SUMMARY:

• Network Engineer with rich experience in providing solutions, implementation, configuration of Cisco Routers and switches, firewalls, VPNs configuration and troubleshooting network problems in Enterprise Network.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting remote access using various VPN technologies, Cisco, and good knowledge of NAT/PAT as well as WAN protocols.
• Knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, QoS, Multicast, MPLS, IP Routing Protocols like ISIS, OSPF, BGP, L3VPN, L2VPN
• Experienced inAlcatel - Lucent resolving, creating and repairing the tickets.
• Providing troubleshooting solutions to the second level and resolving the randomly occurring problems.
• Performing and executing implementation tasks for systems and upgrading the system utilizations tasks of systems
• Experience working with DNS and DHCP
• Experience of Multicastwith monitoring tools Solar Winds
• Knowledge of monitoring and supporting networking protocols and services including TCP/IP, VPN, DHCP, DNS, etc.
• Technical and strong working knowledge on DNS, DHCP, IIS.
• Monitored performance and analyzed network irregularities using tool such as Solarwinds.
• Experience in managing DNS and DHCP mainly INFOBLOx.
• Familiar with IP address management especially INFOBLOX deployment
• Designs and configures vendor services orders for repetitive services and oversees implementation. Compiles data in support of equipment and user relocations or system migrations.
• Implemented WAN network technologies like MPLS and Frame Relay, switching technologies like STP, switch andLAN security on L2 and L3 layer switches.
• Designing and deploying EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS-VPN protocols and routing technologies for connecting data centerto remote locations.
• Hands on experience working with level 1&2 and able to resolve the problems in level 3&4.
• Experience inAlcatel-Lucent handling equipment inventory and preparing documentation.
• Proficient user of VMWare ESXi, Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, GNS3and Cisco works LMS 4.0 and below.
• Good Understanding of set up and troubleshoot of Cisco UCS servers.
• Hands on Experience in Cisco Wireless Controllers 5508, Cisco Meraki Appliance MX (400, 80, 60) and Meraki wireless Access points (MR66, MR18), Cisco Meraki AP's and Aruba Access points IAP-92, IAP-93.
• Exceptional ability to translate complicated information to a format user can understand
• Excellent at developing the necessary reports that go with network administration
• Participated in knowledge transfer of Cisco IOS to key team players and teaching router/switch configurations, thus enhancing the team's versatility in addressing operations issues.
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• Proficiency in handling Network Monitoring tools and Packet capture tools.
• Create Technical documents like HLD, LLD based on the business requirements.
• Experience in Alcatel-Lucentdefining business requirements and creating technical documents (i.e. HLD, LLD, Use Cases)
• Experience with WLAN management (Apogee, Meraki, Aruba)
• Experience working with teams responsible for HLD, LLD & BoM.
• Designing, Installing, Testing, Implementing and Maintenance of the Cisco Wireless and Aruba Wireless
• Create Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Documents (FRD) in addition to HLD/LLDs (High/Low Level Designs)Maintenance of Lab Network including CISCO switches
• Managing DSL or Internet Connections to the lab equipment.
• Created and configured VMware Clusters, implemented VMware Fault Tolerance, created and administered Resource pools.
• Cisco CUCM, UCCX, Expressway, Jabber
• Strong hands on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series switches.
• Installation, migrating and Deploying Windows Servers 2003/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012R2 in Physical and Virtual Environment.
• Effective communication skills and experienced solving customer related VOIP problems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Protocols: RIP, RIP V2, EIGRP, OSPF, DNS, NAT, MPLS, TCP/IP, ASA, SPAN, SNMP, FTP, TFTP, SSH, TELNET, VoIP, VTP, PAT, TCP/IP, TRUNKING

LAN Technologies: Domain, DHCP, Static, VLAN, STP, VTP.

WAN Technologies: Leased Line, PPP, VPN

Network Products: CISCO Routers 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200, 1200. Switches 1900, 2950, 2960,ASR9K and Cisco IOS 12x, 15x etc.

ASA Firewall, ACL: Access Control List, Check point

Authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+

Monitoring: Wireshark, Nmap, Solarwind, Packet Sniffing

Servers: Confidential Serve, DNS servers, Windows Servers, Confidential Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential - Northlake, IL

Data Center Tech/Network Engineer

• Experience in Networking, Administration, Design, Project Implementation, Handling Customer connectivity, Troubleshooting Network issues, Adhering to Security Policy, Adhering to the committed Service Metrics.
• Implementing changes on Checkpoint Firewalls R65, R70 and R75.
• Hands on experience on hardware and software of the server.
• Experience in networking technologies and protocols, with emphasis on IPv6, IPv4, BGP, ISIS, ECMP, VLAN, VXLAN, ACL, LAG/LACP, LLDP, STP, and MPLS.
• Establishing Site to Site Tunnel from Checkpoint Firewall & Cisco Routers.
• Establish Site to Site Tunnel between Cisco routers
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP network & system issues
• Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on the customer’sstage.
• Application Delivery of mission critical services utilizing F5, Cisco, IBM Data Power, Checkpoint, Juniper, Netscreen, Arista, Cisco Nexus, Avaya, Pro Curve/Aruba Networks, Source Fire IPS.
• Knowledge on Cisco network routing/ switching (Layer 2&3) experience, including LAN, WAN & SDN,Fortinet, implementation which include Layer 1 to Layer 7 experiences.
• Understanding of Confidential Visio satellite communication networks.
• Understanding of network protocols and the performance characteristics of broadband networks.
• Used Splunk monitoring tool to analyze the logs in the applications.
• Hands on experience onAlcatel-Lucent and Up-gradation of Cisco IOS & Firmware of different Cisco devices & modules
• Design and build networksMulticast to support customers in a 24/7 environment.
• Provided problem resolution for system hardware, software, and/or Operating Systems and developed specialized automation tools, scripts, and processes forperformance monitoring of system hardware.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain RHEL and CentOS operating systems. Manage, install patches and other software packages using YUM and RPM.
• Ensure DDoS Mitigation policies and network implementations are in place
• Coordinate with customers to alert them of incoming DDoS attack on the OSI level ( level 3 and level 7 attacks)
• User management. Setup NFS and Samba File sharing setup on Linux and Windows servers.
• Setup and configured Apache in Redhat. Manage configuration using Puppet and monitoring server using Nagios.
• Knowledge of VoIP technologies that include Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 9.X, Contact Center (CCX), and Unity
• Setup and maintain DNS servers. Configuring and maintaining virtual server environment using VMWARE ESX, VCenter VSphere.
• Drove integration of Crossmatch Multifactor Authentication software into key OEM engagements.
• Experience in configuration of Aruba Mobility controller, Airwave, Aruba Clearpass, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, WCS/NCS, ISE & MSE
• Firewalls - Cisco ASA 55xx next generation firewalls, Palo Alto, Cisco IOS based firewall (routers), Barracuda Appliances, Surf Control, Websense, Juniper, Sonic Wall
• Responsible for creating templates and deploying VM’s in VMware environment.
• Installation, Configuration and support for Redhat Satellite Server and for upgrading and patching Linux Servers.
• Experience in ACI, NSX, other Automation/SDN, Nexus, Catalyst, UCS, VPC, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VMware, VDS, 1000v, Citrix NetScaler.
• Modifying/ Writing scripts in Bash shell for optimizing day to day administration and Unix Scripting and Perl.
• Monitored trouble ticket queue to attend user and system calls, attended team meetings, change control meetings to update installation progress, and for upcoming
• Strong international business and management, B2B/ OEM/ ODM experiences.
• Understanding of Windows Server system administration and/or software.
• Changes in environment. Installing/Configuring Nagios monitoring tool, disk space increase using VMware converter
• Maintaining advanced knowledge of Akamai Systems, providing training to NOCC Technicians, and acting as an escalation point within the NOCC.
• Upgraded and updated Cisco IOS from 12.3T to 12.4.
• Experience in Networking, Administration, Design, Project Implementation, Handling Customer connectivity, Troubleshooting Network issues, Adhering to Security Policy, Adhering to the committed Service Metrics.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Systems and/or Linux platforms running Managed Customer services.
• Implementing changes on Checkpoint Firewalls R65, R70 and R75.
• Hands on experience onAlcatel-Lucent hardware and software of the server.
• Experience in networking technologies and protocols, with emphasis on IPv6, IPv4, BGP, ISIS, ECMP, VLAN, VXLAN, ACL, LAG/LACP, LLDP, STP, and MPLS.
• High stress management of an active Layer 2backbone network involving 911/EMS services and cellular backhaul
• Designing, Installing, Testing, Implementing and Maintenance of the Cisco Wireless and Aruba Wireless
• Establishing Site to Site Tunnel from Checkpoint Firewall & Cisco Routers.
• Worked as part of delivery team where my daily tasks included code upgrades, prefix-list
• Addition, and access-list addition using python script and on Linux platform based on ticketsgenerated by customers.
• Troubleshoot network infrastructure and connectivity issues.
• Installed, configured and maintained multi-node Cisco ISE security appliance. knowledge of using Network Analyzers
• Experienced on Cisco ISE and advanced technologies like QOS, Multicasting, MPLS and MPLS-VPN and Bluecoat proxy server SG.
• Facilitated all CM OEM engineering program reviews, scope changes to insure programs were on target
• Installed, configured and maintained multi-node Cisco ISE security appliance.
• Configuring and integrating Network Access Devices(NAD), profiles and polices on Cisco ISE.
• Implemented 802.1x standards for the end user network using CISCO ISE (Identity Service Engine)
• Writing API script for Integrating 3rd party Amilea 3rd party cloud service for Guest Access and getting authenticated with Cisco ISE.
• Verifies all VAR configuration documents match product type requested.
• Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS and also in ELP.
• Experience working with SONET controller interfaces in the Cisco IOS-XR.
• Using CISCO ISE Deployment Assistant (IDA) to validate and document endpoint authentication status during monitor mode deployments.
• Runs IDA Diagnosis Tool to get the endpoint information (i.e., Switch Name, Connected Interface, MAC Address, CISCO ISE Endpoint Information), which is used to estimate the failure, risks before change windows.
• Using Cisco Prime to push the configuration during monitor mode deployments.
• Technical experience of implementing,Fortinet operating and troubleshooting TCP/IP and Ethernet- based network architectures.
• Runs the CISCO ISE Endpoint Analysis Tool (ISEEAT) to analyze data and design new ISE Profiling Policies.
• Responsible in troubleshooting on Cisco ISE added new devices on network based on policies on ISE.
• Design Engineering to provide high-level design documentation followed by configuration of Cisco Routers, Switches, ASAs, and Cisco ISE.
• Interact with customers and program managers in isolating network related problems.
• Worked on Automation tool called Autopilot an internal tool used for code upgrades andconfiguring of new devices at different data centers.
• Worked on BGP routing protocol, configuring BGP sessions and troubleshooting on Nexus 1K,5K, 7K, Juniper MX-960 routersand cisco ASR routers.
• Working on configuration of new VLANs and extension of existing VLANs on/to the necessaryequipment to have connectivity between different data centers.
• Captured key design with leading Chinese OEM for next generation of AMD ARM processors
• Implementing IPv6 addressing scheme for routing protocols, vlans, subnetting and mostlyduring up gradation of cisco ISR routers 2800/2900/3800/3900 and switches.
• Analyzing the Audit report and work along with Data center teams to check the optics andtroubleshoot issues.
• Strong experience with implementation design, configuration, deployment and management of Network Access controlof Multicastand Authentication systems like Cisco Identity services engine (ISE), Cisco Access control server.
• Support of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigations via both BGP and DNS methods
• Analysis and support of DDoS mitigation through use of Arbor devices and Verisign proprietary Athena platform
• Contract Intake Process - review and build National Sales Contracts, MSA's, VAR Agreements, SOA's and ASR's
• Proficiency in deploying, administering, and troubleshooting core services such as FTP, DNS, NIS, and SAMBA.
• System Administration - Raid Levels, LVM’S, User Creation and Modifications, Installing different software’s, FTP, TELNET, SSH and User Permissions.
• Focus markets included business analytics, cloud and SaaS computing platforms, strategic OEM/s, data warehouse, BI/imaging analytics and big data. Created and executed GTM programs.
• Coordinate applications and performance tests.
• Implementing RAID levels (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 1+0, RAID 0+1).
• Pleasant experience in setting up of RAID0, RAID1 (mirroring) and RAID5 for data redundancy.
• Experience in working withFortinet Cisco SAN fabrics and EMC, Netapp storage devices, including Cantera, Clarion.
• Also lead VAR/Channel sales for roughly 3 months during channel transition (TCG, Intelisys, Telarus, etc)
• Experience in Migrations using different software’s like EMC open migratory, LVM,Alcatel-Lucent and resync.
• Experience working Red Hat GFS and Veritas Cluster File systems.
• Experience with migration Hybrid based Cisco CatOS and Native Cisco IOS on 6500 switches.
• Enabled STP enhancements to speed up the network convergence that includes BPDU Guard, Port-fast, Uplink-fast on various layer 2 and layer 3 switches.
• Provide technical and marketing support and inputs to customer proposals and presentations.
• Coordinated with DBAs to tune kernel for Oracle installations on Red Hat Linux.
• Technical professional with Management skills, excellent business knowledge and strong communication skills
• Experience on PIX firewalls, ASA (5540/5500) firewalls, NX-OS. Implemented security policies using ACL, firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA
• Deployment of Palo Alto firewall into the network. Configured and wrote Access-list policies on protocol-based services and Understanding of data networking protocols.
• Support OEM division facility planning / capital equipment field sales activity for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar, and Land Rover automotive dealerships.
• Day to Day task when on Jobs has included Network monitoring with SolarWinds, using SolarWinds/Info lox IPAM, utilizing SolarWinds, NCM for configuration and SolarWinds Netflow to view TCP traffic

Confidential, IL

Network Engineer

• Worked on internet links upgrade project, wireless standardization, and core switch upgrade project.
• Configuration and maintenance of Juniper Net Screen SSG -550.
• Installing, configuring Cisco Catalyst switches 6500,3750&3550 series and configured routing protocol, ISIS OSPF, EIGRP,
• Unix, Linux server, Dedicated Server, Arbor devices, VPS, ATC station, Mail servers, DDoS-guard EHRM- Electronic Health Records Management.
• Converting CatOS to Cisco IOS Config Conversion on distribution layer switches
• CCNA Routing and Switching Technical experience and troubleshooting with Oracle database and SQL scripting.
• BGP with Access Control lists implemented as per Network Design.
• Assisted in developing a monthly support log that was presented to management.
• Worked closely with each department manager to make system upgrades smoother.
• Assisted in creating the technician schedule for long-termMulticast to upgrade projects
• Design and implement secured Firewalls for corporate network at layer 2 (transparent mode) layer 3 (Routed mode).
• Updates and monitors security systems of network infrastructure.
• Implemented, configured BGP WAN routing, converting OSPF routes to BGP (OSPF in local routing).
• GRE tunneling & Site-to Site VPN configuration between other two sites in USA.
• Configuring, Installing and troubleshooting the Routers and Switches, VoIP (L2/L3), IOS layers, IOS-XE, LANs, VoIP phone system, VoIP monitoring and IPv4 addressing routing protocols likes RIP V1, RipV2, HSRP, VRRP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, EGP, BGP
• Worked primarily as a part of the security team and daily tasks included firewall rule analysis,rule modification and administration
• Remediation of firewall rules from checkpoint firewalls to Cisco ASA firewalls, installing andconfiguring new juniper EX,MX,SRX (Next-Generation Firewall) series firewalls to meet day today work
• Adding and removing checkpoint firewall policies based on the requirements of variousproject requirements
• Also involved in Configuration of Nexus 7010 including NX-OS Virtual Port Channels, Nexusport profiles, Nexus Version 4.2 and 5.0, Nexus VPC peer links.
• In-depth Cisco IOS experience inFortinet High Availability environment.
• Protected Verizon customers from DDoS attacks around the globe by mitigating the attack through Verizon's security centers.
• Configured and maintained Core Network Layer 2 / Layer 3 (Juniper SRX, EX, XRE, & QFX)
• Worked on load balancers like F5 10050s, 10250v, GTM 2000s, 2200s to troubleshoot andmonitor DNS issues and traffic related to DNS and avoid DDoS
• Experience with Deployment, configuration, and maintenance of aFortinet Cisco ISE infrastructure to include TrustSec policies, Policy Admin, Monitoring, and Policy.
• Configured Cisco ISE for Domain Integration and Active Directory Integration.
• Installed, configured and maintained multi-node Cisco ISE security appliance.
• Regular upgrade and maintenance of Infrastructure, Installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco ISE, Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 7600, 3700 series, 6500 series), Cisco Routers (4800, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2900, 1800, 1700, 800).
• RPM and YUM package installations, patch and another server management.
• Installation, Configuration, Administration and Troubleshooting of ESXi6.x, Vsphere 6.0
• Installation of ESXi server and creation of VMs and install different guest OS. Installation of VC server and Installing Virtual center components
• Configuring mail alert for any failure CPU, memory etc.Installation and administration for window server 2008/2012
• Proficient Layer 2 / Layer 3 Networking knowledge.
• Configured and monitored distributed and multi-platform servers using Puppet.
• Worked on Puppet Manifest to deploy new software and plugins as well as manage deployments to the production Jenkins server.
• Worked with Configuration of CA API Gateway and CA Developer Portal. Worked with Implementation of Rest based security policies.
• Created and managed a Docker deployment pipeline for custom application images in the cloud using Jenkins.
• Provided stable build environments for product development.
• Interfaced Data Power with IBM MQ Manager for audit logging and for additional application integration.
• Worked on NoSQL database Cassandra. Managed the artifacts generated by Maven in the Nexus repository.
• Deployment of Palo Alto firewall into the network. Configured and wrote Access-list policies onprotocol based services
• Support layer 2/3 local area network and wide area networks
• Configured network access servers and routers for AAA security (RADIUS/ TACACS+)
• Troubleshooting of protocolbased policies on Palo Alto firewalls and changing the policies asper the requirement and as per traffic flow
• Worked on DNS server involving configuration and resolving DNS related issues
• Writing rules for NAC servers as per the authentication and authorization of systems within thecompany.
• Monitoring the network access points with the help of IBMQRadar and Cisco primeinfrastructure.
• Implementing and troubleshooting (on-call) IPsec VPNs for various business lines and makingsure everything is in place
• Configured Cisco IOS Feature Set, NAT and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for Network Security implementation.
• IPv6 is implemented at a larger scale using cisco ASR 7200 and 9000 series routers deliveringflexible service
• Installing and configuring new cisco equipment including Cisco 1900, 2900, 3900 seriesrouters,Cisco catalyst switches 6807, Nexus 7010, Nexus 5500 and Nexus 2k as per therequirement of the company
• Worked on regular troubleshooting of BGP, EIGRP routing protocols
• Adding and modifying the servers and infrastructure to the existing DMZ environments baseon the requirements of various application platforms
• Knowledge and experience BGP, OSPF, ISIS, IPMPLS, QoS, IPv6, Multicast related areas.
• Detect and take appropriate action to mitigate DDoS attacks with a wide level of independence
• Managing and providing support to various project teams with regards to the addition of newequipment such as routers, switches and firewalls to the DMZs
• Working closely with Data center management to analyze the data center sites for cablingrequirements of various network equipmentle device, printers in a network environment,
• Knowledge of installing, updating antivirus software, Linux Basics.
• Knowledge on different Confidential like Confidential Visio and Windows Operating Systems and Applications (Exchange 2008/2012, Windows 2007).
• Monitoring health of firewalls and Configuring and Managing Firewall Clusters.
• Monitor system performance and server infrastructure
• Implemented Network monitoring tools like MRTG, PRTG, and Solarwinds.
• Installed Solarwinds Network Performance Monitor with emphasis on traffic analysis, application and virtualization management.
• Hands-on experience on Up-gradation of Cisco IOS on different Cisco devices.
• Possess good experience in configuring and troubleshooting WAN technologies like MPLS, T1, T3, DS3 and ISDN.
• Designs and implements data integrity measures as well as daily system backups
• Involved in large firewall configuration, deployments, and implantation rollouts for several company’s security needs including SSL VPN tunnels.
• Worked on Aruba Wireless LAN Implementation for 11n Infrastructure Across the Corporate Network
• Use INFOBLOX grid master for coordinating and synchronizing data and configurations across other appliances which are designated as INFOBLOX grid members.

Confidential . Houston, TX

Network Engineer

• Implemented, configured BGP WAN routing, converting OSPF routes to BGP (OSPF in local routing).
• GRE tunneling & Site-to Site VPN configuration between other two sites in USA.
• Configuring, Installing and troubleshooting the Routers and Switches, VoIP (L2/L3), IOS layers, IOS-XE, LANs, VoIP phone system, VoIP monitoring and IPv4 addressing routing protocols likes RIP V1, RipV2, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, EGP, BGP,
• Implement code upgrades on the DDoS environment and collaborated on load balancing and security tasks
• Network redesign and configuration WAN and LAN infrastructure utilizing redundant Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco switches and routers over MPLS and VPN connectivity.
• Worked on Configuration, installation and deployment of Cisco ASA 5540 firewall, Palo Alto, ACL for internet Access requests for servers,
• Experience with supporting multilayer IP networks,Fortinet, Cisco switches, routers, TCP/IP, F5 load balance,network security; firewalls, LAN/WAN with VoIP,
• Experience with the escalation problems for Routing, Switching and LAN/WAN connectivity issues using ticketing system remedy,
• Migrating DNS and DHCP Equipment.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, E-mail, HTTP, OSI Model and TCP/IP models.
• Experienced monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure, DNS, DHCP.
• Played a supporting role in the expanding the dual band wireless N and 802.1X to all remote sites.
• Enable multicast routing on the Cisco CRS-1 routing system
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our networks.
• Co-ordinate with the Data Network and Security team and come up with possible solutions.
• Provide solutions to Tier 1/2 escalated issues and tickets.
• Familiar with Confidential Server Products including, Confidential Visio, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012
• Knowledge on Configuring Confidential Outlook, Confidential Visio, configuring wireless networks, onsite/offsite backups, data restoration, mobile device, printers in a network environment,
• Knowledge of installing, updating antivirus software, Linux Basics.
• Knowledge on different Confidential, Confidential Visio, Windows Operating Systems and Applications (Exchange 2008/2012, Windows 2007).

Environment: Cisco routers and switches, RIP V1, RipV2, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, EGP, BGP, RDP, STP, VoIP, SNMP, NAT, TCP/IP, DHCP, VLAN, Ethernet, DNS, VPN and ASA firewall.

Confidential, Birmingham, AL

Network Engineer

• Planning, designing, Installing and Configuring of Cisco Routers (7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series) and Switches Cisco (6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900, series)
• Configuring STP, RSTP, VLAN, VTP, SPAN port and Port Binding Configuring Site to Site to VPN connectivity.
• Implementation of HSRP, IPSec, Static Route, IPSEC over GRE, Dynamic routing, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP
• Configuration of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP.
• Maintaining the Lab network including switches and routers
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and service.
• Involved in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Experience on Configured workstations for IP based LAN’s and Subnet mask with Cisco IOS Routers 2500, 3800, 2800, implemented protocols RIPv2, OSPF, HSRP, EIGR, BGP and experience with various Cisco Routers and L2 Switches. implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data networks
• Maintained and provided support for LAN/WAN infrastructure as needed
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs
• Configuration and troubleshooting issues related to access lists and DNS/DHCP issues within the LAN/WAN network.
• Maintained and provided Level 2/level 3 technical supports for all network related issues and providing the requirements of the customer by interacting with the customer on daily basis via email and phone.

Environment: VLAN Trunking, DHCP Client/Server, LAN, WAN, VTP, RIP V2, BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF.

Confidential, Franklin Lake, NJ

Network Engineer

• Experience in working with F5 Load Balancers and their Implementation in various Networks.
• 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.
• Configuring various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, Extended Communities, Route-Reflector clusters, Route-maps and route policy implementation.
• Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning & configuring VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls as per the design.
• Checkpoint/ASA Firewall Management, including DMZ and Network Segmentation.
• Converting CatOS to Cisco IOS Config Conversion on distribution layer switches
• Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/) & ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series.
• Worked On Unix, Linux, Windows Platforms and also involved in capacity planning of Network Maintenance.
• Convert Branch WAN links from TDM circuits to MPLS and to convert encryption from IPSec/GRE to GetVPN.
• Configuring routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, LDP and BGPV4.
• Configuring Vlan's, VTP's, enabling trunks between switches.
• Configuring VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configuring Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configuring various Router interfaces like ATM interface, T3 & Channelized T1 interfaces
• Configuring and troubleshooting CISCO catalyst 6509, 7609, 7613 with Supervisor cards, Cisco 3640, Cisco GSR 12416,21418(with PRP and RPR processors).
• Conversions to BGP WAN routing. Which will be to convert WAN routing from OSPF to BGP (OSPF is used for local routing only) which involves new wan links.
• Planning, Designing and assisting in deploying enterprise wide Network Security and High Availability Solutions for ASA.
• Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at access level to 2950, 3550.
• Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and Customer Centric approach.
• Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.
• Data center migration was involved in Access, Distribution and Core layers.

Environment: Cisco firewalls PIX (515E / 525), ASA ( 20), Switches like 6513, 6509, 3700, 3750, 3560E, Routers like 1800, 3800, 7206 Cisco Secure ACS (AAA server), Open NMS, MRTG, monitoring tool and Remedy & AOTS ticketing Tool.