switches(6509/6513), replacing/adding supervisors modules(720/IV), GE and FE modules, GBIC/SFP modules on 4500/4006 switches.
• Able to configured and installed F5 VIPRION 4800, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 11000
• Wireless networks - working knowledge of Cisco, Aruba and Meraki Wireless Load Balancers- F5, Cisco CSS 11000 Series, Aeropoint
• Monitoring- MRTG, PTRG, Packet sniffer, Solarwinds, Ciscoworks, HP openview, NetXray, SnifferPro, Wireshark
• Experience in SOX, PCI, HIPAA, ISO audit and compliance.
• Technical resource on projects with process or system changes. Analyzed and documented issues, including root cause analysis, control failure identification, level of significance assessment for deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Technical resource for upgrading all internal infrastructure devices found to be out of compliance.
• Performed IOS upgrades, SNMP upgrades, F5 Load Balancers upgrades to maintain vendor support and compliance standards.
• Part of a team which coordinated and directed completion of the SOX Compliance program.
• Involved in all internal pertaining to Information Security and IT meetings.
• Documented procedures for more effective and efficient controls and processes
• Monitoring tools: Slarwinds.com‎, Splunk, Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold, Paessler PRTG Network
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially instruction and presentation skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:     

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Sr. Network Engineer

• Managed the initial technical requirements for all network and security architecture, design and strategic planning as it relates to steady state work and new projects deployment within Walt Disney parks and resorts organization including Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disneyland Paris, Disneyland Hong Kong and Hawaii.
• Performed penetration testing using security tools: Metasploit, WireShark, Netsparker.
• Performed routine Intrusion Detection System (IDS)/ Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and web/ email/ malware scanners with Qualys security tools.
• Managed the energy efficiency of your data center by seeing, measuring, and managing the energy use of all network-connected devices using Cisco Energy Wise Management for Data Center . Helped to reduce energy costs by up to 45 percent using Cisco Energy Wise Management for Data Center .
• Configured and supported Cisco ACE Load Balancers Data Center environment.
• Able to configured and installed F5 VIPRION 4800, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 5000, Cisco CSS 11506 Content Services Switch, Cisco CSS 11503 Content Services Switch, Cisco CSS 11501 Content Services Switch Cisco CSS
• Experience with Juniper switching EX3400, EX2200, EX4300 series. This experience came as part of the installation of the Out of Band network in the Orlando DataCenter.
• Experience with Routing Protocols - BGP, MP-BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, MPLS
• Experience with Cisco First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
• Experience installing Configuring & management of Nexus 7K, 5K, 6500, 4900, 3750 series catalyst switches
• Experience with installation, configuration and management of various flavors of firewalls. Eg: Cisco PIX, ASA 5500 & 5500-x with different options and Checkpoint
• Monitoring tools: Slarwinds.com‎, Splunk, Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold, Paessler PRTG Network
• Technical resource on projects with process or system changes. Analyzed and documented issues, including root cause analysis, control failure identification, level of significance assessment for deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Technical resource for upgrading all internal infrastructure devices found to be out of compliance.
• Performed IOS upgrades, SNMP upgrades, F5 Load Balancers upgrades to maintain vendor support and compliance standards.
• Part of a team which coordinated and directed completion of the SOX Compliance program.
• Involved in all internal pertaining to Information Security and IT meetings.
• Documented procedures for more effective and efficient controls and processes

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Network Engineer

• Experience with Routing Protocols - BGP, MP-BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, MPLS
• Experience with Cisco First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
• Experience installing Configuring & management of Nexus 7K, 5K, 6500, 4900, 3750 series catalyst switches
• Able to configured and installed F5 VIPRION 4800, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 5000, Cisco CSS 11506 Content Services Switch, Cisco CSS 11503 Content Services Switch, Cisco CSS 11501 Content Services Switch Cisco CSS
• Provides overall leadership and direction for technology operations, process management, procedural guidance and compliance throughout the TWC enterprise.
• Manage and oversee Vulnerability Management and Information Security Management Services across the enterprise.
• Work as IT Liaison between IT Infrastructure Services, Internal Audit, Legal, HR and 3rd party QSAs.
• Monitoring tools: Slarwinds.com‎, Splunk, Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold, Paessler PRTG Network

Confidential, Longwood, FL

WAN Network Engineer

• Configured and installed switches, routers, firewall, cables, racks, etc., for remotes offices.
• Remote and On-site server and PC support/implementation.
• Monitoring tools: Slarwinds.com‎, Splunk, Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold, Paessler PRTG Network
• Managed and implemented for Sears BGP over MPLS Cloud provided by Sprint and AT&T involving approximately 1,000 remote offices and retail stores
• Managed and implemented EIGRP protocol from Nexus 7K Core Switch used for internal routing and stability
• Managed Enterprise Level Data Center for Sear Home Improvement.  The Sears Data Center was made up of approximately 420 servers, 200 Routers and 300 Cisco Switch VOIP and Data Cisco Switches
• Managed Check Cisco Pix/ASA Firewall Appliances
• Managed Cisco Call Manager environment support and implementation.
• Designed and managed BlueCoat Webfiltering, Packeteer Packet Shaping
• Supported Windows 2003/2008 Servers, Exchange 2007, 200 2851 Series Cisco Routers, CISCO ASA Firewalls, Have setup numerous VPN groups for remote support of network
• Support home office VPN for management and authorized personnel wishing to work from home
• Supported Cisco hardware platforms: Routers (Nexus 7000, 2851, 1700, 2600, and 3600), Switches (3560 and 6500 series core switches), Cisco ASA/PIX firewalls

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Senior Application Security/ Network Security Engineer

• Experience with Routing Protocols - BGP, MP-BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, MPLS
• Experience with Cisco First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
• Experience installing Configuring & management of Nexus 7K, 5K, 6500, 4900, 3750 series catalyst switches
• Able to configured and installed F5 VIPRION 4800, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 11000, BIG-IP 5000, Cisco CSS 11506 Content Services Switch, Cisco CSS 11503 Content Services Switch, Cisco CSS 11501 Content Services Switch Cisco CSS
• Monitoring tools: Slarwinds.com‎, Splunk, Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold, Paessler PRTG Network

Confidential, Maitland, FL

Senior Network Engineer

• Performed Site Surveys for new and existing customers.
• Configured and installed switches, routers, firewall, cables, racks, etc., for remotes offices.
• Remote and On-site server and PC support/implementation.
• Managed and implemented for Confidential BGP over MPLS Cloud provided by AT&T, involving remote offices
• Managed and implemented EIGRP protocol from Cisco 6500 Series Core Switch to maintain stability incurred after topology changes
• Managed Check Point Firewalls and Cisco Pix/ASA Firewall Appliances
• Managed Cisco Call Manger environment support and implementation.
• Supported Cisco hardware platforms: Routers (1700, 2600, and 3600 particularly useful), Switches (3560 and 6500 series core switches)
• Supported various LAN technologies like Ethernet and wireless and WAN technologies (T1 and VPN). Experience with servers and the services that provide network functionality

Confidential, Groveland, FL

Senior Systems Engineer

• Performed Site Surveys for new and existing customers.
• Configured and installed switches, routers, firewall, cables, racks, etc., for remotes offices.
• Remote and On-site server and PC support/implementation.
• Managed Active Directory, Exchange 2007, Microsoft IIS
• Accomplishments: Currently supporting Great Plains 8.0g64, Accounting/Payroll Software with Wennsoft Job Costing and FRx and SQL 2000 on the backend. Windows 2000/2003 Servers, Exchange 5.5, three 1700 Series Cisco Routers, Cisco PIX 515 Firewall
• Have setup numerous VPN groups for remote support of network. Have setup/support home office scenarios for management and authorized personnel wishing to work home. Have 8 years experience with various Cisco hardware platforms: Routers (1700, 2600, and 3600 particularly useful), Switches (3500XL, 3550, 3750, 4600, and 6500), PIX firewall, VPN concentrator, and familiarity with CiscoWorks
• Strong fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networking as well as of experience working with video and VoIP technologies and associated various protocols
• Understand H.323 and QOS and DHCP fundamentals; network infrastructure maintenance and technologies

Confidential, Lake Mary, FL 

System Engineer

• Performed Site Surveys for new and existing customers.
• Configured and installed switches, routers, firewall, cables, racks, etc., for remotes offices.
• Remote and On-site server and PC support/implementation.
• Designed and managed Corporate Data Center for Confidential
• Managed Active Directory, Exchange 2003, Microsoft IIS
• Configured and supported Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000/2003 servers
• Performed Exchange 5.5 to 2000 migrations
• Supported Cisco Routers and Cisco PIX, Checkpoint and Watchguard Firebox Firewalls, as well as Intrusion Detection Systems
• Supported serial connectivity solutions with Equinox Term Servers ELS-16 II and Blackbox Terminal Servers
• Performed application monitoring, hardware monitoring, Compaq Proliant PCs/Servers, and IIS 5.0/6.0 internet solutions
• Supported Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows 2003, DNS/DHCP/TCP-IP, 3Com NBX, Exchange 2000/2003, MS Office XP/2003, Cisco CSS 11000 Series Load Balancer

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI 

Network Analyst

• Designed and Managed Corporate Data Center for Milsco Manufacturing
• Supported Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 servers and implemented Exchange 5.5 and Cisco Routers,
• Cisco and PIX Firewalls
• Supported Windows 95, NT, 98, 2000 in a Client/Server environment as well as maintained all server functions, etc., backup administration, help desk support, and hardware component upgrades 

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI 

 Network Administrator

• Designed and Managed Corporate Data Center for CompuPros
• Supported and implemented Novell and Windows servers and desktop support in a fast paced, high volume office
• Performed LAN\WAN Administration, set up of new users on network, changing password, security, managing profiles and queues 
• Implemented and supported Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches and PIX Firewalls. Supported Windows 95, NT, 98, in a Client/Server environment as well as maintained all server functions, etc., backup
• administration, help desk support, and hardware component upgrades in a Novell 4.11 server environments
• Implemented/supported customer based Cisco Routers, and PIX Firewalls