SUMMARY

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and 5+ years of working experience with Cisco products.
• Strong hands on experience on Cisco Catalyst (1900, 2900, 3550, 3750, 6500) series switches, Cisco (2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200) series Routers.
• In - depth knowledge and experience in WAN technologies including OC3, E3/T3, E1/T1, Point to Point, MPLS and Frame Relay.
• Worked on creating the rules, objects in Checkpoint firewalls to allow the traffic flow to the new Layer3 VIPs such that the traffic can flow through the A10.
• Worked on updating the F5-GTM Wide IP’s and DNS change records to direct the application traffic to A10 from F5 Load Balancers.
• Provided Load-balancing solution for Applications based on request. Configured Service-Groups, persistence, Health-checks, SSL certs, Load balancing methods on A10 LTM and provide geo redundant solution with F5 GTM config.
• Expertise in network protocols, Firewalls and Communication Network design.
• Experience with converting Cisco 6500 IOS to Cisco Nexus NX-OS in the data center environment.
• Responsible for Checkpoint firewall management and operations across our global networks.
• Working with Checkpoint Support for resolving escalated issues.
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers
• Experience working with Nexus 7010, 5020, 2148, 2248 devices
• Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus 5000
• Experience with network based F5 Load balancers with software module GTM & Checkpoint.
• Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business applications.
• Experience configuring VPC, VDC and ISSU Software upgrades on Cisco Nexus 7010
• Experience in Configuring and implementing VLAN, VTP domains, LAN switching and STP/RSTP
• Experience on Wide area application services.
• Experience in QOS on multicast VPN
• Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on various CISCO Routers and Switches.
• Extensive hand on experience with complex routed LAN networks, CISCO Routers and Switches.
• Working configuration of new VLANs and extension of existing VLANs on/to the necessary equipment to have connectivity between two different data centers.
• Hands-on configuration and experience in setting up Cisco routers to perform functions at the Access, Distribution, and Core layers.
• Strong hands on experience on PIX Firewalls, ASA (5540/5550) Firewalls. Implemented Security Policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS)
• In-depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IP services.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Experience through Hand-on Experience with configuring T1.5, Gigabit Ethernet, Channelized T3 and full T3, OCX, ATM, Frame-Relay and VOIP (Voice-Over Internet Protocol).
• Configured and managed Nexus 2k fabric extender, 5K and 7K switch network at the client's location.
• Aggregating switch links using LACP and PAGP protocols.
• Implementation and Troubleshooting of WAN authentication protocols- PPP, CHAP and PAP.
• IP addressing and IP address scalability by configuring NAT/PAT.
• Experience on load balancing strategies/techniques, expertise in application switching/traffic management, knowledge of persistence and SSL certificates.
• Basic and advance F5 load balancer configurations, including migrating configurations from Cisco ACE to F5 and general troubleshooting of the F5 load balancers.
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with both Checkpoint and Cisco ASA VPN experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Cisco 76XX, 72XX, 39XX, 37XX, 38XX, 36XX, 29XX, 28XX

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP v1/v2, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, and Static Routing.

Switches: Nexus 2K/5K/7K, Cisco Catalyst 2900, 3500,4500, 3750, 2960

Switching: LAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-Layer Switch, Ether channels, Transparent Bridging.

Cisco Platforms: Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K & 1K, Cisco routers (7600,7200, 3900, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series) & Cisco Catalyst switches (6500, 4900, 3750, 3500, 4500, 2900 series)

Load Balancer: F5Networks(Big-IP) LTM 8900 and 6400.

LAN: Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Redmond, WA

Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Network Engineering support for network remediation and Deploying Clusters supporting Cloud Infrastructure. including Cisco Routers/switches, F5 load balancers, LB4M (Custom made switches), Juniper Firewalls, Net scalars, Brocade Routers/Switches, Tipping Point IPS/IDS.
• Deploy 8900/8950 Big-IP F5 Devices, Code Upgrade/Downgrade, Install License, add Profiles and i-rules via CLI.
• Worked on code upgrades of F5 LTM 8950’s local traffic manager which involves upgrading the code from V 10.x to V 11.x using partial automation techniques to reduce the maintenance duration and increase quantity of devices
• Worked and updated Method of Procedure documents (MOPs), configuration conversions, moving the VIP’s, pools, iRules and servers on Layer 2 to Layer3 from F5’s to A10 environment
• Worked on creating the rules, objects in Checkpoint firewalls to allow the traffic flow to the new Layer3 VIPs such that the traffic can flow through the A10.
• Worked on updating the F5-GTM Wide IP’s and DNS change records to direct the application traffic to A10 from F5 Load Balancers.
• Performed Root Cause Analysis for incidents related to maintenance activities and escalated to Network Escalations if there are any hardware failure which follows the further investigation and then opening a case with the device vendor.
• An understanding of load balancing strategies/ techniques, traffic management, SSL certificates.
• Hands-on and strong working knowledge of F5 load balancer platform suite (LTM/GTM).
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting a wide range of load balanced Services, including iRules, SSL.
• Configuring F5 LTM’s by adding new requested pools, pool members.
• Migrated legacy F5 LTM and GTM appliance to newer version appliances
• Created complex rules utilizing TCL scripting to perform load balancing decisions
• Configured F5 GTM solutions, which includes WideIP, Pool Load Balancing Methods, probers and monitors.
• Migrations from IOS 4948 to NXOS 3064/3048,
• Assist various properties/business group by Analyzing VIP Traffic on Various F5 platforms such as 6800/8900/8950 using Wireshark to see what services/servers are used.
• Create process documentation and configuration templates to increase project efficiency and reduce probability of network outages.
• Deploy Cisco 3560 Routers in Edge sites and configure BGP Neighborship with Devices on Orange Telecom Network.
• Troubleshoot Physical and Spanning Tree issues during L2 switch migrations.
• Migrate Production L3 VLAN, update ACL list, Static Routes and BGP.
• Worked with F5 support team to troubleshoot various issues.
• Worked with Data Center/ Remote Site ahead of migrations to do Pre-cable runs, proper optics are used.
• Adhere to Change Management Policies and procedures and ensure site is more stable and robust than before the maintenance began.
• Network Device configuration in support of KI remediation for Lifecycle and GNS standards.
• Replace deprecated hardware ensuring adherence to GNS approved devices providing the same service functionality.
• Remediation of prioritized Hardware related tasks derived from KIDB, NPM & PIR items.
• Insuring MOP/SOP process is provided for changes required.
• Provide front end on-call network support 24x7x365 for all network infrastructures in the co-operation.
• Gathering the customer's network requirements, coordinating the migration with stakeholders, and executing within the stated downtime requirements.
• Often related to network migrations, also perform the logical decommission work (VLANs, BGP, load balancing) to minimize operational costs.
• As a member of Deployment team, responsible for Deploying, Migrating Network devices providing Confidential Corp Connectivity.
• Involved in Site Survey, determine devices that need to upgraded. Prepare BOM, SOW and Install new network gear and migrate from old devices.
• Gather, document, and present specific customer requirements in a methodical manner.
• Develop and present Local Area and Wireless Network diagrams and drawings that meet customer requirements.
• Documentation to assist in communicating current operational status of networks to the command.
• Provided technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities in our datacenters and POPs, including in the areas of facility power, cooling, rack layout and cable management.
• Performed fault isolation and trouble resolution on network hardware, software, and circuits
• Scheduled and performed network maintenance including repairs, upgrades, and migrations.
• Maintained asset database for installed network gear and work with Logistics on vendor RMA.
• Participated in on call activities and follow escalation process to support the infrastructure 24/7.
• Created and reviewed basic deployment packages including production network MOPs, rack face elevations (RFE’s), path/circuit maps, and associated bill of materials.
• Have very good competence in configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF in a dual-stack IPv4/6 environment.
• Updating all the monitoring tools pertaining to datacenter deployments, upgrades and decommissions.
• Coordinating with the VC team in all aspects of equipment installation, testing and problem resolution, Improving the documentation and implementation process.

Confidential, Redmond, WA

Network Operations Engineer

Responsibilities:

• As a Network Operations Engineer, my primary task is to monitor the Confidential s network for issues on network devices and to ticket or triage them 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.
• To answer daily calls for support related to NOC issues. To ensure resolutions and documentation requirements are followed in resolving issues and assigning the NOC incident to the proper area for Root Cause Analysis.
• To provide support, coordination and proper documentation for High Priority Incidents on network.
• Provided Load-balancing solution for Applications based on request. Configured Service-Groups, persistence, Health-checks, SSL certs, Load balancing methods on A10 LTM and provide geo redundant solution with F5 GTM config.
• 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.
• To answer calls for support related to Network Operation Center issues. To ensure resolutions and documentation requirements are followed in resolving issues and assigning the NOC incident to the proper area for Root Cause Analysis.
• To provide support, coordination and proper documentation for High Priority Incidents on network.
• Monitored firewalls using HP Tipping point SMS Client.
• Extensively worked on Cisco Catalyst 2900, 3500, 3700,6500, 4500, 3850,3560, 3750, 2960, Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K Switches, Juniper and Quanta LB4M devices.
• Configured virtual servers, pool, pool members and load balancing method on the F5 LTM.
• Configured SSL termination and persistence profiles on the BIG IP F5 LTM.
• Configured and monitored different monitor modules on F5 BIG-IP LTM.
• Respond to trouble tickets and perform troubleshooting on load balancing devices.
• Maintain and administrated load balancing standards, documentation, processes and procedures.
• Supported migration projects from old Brocade Foundry to F5 load balancers V10.x and 11.x.
• 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 ISP s, carriers, fiber providers on physical link related issues.
• Worked on environment related issues on netscalers and faulty device replacements.

Confidential

Network Associate

Responsibilities:

• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Created and tested Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in multiple areas.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our networks
• Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of ASA firewall systems.
• Design, and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
• Configuring IPSEC VPN on SRX series firewalls.
• Gathering requirements from project teams to and implementation primarily on the F5 load balancer devices both LTM/GTM for configurations on the devices.
• Experience with the certificate managements and renewals in both test and production environment.
• Installed high availability Big IP F5LTM and GTM load balancers to provide uninterrupted service to customers.
• Configured and deployed BIG-IP LTM 8900 for providing application redundancy and load balancing.
• Experience with converting Cisco 6500 IOS to Cisco Nexus NX-OS in the data center environment.
• Data center migration was involved in Access, Distribution and Core layers.
• Implementing the necessary changes such as adding, moving and changing as per the requirements of business lines in a data center environment
• Design and Implement DMZ for FTP, Web and Mail Servers with CISCO PIX 506, PIX515
• Building the VPN tunnel and VPN encryption.
• Involved in Configuration of Access lists (ACL) on ASA firewall for the propernetworkrouting for the B2Bnetworkconnectivity.
• Design, and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
• To secure configurations of load balancing in F5, SSL/VPN connections, Troubleshooting CISCO ASA firewalls, and relatednetworksecurity measures.
• Provided proactive threat defense with ASA that stops attacks before they spread through the network.
• BGP with Next-hop, Peering, IBGP, EBGP, Confederation, Filtering, Route redistribution, Summarization, Attributes and other advanced features
• Experience with moving data center from one location to another location, from Cisco 6500 based data center to both Cisco 6500 & Nexus based data center.
• Designed and implemented DMZ for Web servers, Mail servers & FTP Servers using Cisco ASA5500 Firewalls.
• 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.
• Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS's, Port security, Trucking, STP, Inter-VLAN routing, LAN security etc.
• Involved in design and implementation of Data Center Migration, worked on implementation
• Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.
• Provide assistance toNetworkManager and serve as SecondaryNetworksupport.
• Troubleshoot and fix any backup and monitoring systems related issues in conjunction with Systems team and external vendors.