OBJECTIVE:

To pursue a role in the Information Technology field, with a focus in the area of Networking and Networking Security.

Hardware/Software: Cisco Router; 1800, 1900, 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, ASR1002X. Cisco Switches; 2960x, 3560s, 3850s, Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K. Network Security; Palo Alto 200 - 5050, Cisco ASA 5505 - 5585, ACLs, NATS/PATS, and SSH. F5 load balancer. Network Management; Remedy, EM7, Vital-QIP, Scrutinizer, Solar winds, Netflow, Wireshark, Citrix Go to assist, VOIP technology.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• LAN
• WAN
• MPLS
• DMVPN
• GRE-Tunnel
• Site to Site IPSec VPN and SSL VPN - Cisco Any Connect VPN. Network Management and troubleshoot all Layers of the OSI Model.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Manage a Network Infrastructure which comprises of 105 regional sites and 17,000 employees. Monitor all WAN and LAN traffic performance with EM7, Scrutinizer and Solarwinds. Also used Solarwinds NCM to push network command Scripts, Backup and Reports. Manage device’s SLA monthly report via EM7 as well as proactively and reactively monitored the network and responded accordingly to any alarms or issues on the network within the given SLA. Also used remedy Remedy for change control and incident management.
• Currently working in a Network environment which consists of BGP routers and configuring these devices for redundancy using HSRP. Configured Multiple EIGRP AS which does route redistribution. Configured MPLS WAN Routers, VRF lite routing tables, Ipsec Site to Site Connections and DMVPN networks. Coordinate ISP Circuit upgrades for all WAN router across the agency.
• Configured Nexus 7k, 5k for Fault Tolerance by implementing Vpc Domain. Configured Virtual Port-channels for end devices, fabric path for Loop prevention and FCOE Ports for Backup server’s connection. Also Configured 2960s, 3650s and 3850 switch Stacks. Configured SPAN for port monitoring. Ran Packet Capture and filtered specific traffic on Gigamon for flow mapping.
• Experienced in Cisco ASA, Palo Alto200-5050 and Fortinet 3600c firewall. Configured ACLS, Nat rules, DMZ Zones, Site to Site VPN tunnels, Remote access VPN Via Cisco AnyConnect and Cisco Secure desktop for prelogin verification. Fortinet: Configured ACLS, Objects and NATS, Also Fortinet URL filtering and configured LDAP Server Profile and authentication profile. Palo Alto; Setup Security profiles Antivirus, Anit-Spyware, Vulnerability protection, and File Blocking. Configured Palo Alto firewall for to conduct Enable User-ID to Improved visibility into application usage based on users. Update security profiles with the latest threat signatures.
• Responsible for Managing, Monitoring, Design Enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN and Security Infrastructure. Created network designs using Microsoft Visio. Created network designs using Microsoft Visio.
• Configure and Manage F5 BigIP Load balancers. Built Virtual pool and VIP server, health monitors and configured HTTPS redirects.
• Worked on VitalQIP Management appliance to manage DNS/DHCP to reserve DNS entries and DHCP Scopes for both IPV6 and IPV4 end devices.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed Layer 1 installs of Single mode/Multimode Fiber and Copper to Networking devices.
• Installed Cisco routers, switches and firewalls for small and larger business. Devices include Cisco Nexus 7k, 5k, 2k, 6500, 4500, 3750 and includes security, applied SSH, assigning appropriate VLANs and port security to interfaces, Arp inspection, Acls, Vlan Acls and password encryption. Also configured VLAN trunks using dot1q encapsulation and also applied VTP to environments which were uniform. Familiar STP, RSTP
• Router installs included Cisco 2800, 2900, 3800 and 3900 ASR1002X series. Applied configuration for MPLS network connectivity, VRF for multiple routing instances to co-exist and work simultaneously over MPLS, configured routing redistribution between EIGRP and BGP, IPSec\GRE Tunnel establishment, ISP internet connectivity. Primarily worked on EIGRP environments and some experience with BGP routing protocol as well implementing multicast routing streaming broadcast to multiple recipients. Also worked on DMVPN environments for small /home office setups.
• Firewalls installs include Cisco ASA 5500 series. Setups include creating various DMZs for outside, inside and zones for various application/network landing zones. Configurations include Global Nats, static Nats and destination Nats for translations to different zones. Applied Acls to permit or deny traffic to each DMZ. Applied static routes or routing protocol for communication. Also creating objects and tunnel groups. Setup ipsec-vpns, ssl-vpn client and clientless using Cisco Any-connect. Also familiar with Cisco ASDM to manage, monitor and configure firewalls.

Confidential

Tier 3 Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Schedule running scripts within Solarwind to configure larger number of devices across the WAN.
• Configure deploying and troubleshooting Cisco ASA devices.
• Manage ISP Circuit upgrades orders for multi sites.
• Stacking and racking switches and routers
• Provision network device access (TACACS+).
• Analyze and troubleshoot network communication using Wireshark.
• Walk through Installations complex computer issues, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices, and networking hardware products, insuring all setup parameters meet corporate standards.
• Have gained experience in the following technologies: Cisco ACS, AAA and TACACS authentication, creating Access Control Lists (ACLs) on Cisco switches, setting and analyzing SNMP traps, VTP Databases for spanning of Vlans and OSPF configurations
• Perform analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of PC problems either on-site or via remote access.
• Receive and respond to incoming calls for issues either in ticket que or escalated and/or emails regarding PC and/or hardware problems.
• Maintain accurate records of projects, tasks, and time spent by utilizing the appropriate IT software.
• Accurately document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information; adhere to company security policies.
• Perform network administration functions and account permissions.
• Develop an understanding for system environments and maintain technical expertise.

Confidential

Helpdesk

Responsibilities:

• Network Monitoring: Monitored network nodes campus wide, and alert proper groups of outages. Respond according to higher tier instructions.
• Wireless Management: Conducted frequent site surveys to determine wireless range, as well as to document AP location. Required attention to detail to allow for accurate AP range coverage. Installed access points per higher tier instruction. Investigated AP outages, and attempted to solve issues before escalation. Used Cisco Wireless manager to draw detailed maps of buildings to simulate AP coverage.
• Equipment Installation/Configuration: Assisted in the installation of switches, routers, servers, and UPS equipment in rack mounts. Ran cable in the data center under a raised floor. Cross-connected ports to give end devices connectivity. Configured switch ports on live equipment according to higher tier instruction.
• Ticket Management: Investigated network department related trouble tickets, resolve, and escalate issues if necessary. Required effective communication with higher tier support to resolve issues effectively.