SUMMARY

• Over all 8 years of experience in networking, installing, configuring and maintainingnetworkdevices.
• Passionate, diligent and focused Engineer working as a Network Engineer / System admin.
• Technical noledge & proficiency in system administration network maintenance, hardware maintenance, operating systems and the willingness to learn and TEMPeffectively apply new technologies.
• Demonstrated problem analysis/ resolution skills, ability to troubleshoot, solve problems quickly & completely Good exposure to a comprehensive range of team activities, thrive on working in challenging environment.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunking protocol (VTP), Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MSTP.
• Configured security policies including NAT, PAT, and VPN, Route - maps, Prefix lists and Access Control Lists.
• Extensive experience in WAN Technologies, Switching Technologies along with Failover Mechanisms and Inter Vlan Routing types.
• Strong hands on experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting network hardware
• Good noledge with the technologies VPN, WLAN and Multicast.
• Extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting of protocols RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and MPLS.
• Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy
• Expert noledge in implementing filters on routes using Standard and Extended access-list.
• Experience in site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
• In depth understanding of IPV4 implementation of Subnetting.
• Implemented and certified with theRadware(DefensePro) practice for organizations addressing DOS/DDOS and Intrusion attacks.
• Troubleshooting on network problems with Wireshark, identify problem and fix
• Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology services
• Logs and triages defects and test multiple mobile devices across multiple applications.
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting skills and experience in resolving complex network problems.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers.
• PaloAltoNetworks PA 5050firewallsconfigured in High availability mode which provided visibility on network traffic, applications, threats and vulnerabilities.
• ThePaloAltoFirewall's URL subscription provided control against non malware hosting domains.
• A highly organized individual who adopts a systematic approach to problem solving, TEMPeffectively analyzes results and implements solutions.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and committed to highest levels of professional.
• Experience with Change management process and Project documentation tools like Excel and VISIO.
• Worked on network topologies and configurations, TCP/IP, UDP, Frame Relay, Token Ring, ATM, bridges, routers, hubs and switches.
• Well experienced in configuring HSRP, GLBP, ICMP, PPP, PAP, CHAP and SNMP.
• Experience in installing and configuring DNS, DHCP server.
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiastic, motivated and a team player

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routing Technology: RIPV1, RIPV2, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP

Network Products: CISCO Routers 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800. CISCO High End Routers 3600, 3800, 7200, 12010, 12404. CISCO Switches 1900, 2950, 2960G. CISCO Campus Switches 3550XL, 4948 Core Catalyst 4503, 4507 RE, Catalyst 6500/6503/6507, Nexus 2000, 5000, 7000 series

Antivirus & Endpoint protection: Cisco CSA, Symantec Enterprise Edition, MacAfee Enterprise Edition.

Security & VPN: ASA 5505 Firewall, AIP SSM, CSC SSM, FWSM, Fortigate, Cisco CSM, ACL-Access Control List, IPS/IDS, NAT, PAT, Cisco ACS, Juniper Net Screen firewall, Palo AltoFirewalls, Windows Patch Management (WSUS).

Juniper switches: Juniper EX 4200, 4300, 9200, 2200,4600,3300

Juniper Routers: Juniper MX 5,10,40,80

LAN Technology: IEEE 802.11, Token Ring, Workgroup, Domain, HSRP, DNS, Static, VLAN, STP, VTP, Ether Channel, Trunks.

WAN Infrastructure: Leased Line, ISDN/Dial-Up, Frame Relay circuits, Metro Ethernet.

WAN Technologies: HDLC, PPP, ATM, SONET, MPLS, VPN, IPsec-VPN.

Wireless & Wi-Fi: Canopy Wireless Device (point to point/point to multipoint), DLink Wireless (point to point), DLink Access Point, CISCO 1200 series Access Point, and Linksys Wireless/Wi-Fi Router.

Operating Systems & Tools: Cisco IOS, Windows NT 4.0 (Desktop/Server), Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server, Windows XP/Windows 7/8, LINUX, Solaris, RadwareOS (VxWorks)Active Directory, Apache Server, MS Exchange server, VERITAS Volume Manager.

Computer Programs: C language, C++, Shell scripting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010 Installation and maintenance of Cisco Layer 3 switches 3750, 4500X, 6500 in multi VLAN environment.
• Part of a team where electronic design verification testing of two generations of Cisco Edge ASR 9922 router Setup complex IP-Traffic test topologies to stress the system and functional blocks of ASR 9K routers.
• Performed failure analysis for Cisco Edge ASR 9K 9922 router.
• Involved in migration from Site-to- site GRE tunnels network to MPLS-based VPN for customer’s WAN infrastructure.
• Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS’s, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter VLAN routing, LAN security etc.
• Configured BGP, EIGRP and OSPF and Policy based Routing, Involved in complete LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance etc.).
• Migrated ASAand Juniper firewallstoPaloAltoNetworkfirewalls.
• Worked with different ISP’s regarding circuit activations.
• Performed upgrading of load balancers fromRadwareto F5 BigIPv9 load balancer to improved functionality, reliability and scalability in the system.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and otherspanningtreefeatures
• Streamlined successful integration of networks. Initiated multiple technical projects dat improved performance and business functionality.
• Createdshellscripts to automate the process of domain creation and Apache instance creation.
• Oversee network and equipment upgrades to include IOS, CatOS image upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Configured and supported multiple remote site installations. Migration from ASR1002-X Routers to ASR 1006.
• Generating Network Metric Reports using Solar winds.
• Worked on Service Nowfor change management approvals.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed varied technology functions ranging from managing 2 IBM 3090 mainframes running VM and MVS to managing 250+ corporate wide servers, andnetworkmanagement. Analyzednetwork performance reports to identify potential problems and provide rapid resolution. Planned and implemented newnetworkservices.
• Evaluated and documented business requirements implementing appropriate solutions to address those needs.
• Minimized downtime and transition problems during move of entire data center across town to new facility completed in its entirety within 24 hours.
• Troubleshoot and configured PaloAltoNetworks Panorama Systems.
• Established disaster recovery plan capable of consistent reliability.
• Provided ongoing support for datanetworksconsisting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3600, 4500, and 7000 routers.
• Supervised the specification, procurement, installation, and configuration of all computing and networking hardware required to complete an Oracle Financials implementation.
• Administered Citrix Metaframe, Microsoft Windows NT, Windows Terminal Server, Exchange Server, and Proxy Server in a multi-server, multi-domain environment. This includes regular Windows NT performance monitoring and tuning on 125+ COMPAQ Proliant servers in a multi-domain, Internet connected environment.

Confidential, New York

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration and maintenance of customer networks according to their requirements.
• Configuration of RF devices such as Subscriber Units and Access Points and trouble shooting of customer WAN issues.
• Implementation of customer network, which includes configuration of routing protocols, Leased lines, ISDN lines, IOS installations, Password recovery.
• Checking of Cisco products like 1600/1700/2500/2600/3600 series Routers, 1900/2900/3600 series Switches and 515e PIX Firewalls.
• Monitoring customer data networks and providing fault isolation and remote troubleshooting.
• Experience on designing and troubleshooting of EIGRP routing issues
• Responsible for the management of network at the client environment
• Supporting and performing projects for the client WAN environment at a global level
• Implementation of network system upgrades and modifications including planning, testing, scheduling and coordination. Ensures dat change management and defined security procedures for all network systems are executed in accordance with customer policies and procedures.
• Checking for RAD and ASCOM modems, Network Modules, WAN cards, Voice cards, cisco cables.

Confidential

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed the LAN Switching Environment including creating and maintaining VLANs, STP, Trunking, Port Security, Vlan Security etc.
• Assisted in migrating existing server and network infrastructure from HQ to a data center for optimal functionality and management.
• Involved with the Systems team to Install, configure, & maintain DNS, DHCP on Windows 2000/2003 Server, also configured a FTP server; Installed configured & maintained MS Exchange Server.
• Set up and troubleshoot secured wireless access points for broadband Internet.
• Install LAN/WAN & wireless infrastructure and also Deploying and decommissioning of Cisco Routers, Cisco switches and their respective software upgrades.
• Involved in configuration of WAN connection using a 3600 series Router and Frame relay method.
• Implementation of NAT with a pool of 2 public IP addresses.
• Responsible for Internal and external accounts and, managing LAN/WAN and checking for Security Settings of the networking devices (Cisco Router, switches) co-coordinating with the system/Network Administrator during any major changes and implementation.
• Remotely managing client computers by using remote tools like VNC, Dame Ware and Team viewer.
• Troubleshootnetworks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties. Identified, analyzed, and repaired product failures.
• System Monitoring and performance tuning of Desktop systems. Checking the Mailbox size of all Clients according to Mailbox Quota and archiving in Server for Backup.
• Installed new software releases, system upgrades, and evaluated and installed patches and resolved software-related problems. Performed system backups and recovery using Backup Exec. Maintained data files and monitored system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Assure dat Service tickets are open and closed on a timely manner to meet SLA requirements.