SUMMARY

• 5 years of experience in designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise level data networks.
• Implemented an IP addressing scheme, LAN/WAN Protocols, MPLS and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium size Enterprise and branch office network.
• Experience in Installing, Configuring and troubleshooting the network devices like Cisco Catalyst (2960, 3560, 3750, and 6500 series), Cisco Nexus (7000, 5000, 2000 series) Switches and Cisco Routers (1700, 2601, and 2800).
• Configured and troubleshoot the Routing Protocols OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, switched networks VLANs, Trunking, VTP, STP, PVST, RSTP, HSRP, VRRP, and Port Security.
• Configured Checkpoint Firewall (Version R62,R65 and R71) and CISCO PIX/ASA firewalls as Standard and Distribution deployment to have the network secure and maintained Site to Site VPN Connection through the Firewalls.
• Worked with F5 Load balancing, Bluecoat proxy servers and Administrating, authentication controls (Radius, TACAACS+)
• Experienced knowledge with Nortel/Juniper VPN devices, implemented network diagrams using Microsoft Visio, and documented network deployments through the use of Cisco best practices.
• Developed IT strategies, policies and procedures consistent as per businesses requirement and vision while effectively protecting data integrity and security
• Strong working knowledge in Change Management Process, Communication, Escalations. Working with Problem Management team on trouble tickets escalated from Incident Management.
• Skilled professional with the proven ability to provide technical, analytical solutions and problem solving skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Applications: Microsoft MS Word, Excel, Visio

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003/XP/WIN7,Macintosh OSX

Hardware: Cisco catalyst/nexus switches and routers, Check Point Firewall Appliances, Bluecoat server,F5,Cisco ASA/PIX, Nortel, Juniper, Nokia Appliances.

Networking Services: Server Administration, Network Protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, network cabling, network security, DHCP, DNS, Routing, VPN configuration, LAN/WAN management.

Network Security: IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, and Encryption, Kerberos, and Web server authentication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Cleveland

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in designing, maintaining and implementing the Confidential DR network.
• Configured Cisco Nexus switches 7000, 5000, 2000 series, Cisco Catalyst switches (6500,2950,3750) and routers (2800,2600) for DR application testing within the Confidential network
• Worked with ongoing management and supported network infrastructure in a large environment.
• Hands on experience with Bluecoat Web Proxy Servers, F5 Load balancer and Radius/TACACS Servers
• Created and managed the new Vlan, configured switchports and build configuration on the Confidential 48 hour DR environment.
• Implemented and Configured IP Routing Protocols: BGP,OSPF, EIGRP, and Static Routes
• Implemented and configured LAN Protocols: Ethernet, VLANs, VTP, STP,PVST,RSTP, HSRP
• Hands on experience with Cisco IOS software upgrades
• Ensuring that a change record and window has follow Confidential change policy before making any changes to network devices.
• Hands on experience on the Cisco best practices documentation for the Data center build up.
• Configuring Confidential external customer connection and provide DR for the client during the schedule changes.
• Experience in analyze situations, assess risk and determine appropriate actions necessary to complete requests or support the infrastructure.

Confidential, Indianapolis

Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in Design, implement and maintain firewall systems and firewall policies.
• Review information security requirements, assess security risks, and define security requirements
• Communicate and manage client needs and expectations in all phases of their information security solutions
• Configuring Checkpoint Firewall as Standard and Distribution deployment to have the network secure and also maintaining Site to Site VPN Connection through the Firewalls. Capable of handling 8 to 10 gateways using a Smart Center Server as a management Station
• Configured and maintain the Nortel B2B, Juniper SSLVPN, HP and Dell Servers
• Worked with Check Point Provider - Version R62, R65 and R71, Nortel, Juniper, Nokia, and CISCO Security Gateways/Appliances.
• Production support for major firewall platforms to include Cisco ASA and Check Point NGX implemented on Secure Platform (SPLAT) and expert-level network.
• Troubleshoots network access problems and implements network security policies and procedures.
• Experience in Identifying and evaluating implementations of specific and general security tools (Secure Works, SharePoint, IDS, ASA, etc.)
• Experience with Check Point's Smart Center management station, Tipping Point Intrusion Protection System management and configuration.
• Strong TCP/IP understanding. Knowledge of debugging Check Point Firewall.
• Experienced with open source network attack tools, network probe and mapping tools, network protocols, automated vulnerability scanners, and network traffic routing.
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• Provide 24/7 support and documenting network Security designs, Microsoft Visio diagrams and Implementation process.

Environment: EIGRP, OSPF, FTP, SSH, VLANs, VTP, VPN, SSLVPN, STP, CISCO Routers/ Switches, Dell, Checkpoint firewall Appliances, Nortel/Juniper VPN, Tipping Point, Bluecoat Proxy

Confidential, Andover, MA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performing daily maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration, and installation of all network components.
• Configuration of CISCO Routers (2800 Series) and 3550, 6500 series switches.
• TCP/IP network planning, Implementation and Management with subnets.
• Configured Routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP,BGP and Static Routes configured LAN Protocols VLANs, VTP, STP,PVST,RSTP, VRRP, HSRP
• Designed and implemented IP Addressing, Subnetting, Route Summarization and Route Distributions
• Enabled SNMP traps for our Cisco Monitoring tool to monitor traffic and check the regular health of Servers and Network Devices.
• Experienced with wireless protocols and authentication mechanisms (802.11*, WPA, etc)
• Participate in designing, developing, documenting, installing, and maintaining networks with a variety of network peripherals to include routers, switches, and fiber cabling on TCP/IP networks.
• Configured Access lists on the boundaries of the network either inbound or outbound
• Responsible for designing, implementing and testing secure access for outside business partners into the client network for secured data transport.
• Installing operating system, anti-virus & other software like monitor tools. Setting up & maintenance of LAN & WAN networks,
• Respond to all system problems on a 7X24 basis and take part in on-call rotation

Environment: Windows 2003, BGP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SSH, VLANs, VTP, VPN, SSLVPN, STP, CISCO Routers (2800 Series), CISCO Switches (3550, 6500), Checkpoint firewall, Dell/HP Servers.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Network design, upgrades and implementation.
• Handled most networking problems including servers, routers, switches, base stations and wireless connectivity.
• Installing, Configuring & Troubleshooting Cisco Switches and Routers
• Troubleshooting of all kind of problem related to Access-Network in fiber rings & Installing FMS.
• Configuring Routing Protocol: single-area OSPF, EIGRP
• Extensive experience in designing the network with Riverbed WAN optimizers for intranet access to increase the Bandwidth optimization between local offices.
• Configure and maintain Citrix SSL VPN, managed and maintained 100 concurrent user licenses.
• Created and apply Access list on the appropriate routers and interfaces
• Verify that all configurations are operational and functioning according to the scenario
• Interfaces with customers, vendors and internal groups to develop good relationships through the delivery of superior products/services.
• Installed wireless routers, operating system, cabling and termination, connectivity to switch rooms.
• Configured and troubleshooting Default-route, Implemented VLAN and Inter-vlan, DHCP server, NAT, PAT in a small network environment.
• Troubleshooting and regular follow-up to minimize downtime of WAN circuits.
• Performed onsite installations, technical support, troubleshooting and maintenance of network equipment, installed and upgraded software and hardware equipment.

Environment: OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, MPLS, NAT, DHCP, VPN, VLSM, HTTP, Access list.

Confidential

Technical Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed operating systems, applications software and hardware.
• Resolved problems with implementations, operations and maintenance of computer equipment, network design and other related duties.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues related to the Outlook mail client highly desirable.
• TCP/IP, WINS, DNS, etc. Anti-virus products
• Experienced managing and coordinating projects in a support environment.
• Ability to install and utilize PC network hardware and software
• Ability to install networks (LAN and WAN)
• Responsible for the integration and planning on a Windows 2000 and 2003 network with multiple types of servers
• Active Directory Services, Microsoft Cluster Services and Group Policies.
• Extensive Knowledge on Voice transport troubleshooting for ISDN/PSTN.
• Supporting & configuration and Administration of Windows

Environment: TCP/IP, WINS, DNS, LAN/WAN, Windows 2000/2003.