SUMMARY

• Cisco Certified Network Professional with 8+ years of experience, seeking to contribute and grow with a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization.
• Talented and knowledgeable professional, responsible for setting up the network of multiple international satellite offices.
• Proven successes in the administration of multi - site WAN/LAN networks.
• Expert in configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, NEXUS, and firewalls (IOS and NX-OS).
• Expert in setting up VPN for multiple clients.
• Ability to provide configuration and troubleshooting skills for data networks including LAN, WAN, WLAN and Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access controllers, and other network infrastructure devices.
• Ability to operate Layer 2 protocols such as VTP, STP, RSTP, PVSTP+, MST and other VLAN troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to configure STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing
• Ability to configure ASA Firewall for multiple clients.
• Managed and Administered A10 load balancer & F5 Load balancer
• Experience in configuring routing protocols like EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPF protocols.
• Recognized for developing and implementing effective programs which drive technical usability and improve overall operations and functionality; serves as a subject matter expert.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technology Snapshot: Cisco Routers Configuration and Design | Cisco Switches Configuration and Design | Protocols RIP OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, VTP,MPLS, TCP/IP, CDP, DNS, DHCP, Telnet | L2 and L3 VLAN and Trunking| DMVPN,GRE Tunnel| ASA Firewalls| OSI Layer 1-7 Model | LAN and WAN Technology | Spectrum| NimSoft| PRTG| SMART| Clarify | Openview| Remedy| Microsoft Office Suite | B2B Documentation | TruView-Gigamon | Firemon| ACS| Raritan| Logrhythm

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, TX

Sr Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading design, engineering and certification of Internet Hosting and Application Services network components.
• Perform WAN and LAN IP network service infrastructure design and engineering; service prototyping and laboratory experimentation.
• Formulate detailed network topology layout and traffic flow.
• Responsible for determining and certifying selected network technologies.
• Provide tiered support including working with the client organizations to analyze technical problems and recommend solutions.
• Implement VLANS between different departments and connected them using trunk.
• Experience in HSRP standby troubleshooting & Experience in configuring & upgrading of Cisco IOS on 1800, 1900, 2900, 2500, 3900, 7500, 800, 7200, 3750, 2350, 4000, 2960, 3560, 6509.
• Deploy and Configure Palo Alto Firewall into production.
• Experience in designing and troubleshooting of complex BGP and OSPF routing problems.

Confidential, Irving, TX

Sr Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide configuration and troubleshooting skills for data networks including LAN, WAN, WLAN and, Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access controllers, and other network infrastructure devices as well as Cisco voice and collaboration products.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, NEXUS, and firewalls (IOS and NX-OS).
• Spearhead the Core Switch Migration Project from WS-C6506-E to 6513.
• Configure switches from scratch to production environment.
• Configure STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.
• Experience in configuring routing protocols like EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPF protocols.
• Configure routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, Route redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP.
• Route redistribution in multi-area OSPF network.
• Evaluate, analyze & implement firewall policies to meet business requirements.
• Monitored traffic and access logs in order to troubleshoot network access issues.
• Configure and implement Site-Site VPN connection.
• Configure access-list, NAT, Object grouping on ASA 5505, 5510, 5545.
• Ensure understanding of the Customer network and support processes and procedures.
• Configure and troubleshoot DMVPN for multiple Locations both local and abroad.

Confidential, Lewisville, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, etc.).
• Configured and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applications environments.
• Designed, setup and configured complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications.
• Maintained a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking.
• Assisted in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, EtherChannel (Bonding), etc.
• Managed assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Established networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standard.
• Maximized network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
• Undertook data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments, using information from multiple sources.
• Secured network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defined and monitored access.
• Supported and administered firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
• Reported network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information and managing projects.
• Remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation;
• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained and administered Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Maintained and administered Cisco wide area routers.
• Maintained and administered Cisco Nexus Core Network and 6500/Catalyst access/edge Network.
• Maintained and administered F5 load balancers.
• Maintained and administered A10 load balancers
• Maintained and administered Data Center power and cooling systems.
• Assisted in the delivery of all Unified Communication and Network Infrastructure projects.
• Supported of local and long distance carrier circuits, configuration, Quality of Service and routing.
• Monitored overall network performance, identifying poor quality lines, underutilized circuits, cost reduction initiatives, upgrade needs and service improvement opportunities.
• Maintained current documentation for all voice and data network systems using standard templates including cable systems, equipment inventory, spares, and floor plans.
• Communicated frequently and effectively with all levels of internal customers; continuously applies quality improvement methodologies to improve these work processes.
• Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine cause of reported problems and take appropriate action for resolution.
• Assisted in the support, management and day to day operations of the corporate firewall and network infrastructure, including 24x7 on-call support.
• Executed hardware and software life-cycle management policies and procedures as it relates to the voice and data Network to meet business needs.
• Deployed a robust, stable, and manageable LAN/WAN/DMZ for the network.
• Managed projects from inception to completion.
• Configured and supported switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Provided 1st/2nd level support for network escalations.
• Monitored and responded to event dashboards.

Confidential

Network Adminstrator

Responsibilities:

• Directed the installation and maintenance of PC applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, print drivers, and network settings.
• Ensured timely and accurate integration of systems and provided education to teams on the proper usage of programs.
• Launched and maintained network operations; assembled computer and network hardware, supported clients and network engineers, and escalated issues as necessary.
• Identified, troubleshot, diagnosed, and resolved hardware or software issues while achieving minimal system downtime.
• Coordinated and led the upgrades of PC and network hardware and software components, including LAN and WAN technologies.
• Proven successes in the administration of multi-site WAN/LAN networks.
• Expert in configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, NEXUS, and firewalls (IOS and NX-OS).
• Expert in setting up VPN for multiple clients.
• Ability to provide configuration and troubleshooting skills for data networks including LAN, WAN, WLAN and Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access controllers, and other network infrastructure devices.
• Ability to operate Layer 2 protocols such as VTP, STP, RSTP, PVSTP+, MST and other VLAN troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to configure STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing
• Ability to configure ASA Firewall for multiple clients.
• Experience in configuring routing protocols like EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPF protocols.
• Recognized for developing and implementing effective programs which drive technical