SUMMARY

• Around 7 years of experience as Network Engineer in troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, IS - IS, RIP & BGP, ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.
• In past worked on Juniper network equipment and configured Mx480s, EX8200s, EX4500s, EX4200s, from scratch to match design.
• Experience in GNS 6000, NCS 6000.
• Experience in Juniper M120i Installation and configuration.
• Familiar with Juniper firewall(Netscreen ISG 2000,SSG5) Juniper SRX 5600
• Expertise experience in implementing and troubleshooting VLANs, VTP, STP, RSTP, DTP, Root Guard, BPDU Guard, Port Fast, Uplink Fast, Backbone Fast, Ether Channel, PAGP, LACP and 802.1Q.
• Experience in Cisco Routing and Switching using 3600, 3700, 3800, 5300, 6500, 7200, 7600Nexus 7k, Nexus 5k, Nexus 2k& ASR 9000, 1000 series routers.
• Working experience of protocols Frame relay, MPLS, ATM, and PPP.
• Worked on MPLS-VPN designs for the migration of Frame relay to MPLS system.
• Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP, Spanning-tree, and OSI models.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Subnetting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
• Deployment and testing WWAN.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Support Palo Alto routers, switches, firewalls .
• Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy
• Expert knowledge in implementing filters on Cisco routes using Standard and Extended access-list.
• Network monitoring and testing from Operation Center (NOC) from a network management perspective.
• Had experience on designing and deploying various network security & High Availability products lick Cisco ASA other security products.
• Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
• Managing User Profiles and System Policies.
• Creating Frame-relay in Cisco routers.
• Installing and configuring of Cisco L2 & L3 Switches.
• Exposure and hands on experience on Frame Relay, ISDN, Dial T1/E1, Point to Point Protocol, Authentication Authorization and Accounting (AAA) with different platforms of Cisco routers.
• Extensive hands-on experience with complex routed LAN and WAN networks, Cisco routers, switches.
• Experience in LTM and GTM understanding of DNS ATM networking
• Worked on IP QOS, in a MPLS environment.
• Excellent knowledge and experience on different platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, F5 Big-ip LTM load balancers, Bluecoat, Riverbed, Citrix, and VMware.
• Extensive experience in handling network failure issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fast learner with excellent problem solving capabilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco Routers: ASR1000, 3900, 3800, 3700, 7206VXR, 7500

Cisco Switches: 6500, 4510, 3750X, 3550, 3650, 3750G, 2960

Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIPv2

Switching Concepts: VLAN, STP, RSTP, VTP, Ether Channel, Port Fast, IP access Control lists, Uplink Fast and Backbone Fast, HSRP, VRRP.

Network Topologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, Gigabit Ethernet, OSI and TCP/IP layered architecture.

LAN: 10/100/1000 & 10 GBPS Ethernet

WAN: MPLS, Frame Relay, Dialup, VoIP, Cisco Routers and Switches, CSU/DSU

WLAN: IEEE 802.11, PHY and MAC layer functionality, WLAN controller/Aruba/Meru

Operating Systems: Windows Servers 2003/2008/2012, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP troubleshooting.

Network Monitoring Tools: Net scout, HP OVO and Node Manager, Solar winds, Cascade, Wire shark, Packet tracer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Mountain view, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing and policy based routing.
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and testCisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• 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.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
• Providing Technical Support and solutions forNetwork Problems.
• Implementing NAT solution's on wan applications.
• Planned, tested and evaluated various equipment’s, systems, IOSs and procedures for use within the Network/ security infrastructure.
• Upgrading IOS, troubleshootingnetworkoutages.
• Continually monitor, assess and improvenetworksecurity, test and implement new security technologies.
• Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Improved network capabilities and reliability by evaluating, testing, purchasing, and implementing new SONET, SDH, DWDM, IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and wireless technologies.
• Successfully upgraded over 800 SONET, DWDM, and IP network elements to latest software releases without service impact.
• Designed, implemented, configured, and supported F5 BigIP, Ltm, 3Dns and Gtm local and global load balancing appliances in a highly demanding environment.
• Creation of Persistence profile and associating it to the pool and Creation of client and server SSL Profile, SSL certificate upload and installation on F5 Load Balancer
• Configuration and set up of Juniper SRX firewalls for policy mgmt. and VPN's
• . Provided firewall policy configuration and services with Juniper SRX 240 & 650 service gateways
• Created dynamic access policies on the ASA’s for the offshore vendors to be able to VPN in and access the resources they needed for their testing purposes.
• Upgraded the code on multiple ASA’s from 8.2 to 8.4 which required a very great deal of configuration changes especially due to the change of syntax for building NAT’s on 8.4
• Managed corporate Checkpoint Firewall implementing security rules and mitigating network attacks.
• Having Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Design and implemented network infrastructure and configured the entire network Infrastructure devices including Network Printers and Register
• Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and performance monitoring.

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Network Administrator responsible for the full Planning, designing, installation and administration of the Corporate WAN (wide area network).
• Configuration, Management, Troubleshooting of Network devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Servers, etc.).
• Design, configuration and operational support of Nexus 7k,5k,2k, 6509, 4609, 7609, 7201, 184, 2811, 2911, 2926, 2960, 3560, 4948 Series Nexus Routers and Nexus Switches.
• Worked on Routers Cisco 2620, Cisco 3750, and Cisco 2950 Switches & wireless access points.
• Maintained complex LAN/WAN networks with several VLANS and provided support for routing protocols. OSPF, RIP, RIPv2, Static and default route.
• Managed IP addressing and implemented IP Access Lists.
• Configured and troubleshoot VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP and Trunks.
• Documented the design, implementation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Switching related tasks included implementing VLANS and Ether-channels configuring 8021Q trunks.
• Configuring a VPN server on Cisco ASA for the ODC users to work remotely
• Performed migration from Cisco PIX 535 to Netscreen 5000 Series as a solution to converged, multifunction security and VPN services within a single platform.
• Configure and troubleshooting HA Cluster on Checkpoint Firewall.
• Experience in Cisco switches and routers: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configurations
• 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
• Worked on HSRP and GLBP for first hop redundancy and load balancing
• Implemented SNMP on Cisco routes to allow for network management. Completed the installation and Configuration of CSU/DSU, T1, T3 & OC3 circuits
• Improved network capabilities and reliability by evaluating, testing, purchasing, and implementing new SONET, SDH, DWDM, IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and wireless technologies
• Experienced network planning and design engineer with expertise in TCP/IP data optimization and F5 BigIP network load balancers
• Designing, configuring and troubleshooting ASA failover for the customer network.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP problems; troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Experience with Virtualization technologies like Installing, Configuring and administering VMware and created and managed VMs (virtual server) and also involved in the maintenance of the virtual server.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Cisco 7500, 7200, GSR 12000, series routers and Catalyst switches like 4500,6500,7600
• Configured various routing protocols including EIGRP and OSPF, BGP, analyzing throughput of WAN link
• Worked onCiscoLayer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.
• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes.
• Work on different connection medium like Fibre and Copper Connectivity.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
• Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients'network.
• Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.
• Supported networks, which are comprised of 2000+Ciscodevices.
• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF as a core routing protocol.
• Follow process & procedures for change & configuration management.
• Supported nationwide LAN infrastructure consisting ofCisco4510 and catalyst 6513.
• Deployed the switches in high availability configuration with HSRP.
• Configured udld, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Support various Series ofCiscoRouters like 7200/7600 series.
• Support Complex 0 Series Switches.
• NetworkMonitoring using tools likeCiscoWorks 2000.
• Created Lab demonstrations for new technology deployments with loaner equipment from various vendors and presented the findings to upper management.
• Troubleshoot network problems using Packet Analysis tools like Ethereal.