SUMMARY

• Experience in Designing, Implementation and Operations of enterprise data networks as Network Engineer.
• Responsible for CheckPoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks
• Expertise in physical infrastructure like structured cabling, IP address management, racking, stacking and Data Center concepts.
• Manage all network and firewall devices to include Cisco routers, switches, VPNs, SSL, Check Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, Cisco FWSM as well as content delivery networks (Cisco CSS, Citrix Netscaler and F5 BigIP LTM and GTM 1600 and 3400 load balancers) in enterprise environment.
• Maintained high availability of resources with F5 BIG - IP load balancer based on different load balancing.
• Enterprise Routing experience using protocols RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Enterprise Switching with VLANs, Trunks, Spanning Tree, Port Spanning etc.
• Configuration of Fabric path and connectivity between Nexus 5K and Nexus 7k
• Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.
• Experience in WAN technologies like T1/T3, OC and DS3 circuit types.
• Responsible for CheckPoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks
• Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA firewall systems
• Deployment and configuration of F5 BIG IP and Cisco ACE load balancer.
• Well experienced in configuring gateway redundancy protocols like HSRP, GLBP, PPP.
• Engaged in install, configure and maintain complex routing, switching in WAN/LAN environment.
• Configuration and installation of Nexus 5k
• Worked on MPLS-VPN designs and MPLS-QoS for the migration of Frame relay to MPLS system
• Configure and support NATs, access-lists, and routing on Cisco routers, firewalls, and layer 2 and layer 3 switches.
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience
• In-depth knowledge in Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco devices for routing protocols such as RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS-VPN Architecture
• Experience with Load Balancers for administrating and monitoring global & local traffic.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and Committed to highest levels of professional.
• Good Documentation and ITIL process skills.
• Experience in Network Integration and consolidation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Cisco 2600, 2800, 3800, 3900, 7200 & 7600 series

Switches: Cisco 3550, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500

Firewalls: ASA 5500

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, Static routing

Switching: VLANs, Dot1Q, VTP, STP, RSTP, VLAN Maps, HSRP, GLBP, CEF, DCEF, Port Security

LAN/WAN Technologies: Ethernet, Frame relay, MPLS, HDLC, PPP, T1, T3, OC Standard, ISDN

Protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, NAT, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, IPSEC, SSL, HTTP, SSH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Quincy MA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed and installed new Branch network systems. Resolved network issues, ran test scripts and prepared network documentation.
• Performed Network Operations by health monitoring using NMS, Issue and Incident resolution using ticketing system and workflow software.
• Monitoring the NMS system for different Network Alerts.
• Ensure problems are satisfactorily resolved in a timely manner with focus on providing a high level of support for all customers.
• Configuration and installation of Nexus 5k
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience.
• Coordinating with service providers for WAN link outages.
• Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification
• Checking and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center for remote sites’ issues.
• Working on Cisco 6500 and 4500 switches for LAN requirements that include managing VLANs, Port Security and troubleshooting LAN issues.
• Perform Wireless Administration and troubleshooting for the corporate Wireless infrastructure.
• Worked on MPLS-VPN designs and MPLS-QoS for the migration of Frame relay to MPLS system
• Involved in troubleshooting of DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
• Configuration of Fabric path and connectivity between Nexus 5K and Nexus 7k
• Configured ACL’s and opening Ports on ASA Firewalls.
• Experience with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning
• Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation & link negotiation.
• Worked on F series module on Nexus 7010.
• Configuration of Access List ACL (Std, Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications, Internet and compliance to the security policy and standards.
• Worked with application team to understand their requirements and come up with the best load balancing options.
• Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning & configuring VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls per design
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
• Integrate and Implement various internal Network Projects. Did designing and project co-ordination with multiple stake holders and vendors.
• Responsibilities also include technical documentation of all upgrades done. Attending meetings and technical discussions related to current project.
• Prepared engineering documents and network diagrams in Microsoft Visio.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Working on Network support &implementation related internal projects.
• Ensurenetwork, system and data availability and integrity through preventativemaintenance and upgrade.
• Troubleshoot and Worked with Security issues related to Cisco ASA/PIX, Checkpoint, IDS/IPS and Juniper Netscreen firewalls.
• Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches, fixes, and all around technical support.
• Supporting OSPF based network by resolving level 2 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations.
• Provided technical support for full setup, debugged the problems of OSPF, switching and HSRP.
• Debugged and resolved problems for serial links, Channelized T1 controllers, PRI controllers
• Router memory & IOS upgrade with TFTP
• Configured and debugged policy based routing for special traffic, route filtering with route maps, route redistribution.
• Upgraded Nexus OS on Nexus5k.
• Checking and configuring Cisco 7613 routers at data center for remote sites’ issues.
• Configuring/Troubleshoot issues with the following types of routers Cisco (1700, 2600 and 3500 series), to include: bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet, NAT, and DHCP, as well as assisting with customer LAN /MAN, router/firewalls.
• ConfigureVLANTrunking802.1Q, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supported VLANs, and advanced ACL.
• Manage Network IP Address for PWC Infrastructure and update internal and external DNS.
• Maintain & prepare Network drawings of all major Data Centers & operational sites.
• Network cabling, dressing, labeling and troubleshooting network drops onsite.
• Working on Cisco 6509 and 4507 series switches for LAN requirements, that includes managing VLANs, Port Security and troubleshooting LAN issues.
• This includes Artifacts for regular Health Checks, IP and System Integrity, Change management, Problem management, Logical Access Controls, Network Connectivity.
• Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification
• Configured OSPF as IGP in the network and eBGP between Service Providers and Internal edge Routers.
• Configured, troubleshoot and maintained Cisco Switches 1900 through 8000 Series including Nexus switches

Confidential

Network Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Migration of RIP V2 to OSPF, BGP routing protocols.
• Configured EIGRP for Lab Environment.
• Implemented ISL and 802.1Q for communicating through VTP.
• Working with Client teams to find out requirements for their Network Requirements.
• Designing solutions for frozen requirements using Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Implemented EIGRP internally between VDC’s and externally Between Nexus and Service Provider Routers.
• Deploying the network infrastructure to meet the requirements.
• Created VLAN and Inter-Vlan routing with Multilayer Switching.
• Configured Firewall cisco ASA 5510.
• Configured Firewall cisco ASA 5510.
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.
• Performed administrative support for RIP, OSPF routing protocol.
• Migrated Checkpoint R65 to R75 and Installed Smart-Reporter which allows us to run reports on Security rules usage.
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP.
• Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS.
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided desktop support including creating images specific to client requirements and deal with issues pertaining to hardware and application.
• Check the IP address, default gateway and subnet mask are all correct.
• Responsibilities included configuration and installation of software and hardware.
• Performed routine network maintenance checks as well as configure and manage printers, copiers, and other miscellaneous network equipment.
• Handled the tasks of documenting network problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities in support of a seamless production environment.
• Performed the installation, configuration and testing of LAN/WAN devices.
• Performed the tasks of developing and maintaining procedures for backup and recovery, virus scanning and access control.
• Responsible for gathering and compiling data for special projects as well as prepare weekly status reports.
• Involved in effective communication with vendors, peers and clients in resolution of problems, equipment.
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites
• Monitor network performance accompanying company service level agreements (SLA’s) using Network management tools such as Cisco works and also provided necessary recommendations to improve network performance