SUMMARY

• 6 Plus years of experience in teh industry wif expertise in teh areas of Routing and Switching, and Firewall technologies
• Hands on experience on test equipment’s like Solar winds, Net scout and Infinsteam.
• In - depth of IP packet capture tools such as Network Physics, Ethereal, etc.
• Expert knowledge of cable connectors and replacement as RJ-11, RJ-45, V.35, RS-449.
• Experience in configuring HSRP and redistribution between routing protocols troubleshooting them.
• Implementation traffic filters on Cisco routes using Standard, extended & Named Access list.
• Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models.
• In-depth expertise in teh analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IP services.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
• Handled load balancing using F5 Network Load Balancers.
• Technical Knowledge on Cisco ASA 5500 series Routers.
• Experience wif Implementing Security policy by configuring PIX firewalls.
• Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.
• Design, configuration, and support of Cisco Nexus Platforms (Nexus 2000/5000/7000 ).
• Cisco Routers 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900, 3750, 4500, 7600, (6500- sup720), ASR9K and ASR1002.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Configuring virtual chassis for Juniper switches EX- 4200, firewalls NS 5200.
• Responsible for testing and analyzing computer applications by using knowledge of Perl programming.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: Cisco 17XX, 18XX, 26XX, 28XX, 37XX, 38XX, 39XX &72XX series

Switches: Cisco 3550, 3750, 45XX, 65XX series

Load Balancer: Cisco CSS, F5 Networks (Big-IP)

WAN Optimization: Cisco WAAS, PPP Multilink

Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP-2, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, Static Routing

Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-Layer Switching, Multicast Operations, Layer 3 Switches, Ether channels, Transparent Bridging

LAN: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, CDDI, Token Ring, ATM LAN Emulation

WAN: Leased lines 64k - 155Mb (PPP / HDLC), Channelized links (E1/T1/E3/T3), Fiber Optic Circuits, Frame Relay, ISDN, Load Balancing

Features & Services: IOS and Features, HSRP, GLBP, IRDP, NAT, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, DHCP, CDP, DNS, TFTP and FTP Management

AAA Architecture: TACACS+, RADIUS, Cisco ACS

Monitoring: Wireshark

Language: C, C++, JAVA, Haskell

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Hoboken, NJ

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX 525 & ASA 5500 Series.
• Designed implemented and supported Cisco Nexus Switching Platforms (Nexus 2000/5000/7000 ).
• Hands on Experience testing iRules using Browser(IE), HTTP watch
• Experience wif convert PIX rules over to teh Cisco ASA solution.
• Experience wif configuring FCOE using CIsco nexus 5548.
• Working wif Cisco for opening TAC Case and resolving to project deadlines.
• Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology services
• Logs and triages defects and test multiple mobile devices across multiple applications
• Experience working wif Nexus 7010, 5020, 2148, 2248 devices
• Experience wif configuring Nexus 2000 FabricExtender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for teh Nexus 5000
• Experience wif configuring Virtual Server and Configuring Load balancing methods in F5 LTM
• Worked on ASAfirewallsfor building teh ACL rules for teh extranet connectivity and implementation of teh rules on teh corporate firewalls and monitored logs for teh issues
• Worked as Network Engineer for Client projects, by providing support for Network deployments
• Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of teh MPLS circuits for various field offices.
• Network Cabling, dressing, labeling and troubleshooting various network drops onsite.
• Hand on experience teh configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers & L2/L3 Switches.
• Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on JuniperM and MX series Routers
• Configured EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol wif route filtering and route redistribution, installed and maintained Cisco 3600, 2600 and 7200 backbone routes wif HSRP
• Implemented stub/Totally stub areas. Implemented various OSPF features like route-summarization and SPF throttling
• Experience on IP packet capture tools such as TCPDUMP, Ethereal, etc.
• Experience working wif Cisco Nexus 2148Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a datacenter access architecture
• Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010
• Experience in Configuring, upgrading and verifying teh NX-OS operation system.
• Load balanced teh HTTP traffic by installing teh F5 load balancer and teh ACE load balancer
• Load balanced teh HTTP traffic by installing teh Cisco CSS 11000.
• Configured STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along wif Configuring port security for users connecting to teh switches.
• Responsible for Designing, configuring, and implementing EIGRP as interior protocol and BGP as a WAN protocol
• Responsible for service request tickets generated by teh helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches and fixes wif all around technical support
• Design, configure, and implement SSO for sup720 redundancy wifin teh core
• Supporting EIGRP and BGP based networks by resolving level 2 &3 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations.
• Experience wif designing OSPF routing protocol at various Branch locations.
• Providing daily network support for national wide area network consisting of MPLS L3 VPN and point-to point site.
• Upgrading VOIP Call Manager and by implementing Cisco WAAS
• Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPSec encryption standards as well as configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
• Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients
• Configured and installed multi-protocol (IP, IPX) multi-interface Cisco routers
• Experience wif migration benefits from HSRP to GLBP. Successfully upgraded teh existing network to GLBP for high availability and load balancing between distribution layer switches.
• Performed configuration of SNMP, RADIUS, and TACACS along wif other standard global configurations on existing client production routers and switches.
• IOS Upgrades on Cisco routers, switches, Wireless Access Points, load balancers, firewalls - Checkpoint, ASA, PIX and Blue coat proxies
• F5 load balancing, SSL certificate, iRule, SNAT, and health monitor check
• Handling device fail over wif multiple context mode and Load Balancing
• Implemented changes on all profiles - Cisco Routers, Switches, Access points, Firewalls (Check point), Load Balancer(F5) and Proxies (Blue Coat).

Confidential, Englewood, CO

Network Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated wif vendors for cabling/wiring
• Identifying teh worst performing VoIP calls and their analytics
• Extensive experience on layer 4 protocols like TCP /UDP
• Configuring Wireless utility for all employees.
• Analyzing and resolving a high percentage of initial customer contact in teh areas of PC/LAN.
• Escalating customer problems to management and support groups utilizing standard escalation model.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes. Planning and configuring teh entire IP addressing plan for teh clients'network.
• Monitors VoIP call Quality of Service (QoS) metrics including jitter, latency, packet loss, and MOS
• Correlates call issues wif WAN performance for advanced troubleshooting
• Configuring SIP issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting IP addressing problems.
• Configuring ReliaTel Monitors issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting VoIP QoS issues.
• Trouble-shooting end-user reported problems, thoroughly and accurately documenting problem in trouble management tool.
• Planning and upgrading Check Point infrastructure including Smart Centers and enforcement points.
• Experience in Layer 3 Routing protocol configurations: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, & MPLS.
• Experience in Layer 2 Routing protocol configurations: ATM/FRAME RELAY,IP services such as QoS and VPN technologies: IPSec & SSL.
• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting routing protocols such as SDP, RTP, EIGRP and BGP.
• Deploying Cisco routers and switched such as 7200, 3800, 3600 and 3500,4500, 5500.
• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark.
• Worked on Checkpoint NGX R65 firewallsfor building teh ACL rules for teh extranet connectivity and implementation of teh rules on teh corporate firewalls and monitored logs for teh issues.
• Extensive knowledge of network design, implementation & infrastructure

Confidential

Technical Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experience in design and implementation of new branch test and turn up.
• Analyzing and resolving a high percentage of initial customer contact in teh areas of PC/LAN.
• Escalating customer problems to management and support groups utilizing standard escalation model.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes. Planning and configuring teh entire IP addressing plan for teh clients'network.
• Implementing & Troubleshooting of T1, MUXES, CSU /DSU and data circuits.
• Experience on designing and troubleshooting of complex BGP and OSPF routing problems,
• Configuring DNS /NIC card issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting IP addressing problems.
• Responsible for creating, modifying, removing VLAN configuring as per teh need.
• Tracking overall network traffic and capacity issues that are impacting throughput, bandwidth, and quality
• Pinpointing physical network conditions that are contributing to call quality issues
• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting 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 wif vendors for cabling/wiring
• Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external
• Escalation procedures and customer notifications.
• Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, IGRP, RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.
• Worked on HSRP and GLBP for first hop redundancy and load balancing.
• Configured teh Cisco router as IP Firewall and for NATing.
• Prepare, update, and maintain technical and logistical network documentation
• Configuring Wireless utility for all employees.
• Design and implementation of IPSEC VPN/GRE architecture used for multicast and unicast communication on an existing IP VPN.
• Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on 6500 catalyst switches
• Configuring PAGP and LACP protocol along wif BFD link detection protocol
• Experience wif hybrid CatOS to Native Cisco IOS code migration involving Catalyst 6503 to Catalyst 6504 switches
• Decommission serial T3 circuits and replace wif MPLS circuits. MPLS clouds were provided by carriers ATT, Verizon or Level 3.
• Trouble-shooting end-user reported problems, thoroughly and accurately documenting problem in trouble management tool.
• Administration of ASA firewalls in teh DMZ and FWSM in teh Server Farm to provide Security and controlled restricted access.
• Administration of Checkpoint Firewalls, migration from R 65 to R 70, upgrading SLAP OS.
• Working experience wif Natting techniques on firewalls such as Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA Appliance.

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Trouble-shooting end-user reported problems, thoroughly and accurately documenting problem in trouble management tool.
• Escalating customer problems to management and support groups utilizing standard escalation model.
• Troubleshooting IOS related bugs based on past history and appropriate release notes. Planning and configuring teh entire IP addressing plan for teh clients' network.
• Involved in design and implementation of Data Center Migration, worked on implementation strategies for teh expansion of teh networks
• Hands on experience wif Cisco 3500, 3750, 4500, 6500 series equipment and configuring and deploying and fixing them wif various modules like Gig card, VPN SPA card, WIC card.
• Cisco IOS experience on 3600/7200 class hardware in complex WAN environment and experience on Cisco OS and IOS on CAT6500 in a complex data center environment.
• Understanding & Implementation of IPSEC & GRE tunnels in VPN technology
• Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and BGP.
• Deploying Cisco routers and switched such as 7200, 3800, 3600 and 3500, 4500, 5500.
• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark
• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated wif vendors for cabling/wiring
• Configuring DNS /NIC card issues and wall jack issues while troubleshooting IP addressing problems.