OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a Network and Security Engineer seeks challenging position with a progressive company where I can contribute my expertise architect, designing, Implementing and managing Large, Global and Secure enterprise Internet works

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Extensive knowledge in designing, implementing and troubleshooting of various LAN/WAN solutions
• Hands on Experience with Cisco 2500, 2600, 2800, 3700, 3800, 3900, 7600 and ASR 1000 serious routers Cisco 2950, 3550, 3560, 4500, 6500 and 6500 E - Series switches. Nexus 5K and 7K switches, Cisco Firewall 5505 and FWSM. Cisco ACE Load Balancer, F5 and IBM blade server Juniper 3600 SR FW, Juniper Router. Include IPV4 and IPV6
• Proficient with LAN/WAN networking protocols and technologies like RIP-RIPV2, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF and static, PPP, FTP, TFTP, STP, Metro Ether, Frame Relay, MPLS, ATM, T1/T3, OC-3/OC-12/OC-48, VLAN, VRRP,HSRP,SNMP. DNS, DHCP, DMZ build out, WIFI-Cisco AP
• Knowledge of Configuration and maintenance of VPN, DMVPN (IPSEC, GRE) connectivity
• Experience in installation and maintenance of network devices such as routers, switches and other hardware peripherals
• Extensive knowledge in analysis, planning, design, testing, support, configuration, installation and troubleshooting
• Good team-player with positive result-oriented attitude with strong ability to interact with clients in a professional friendly manner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr, Network Design Engineer

Confidential, Branchburg, NJ

Responsibilities:

• National Network Operation Transport and Design
• Responsible for transport design development and integration to the Telecommunication MPLS transport infrastructure and national IPv4 & IPv6 VRF based network architecture.
• Customer requirements gathering and high level design review
• Low level transport design development and documentation - Datacenter Infrastructure build (New DMZ builds out, on Cisco Nexus platform - Nexus 2000, Nexus 5000 and Nexus 7000 Juniper FW, Cisco ASA Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Juniper router - Include IPV4 and IPV6 WIFI-Redesign user LAN access via WIFI—Cisco AP and controller)
• Ensure design delivery within defined project scope, budget and approved timelines
• Ensure design consistency with documented Telecommunication standards configuration best practices
• Provide Engineering and Operational oversight and knowledge sharing
• Lead efforts to perform system testing against new services and designs
• Document test results and coordinate with external groups to implement changes to existing network management systems
• Develop device configuration templates for deployment
• Monitor and maintain network management applications, processes, data and servers
• Actively participate in setting and implementing network management best practices
• Enhance existing network management tools, software, processes and systems
• Recommend and implement industry best practices for improved system / network performance
• Work with vendors to set strategic direction for system improvements as well as identifying issues and developing / implementing solutions on existing architecture
• Provide support for existing systems and recommend new features based on network needs and future growth
• Assist in designing lab architecture and systems DMZ for optimal use

Network Engineer

Confidential, Pea pack, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Replaced Cisco 3570 router with Cisco 3845 router. This included VOIP set up and configuration
• Built configuration for BGP routing protocol for CE Router using MLPP with bundle ckt (3 to 4 T-1 ckts) and DS-3
• Configure, test and maintain LAN and WAN equipment and related services
• Identify, diagnose and resolves network problems
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
• Assist in preparation of proposals and solution presentations
• Provided MPLS migration for Sprint to AT&T ckts for US and CANADA location

Network Engineer

Confidential, Jersey City, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Reengineered brokerage network design to meet increasing customer demands
• Troubleshot exclusive customer network difficulties
• Tested and debugged various Protocol Analyzers
• Designed and configuring the LAN and WAN infrastructure, including web hosting. I consisted of multiple OC3/12/48, multiple DS-1, DS-3 using ATT and VERIZON MPLS networks. Built out ISDN structure for backup connection for Broadridge clients using Cisco router/switches and load balancer for LAN Infrastructure, MPLS core and Network Setup
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3560/6500 and 7600 switches by configuring VLNS Cisco Routers 7600, 7200, 3845, and 2800
• Evaluated new network technologies, management and analytical tools
• Prepared new network technology strategies and implementation recommendations
• Trained staff in Production network configurations, troubleshooting, management and deployment
• Trained staff in Disaster Recovery testing
• Removed Legacy equipment of Nortel and Cabletron infrastructure and build new infrastructure on Cisco platform.
• Implemented ASA 5500 to protect and authenticate local net and DMZ
• Defined policies, NAT and anti-spoofing for internal and external networks as well as Internet gateways.
• Used Juniper (Net screen) Firewall
• Participated in Confidential DR testing for Broad ridge clients
• Configured and worked on Inbound and Outbound Load balancer (Cisco ACE)
• Enabled remote users to access LAN with VPN connectivity for SITE-TO-SITE VPN for Broad ridge business requirement and Remote User VPN
• Documented all the work done using Visio, Excel and MS word
• Built MPLS LAB, discussed result with upper management and rolled out to production environment around 250 routers (Client) into MPLS technology using ATT and Verizon vendors
• Used EBGP, IBGP, OSPF. EIGRP and RIP version 2 Routing protocols. Created template for implementation.

Network Engineer

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• LAN/WAN Design and implementation using Cisco routers, hubs and switches
• Designed and implemented New bridge (TDM) network for different exchanges
• Tested and troubleshot complex problem for correspondent (clients)
• Special DR test with correspondent (Clients) and Business group for exchanges Confidential portion from Bank of America sold out to Confidential
• Engineered and Planned with Confidential upper management for migration of Confidential Network.
• Migrated Confidential network into Confidential network with around 75 correspondent (Clients) into Frame - Relay, Point-to-Point T-1 primary and Backup, and ISDN as Backup into very small time frame
• Built out new Data Center
• Involved in design, implementations, troubleshooting for new network build outs from CORE, Distribution and remote access into CISCO Platform.

Network Control Engineer

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Monitored networking using HP Open view. Troubleshot network problem on Cisco platform
• Day-to-day troubleshooting of complex network LAN / WAN routing using Debug and debug commands for Wan: Monitor ded ckt T-3, T-1, 56K and ISDN

Field Engineer

Confidential, White plains, NY

Responsibilities:

• Handled New bridge Mux site in Westchester location and cover Westchester area for any new client turn up testing and troubleshooting for any problem
• Made record of the new ckt and punched down to mux for client go to client site and install
• Confidential controller for ded terminal and for open Confidential connection testing and troubleshooting of the application at client location
• Used ping and trace to check the connectivity