SUMMARY:

• Design and deploy LANs and Wireless Networks including routers, switches, access points, firewalls, VPN’s and other networking gear throughout US locations.
• Create detailed Engineering diagrams to support the installation, configuration, and support of all new network deployments and upgrades.
• Install and configure Cisco Layer 3, Layer 2 switches and routers, including Vlans, IP interfaces, OSPF, BGP, VTP, and multicasting.
• Support network operations, maintenance and engineering, including all aspects of the infrastructure
• Supported Cisco VPN, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewall technologies.
• Implement, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco network gear, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and monitoring applications.
• Cisco Catalyst Support 6500, and 4500 series port and IOS configuration.
• Managed and maintained Cisco Prime Infrastructure and ISE in Enterprise environment.
• Responsible for the technical design, planning, and implementation of all networking gear.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Layer 2 Protocols: VTP, STP, RSTP, MST, VLANs, 802.1Q

Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, MPLS

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

IP Devices Routers: 2800, 3600, 3700, 3800, 7200

Switches: 2960x, 3560, 3750, 4500, 6500

Network Management: Cisco Prime Infrastructure, ISE 2.1 Solar Winds, WhatsUp GoldWireless Technology: WLC 4400, 7500, 8500, AIR CAP 2602I - A, AIR-CAP3702I-A

Firewalls: Cisco PIX, ASA 5505, Checkpoint, Fortinet

SDWAN: CloudGenix

Basic LAN Configuration: VLans, Trunks, Ether-channels

Operating Systems/Software: Server 2003, 2008, 2012, VMware vSphere 5.1, Office 365, Mcafee EPO5.1, Active Directory, GPOs, SCCM 2012, WSUS, VMware NSX 6.2, ESXi 6.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, GA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy LANs and Wireless Networks including routers, switches, access points, firewalls, VPN’s and other networking gear throughout US locations.
• Create detailed Engineering diagrams to support the installation, configuration, and support all new network deployments and upgrades.
• Install and configure Cisco Layer 3, Layer 2 switches and routers, including Vlans, IP interfaces, OSPF, BGP, VTP, and multicasting.
• Provisioned network services to branch offices, including DSL, MPLS to new locations.
• Troubleshoot networking issues, including packet loss, performance, routing, switching.
• Perform project-based engineering, design, installation, and assist clients with networks.
• Infrastructure support of wireless Cisco controllers 5520, 3802i APs, Fortinet and Cisco ASA firewalls, and Catalyst, ISR routers.
• Assist with SD-WAN deployment, including Cloudgenix hardware, in connecting branch offices and applications over broadband internet circuit.

Confidential, GA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support network operations, maintenance and engineering, including all aspects of the infrastructure
• Supported Cisco VPN, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Firewall technologies.
• Implement, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco network gear, including routers, switches, wireless access points, and monitoring applications.
• Cisco Catalyst Support 6500, and 4500 series port and IOS configuration.
• Managed and maintained Cisco Prime Infrastructure and ISE in Enterprise environment.
• Responsible for the technical design, planning, and implementation of all networking gear.
• Provide Technical support and problem resolution using trouble-ticketing solution.
• Microsoft/Cisco shop generalist with primary responsibility for networking. DNS/DHCP support.
• Proactively monitor network equipment, services, and applications utilizing Solar winds monitoring

Confidential, GA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and implement design solutions, including LAN/WAN, routers, and switches, firewalls, VPN and wireless devices.
• Checkpoint Firewall Support and Cisco ASA 5505 site-to-site VPN support.
• Wireless Infrastructure support Cisco controllers 4400,7200 and AP’s.
• Cisco Access Point support and configurations, Wireless surveys and network upgrades
• Experience with Virtualization technology, such as VMware vSphere. Creation, management, administration, and maintenance of virtual servers.
• Complete set-up and configuration of Cisco routers, and L2 switches for remote locations.
• Provide Level 3 support for multiple technologies primarily: Windows 7 and 8, Server 2003, 2008, 2012, SCCM 2012, administration of Active Directory, VMWare and WSUS.
• Administer SCCM 2012 environment, including creating security groups, application deployments, collections, advertisements, task sequences, and patch management.

Confidential, GA

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and made recommendations on LAN/WAN hardware and software requirements for 20 locations.
• Implement and administer Microsoft networks (Windows XP, Server 2003)
• Design and manage Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure, including accounts and permissions. Manage IT resources and review backup operations on all servers.
• Provide support and guidance to IT Technician, assist IT Director with Citywide computer issues. Provide helpdesk support to over 300 City employees.
• Manage and update McAfee EPO Server and Antivirus, software distribution, and backup and patch mgmt. tools on server. Monitor system logs and activity on all servers.
• Configure TCP/IP (including DNS and Windows) during installation to provide wireless Internet access to clients.
• Administer MS Exchange and made upgrades to Windows Server 2003 and Blackberry Enterprise Server.
• Installation and configuration of Cisco Switches and SonicWALL firewall.
• Interact with end-users to identify current computing procedures and desktop LAN

Confidential, GA

Responsibilities:

• Manage and design all LAN infrastructures to keep business running.
• Support 1000+ users across multiple business units.
• Led multiple projects to upgrade software.
• Isolated network problems with NA Sniffer and internet advisor
• Maintain and support Cisco 2500, 3000 series routers.
• Implement network security for remote access. Tasks include configuring site to site and clients to site VPN tunnels.