SUMMARY

• 6 Plus years of Experience and having multiple Certifications Cisco (CCNA&CCNP) & Microsoft (MCITP) professional in designing, architecting, deploying and troubleshooting Network & Security infrastructure on routers, switches (L2/L3) & firewalls of various vendor equipment.
• Working Knowledge of Cisco IOS & basic Nexus (5K&2K).
• Efficient designing of IP Addressing Scenario using VLSM and Sub netting.
• Good at OSI Layers concepts.
• Strong hands on experience on ASA (5505/5510) Firewalls. Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA(TACACS+ & RADIUS)
• Strong hands on experience in layer - 3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt wif Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2K series, Cisco router models like 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900 series switches
• Technology and Infrastructure consultant for Cisco and Juniper design and implementation projects. Specific tasks include installations, configurations, support and maintenance of routers and switches.
• Sound noledge on MPLS networks, QoS, BGP, VPN Site to Site, Remote VPN, SSL VPN, Juniper QFX Series, Juniper SRX Series Firewall.
• Expert level noledge on A+, Security+ certifications and TCP/IP inspection.
• Sound noledge in TCP/IP Model & & layers of OSI Models.
• Diverse industry exposure - telecom, consumer goods, health care and IT consulting
• Extensive experience in configuring Layer3 routing and layer2/3 switching of Juniper & Cisco based J2320,MX,EX,2950,2960,3600,3750,4500,6500,1700,1800,2600 and 3700 series routers & Switches.
• Troubleshooting & implementation of Vlan, STP, MSTP, RSTP, PVST, 802.1Q, DTP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, LACP, PAGP, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS, MD5, VTP & SVI.
• Proficient in setting up IT infrastructure including wide area networks (WAN) local area networks (LAN), security management systems network device administration.
• Experience working wif Cisco IOS-XR on the ASR9000 devices for MPLS deployments
• Experience working wif ARISTA switches like 7100, 7500 for cloud computing, datacenter and low latency networks
• Experience in RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP.
• IOS/JUNOS upgrade for Cisco & Juniper routers cum switches.
• Experience in testing Cisco & Juniper routers cum switches in laboratory scenarios and deploy on site for production.
• Native communication skills and a team player, Effective inter-personal skills, adaptive to any environment, wif the latest technologies and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team
• Knowledge in Password Recovery and trouble shooting of Cisco & Juniper device.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Juniper & Cisco based J2320,MX,EX,2950,2960,3600,3750,4500,6500,1700,1800,2600

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

Firewalls: Juniper SRX -100,SRX-110,SRX-210 & SRX-220

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.

VPN Technologies: IPSEC, SSL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Working wif MPLS Designs from the PE to CE.
• Experience wif designing and deployment of MPLS Traffic Engineering
• Involved in design and implementation of Data Center Migration, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networks
• Design and deployment of MPLS QOS, MPLS Multicasting per company standards.
• Managing health check of Network devices this is involves upgrading IOS on every quarter after checking the vulnerability of IOS and reviewing the configuration
• Implemented cluster and configuration of SRX-100 Juniper firewall.
• Preparing weekly reports and follow- up wif clients.
• Update data related to network configuration, setup and implementation of Juniper Topology.
• Coordinate wif Project Managers, sales and call center (customer service) to deliver best quality of service to the customer.
• Installation & Maintenance of Juniper switches, routers & firewalls for Tata Consultancy Services onsite as per contract.
• Maintain the network's integrity including implementing new systems, troubleshooting and repairing network TCP/IP issues, as well as developing, analyzing and enforcing best practices and policies for use of the organizations network.
• Implemented various EX, SRX & J series Juniper devices.
• Installed controller and light weight access point coordination wif JTAC.
• Ensured the proper security, distribution, handling, accounting, reporting, and control of Communication Security materials, systems, and equipment.
• Maintenance and trouble-shooting of LAN, WAN, IP Routing, Multilayers Switching.
• Performing onsite data center support including monitoring electrical power, switch alarms, network alerts and access logs.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on JuniperM and MX series Routers
• Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches
• Experience wif deploying Fabric Path using Nexus 7000 Devices
• Developing access lists to meet user specifications.
• Supporting core layer, distribution layer and access layer issues.
• Implemented cluster and configuration of SRX-110 Juniper firewall.
• Implemented Virtual chassis of EX series Juniper switches as per client requirement.
• Installation and trouble-shooting of routing protocols like static and dynamic.
• Implemented site to site VPN in Juniper SRX as per customer.
• Tracking and installation of requirements & development by working wif client and related teams to implement changes.
• Maintain and track the status of device supplied to the client.
• Coordinating wif JTAC for faulty part replacement and configuring standby device to support customer wif minimal downtime.
• Implemented Juniper firewall & switches for various clients like AT&T, Qualcomm and SunTrust Bank as assigned.

Environment: Checkpoint, ASA, Net Screen, Juniper Firewalls, Cisco, Juniper Router, MPLS circuits, VPNSSL VPN, TCP dumps, wire shark, Blue Coat, Websense, RSA 2 Factor, AAA & Radius, IPSIDS (Sourcefire and fireeye, Aruba, CADA, Cisco NAC, Cisco ISE, JIRA, CM and SR wif SLA.

Confidential, OK

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Trained 30member team on CISCO architecture and functioning.
• Experience wif converting Cisco ACE load balancer to F5 LTM load Balancer in data center environment.
• Experience wif convert PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.
• Perform extensivetestingaround the upgrade, migration and configuration functionality of our software .
• Strong noledge on networking concepts like TCP/IP, Routing and Switching.
• Dealt wif monitoring tools like (SolarWinds, Cisco Works), network packet capture tools like Wireshark.
• Demonstrated topics of CISCO switching & routing to team as per training sessions.
• Implemented configuration scripts and necessary changes on switches & routers as per IBM.
• Extended support on access layer, distribution layer and core layer device of IBM as per assigned.
• Experience wif moving data center from one location to another location, from Cisco 6500 based data center to both Cisco 6500 & Nexus based data center.
• Evaluate and modify the network system. Install and support LAN, WAN, network Segments, internet, and intranet system TCP/IP.
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• Network security including NAT/PAT, ACL, and ASA/PIX Firewalls.
• Good noledge wif the technologies VPN, WLAN and Multicast.
• Worked on ACE load balancers. Experience wif F5 load balancers - LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.
• Involved in design and deploying various network security & High availability products like Cisco ASA and other security products.
• Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs over the internet utilizing 3DES, AES/AES-256 wif PIX Firewalls
• Migration of existing IPSEC VPN tunnels from Pre-Shared key to Certificate Authority for purpose of scaling
• Best practice implemented on Cisco & Juniper routers and switches.
• Successfully implemented EOL project alias 'End of life equipment' assigned as per IBM guidelines in live environment.
• Installation & decommission of new/old sites as per IBM.
• Extending end to end network support on L2 and L3 switches.
• Installation and Configuration of Cisco Catalyst switches 6500, 3750 & 3550 series and configured routing protocol OSPF, EIGRP, BGP wif Access Control lists implemented as per Network Design Document and followed the change process as per IT policy It also includes the configuration of port channel between core switches and server distribution switches.
• Network Redesign for Small Office/Campus Locations. This includes changes to both the voice and data environment.
• Installation and trouble-shooting of LAN, WAN & Multi-Layer Switching.
• Act as first point of contact to diagnose an issue and drive it to closure.
• Troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure dat include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.
• Experience working wif Nexus 7010, 5020, 2148, 2248 devices.
• Experience wif communicating wif different customers, IT teams in gathering the details for the project
• Ensure all devices are running wif latest IOS as per IBM along wif latest passwords.
• Implement changes in configuration as per task assigned wifin scheduled change window and ensure backups of device before and after the change.
• Co-ordinates wif Vendors to replace the faulty hardware like power supply, fans, modules, cables, sfp, access points & lwaps.
• Update changes done in device and notify respective portals of IBM to document changes done.
• Coordinating wif various teams as Project Manager, Onsite Manager and client and field technician to implement and drive issues to closure.
• Implemented new device of Cisco & Juniper as per policy reviewed by network architect.
• Worked on different Cisco & Juniper devices of access, distribution and core.
• Implemented conversion of wireless access points to light weight access points & associate to respective wireless controllers.
• Coordinate wif monitoring team for change notifications, alerts and escalation of security incidents.
• Ensure email replies and chat channel alerts are replied promptly
• Contribute to the output of the team and ensure SLA deliverables are met.
• Extensive experience taking copy of Cisco IOS on TFTP server and loading back on routers and switches.

Environment: Cisco Routers 2600, 2800 and 3600 series, RIP, EIGRP and OSPF, F5 BIG-IP, LTM F5DNS traffic Management, sub-netting, VLSM, LAN, WAN, WLAN, Cisco NAC Cisco ISEHDLC, PPP, ISDN, NAT, HSRP, VPN, RSA, AAA, RADIUS, TCP, JIRA, Remedy, and IPCenter.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting of CISCO routers like ping, trace route and basic issues.
• Ensure connectivity and communication among networks, servers and clients inside and outside department.
• IOS upgrade for Cisco routers & switches.
• Ensure reliability, stability and recoverable of specific server environments.
• Normally primary focus involves server hardware associated operating systems and general responsibilities, backup strategies. Install and upgrade operating system software configuration and optimize storage systems.
• Developing and implementing policy to ensure the integrity, protection and availability to authorized persons of department data and hardware, software and other components which are required for processing data.
• Responsible for evaluating impact and performance on the network server.
• Produce, maintain, and improve documentation on various internal processes.
• Participate in hardware reduction cost projects by providing server virtualization technology.
• Provide detailed updates and plans to meet project deliverables.
• Document and track issues via a ticketing system and participated in 24x7x365 on-call rotation.
• Manage, lead and support Windows XP/7 Server, VMware and Active Directory domain network in multi-locations.
• Provide server maintenance and installation, desktop deployment and maintenance, and end user support.
• Utilize CCNA, TCP/IP, VLAN's, Remote Access, DHCP, and DNS networking fundamentals.
• Managing Layer 2 switches of Cisco, Vlan configuration and assigning ports to specific vlan as per requirement.
• Monitor and tune network to ensure acceptable levels of performance.
• Evaluate applications connectivity requirements
• Configuring various clients like Outlook Express, MS-Outlook 2003 & 2007

Environment: Routers 7600,7200, Juniper mx, Nexus 5000, Nexus 7000, Juniper EX, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA 5500Juniper SRX and ISG Firewalls, TCP/IP, VPN, SIEM, Qradar, EM7, IMAC, CWM, Cisco WorksHP Open View and MRTG.

Confidential

JR Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• In-depth expertise in the implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.
• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Tested authentication in network design & architecture.
• Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
• Hands on Experience working wif security issue like applying ACL’s, configuring NAT and VPN
• Responsible for Internal and external accounts and, managing LAN/WAN and checking for Security
• Work on different connection medium like Fiber and Copper Connectivity.
• Installed and configured Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall and configured remote access IPSEC VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 series
• Responsible for Configuring SITE TO SITE VPN on VPN Concentrators series between Head office and Branch office
• Installation & configuration of Cisco VPN concentrator 3060 for VPN tunnel wif Cisco VPN hardware & software client and PIX firewall
• Configured Firewall logging, DMZs& related security policies & monitoring
• Worked onCiscoLayer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).
• Planning and configuring the entire IP addressing plan for the clients'network.
• Assist the certification team and perform configuration of LAN\WAN technologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.

Environment: SONET, DWDM and ATM Networking, Firewall, VPN rules, WLAN, MSAN, DLCs, PSPCard Racks, LAN/WAN.