OBJECTIVE

• I have very strong desire to work more extensively with enterprise level routing, switching, and security. As a team player, I intend to increase my knowledge base and to pursue additional networking and security related certification

SUMMARY

• A Networking Engineer having 8+ Years of Work experience in network implementation, routing, switching, troubleshooting and testing network
• Highly skilled CCDP and CCNP having experience in Network design and Operations in router and switch configurations
• Part of the team of Data center design team
• Designed and implemented Nexus 7k, 5k, fabric extender switches with OSPF routing protocol, HSRP, vPC, VDC and OTV
• Hands on working knowledge of various types of network monitoring Tools and Packet Analyzer Tools for isolating the problems
• Working knowledge of Nexus 7k, Nexus 5k and Nexus 2k Data center switches
• Hands on working knowledge of Cisco ASDM for configuring, Monitoring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall
• Hands on working experience on Wireless LAN controller and Access Point for wireless LAN
• Knowledge of Cisco VOIP technology
• Experience in troubleshooting, implementing of layer 3 routing protocols and Layer 2 Technologies
• A highly organized individual who adopts a systematic approach to problem solving, effectively analyzes results and implements solutions
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco Routers: 1800, 2600, 2800,3600,3700, series router

Cisco Switches: 2950, 3550, 3560,2960, 3560 and Nexus 7k Nexus 5k and Fabric extender Switches

Network Configuration: Cisco CLI, Switch configuration, Router configuration, advanced switch/router configuration (Cisco IOS access list, Route redistribution, Policy based routing)

Routing Protocols: RIP v1 & v2,EIGRP, OSPF and BGP

LAN Switching: STP, Trunking, VTP, VLAN & Inter - VLAN routing, vPC, VDC

Redundancy and management: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Security: Cisco ASA, Checkpoint firewall, ACL (Standard, Extended), NAT,PAT, AAA, IP Sec tunnel, Remote access Tunnel

Fortinet: FortiGate, Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager

Security Server Protocols: TACACS+, Radius

Networking Tools: Kiwi Syslog server, Cisco CCP, Cisco SDM, Cisco ASDM, ADDM, CA spectrum, WhatsUP gold, Net QoS, Cacti, Nagios

Documentation: MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Visio

Network Simulators: Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3

Wireless Technology: Aruba Wireless Controller, Cisco Wireless controller, Access point

Load Balancer: F5 BIG IP LTM ADC, Radware

Voice Technology: VoIP routing protocol, call manager

Packet capture Tools: Wire shark packet capture Tool for troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Network Engineer

Confidential, Richardson TX

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for configuration and implementation of BGP, OSPF routing protocol, and redistribution on Cisco routers, catalyst switches and Nexus switches
• Responsible for Designing and planning for various projects like upgrading the store network to Confidential global standard, new VPN tunnel, New application of POS roll out
• Hands on experience on creating VLAN, port channel, inter-vlan routing and HSRP configuration and implementation
• Designed and installed BGP MPLS fail over project
• Designing and installing new retail location connecting to the corporate head quarters
• Works on the L2 OTV between two Data center
• Responsible for handling retail stores network trouble tickets
• Responsible for handling priority 1 and priority 2 trouble ticket for network related issues
• Hands on experience on creating IP sec tunnel and Remote access VPN tunnel between remote sites and remote users and implemented firewall rules
• Part of team for remediation of PCI vulnerability of network
• Created a ticket with Vendor for troubleshooting and support
• Responsible for updating network diagram using Visio
• Provide technical support and investigating, diagnosing and resolve network problem
• Provide timely and accurate progress status on all ongoing support issues with an emphasis on problem, issues and concerns
• Experience and knowledge on F5 ADC LTM load balancer
• Hands on experience on Aruba AP and Aruba wireless controller

Network Security Analyst

Confidential, Carrolton, TX

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and execution of Test plan, Test cases related to Virtual port-channel, Virtual device context,
• Responsible for validation and verification of routing protocols like OSPF, static, default routing, Policy based routing and redistribution, inter VLAN routing
• Created and executed test cases related to HSRP on Switches and VRRP on checkpoint firewall
• Responsible for creating and execution of Test plan, Test cases related to Ether-channel, VLAN and STP
• Hands on experience on Nexus 7k, Nexus 5k, Nexus 2k switches
• Hands on experience of Cisco works and Cisco configuration professional tools used for Network discovery, topology views, end-station tracking, and VLAN management
• Responsible for Monitoring and tracking of network response time and availability
• Created network diagrams using Microsoft Visio and trained the work-center on proper troubleshooting procedures as well as implementation of new firewall rules
• Created and configured VLANS and inter-VLAN routing with Cisco Catalyst 3550 and Cisco 3750 series switches
• Designed and Analyze basic security and implemented Access Control Lists, static routes, route redistribution

Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Experience on security applications like standard ACL, Extended ACL, NAT & PAT
• Experience of configuring and monitoring Cisco router using Cisco Configurationally professional
• Implemented layer 3 and layer 2 technologies
• Installation and configuration of new devices on LAN
• Responsible for hardening the device on cisco routers and switches
• Performing installation and upgrading recommended hardware and/or software in a manner that is timely and non-disruptive to end user
• Implemented Cisco router and switches hardening
• Implementing and maintaining backup schedule
• Enable STP attack mitigation BPDU guard, Root guard, Loop guard
• Configured 802.1x authentication in switch ports
• Provided a support of layer 3 routing protocol and layer 2 issues

Network technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed the IP address space using subnets and variable length subnet masks (VLSM)
• Translate technical terms into non-technical language for Client
• Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves hardware, software and network-related problems encountered by end-users of the network
• Installing network equipment
• Maintaining Excel Sheet for individual device’s device name, device model, description, IP address, MAC address, physical location, uplink switch & port, and VLAN
• Worked effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
• LAN design and implementation using hubs and switches
• Provide training to staff at the customer location
• Experience in Implementation of SNMP on devices to allow for network management
• Hands on experience in troubleshooting of traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps
• Build and maintain Visio documentations for Clients
• Configured troubleshoot and managed layer 2 and layer 3 switches
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP, RIP routing protocols
• Experience in configuring Router using Cisco Configuration professional
• Provide technical support and Investigating, diagnosing and resolve network problem
• Provide timely and accurate progress status on all ongoing support issues with an emphasis on problem, issues and concerns