SUMMARY

• 5+ years of experience in network planning, installation and administration of medium - to large-sized LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN networks using cisco equipment.
• 5+ years of experience in Routing protocols, EIGRP, OSPF, RIPv2, BGP, Static Route and Route Distribution configurations over Core and Distribution network topology.
• Proven track record solving IP network issues in timely and cost efficient manner.
• Strong Practical experience in configuring secure networks using various security devices and software such as Cisco ASA Firewalls and Cisco IOS IPS, to prevent intrusion, Denial-of-service attacks and packet filtering.
• Proven Network Monitoring, design and Backing Up experience using Solar winds Orion NPM, Solar winds LEM, WhatsUp Gold, Cisco WCS, Cisco Prime, CCP, Websense, HP Network Automation, SecureCRT, Syslog and SNMP messages.
• Extensive experience with LAN bridging and switching on Cisco environment and Performed onsite data center support including monitoring electrical power, systems alarms, network alerts, server administration.
• Strong experience in monitoring and improving network performance using common Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms.
• Strong Practical capability of managing and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, AAA RADIUS Server.
• Practical knowledge of VoIP system administration using Cisco and AVAYA devices and Site admin software.
• Exceptional experience working in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.
• Strong team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Texas

Network Implementation Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Wireless network implementation both controller-based and autonomous.
• Router and Switch Pre-configurations and installations, Site decommissions, Site turn ups, DSL Migrations.
• Subnet acquisition for VLAN and or New sites, VPN setups.
• Troubleshooting Network problems, Ticket Resolution and Creation using HP Service Manager.
• NPL - Network Port Lockdown and port unlocking during site addition and device removal using CAM - Cisco Clean Access Standard Manager.
• Administering CiscoWorks, Network Network Node Manager.
• Managing Multiple Projects.
• Documenting Network Changes using Visio.

Confidential, Texas

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented and administered WLAN/LAN/WAN infrastructure, network security and failover.
• Performed hands-on network duties worked with Layer 1-7 switching, VLANS, routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, HSRP, WCCP, BGP, tunneling, spanning tree, trunking, MPLS, load balancing using Barracuda load balancers and improving network performance using Riverbed WAN Optimization.
• Developed reliable network monitoring and alerting to manage traffic and troubleshoot network issues effectively using Network monitoring systems such as solarwinds NPM, Cisco WCS, website pulse, HP Network management.
• Implemented and supported Cisco 350, 1200, 1300 and 1400 series access points, Cisco 4400/5500 series wireless controllers, configured wireless encryption and authentication methods.
• Administered Cisco WCS and Cisco Prime Infrastructure Monitoring Platforms.
• Led both the strategic and tactical efforts needed to keep the wired and wireless network reliable and available.
• Solved network infrastructure issues and monitored performance and capacity of WLAN/LAN/WAN environment.
• Analyzed and ensured resolution of technical and client problems while providing quality customer service.
• Documented current and future network architecture and topology.
• Conducted multiple assigned projects simultaneously and working during after-hours when necessary.
• Participated in project installations such as hardware and infrastructure upgrades.
• Participated in 24x7 on-call rotations.

Confidential, Texas

Network Engineer\Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Designed and deployed Cisco network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and security, providing 2nd and 3rd level Cisco LAN/WAN troubleshooting support.
• Worked on EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIPv2, IS-IS, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, HSRP/VRRP/GLBP, ROUTE Redistribution, SVI, STATIC route, MPLS, VPN, SNMP, ACL, NTP, STP, PVST, Rapid STP, MST, VLAN Trucking, Port Channel, Tracking, VRF, DHCP relay, Port Security, GRE TUNNELING, IPv6 & IPv4 subneting and other Cisco Protocols.
• Configured and supported Cisco Nexus 7000, Cisco 7013, 6509, 6506, 4948, 3700, 3560, 3400 switches and routers.
• Configured and supported Cisco 1900, 2900 and 3900 Integrated Services Routers including Group Encrypted Transport (GET) VPN and VMware for MPLS backbone.
• Network security configuration and analysis that include ACL, port security, route policy, Security Policy, Intrusion detection and prevention using Cisco ASA Firewalls, IPS, CCP, Symantec Anti-Virus, Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange, Websense web security Gateway, Barracuda Spam and Virus Firewall, ZIX, Wire shark and Microsoft Netmon.
• Network monitoring using Solarwinds LEM, SecureCRT, Cisco Prime, Whatsup Gold, SNMP and syslog messages including day to day monitoring and troubleshooting problems proactively from the network monitoring reports.
• Worked on PCI data security standards to make the company PCI compliant.
• Configured and supported Cisco and AVAYA VoIP system using Site admin software.
• Documented Network topology using Microsoft Visio and NET Atlas web portal to show the interconnection of network devices during move and deployment.

Confidential, Oklahoma

Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical support for the LAN and WAN networks interconnected through VPN.
• Conducted a research analyzing the impact of microwave systems on wired and wireless communication systems for under water submarine environment using software simulations and numerical methods such as SQL, .NET, C++, MATLAB.
• Assisted students with software installation, server configuration and network connectivity problems.
• Provided technical support for installation and connection of laboratory equipment.
• Prepared expert level technical reports and writings for complex installation and simulation designs for the REFTAS technical lab.

Confidential, Addis Ababa, ET

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, deployed and supported 2nd and 3rd level Cisco LAN/WAN Networks for corporate backbone and customer site LAN networks.
• Played a major role in implementing, configuring and testing of a broadband multimedia network project deployed by combining a Cisco ONS optical base layer with an IP/MPLS upper layer creating a converged network solution that handles voice, video, and data over a single platform allowing VoIP, secure IP VPN, and xDSL services.
• Worked on Cisco 6509, 6506, 4948, 3700, 3560, 3400, and 2600 switches and routers both in hardware and IOS configurations and provided a full technical documentation.
• DHCP Scope creation and SVI configuration on C3750, C6509 and Nexus 7010 routers.
• Configured routing and routed protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RIPv2, IS-IS, TCP/IP, IP/SPX, ROUTE Redistribution and Static Routes.
• Integrated existing Cisco corporate wireless and LAN/WAN broadband networks with Huawei and other Vendor’s equipment including Universal Broadband Routers (UBR) and Wireless Access Points (AP)
• Configured PP, SCNP, MSP ring, 2f- MSP Ring, and 4f- MSP Ring network protection protocol.
• Configured services like DHCP, logging events, switch securities, ACL and other network monitoring and security configuration parameters.
• Worked on Workflow and procedural documentations for tier one support to collection enough information before escalate to upper labels.