SUMMARY:

• Over 10+ years of experience in networking, installing, configuring and maintaining network devices.
• Implementing IP addressing schemes, LAN/WAN protocols, IP Services, to meet network requirements in different environments.
• Experienced in installing, configuring and troubleshooting the network devices like Confidential c Confidential lyst (2900, 3500, 3700, and 6500 series), and Confidential routers (2800, 3600, 4400).
• Hands on experience in troubleshooting and deploying of various IP Routing protocols such
• Experience in VLAN configuration with 802.1q, VTP, STP and RSTP (802.1W). Implementation of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• Knowledge of Confidential PIX/ASA firewalls, IPS/IDS, F5 load balancers, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).
• Working knowledge of network monitoring/management tools such, Net flow, Confidential, and TCP dump.
• Working knowledge and exceptional understanding of technology like WEP/WAP, 802.11bgn, Implementation of HSRP, VRRP, and Confidential for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• Implementation of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP for Default Gateway Redundancy. Skilled professional with the proven ability to provide technical, analytical solutions, problem solving skills, self - motivated, team player attitude, ability to learn and contribute.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN's, Trucking, VTP, STP, PVST, RSTP, HSRP, 802.1q, and Ether-channels.
• Implementing NAT/Pat
• Knowledge of VoIP, AAA, RADIUS, TACAACS+
• Working knowledge of Change Management Process and Trouble Ticket Escalation
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and committed to providing impeccable service and products.
• Possess strong work ethic and collaborative approach to achieving desired results.

TECHNICAL TECH SKILLS

• Routers Confidential 2600, 2800, 3600, 4400, 7200 Series
• Switches Confidential 2900, 3500, 3700, 5000, 6500 C Confidential lyst Series
• Confidential 5548, 5520, 2148, 2132 Nexus Series
• Routing Protocols BGPv4, OSPF, EIGRP, VRRP, HSRP, GLBP
• Switching Protocols STP, RSTP, PVSTP, VTP, ARP
• IP Services DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SMTP
• WAN technologies ATM, ISDN, PPP, MPLS
• Networking Technologies IPsec, GRE, NAT/PAT, ACL, IPv6, Ether - Channel, Confidential, IP SLAs
• Network Management Confidential Prime, Confidential, Tcpview, SolarWinds NPM, NCM, IPAM
• Tools/Applications GNS 3.0, Packet Tracer, MS Office & Visio.
• Network monitoring Tools SolarWinds, Nigios.
• Network automation Python NAPALM, NETMIKO.
• Splunk
• Manage Forcepoint Web content filtering
• Microtic Router

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Under general direction, responsible for activities related to network administration of the LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN networks, and associated Security.
• Design, install, maintain, configure, and ensure integrity of network hardware and network security.
• Responsibility for the uptime, performance, and recoverability of the network hardware.
• Responsible for the planning, growth, and design of the network infrastructure to meet business needs as well as evaluating and recommending the necessary hardware.
• Responsible for the telecommunications accounts and SLA monitoring.
• Responsible for the Confidential VOIP system.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
• Support the activities of the IT Team as an active and supportive team member.
• Complete projects on agreed to time lines and within pre-defined budgetary constraints.
• 2nd and 3rd tier support for all Help Desk escalated support issues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Information Technology. analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure and application components.

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed daily maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration, installation and documentation of all network components with in the network.
• Configuration of Confidential Routers (2800 Series) and 3550, 6500 series switches.
• TCP/IP network planning, Implemented IPv4 addressing, subnetting, route summarization and distribution.
• Configured routing with EIGRP, static routes and switching with Confidential, VTP, and STP.
• Configured Access lists on the boundaries of the network either inbound or outbound
• Installed/upgraded operating system, anti - virus and monitoring tools. Setting up & maintenance of LAN and WAN networks.
• Enabled SNMP traps for Confidential Monitoring tool to monitor traffic and check the regular health of Servers and Network Devices.

Network Engineer

Confidential, IL

Responsibilities:

• Involved in configuring and implementing of composite network models consists of Confidential 7200, 3800 series routers and Confidential 2950, 3500, 3560, 5000 Series switches.
• Configured networks using routing protocols such as RIPv2, OSPF and BGP.
• Maintained and managed networks running OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
• Configured route redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP in a multi - area OSPF network.
• Implemented Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) by tuning parameters like preemption.
• Implemented various OSPF scenarios on networks consisting of 3560 routers.
• Tuned BGP internal and external peers with manipulation of attributes such as weight, local p.
• Actively involved in installation, configuration, post installation daily operational tasks and configuration of the deployment of Confidential Nexus 5K equipment.
• Preformed IOS upgrades and reconfigured devices afterwards.
• Daily monitoring of network traffic using sniffers ( Confidential ) and access logs to troubleshoot and identify network issues.
• Worked with vendors and Engineering team to test new hardware and procedures.
• Consulted with engineering team to resolve tickets and troubleshoot L3/L2 problems efficiently.
• Installed and configured DHCP server.
• Involved in troubleshooting of DHCP and other IP conflict problems.

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Built LAN/ WAN TCP/IP network comprised of Confidential switches (6500, 7000, 3750, 3500, and 2900).
• Involved in complete LAN, WAN development including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance.
• Hands on experience on subnetting and VLSM, STP, VTP, VLAN trucking.
• Performed switching technology administration including Confidential, inter - VLAN routing, trucking, port aggregation & link negotiation.
• Installed and configured DHCP server. Involved in troubleshooting of DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
• Configured VPN, ACL, and NAT in the Confidential ASA firewall to allow only authorized users to access the servers of the internal network.
• Troubleshooting on all Confidential IOS and c Confidential lyst switches on the network which included but was not limited to 3700, 3560 and 3550 series routers and c Confidential lyst 6513.
• Involved in troubleshooting various layer 2 and layer 3 issues related to multicasting, VRF and BGP routing using Confidential .
• Worked with F5 load balancers and their implementation in various networks.
• Created domain services, users and groups using admin console.
• Used network monitoring tools to ensure network connectivity and protocol analysis tools to assess and pinpoint networking issues causing service disruption.
• Experience on designing and troubleshooting of complex BGP and OSPF routing problems.
• Experience in configuring VLAN's STP (Spanning tree Protocol) and RTSP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol).
• Provided redundancy using redundant links, STP, RSTP, HSRP and VRRP.
• Experience in configuring and upgrading of Confidential IOS and backing up IOS files using TFTP Server.
• Designed the IP addressing scheme depending on the number of current users and scope of future growth.
• Installed and set up Confidential routers and switches according to deployment plans.
• Designed configured and implemented BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and RIP v2 in multi-protocol network environment.
• Performed daily maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration, installation and documentation of all network components with in the network.

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Experienced with Confidential 2600/2900 series router and Confidential 2900/3600 series switches.
• Experienced in design, configuration, implementation and maintenance of wireless network, wireless LAN controllers.
• Configured ACL to allow only authorized users to access the servers.
• Preformed installation, cabling and cable testing.
• Setup Access list and configured Firewall.
• Involved in network upgrades and implementation.
• Configured and implemented site - to-site VPNs at branch sites.
• Configured routing protocols: single-area OSPF in branch office network connectivity
• Implemented Confidential, DHCP server, DNS configuration, NAT/PAT in a small network environment.
• Reviewed, approved, procured various IT hardware and software products to fulfill strategic and operational needs of various departments.
• Responsible for day to day management of Confidential devices, traffic management and monitoring.
• Worked on open source content management platform like Drupal
• Involved in switching technology using ether-channel, port security, and VLAN configuration
• Performed switching technology administration including Confidential, inter-Vlan routing, trucking, port
• Installed and configured DHCP server. Involved in troubleshooting of DHCP and other problems.
• Configured VPN, ACL, and NAT in the Confidential ASA 5550 firewall to allow only authorized users to access the servers of the internal network