SUMMARY:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (Router, Switches & Security) with around 7 years of experience in IP network Operations, Configurations, deployment and Migration, Encryption, Troubleshooting.
• Good Knowledge on Configuration, Troubleshooting and Migration of Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Hands on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, and Cisco Nexus Switches.
• Experience in Cisco Routing and Switching with strong Cisco hardware/software experiences with Routers such as 2900, 3800, 3900, 4000, 7200, 7600, 3900; Cisco Multilayer Switches 2960, 3850, 4500, 4900, 6500;
• Worked on Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP and RIP.
• Well experienced in configuring protocols OSPF, BGP, IP, TCP, UDP, NAT, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, SSH, DNS.
• Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models.
• Extensive knowledge on configuring VLAN, STP, RSTP, VTP, DTP and RSPVT.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether - channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Hands on experience in implementation and deploying BIG-IP F5 LTM, and Hardware load balancers for load balancing and network traffic management for business applications.
• Responsible for Checkpoint firewall administration across our global networks. Strong knowledge of Cisco and Juniper software (IOS/SRX and JunOS) and hardware.
• Support Panorama Centralized Management for Palo alto firewall PA 5000, PA 2000 and PA3060, to centrally manage the console, configure, maintain, monitor, and update firewall core, as well as back up configuration.
• Deploying, configuring, and administering Checkpoint End Point firewalls and hands on experience with network protocols.
• Hands on experience on NAT (Network Address Translation) configurations and its analysis on troubleshooting issues related to access lists (ACL)
• Problem solved network issues related to IP video multicasting, Layer2/3 services (VPLS, IES), DHCP issues, remote access, and hardware failure, link redundancy.
• Knowledge on Microsoft Visio creating a detail physical and logical network diagrams.
• Excellent leadership qualities with good written and oral communication.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work in a team of large members with minimum supervision necessary.
• Experience working with Nexus 2148 FEX, Nexus 5048 and 7010 switches in data centers.
• Knowledge on VMware virtualization.
• Implementing and configuring F5 BIG-IP load balancer and GTM
• Configuring Nodes, Pools, Virtual Servers for load balancing methods using F5.
• Establishing redundancies for the F5 firewall and control flow between modules.
• Experienced migrating Citrix Presentation Servers From 4.0 to 4.5, XenApp 5.0 to 6.0/6.5, XenApp 6.5 to 7.15/7.9 Citrix Provisioning services 7.9 and Managed Large Datacenter .
• Good knowledge on DMZ, IPSec, Intrusion detection, proxy, tunnels, Site to Site VPN, Multicasting, MPLS, SSL, PAP/CHAP, AAA (TACACS+ and Radius).
• Hands on experience in deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewall and implemented adding, removing and editing firewall policies and rules as per the requirements.
• Upgraded configuration changes, implement the Firewall Rules, configure the NAT, implement the new VPN, troubleshooting and handling the incident on number of vendor's Firewalls (ASA, Checkpoint) and other security products.
• Configuring, Administering and troubleshooting the Palo Alto firewall.
• Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.
• Authorized to work in United States for any employer

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Networking Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, RSTP, VLANs, VTP, PAGP, LACP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, TACACS+, Radius, AAA.

Firewalls: Palo Alto (PA-2k, 3k, 5k), Checkpoint R75/77, Juniper SRX.

LAN/WAN: Ethernet/ Fast Ethernet/ Gigabit Ethernet networks, VLANS, VTP, STP, PVST, RSTP, 802.1W, Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, MPLS, leased lines and exposure to PPP, HDLC,, T1/T3 and E1/E3,IWAN.

Routers/Switches: Cisco routers (7206,4431, 4331, 3945, 3925, 3845, 2901, 2811,2612, 1900, 1800, 800) Cisco catalyst switches (6800, 6509, 6506,9500,9300, 3750, Catalyst 37xx stack, 3550, 2960, 2800, 1900 series), Cisco Nexus (7000k series), VPC, VDC, AS4, Aruba Wireless, Cisco 9300,9500.

Wireless: Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 2400, 5500 Series, WDS, and WLSE, Standards 802.11 .

Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Solar winds, Fire: mon, Cisco NCS, Cisco UCS, Cisco UCIS, Net-MRI, Show and Share, Wireshark.

Operating Confidential: Linux, Windows Server, Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS.

Programming: Python

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Network Operations & Deployment Engineer

Responsibilities:

• My role is to deploy the complex and huge sized data centers that support the Amazon web services (AWS) cloud networks.
• I am responsible to deploy numerous access and aggregate level networking devices which supports the AWS customer server racks.
• I am also responsible for connecting and deploying multi-vendor networking devices from core to distribution, distribution to aggregate and aggregate to access layer networking devices.
• Create or modify the configuration templates and Yaml files using Jinja templating language, code review submissions and pushing the configurations into the centralized repository for updating the device deployment configurations for the new and existing devices.
• Responsible to automate most of the deployment and scaling related processes using python scripting.
• Proposed and implemented live site data center traffic migrations successfully without causing any impact.
• Responsible for reviewing requests from data center capacity planning team and finalizing the Build of materials that are supposed to be ordered to build new data center or scale the existing data center to support the upcoming customer requirement.
• Worked with automation team in creating automated troubleshooting scripts for interface down issues and BGP session down issues. Successfully implemented them in the production environment.
• Current responsibilities include estimating the upcoming capacity requests and port requirement for late binding server racks. Plan and deploy ports to serve the upcoming capacity in time.
• Worked on the link Encryption to enable link encryption in all links/circuits supporting traffic between Amazon devices .
• Procuring, Reserving and Assigning new IP addresses from the provided IP space containers to the deploy new devices using IPAM
• Key contributions include troubleshooting of complex LAN /WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols OSPF & BGP.
• Worked on Installing & Configuring the Almach Switches & Cisco Nexus Switches.
• Prioritize and coordinate tasks to complete project within deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve blocking issues during or post network deployment.
• Responsible for turning up links and routing during as a part of deployment process.
• Working closely with Data center team to resolve the link issues, device issues, environmental issues and SD card issues.
• Replacing and Rebuilding devices whenever needed as a part of troubleshooting.

Environment: Cisco Switches, Nexus 7k Series, Almach switches, OSPF&BGP, SNMP, DNS, Apollo Environment, jinga, Python, Blade Runner workflows, Git Repo, Yaml Files, Brazil Workspace, IPAM, AWS Dashboard, Linux, Link Encryption (MACSEC), NHS, Net vane, Kibana, Daryl, Alfred tool, PCN campaigns used for Deployments, .

Confidential, Bellevue, WA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Currently working on daily implementation of Firewall rules for multiple clients. Using Tufin Secure Change. Also, used Tufin Secure Track to help trouble shoot issues as well as to find out status of firewall rule implementation. conducting the PCI DSS test to the firewall devices and checking for the PCI Compliance and resolving the issues related to the failed tests using Tufin Secure Track.
• Utilizing Tufin and Splunk firewall analyzing tool to remediate idle firewall policies that leave the network open to unnecessary vulnerabilities.
• To ticket or triage the issues in time by ensuring that all service level agreements are met. Also, to detect service degradation and/or failures in power, communications equipment, software, or circuits.
• Coordinate with Multiple vendors like Cisco, Juniper, F5, Citrix and Arista for TAC cases for device issue and coordinate with major internet service providers for link issues.
• Configured Citrix policies and configured load evaluator.
• Worked on Office 365 Migration project for Citrix environment.
• Improve network monitoring and actively working on identifying the alarms that needs threshold tweaking.
• Having excellent knowledge of Routing and Switching protocols and principles with extensive experience with Cisco and Juniper products.
• Worked collaboratively, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures.
• To provide support, coordination and proper documentation for High Priority Incidents on network.
• Supposed to ensure all emergency response, and dispatch processes, and administrative processes are followed and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Advise project managers and team leaders on the implementation of Cisco unified communications solutions and data center solutions for clients based on industry best practices.
• Wrote and used a neural network based on the Hopefield Neural Network in C++ then ported it to Java to perform security testing on Confidential and networks.
• Worked extensively with operating Confidential in testing environment such as, Windows, Apple, LINUX (Slackware / RedHat / Suse), FreeBSD, Irix, AIX and Os2
• Managed the Iaas and PaaS buildouts, team lead of Virtual Machine.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and proactive maintenance for Cisco UCCE components.
• Extensively worked on F5 load balancers troubleshooting on LTMs and GTMs. Good knowledge on bash and tmsh commands for troubleshooting environment, health and failover related issues on devices.
• Extensively worked with Implementation/Deployment engineers, Maintenance engineers, Data center technicians, Network Tier-2 and Tier-3 teams to investigate the root cause of the issues and work around to resolve the issue
• Installed the application on AWS EC2 instances and also configured the storage on S3 bucket.
• Managed Data backup and archiving on AWS using S3 and Glacier.

Environment: Tufin Firewall Management tool, Cisco UCIS, Cisco Unified Communications, Avaya, IaaS, PaaS Cisco 9500,9300 Arista Switches Palo Alto, Check point, Cisco, Infoblox, Python F5 Load balancer, Java, Linux, IWAN, Solar winds, Meraki Wireless, SDN, Fault Management Monitoring, HP Servers .

Confidential, Hopkins, MN

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installation and Configuration of Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers and Cisco Firewalls .
• Designing IP addressing schemes, VLAN tables and Switch port assignments and Ether-channel implementation.
• Gained hands on experience with STP, VLAN, VTP and Trunking .
• Implementation of HSRP and GLBP Routing Redundancy protocols on L3 Switches.
• Configuring and troubleshooting OSPF and EIGRP .
• Configuring route redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP in a multi-area OSPF network.
• Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, Routing issues involved OSPF, EIGRP and identifying the root cause of the issues.
• Applying Access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
• Accessing the Switches and Routers remotely through Telnet and SSH .
• Managing and developing network projects designed to strengthen network continuity and deploy security elements in an attempt to meet and exceed contract requirements, including system analysis and troubleshooting.
• Performance monitoring of various applications to maintain quality of service and network stability.
• Change management, Monitoring network performance with network tools.
• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.
• Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP .
• Performing maintenance on equipment as necessary. Modification of configurations, Password changes and diagnostic testing.
• Experience in handling Wireshark and other protocol analyzers and network management tools.
• Preparation and maintaining documentation using MS Visio.
• Raising and Execution of Change requests for new requirements in the network.
• Co-ordination for planned activities and network related changes.
• Identify any design issues in the existing setup and co-ordinate with design team in order to get that rectified.
• Conducting knowledge transfer sessions and training the team members.
• Mentoring newly joined Engineers with the processes and involved proactively in preparation and sending Daily Reports, Weekly Reports and Monthly Reports to the supervisor.

Environment : Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, VLAN, STP, VTP, ACL, NAT, TCP/IP, Trunking Telnet, SSH, HSRP, GLBP, OSPF and EIGRP, Wireshark. Network Analyzers, F5 load Balancers, checkpoint, Cisco ASA.

Confidential, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration and administration of Cisco Switches and Routers.
• Configured and Installed Cisco Nexus Switches (6004, 6004X).
• Hands on experience on identifying, troubleshooting and resolving incidents related VLANs, STP, Routing and Packet Flow Issues.
• Dynamic routing protocol configuration (RIP, RIP V2).
• Installed and maintained network hardware and software.
• Responsible for installing, maintaining and supporting computer communication networks within an organization or between organizations.
• Troubleshooting network problems.
• Configuring trunk port between two switches.
• Support to plan and execute LAN (VLAN Management) and WAN management activity.
• As a LAN Support point of contact give response to initial trouble calls.
• Directly worked with customers to offer Level 2, Expertise in handling routers, servers, and switches.
• Provide Cisco VoIP services to students. Support Cisco UCCM, Unity Day to day support. Provide support for call centers connected to the Cisco uccx call center, IVRs, and call recordings.
• Responsible for support and upgrades of a 250 user networks.
• Assists in LAN Design & support.
• Working knowledge of leveraging F5 devices for web acceleration and caching.
• Performed onsite data center support that includes monitoring of Confidential alarms, electrical power, server administration and network alerts.
• Provided customer support including daily backup procedures, testing network connections, equipment installation and turn-up, and remote hands assistance.
• Undertook troubleshooting of network connectivity problems and day-to-day operations.
• Having knowledge on OSPF & EIGRP, BGP Routing protocols.
• Developed maintenance and operating standards for computer hardware and software.
• Troubleshooting and supporting multiple OS and hardware environments.
• Maintained detailed time-based incident logs and technical checklists.
• Responsible for documenting network related issues.

Environment: Nexus, Cisco 2948/3560/4500/3560/3750/3550/3500/2960/6500 , Cisco 9500,9300 switches and Cisco 3640/ 0/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco Nexus 7K/5K/2K, Cisco ASA5510, IWAN,Checkpoint, windows server 2003/2008: F5 BIGIP, LTM, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, VLAN, VPN, Checkpoint, Juniper SRX

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in the DATA CENTER Implementation techniques and methodologies.
• Responsible for using and managing IP Control system, and work with DHCP configuration team.
• Hand on experience the configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers and L2 Switches
• Carry out full installation of Cisco routers, switches and various hubs. Successfully engineered a virtual private network (VPN) solution utilizing Windows 2003 Server.
• Perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet , and Gigabit Ethernet .
• Work on different connection medium like Fiber and Copper Connectivity.
• Testing and evaluating Cisco new software’s.
• Ensure connectivity and communication among servers and clients inside and outside department
• Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls for stable VPNs.
• IOS upgrade for Cisco routers & switches.
• Involved in L2/L3 Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter Vlan routing, LAN security.
• Managing Layer 2 switches of Cisco Vlan configuration and assigning ports to specific Vlan as per requirement.
• Monitor and tune network to ensure acceptable levels of performance

Environment: LAN, WAN, Cisco 6500/2600/3500 routers, NAT, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VTP, STP, VPN, Ether Channels, DHCP, ACL, VLAN.

Confidential

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external escalation procedures and customer notifications.
• Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, RIP, IGRP RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.
• Configuring routers and send it to Technical Consultants for new site activations and gives online support at the time of activation.
• Switching (Ethernet) related tasks included implementing VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel between switches.
• Migration of RIP V2 to OSPF routing protocols
• Implemented ISL and 802.1Q for communicating through VTP.
• Working with Client teams to find out requirements for their Networks.
• Designing solutions for frozen requirements using Cisco Routers and Switches
• Deploying the network infrastructure to meet the requirements.
• Created VLAN and Inter-VLAN routing with Multilayer Switching.
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.
• Performed RIP, OSPF, BGP EIGRP routing protocol administration.
• Installed wireless access points (WAP) at various locations in the company.
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 routers with HSRP.
• Troubleshoot network problems using Packet Analysis tools like Ethereal.
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.

Environment: RIPV2, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VTP, Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, Fast Ethernet, WAP, LAN,WAN