OBJECTIVE

• Resourceful Cisco - certified Network Engineer experienced in implementing and configuration, optimization and supporting network management systems in Data Center which includes Network Routers and Switches, Load balancers, Firewalls committed to performing assigned tasks while working in a fast-paced environment.

SUMMARY

• Experience with legacy and high-end switching technologies in Campus and Data Center environments. Worked on Cisco, Juniper gear in campus environments. Worked on Cisco, Arista, Juniper gear in Data Center environment.
• Experience in Network Security that includes perimeter security for Internet, Extranet, DMZ, Internal Server farms, Web-traffic security with Proxies, Web Application firewalls.
• Experience with windows and Infoblox DNS and DHCP servers, IPAM, internal and external grids.
• Experience and understanding in application delivery controllers, local and global load balancing techniques, redundancy solutions, high availability options for mission critical internal, vendor and public facing applications. Experience with F5 LTM, GTM.
• Worked on Campus Wireless environments with Access points, Wireless LAN controllers, Anchor Controllers, Authentication policies, Integration with RADIUS. Experience with Aruba and Cisco WLAN.
• Experience with WAN connectivity, MPLS circuits, leased Lines, Metro Ethernet, Site to Site IPSec tunnels, Spine and Leaf Architecture, ISP circuits, Customer Edge configurations.
• Experience with Network Monitoring tools, SNMP, Log collectors, Splunk, ticketing tools and thorough understanding of workflows in corporate environments.
• Proficient in using firewall technologies including general configuration, security policy, rules creation and modification of Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA, SSL VPN, Cisco ISE.
• Proficiently implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended Access-lists, Distribution lists, Route-maps and Route Manipulation using offset-list.
• Adept in handlingnetworkmonitoring tools such as Wireshark, NetScout, SNMP and SYSLOG.
• Worked on troubleshooting routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF and also strong knowledge on Switching technologies like VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP etc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Cisco 2611, 2620 (ASR-1002), 2800, 2900, Juniper MX480 routers.

Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, Static Routing, Route Filtering and Redistribution.

Switches: Cisco 3560, 3750, 3850, 6807 catalyst, 9250i, Juniper QFX10002, QFX10008, QFX5100, and Arista 7050 switches.

Switching Protocols: VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, SMTP, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-layer switch, Ether Channels.

Nexus Switches: 9396, 93180, 9572, 7702, 7600, 7010, 5020, 5548, 5596T, 3172T, 31008, 2148, 2348.

Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLAN, EIGRP, RIP, TCP/IP, VTP, HTTP, UDP, ICMP, Ethernet Channel, STP, Access Control Lists, IPv6.

Network Security: Cisco ASA, Palo Alto firewalls, F5-LTM and GTM load balancer, F5 Big IP, F5 Big- IQ, Infoblox, IPSec VPN.

Network Tools: Netscout - NGenius Pulse, VMware Network Insight, Wireshark, Solarwinds, Cisco Packet Tracer, Traceroute, Putty, GNS3, Cadence.

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast & Gigabit Ethernet.

WAN Technologies: Channelized links (T1/DS3/OC3/OC12), Fiber Optic Circuits, Frame Relay, DSL, ISDN.

Various Features / Services: IOS and Features, NAT, SNMP, Microsoft Office Suite.

Network Management: Juniper js2500 junos space, SolarWinds, Wireshark, SNMP, Putty, GNS3, Cisco Packet Tracer.

Programming: C, JAVA, MATLAB and Embedded C.

Operating System: Windows XP/7/8, Windows Server 2003/2008, Mac OS and Linux.

Packages: Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe products

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential | Chicago, IL

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Configuring & troubleshooting of switches, routers of Cisco 3750,3850, 6807 catalyst switches, Juniper MX-480 routers and Juniper QFX10002, QFX10008, QFX5100 switches.
• Experience in using IP Control & Infoblox for DNS, DHCP & IP addresses management.
• Configured Infoblox failover using Infoblox DHCP that is based upon ISC DHCP modes on AVI management system.
• Experience with configuring Virtual Server, pool members & importing SSL certificates on F5 LTM’s.
• Configure network devices F5 load balancing for GTM/LTM traffic monitoring. Add/modify/delete VIPS/WIPS.
• Proficiently implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended Access-lists, Distribution lists, Route-maps and Route Manipulation using offset-list.
• Hands on experience on NAT (Network address translation) configurations and it’s analysis on troubleshooting issues related access lists (ACL).
• Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on Cisco switches.
• Experience working on Cisco NEXUS data center infrastructure with 2000, 5000 and 7000, 9000 series switches includes(5548, 7010, 9396, 9572).
• Troubleshoot latency and throughput issues on MPLS and Dedicated Internet Access circuits.
• Responsible for procurement and installation of Hardware, network drives and other IT infrastructure. Documented the design, implementation and troubleshooting procedures with Method of Procedure (MOPS).
• Configuring Big-IP F5 LTMs (virtual servers, pools, SNATs, health monitors, iRules) for managing the traffic and tuning the load on the network servers.
• Troubleshooting of protocol-based policies on Palo Alto firewalls and changing the policies as per the requirement and as per traffic flow.
• Troubleshooting customer circuits having dynamic protocols configured such as BGP.
• Worked with engineering team to resolve tickets and troubleshoot L3/L2 problems efficiently.
• Collecting data on Attacks to help SOC engineers create reports for auditing purposes.
• Monitored WAN and LAN for circuit outages, network component failure, and user-reported network issues as well as network components such as routers, switches, and firewalls via the Network Management System.
• Working with the NOC Management team on Projects and be assigned tasks/goals specific to improvements within the Global NOC organization.
• Sound knowledge of data communication wiring (CAT5/5E/6A and Fiber optics).

Confidential | Wichita, KS

Technical Network Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the servers and infrastructure, applying patches and monitoring the performance of the systems to prevent disruptive failures.
• Installation of Cisco 2900 switches and implementation of STP, VLANS and DHCP server for the Library Technologies team.
• Protocol testing of Arista 7050x switches Confidential the Confidential and testing of OSPF, BGP protocols.
• Connecting switches to relay ports. Maintenance and troubleshooting of LAN connectivity problems using Network tools in case of any breakdown.
• Substantial knowledge of Routers/Switches such as managing and configuring boot image files, creating and configuring VLANS, and writing Access Control Lists for security purposes.
• Provide desktop support and maintenance including Windows installation as per departmental procedures.

Confidential

Junior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with installation and upgrades to operating systems and other application software in a LAN/WAN client/server environment.
• Scheduled the installation of firmware patches and updates to all network devices and software.
• Implemented VTP and trunking protocols (802.1q and ISL) on 3560 and 3750 series Cisco Catalyst switches.
• Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.
• Assisted a network engineers to maintain, monitor and troubleshoot Cisco network products like Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches and VoIP phones.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting of OSPF based network between client and customers. Configuration of BGP and other redundancy protocols to provide consistent connectivity.
• Worked on Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall. Performed Security operations in terms of pushing new policies and deploying new rules. Performing security troubleshooting in terms of checking ACLs and ACEs and traffic flow analysis using packet capture features.
• Worked with engineering team to resolve tickets and troubleshoot L3/L2 problems efficiently.
• Investigate network issues and blackouts, redesign and worked with network designers on network enhancement.
• Worked in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and successfully interacting with others Confidential all levels of the organization, including remote/offshore teams.
• Configured and troubleshoot the complex routing protocols such as RIP (v1 an v2), EIGRP, OSPF and BGP, L2 and L3 switches and STP, VTP, VLANs and port bindings.
• Worked on network-based IT systems such as racking, stacking, and cabling.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes and security configurations.
• Experience in networking connectivity troubleshooting, traceroute and telnet.

Confidential

Student Intern

Responsibilities:

• Worked closely with a Network Engineer, developed configuration review procedures, configured and managed router and switches.
• Assisted Network Engineers and Project Managers under 100+ projects of DATA, VOICE.
• Configured and monitored OSPF protocol on Cisco 2800 series.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues using tools like ping traceroute and packet capturing.
• Assigned Switch ports and IP addresses as required by the customers.
• Scheduled project meetings and prepared & updated progress reports on Sharepoint sites.