SUMMARY:

• Over 5 years of professional experience in Network Engineering with Cisco Certified Network Engineer, performing Network analysis, design, Implementing, capacity planning with a focus on performance tuning and support of large Networks.
• Strong knowledge in Cisco Routing, Switching and Security with Cisco hardware/software (heavy Cisco shop) experience.
• Experience working on Cisco Catalyst Series 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500; Nexus 2000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 series switches.
• Hands on experience with variousBrocadeenterprise directors (12k and 48k) and departmental switches (3900, 4100 and 4900)
• Extensive work experience with Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Load Balancers and Firewalls.
• Experience in layer - 3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2Kseries, Cisco router models like 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900 series switches.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST. Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• ConfigureVRRP & GLBP andVLANTrunking802.1Q & ISL, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Experience working with Cisco WAN Automation Engine (WAE) for SDN component to automate the engineering and operations ofmultivendor physical and virtual infrastructure
• Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
• Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.
• Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Mx series Routers (MX960, MX480) and SRX Firewalls(SRX240, SRX550).
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Tier II ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 SONET POS OCX / GigE circuits, Firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS implementation in Access Control Network.
• Experience in Designing and assisting in deploying enterprise wide Network Security and High Availability Solutions for ASA.
• Experience in Arista switches and routers with the huge number of devices in data centers.
• Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a datacenter access architecture Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper EX Switches (EX2200, EX2500, EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, EX8200 series).
• Enterprise Routing experience using protocols RIP v1 & 2, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper Routers ( E,J,M and T-series).
• Experience with working on Juniper Routers like M320 and MX80, MX960, MX480
• Implementing security policies using Cryptography, ACL, SDM, PIX Firewall, IPSec, VPN and AAA Security on different series of routers.
• Experience with different Network Management Tools and Sniffers like Wireshark (ethereal), HP-Open view, Solarwinds, RSA envision and Cisco works to support 24 x 7 Network Operation Center.
• Experience with F5 load balancers andCiscoload balancers (CSM, ACE and GSS).
• Basic and advance F5 load balancer configurations, including migrating configurations fromCiscoACEto F5 and general troubleshooting of the F5 load balancers.
• Excellent customer management/resolution, problem solving, debugging skills and capable of quickly learning, effectively analyses results and implement and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team.
• Experienced with Blue Coat ProxySG Web Application Reverse Proxy for securing and accelerate public web applications.
• Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.
• Knowledge of JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

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).

JUNIPER Platforms: SRX, MX, EX Series Routers and Switches

Networking Concepts: Access-lists, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, Designing, CSU/DSU, IPSec, VLAN, VPN, WEP, WAP, MPLS, VoIP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi.

Firewall: ASA Firewall (5505/5510), Checkpoint, Cisco ASA

Network Tools: Solar Winds, SNMP, Cisco Works, Wireshark.

WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, MPLS, leased lines & exposure to PPP, DS1, DS3, OC3, T1 / T3 & SONET.

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, & 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Port-channel, VLANS, VTP, STP, RSTP, 802.1Q.

Security Protocols: IKE, IPSEC, SSL-VPN.

Networking Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, RSTP, VLANs, VTP, PAGP, LACP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, TACACS+, Radius, AAA.

Languages: C, C++, Python.

Operating System: Windows 7/XP, MAC OS X, Windows Server 2008/2003, Linux, UNIX.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Lansing, MI

Sr. Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting and optimization of dynamic routing protocols: BGP, OSPF & EIGRP (route redistribution, distribute lists, route-maps, offset-lists, prefix lists, route summarization, route-feedback, BGP attributes) on Cisco Routers 7613, 7201 and 3945E.
• Working knowledge of frame relay, MPLS services, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP routing protocols, NATTING, Subnetting, also including DNS, LDAP, DHCP, http, HTML, HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, PPTP, VLAN, WISM, STP (Spanning tree Protocol), RTSP & Multicasting protocols.
• Configured Blue Coat ProxySG Web Application Reverse Proxy for securing and accelerate public web applications.
• Experience with design and implementation of Virtual Switching System (VSS) for both User segment and server segment using 6509-V-E catalyst switches.
• Worked on a broad range of topics such as routing and switching, dedicated voice access, planning and implementation, large-scale high-visibility outages, change management coordination, proactive monitoring and maintenance, disaster recovery exercises, and core network repairs.
• Working with Cisco Evolved Services WAE Platform forusing SDN, predictive modeling and analytics with path optimization.
• Experience working with Cisco WAE forReal-time, on-line network visibility, asset utilization and Easy-to-use automation capabilities allowing service deployment.
• Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.
• Worked on Migration of Juniper SRX firewalls for isolation of network segments and VPN's, ASR (9k,901,903).
• Experience with working on Juniper Routers like, M320 and MX80, MX960, MX480, worked on configure OSPF BGP, route Policies.
• Experience with testing tools like Spirent, IXIA
• Experience with working on juniper switches like EX2200, EX2500, QFX switch with Spanning tree and AE(aggregated Ethernet) virtual chassis..
• We used juniper firewalls SRX 3600 and SRX 650 for WAN edge routers
• Experience in Cisco IOS, IOS-Xr, JUNOS
• Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Cisco 3750, 3550, 3560, 2924, 6509-V-E, 6513, 6504, 6503, 6506, 6500 series switches, GSR, ASR routers with Cisco IOS and IOS-XR.
• Installed, configured and managed Cisco routers such as 7200 series, 3800 series, 3700 series, 2800 series and Cisco Catalyst switch series 6500, 4500, 3500, and 2900.
• Upgraded the data center network environment with Cisco ASA 5520. Configured ACL’s on Cisco Switches as well as configured routers as terminal servers.
• Monitoring the traffic through Cisco catalyst switches for Detection of Intrusion using IDSM2 and its Prevention IPS.
• Implementing 3750 Stackable switches using Cisco Stack Wise technology. Experience to review and evaluate current and future design issues as required maintaining network integrity, efficient data flow.
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution and worked on RSA secure IDs to providing VPN Token to Company USERS, Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience.
• Worked on Layer 2 protocols such as STP, VTP, STP, RSTP, PVSTP+, MST and other VLAN troubleshooting issues and configuring switches from scratch and deployment.
• Involved in supporting and troubleshooting WAN solutions between multiple platforms to include broadband, T1 circuit infrastructure and Wi-Fi networks
• Involved in designing and implementing QOS and policy map to 2800 series routers for all the branches.
• Experience Branch Relocation: Connect workstation, servers, etc. Rack and stack Pre-configured new hardware and connect the circuits. Work with Carrier to test and turn-up circuits.
• Performed IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting in complete LAN, WAN development.
• Involved in operations and administration of WAN consisting Ethernet Handoffs, T1, DS3, and Optic Fiber Handoffs.
• Supporting EIGRP and BGP based on the network by resolving level 2 & 3 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations.
• Racking, Stacking, configuring Nexus 5K, 2K and 7K.
• Installed wireless access points (WAP) at various locations in the company.
• Actively involved in switching technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS, Port security - 802.1x, Trunking 802.1Q, RPVST+, Inter-VLAN routing and LAN security on Cisco Catalyst Switches 4507R+E, 6509-E and Cisco Nexus Switches 2232, 5596, 7009.
• Created dedicated VLANs for Voice & Data with QOS for prioritizing VOICE over DATA.
• Worked on DWDM, SONET.
• Configured Voice ports and Dial peers on the call manager for the VOIP call to reach remote destination.
• Configured WIFI APs connected in LAN to reduce cable costing by creating AP, worked on Cisco SP Wi-Fi, troubleshoot in Cisco Aironet 3700, 1700 and 600 series.
• Worked on configuration and commissioning of the MPLS circuits for various branch offices.
• Providing Daily network support for national wide area network consisting of MPLS, VPN and point-to-point site.
• Performed Network Security Assessment and implemented security improvements such as network filtering, SSH, AAA, SMTP, SNMP access lists, VTY access lists, EIGRP MD5 authentication, and HSRP authentication.
• Configured of ACL’s in Cisco 5520 ASA firewall for internet Access requests for servers, Protocol Handling, Object Grouping and NAT.
• Managing and providing support to various project teams with regards to the addition of new equipment such as routers switches and firewalls to the DMZs.
• Responsible for Data Center Migrations and its operations.
• Implemented antivirus and web filtering on Juniper SRX 240 at the web server as well as configuration of F5 load balancers andCiscoload balancers (CSM, ACE and GSS).
• Documenting workflow process, managing and implementing standard policy and procedures.

Environment: Cisco 2948/3560/4500/3560/3750/3550/3500/2960/6500 switches and Cisco 3640/12000 /7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco Nexus 7K/5K/2K, Cisco ASA5510, Checkpoint, windows server 2003/2008: F5 BIGIP, LTM, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, VLAN, VPN, Checkpoint, Juniper SRX, broadband modems, Rap5s, AP105s.

Confidential, Texas

Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• Experience in configuring Site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
• Installed and configured Cisco 7200 series router and Cisco 2950, 4500, 6500 Series switches.
• Configured network using routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF and BGP and troubleshooting L2/L3 issues.
• Worked on multiple projects related to Branch networks, Campus networks, extranet clients and Data Center Environments involving in data center migrations from one data center to another.
• Provided estimated bandwidth requirements for data replication, to best determine adequate timing for migration service levels.
• Created data migration strategies to help with completion of migration of data center from one point to another.
• Configuration of Cisco 6500 (SUP 720), 4500 (SUP 6) & 3750 Catalyst Switches for network access .
• Worked extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/) & ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series, experience with convert PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers.
• Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches.
• Time to time upgrade network connectivity between branch office and regional office with multiple link paths and routers running HSRP, EIGRP in unequal cost load balancing to build resilient network.
• Design and implement Catalyst/ASA Firewall Service Module for various LAN’s.
• Key contribution includes troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.
• Troubleshoots in Cisco Aironet 2700 and 600 series.
• Configured Client VPN and RSA Token ID technologies including Cisco’s VPN client via IPSEC.
• Configuring ACL to allow only authorized users to access the servers.
• Participated in on call support in troubleshooting the configuration and installation issues.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting local and Wide Areas Network (ISDN, Frame relay, DDR, NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Provided technical support in terms of upgrading, improving and expanding the network.
• Providing technical security proposals, detailed RFP responses and security presentation, installing and configuring ASA firewalls, VPN networks and redesigning customer security architectures.

Environment: Cisco 3750/3550/3500/2960 switches and Cisco 3640/12000 /7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco ASA5510, Checkpoint, F5 Load Balancer Cisco Nexus7K/5K, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA.

Confidential

Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the configuration of Cisco Routers (7000, 5300, 4000, 2500, 3000, 2600) using RIP,
• IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
• Implemented Cisco IOS Firewall IDS using 2600 series router cr
• Managed office network with Cisco devices with network devices including 2500 and 3600 series routers and 3500, 2900, 1900 series switches
• Analyzed and resolved a high percentage of initial customer contact in the areas of PC/LAN.
• Dealt with customer problems to management and support groups utilizing standard escalation model.
• Extensive experience in configuring and implementing OSPF and BGP.
• Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF.
• Configured EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution, installed and maintained Cisco 3600, 2600 and 7200 backbone routes with HSRP
• Implemented stub/Totally stub areas and various OSPF features like route-summarization and SPF throttling.
• Hands-on experience with WAN technologies like T1/T3, DS3, STM1 and STM4 circuit types
• Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, VPN, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.
• Implemented Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS 3.0) for TACACS+/RADIUS
• Knowledge with redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration
• Handled Network Migration from RIP to OSPF.
• Implementation of TCP/IP and related Services-DHCP/ DNS/ WINS
• Configured, maintained and troubleshot routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP and BGP.
• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring
• Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following both internal/external routes.
• Assisted with escalation procedures and customer notifications.
• Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, IGRP, RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.
• Upgraded Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP
• Acted as Tier 3 support for connectivity, failures, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Environment:Cisco3750/3550/3500/2960 switches and Cisco 3640/12000/7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Checkpoint, OSPF, BGP, VLAN, HSRP, LAN, WAN, IPV4, AS Firewall, Checkpoint, Nexus 7K/5K/2K.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Hands on experience with Juniper EX-Series Ethernet Switches.
• Worked on Installation of PIM modules on Juniper J-Series routers.
• Configuring and deployment of Juniper ERX310 router.
• Worked on designing, configuring & troubleshooting of routing protocols: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, LDP, MP-BGP, BGP v4.
• Configured IP access filter policies.
• Hands on experience and good working knowledge with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning.
• Worked on Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, and Rule Modification.
• Resolved various OSPF issues in an OSPF multi area environment.
• Created, configured and managed fast Layer 3 switched/routed LAN/WAN infrastructure as a part of Network team. The LAN consisted of Cisco campus model of Cisco 3550 at access layer, Cisco 6513 at distribution/core.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on JuniperRouters.
• Involved in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509, 7613 with supervisor cards.
• Active participation on operational support for routing/switching protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q, etc.
• Troubleshooting traffic passing managed firewalls via logs and packet captures.
• Strong working knowledge and troubleshooting of T1, T3, OC-3 and OC-12.
• Estimated Project costs and created documentation for project funding approvals.
• Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications, Network equipment installation and configuration.
• Identify design, configuring and managing flexible, responsive, and secure technology services.
• Implementation and deployment of series 7613 as PE andCE router and configuring and troubleshooting the Edge Routers.
• Troubleshot Cisco hardware: Inspected devices, interior IOS upgrade, switch port configuration, port monitoring, watch over Flooding Control/Network port.
• Strategies include operating systems, virus protection, mail systems and Internet services.
• Updated the anti-virus, spam blockers, and other security software so that the systems are always secured.
• Resolved all computer related problems, monitored and maintained system functionality and reliability by identifying ways to prevent system failures.
• Installed and configured DHCP, DNS Server.
• Identifying technical problems and debugged hardware and software related to LANs/ WANs.
• Switching related tasks included implementing VLANS, VTP and configuring ISL trunk on Fast - Ethernet channel between switches.
• Upgrading IOS, troubleshootingnetworkoutages.
• Develop and implement strategies to support the current and future needs of the company.
• Configured Cisco Routers 2600 series using RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Configured Cisco Switches 2900.