SUMMARY:

• Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) with 8+ years of experience in routing, switching, firewall technologies, systems design, and administration and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to LAN/WAN setup, installation, configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP, MPLS.
• Experienced in Troubleshooting for connectivity and hardware problems on Cisco Networks.
• Extensive experience with Cisco IOS, Windows client/server operating systems, Linux, Networking technologies, Firewalls.
• Experience in L2/L3 3 protocols like VLANS, STP, VTP, MPLS and Trunking protocols.
• Good knowledge in WAN Technologies like ACL, NAT and PAT, IPsec and VPNs.
• Worked in OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, IP addressing and Sub netting.
• Hands - on experience in the setup of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, ACL, and tunnel installations.
• Enhanced level of knowledge with IGRP, PPP, ATM, T1/T3 Frame-Relay.
• Extensive knowledge in different networking protocols DHCP, DNS, FTP, VOIP (SIP, H.323, MGCP), Quality of Service (QOS).
• Basic understanding to work on Junos-Juniper router.
• Great team player and able to work under pressure.
• Exceptional skills in IPV4 Sub-netting.
• Extensive experience in Windows 2012/2008/2003 Servers at single/multi domain environment.
• Experience in Networking and Security Configurations on ESX/ESXi Host.
• Extensive knowledge in advance features of VMware VMotion, SVMotion, HA and DRS including vSphere Update Manager, VMware Data Recovery, vCenter Lab Manager and vCenter Orchestrator.
• Experience in P2V, V2V MIGRATION using VMware vCenter Converter / Plate Spin PowerConvert and Creating host and client VM templates and cloning.
• Experience in iSCSI SAN, NAS, NFS storage and RAID (0, 1, 10, 01, and 5) concepts.
• Demonstrated success record in: Managing multiple tasks with proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identifying the problem to solve complex technical issues.
• Highly enthusiastic, creative team player, project implementation, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Network Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, Junos OS

LAN Technologies: VLAN, VTP, Inter-Vlan routing, STP, RSTP, PVST, 802.1x

WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, ATM, MPLS, Channel & Leased lines

Network Securities: NAT/PAT, VPN, Filtering, Load Balancing using f5 and cisco ace, IDS/IPS, IPsec, ACL

Networking Devices: Cisco 1700/1800/2500/2600/3600/3700/3800/7200/7600 seriesRouters and 2950/3550/ 3560/3750/4000/5500/6500 SeriesSwitches, Brocade and Cisco MDS fabric switches.

Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, HSRP, IPv6

Routed Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX.

Software Define Networking: VMware NSX.

Virtualization: VSphere 5.5/5.1/5.0/4.0/ 4.1, ESX/ESXi server 5.5/5.0/4.1/4.0/3.5/3.0, VSphere Client, VCenter, VMotion, Storage VMotion, VMware Update Manager, VMware Tools, VMware Converter, DRS, HA and FT.

Infrastructure Services: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TFTP

Network Managements: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP

IP Telephony: VOIP, FXO/FXS/E&M/T1/ISDN/ PRI, Call manager Express.

Operating Systems: Windows Vista/XP/7/8/10, MS DOS, UNIX, Linux

Server Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012

Comm. Protocols: ARP, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, CDMA, 3G

Packages: Visual Studio 2008, OPNET, MATLAB, CAD, Flash, Dream weaver.

Languages/ Tools: VBScript

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,CT

Sr. Network Engineer

• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing and policy based routing.
• Team member of Configuration of Cisco 7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Providing Technical Support and solutions for Network Problems.
• Implementing NAT solution's on wan applications.
• Planned, tested and evaluated various equipment’s, systems, IOSs and procedures for use within the Network / security infrastructure.Upgrading IOS, troubleshooting network outages.
• Continually monitor, assess and improve network security, test and implement new security technologies.
• Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall,NOKIA Firewalls, Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT and Checkpoint ESX/GSX firewall.
• Having Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Design and implemented network infrastructure and configured the entire network Infrastructure devices including Network Printers and Register.
• Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and performance monitoring.

  Environment: Cisco router (7206, 7609, 7606) and switches(3500, 4500, 6500), Firewalls ASA, LAN/WAN, Windows server 2008, 2012. VMWare 5.5, NetApp FC SAN/NAS storage, HP ProLiant G3,G5and G7 servers, HP Blade Servers on enclosure c3000 and c7000.

Confidential,Minneapolis,MN

Sr. Network Consultant

• Hand on experience the configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers and L2 Switches.
• Extensive experience in configuring and implementing EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF
• Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution.
• Implemented stub/Totally stub areas and various OSPF features like route-summarization and SPF throttling.
• Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches and fixes with all around technical support
• Supporting EIGRP and BGP for problems of L2/L3 in internal teams & external customers.
• Providing daily network support for national wide area network consisting of MPLS, VPN and point-to point site.
• Upgrading Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients.
• Configured and installed multi-protocol (IP, IPX) multi-interface Cisco routers.
• Design, WAN link using PPP Multilink and by implementing Cisco WAAS
• Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPSec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
• Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
• Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of the MPLS circuits for various field offices.
• Network Cabling, dressing, labeling and troubleshooting various network drops onsite.

Environment: Cisco, Juniper Routers and Switches, Juniper Firewalls, Windows server 2003, 2008 r2, 2012 r2 and Linux servers operating systems. EMC Storage and HP c7000 and c3000. Fiber channel and Ethernet media.

Confidential,Cleveland,OH

Network Engineer

• Worked on Cisco Layer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.
• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.
• Work on different connection medium like Fiber and Copper Connectivity.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
• Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients' network.
• Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.
• Supported networks, which are comprised of 2000+ Cisco devices.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF as a core routing protocol.
• Follow process & procedures for change & configuration management.
• Supported nationwide LAN infrastructure consisting of Cisco 4510 and catalyst 6513.
• Deployed the switches in high availability configuration with HSRP.
• Configured UDLD, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Support various Series of Cisco Routers like 7200/7600 series.
• Support Complex 6500 /5500 Series Switches.
• Network Monitoring using tools like Cisco Works 2000.
• Created Lab demonstrations for new technology deployments with loaner equipment from various vendors and presented the findings to upper management.
• Troubleshoot network problems using Packet Analysis tools like Ethereal.

Environment: Cisco Router (2600, 3600, 7200), Cisco Switches (6500, 5500, 4510, 6513), Firewalls, LAN/WAN, Fiber channel and Ethernet Connection Medium, Windows server 03, 08, 08r2, 12 and 12r2, HP servers and Dell server.

Confidential,Columbia,MD

Network Support Engineer

• Upgrade Cisco 7200, 3600 Router IOS Software, backup Routers and Catalyst 3560, 4500 switch configurations
• Support 24x7 operations and answer calls from the customers on network emergencies and resolve issues
• Install and manage Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, & 2960 series Switches and Cisco 1800, 3900 series routers
• Hands on Experience in Inter-vlan routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic Nating
• Log messages using Syslog server and analyze the issues related to high CPU utilization and parameters that can degrade performance of the network
• Involved in all technical aspects of LAN and WAN projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required
• Conduct through analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning
• Provide assistance to Network Manager and serve as Secondary Network support.
• Troubleshoot and fix any backup and monitoring systems related issues in conjunction with Systems team and external vendors

Environment: Cisco router (7200, 4500, 3600, 3560), Cisco Switches (3900, 3500, 2960, 1800), Firewalls, LAN/WAM, HP and Dell Server, EMC storage, Windows and Linux server operating systems.

Confidential,Alexandria,VA

Network Engineer

• Deploying and configuring Cisco 12000, 7600, 3800 & Juniper M series routers & Catalyst 6500 series switches for the core, distribution and access layer in an enterprise composite model network infrastructure.
• Designing and deploying EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS-VPN protocols and routing technologies for connecting data center to remote locations.
• Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco’s PIX firewall, ASA 5500 security appliance, Cisco 4200 IPS appliance, Designing and Implementation experience in building DMZ, and integration of firewalls with Gateway Anti-Virus and web Filtering applications from Trend Micro and Web sense.
• Configuring various advanced features (Profiles, monitors, iRules, Redundancy, SSL Termination, Persistence, SNATs, HA on F5 BIGIP appliances SSL termination and initiation, Persistence, Digital Certificates, Executed various migration/upgrade projects across F5 and hands on with F5 BIGIP LTMs/EM.
• Designed and Developed Internet Security policy for the company in order to build a secure and robust network Infrastructure.
• Configuration of Failover on firewalls and configuration of Cisco (AAA) ACS server, RADIUS and TACACS+ for VPN users and implementation of secured VPN on Cisco routers, PIX and VPN concentrator appliances.
• Worked on IP Frame Relay (FR) and Gigabit Ethernet WAN Technologies.
• Installed, configured, maintained and troubleshoot JUNOS, Juniper M-Series & T-Series routers, Foundry Network L2/L4 Switches.
• Worked with vendors (Juniper, Cisco, etc.) when issues arise and see it through all the way until issue is resolved or a bug has been identified and turned over to development.
• Real-time network monitoring using HP Open View by implementing policies and creating custom events. Analyzed network traffic using analyzer such as Wireshark, MRTG 2.13.
• Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) policies and rate limiting queuing parameters on Cisco and Juniper Platforms.
• Created & documented wiring and network diagram using MS- Visio

Environment: Cisco and Juniper Routers, Cisco Juniper Switches, Cisco firewall, F5 BigIP, HP, Dell, IBM servers, Windows and Linux Server Operating systems.

Confidential, West Haven

Network Support Associate

• Troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure including routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.
• Configuring load balancing on Cisco and Juniper routers for redundancy purpose with third party router with the help of VRRP.
• Configuring and Troubleshooting VLANS in Switched Networks.
• Provide network consulting and support for small business to mid-size businesses in Connecticut.
• Maintain existing network and detailed plans to build new network according to specification and requirements.
• Maintain and install proper function of the Wireless Network and Wi-Fi services provided to clients using Dell, HP, Aruba, Linksys and cisco technologies.
• Worked with vulnerability scan utilizing network scanning tools and software for network weakness and security.
• Quickly learned numerous applications and network designs.
• Installation and configuration of SQL server 2005 database.
• Successfully implemented and administered support for many IBM, Dell, and HP servers.
• Provides fault isolation and incident resolution support for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones, Routers, Switches, and peripheral devices.
• Diagnosed, troubleshoot and resolved a range of software, hardware and network connectivity issues.
• Installs and troubleshoots VPN with security issues
• Increased reliability via setup and configuration of Windows Active Directory, Terminal Services,T1 Lines, Cisco Routers and switches, DNS, WINS, DHCP, MS Exchange and SUS.

Environment: Cisco, Juniper and Aruba router, switch, firewall and Access points. Design, Implement, Configure and troubleshooting existing or new networks. IBM, Dell, and HP servers. SQL server 2005