SUMMARY

• Over 5 years of Focused IT experience mainly in the Network Analysis, Security, Design and implementation of Local area and Wide area Networks using Cisco, HP, Alcatel, Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Windows based Networks.
• Experience in IP routing in the network like Static,Dynamic (OSPF, EIGRP MPLS,BGP.).
• Experience in Layer 2/3 Switching & Trunking and Firewall Access Rules.
• Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, managing a variety of LAN/WAN platforms in Network Operations Center and Data Center, consistently finding resolutions to complex technical issues.
• Experience in installing, configuring Firewalls like Cisco ASA,SonicWall and Fortigate.
• Experience in designing and implementing IPsec based Site - to-Site, Remote Access VPN and ADVPN projects using Cisco Routers, Cisco Pix/ASA Firewall, SonicWALL.
• Experience in network devices like Nexus 7k, Nexus 5k, Nexus 2k, switches 2960, 3750 stacks,catalyst 6500, Routers 7400, 3600.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining, DNS, DHCP, Domain Controller administration, Network Design, Implementation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in HSRP,Firewall Failover Active/Standby and Active/Active and Expert Knowledge about TCP/IP,OSI models.
• Experience in User Level IT Support and troubleshooting on Operating System, Maintenance of PC Hardware, Software, Printers.
• Networking Protocols and Technologies: OSPF,EIGRP,BGP,MPLS,MPBGP,VLAN,LDP,NAT,PAT,PBR,ACL,RR,RIP,CEF,VPN,HSRP,VRRP,TCP/IP,SNMP,VPN,DNS,DHCP,STP,ISL,VTP,FTP,ARP,GARP,RARP, TACACS+, RADIUS and 802.1x. Ticketing Software: HPSM9 application and Agent tool.
• Experience in Network Monitoring using Wireshark, VitalNet, PRTG(Network Monitor, Traffic Grapher),WatsUp Glod,HPSM Ticketing tool, Blue Coat Software’s(K9 Web Protection),Cisco Secure ACS, Cisco TFTP Server,Putty,Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco Routers: (1841, 1941, 1721, 2600.2821,2901, 2960,2811,3800,7200) series.

Cisco Switches: (Catalyst 1900,2960X,3550,3600X,3750X,4500,4506-E, series)CISCO Firewalls: (PIX 506,515E and ASA 5510,5505,5520,5525,5545, 5555-X and 5585-X) series.

HP Switches: (HPN 5820,5900, 5130),Routers(MSR3012, MSR3024).

Alcatel Switches: SonicWall TZ 170, NSA 240.

Fortinate: Fortigate 100D, 240D, 500D.

Servers: (Advantech isv-1320-isc, HP Proliant DL380 G6, Advantech industrial 610).

Cisco Linksys: Aruba, Aztec Wi-Fi Access Points,3COM Switches(2824,4400)series.

ANTIVIRUS: Norton, McAfee, AVG, Avast.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS and Static routing.
• Implemented the spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on Layer 2, 3 Switches.
• Designed and configured the network from layer one connection to layer three routing.
• Handle the high priority tickets P1/P2 and Ensuring they are resolved within given SLA.
• Provide end-to end support for any change or fault in network.
• Designing and implementing IPsec based Site-to-Site, Remote Access VPN.
• Configured VLAN in Switches and enabled trunking in the access layer switches.
• Installed and Configured Security Devices (Cisco ASA, SonicWall, Fortigate).
• Configuring Inter-van communication and Ether Channel Configuration.
• Implemented different types of Natting static NAT, dynamic NAT, PAT
• Undertake small to medium-sized IT projects as instructed by the IT Manager.
• Maintenance of F5 Load balancers- BIG-IP 3900.
• Maintenance of Alcatel-Lucent wireless controller - OAW-4704-US.
• Installation and Maintenance of Aruba Access points - OAW-AP65,AP105.
• Configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of Customer VRF, MPLS-VPN.
• Backbone maintenance, troubleshooting on P, PE and managed CE devices.
• Lead the Change Management team which review and approve Network Related Changes.
• Performed network pro-active monitoring on clients’ network health and availability.
• Propose network plan or change to minimize impact of outage or avoid future outage.
• Co-ordinate with other operations units to manage planned activities across the network.
• Executed or supported the upgrading and roll out of change for the network infrastructure.
• Design of MPLS Circuits including Network Planning according to client requirement.
• Provide Level 2/3 network operations support for regional network.
• Ensure compliance to policies, processes and standards,internal and clients organization.
• Perform changes to network in-line with the organizations Change Management processes
• Assist in generation of weekly/monthly/quarterly reports.
• Participate in operations review meetings, including operational issues, tickets review etc
• Participate in projects/activities to support improvement initiatives.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and Static routing.
• Designed and configured the network from layer one connection to layer three routing.
• Configuration and troubleshooting L2 and L3 switches with VLAN,STP,SPAN,HSRP,
• Ether Channel and Inter-van communication.
• Reviewing site survey, preparing BOM, staging configuration and final configuration.
• Documents network problems and resolution for future reference.
• Implemented the Inter VDOM Routing through the Fortigate Firewalls and also the Router.
• Manage design of network to ensure full performance in terms of reliability and capacity.
• Configured VLAN in Switches and enabled trunking in the access layer switches.
• Design and develop network architecture and corporate information systems.
• Create cable layouts with tags and diagrams dat allow other engineer staff members to quickly troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues.
• Design and implementation of a migrated network including subnetting, backbone design and managing the migration.
• Reviewing site survey, preparing BOM, staging configuration and final configuration.
• Preparing implementation plan and implementation of devices Confidential the time of change window.
• Interact with customers to negotiate solutions, implement new ideas into business process.
• Implemented (IRF) Intelligent Resilient Framework,BFD and MAD.
• Implemented the spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on Layer 2, 3 Switches.
• Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, defining network policies and procedures.
• Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked with PDR,EOL Projects in EMEA,US Region.
• Reviewing site survey, preparing BOM, staging configuration and final configuration.
• Preparing implementation plan for devices Confidential the time of change window.
• Configured Routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and Static routing.
• Designed and configured the network from layer one connection to layer three routing.
• Configuration and troubleshooting L2 and L3 switches with VLAN,STP,SPAN,HSRP,
• Ether Channel and Inter-van communication.
• Implemented static NAT, dynamic NAT, PAT,Source NAT and Destination NAT.
• Undertake small to medium-sized IT projects as instructed by the IT Manager.
• Documented all the Network changes, Network diagrams Using Visio Professional.
• Configured SNMP and NET FLOW, AAA services and Route-Maps.
• Configuring spanning tree protocol and its enhancements PVST, MST and RSTP.
• Configured and maintained Site to Site and Remote access VPN.
• Documented all the Network changes, Network diagrams Using Visio Professional.
• Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently.
• Responsible for designing of customer’s network infrastructure by determining specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms,interfaces,bandwidths.
• Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.
• Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation.
• Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.
• Backing-up and restoring the Cisco IOS for Cisco devices.

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Configured Firewall and Router to prevent Network Attacks.
• Installed and Configured Security Devices like Firewalls (Cisco ASA, SonicWall).
• Configured secure tunnel between company’s branch networks using Cisco IPSec VPN.
• Firewall Log analysis done on a frequent basis to detect any Security violations.
• Implemented the spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on Layer 2, 3 Switches.
• Configured Routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and Static routing.
• Documented all the Network changes, Network diagrams Using Visio Professional.
• Created Users, Groups and Managed their Accounts
• Upgrading firmware, backup and restore configurations.
• Back-up and restore of all critical resources including, Outlook, System State data.
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults.PC, Server assembly troubleshooting and inventory control.
• Handled racks with rack mounted servers combination of HP and
• ADVANTEC with Database and application servers, 2 Lease line of 1mbps.
• Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor.
• Extensive travelling in Middle East region for new project planning and
• Implemented co-ordination with Telecomm/ISP/Vendor.