SUMMARY

• High - performance professional with 6+ years of experience in implementing, supporting and maintaining complex IP enterprise network solutions across Windows architectures, MCITP Enterprise Administration on Windows 2008 Server and Cisco CCNA.
• Configuring Cisco 2600,2800 and 2151 Routers
• Knowledge of RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF Routing Protocols
• Configuring Cisco Catalyst 3560, 3750and 4500 Switches
• Configuring Juniper J- Series Routers & ISG 2000 Firewalls
• Configuring VPN connectivity for the network, both remote access VPN as well as site to site VPN.
• Creating Virtual Machines, installation Of VMware Tools, P2V Migration, Cloning Virtual Machines, Creation & Troubleshooting of Virtual Network
• Install ESXi 5.0/5.1/5.5 for creation of Virtual Environments for the company
• Monitoring Network Resources through F5 Big IP, Op-Manager.
• Wireless user Authentication with Aruba Controller
• Responsible for server decommission/reassignment and Network cabling.
• Responsible for maintaining current software and hardware patch updates for all servers.
• Good Knowledge of Perl, Bash Scripting.
• Experience supporting complex technical environments while maintaining a professional, business-focused attitude and courteous manner towards clients, partners and peers.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple related projects, including troubleshooting, operations, and maintenance of the enterprise in a team environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/2008 server

Software Applications: MS Office 2000/XP (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), MS Outlook, Norton Utilities, McAfee, AVG, Trend Micro

Networking: TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DCHP, Ethernet Routers, Switches, Firewall, ProxyRouting Protocols RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, PITTSBURGH, PA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuring OSPF with multiple areas and troubleshooting issues
• Maintaining EIGRP Autonomous Systems and configuring un-equal load balancing
• Configuring switches for different VLANs, Trunking, and troubleshooting switching issues
• Configure Cisco routers 2500, 2600, 3600, and Cisco switches Catalyst 2900, 3500
• Site to Site VPN with ASA5510 firewalls
• Address and Network Management (network and sub-netting address)
• Router's Password recovery
• Control network activity using Access-Lists
• Setting up Servers and Functions (Domain Name services, E-mail server, Application server, Administrative Server, Library Server and other servers)
• Installing, configuring, administering, troubleshooting VMware server on ESX platform and VMware client, workstation
• Creating Virtual Machines, installation Of VMware Tools, P2V Migration Cloning Virtual Machines, Creation & Troubleshooting of Virtual Network
• Installed & configured Windows Active Directory 2008 and 2012 Creation and supportwith Active Directory service.
• Administrating DNS, DHCP, and Exchange & IIS servers. Created and managed user and group accounts in User Manager and in MS Exchange Administration
• Design Layer 1-3 Network Architecture for Lab Network
• Involved in the installation, monitoring and support of Firewalls, Cisco networks, Internet technologies and remote office WAN/ LAN connectivity
• Implemented VLAN's, routing (including BGP and OSPF)
• Coordinated, logistics, project management and technical skills on networking, servers, and on Cisco products.
• Solution implementation and troubleshooting all network related issues
• Server, KVM, Network Appliance installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Manage wide range of Cisco routers, switches, and network appliances
• Good Knowledge of UCS and VMware installation/configuration/troubleshoot
• Troubleshooting and resolving failures in the network and Maintaining the security posture of the network
• Good understanding of Lab build and Network topology
• Team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Administrating and maintaining WAN connectivity of the Organization across the Kingdom.
• Responsible for the deployment/implementation of new servers in the Data Center (both physical and virtual) including the deployment and configuration of a standardized OS build.
• Installing Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller, creating and adding members to a group Securing LAN with Group Policy in Domain
• Tested environment for potential upgrade to Windows 2008 as anActiveDirectoryplatform
• Researched, recommended and implemented network enhancements that improved system reliability and performance.
• Getting the issues solved in a timely manner and escalating the problems which require intervention from higher levels.
• Securing mail servers, application servers and nodes from any security threats by installing firewalls and other security suites.
• Installed & configured Microsoft SQL server 2008R2.
• Design Layer 1-3 Network Architecture for Lab Network.
• Involved in the installation, monitoring and support of Firewalls, Cisco networks, Internet technologies and remote office WAN/ LAN connectivity.
• Implemented VLAN's, routing (including BGP and OSPF)

Confidential, Timonium, MD

Technical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Ensure design of system allows all components to work properly together.
• Troubleshoot problems reported by users.
• Make recommendations for future upgrades.
• Maintain network and system security.
• Analyze and isolate issues.
• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.
• Evaluate and modify system's performance.
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
• Perform network address assignment.
• Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.
• Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
• Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smart phones, software deployment, security updates and patches.