SUMMARY

• 8 years of experience in routing & switching, firewall technologies, system design, Network Planning, Implementation and Configuring, troubleshooting of networking systems.
• Design, configured and support for Cisco Nexus Platforms (Nexus 7000/5000/2000)
• Hands on experience on Nexus7700&7000 series with different LAYER 2 and Layer 3 line cards namely F2, F3 and M2 & M3
• Had a chance to perform ISSU on Nexus, worked on different versions such as 5.0, 6.2(16), 7.2(1) D1(1),7.3(0) DX (1)
• Experience configuring VDC, vPC and other nexus features
• Worked on the most advanced supervisor in the Nexus 7700 family i.e. Sup2E
• Hands on experience on different Nexus 5000 seriessuch as 56128P, 5672UP - 16G, 5672UP
• Hands on experience installing TOR switches
• Experience in configuring VDC, VPC and FCOE, upgrading NX-OS for Nexus Family Switches
• Migration ofnetworkdevices (Palo Alto, F5, Juniper, Aruba,Riverbed, Routers& switches) from one zone to other. Changing the management IP address.
• Worked on WAN Optimization devices desired (Cisco,Riverbed, etc.)
• Good understanding of Fabricpath and hand on experience on OTV
• Worked in an environment with Border leaf, Spine and Leaf architecture
• Worked on technologies like MPLS - Multiprotocol Label Switching,Riverbedand CDN
• Maintained redundancy FHRP Cisco on 650TE, NX 7710, NX-7010 router with HSRP
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Knowledge in IPV4, IPV6,RIP,EIGRP,OSPF,DHCP,DNS,SNMP,RMON,NAT,
• Configured switching VSS on 6509e with sup 720 & Quad sup 2T
• Performed IOS upgrades on Catalyst 2900, 3800, 4500, 6500 series switch and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers
• Designed upgraded on Spanning-Tree Protocol and VTP tuning
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP and Ping Concepts.
• Implemented data center core redundancy contingency counter measures with HSRP and GBLP
• Proposed upgrades, installed and configured solar wind Log, Event Manager and solar winds Orion modules for network infrastructure monitoring purposes
• Excellent working knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI Layers
• Password recovery, upgrading of IOS of Cisco devices.
• Switches ASR/CSR routers and firewalls
• Troubleshooting for Layer 2 LAN technologies including but not limited to Ethernet(Switched, FastE,and GigE), Spanning Tree,VLANS,VTP and Trunking (802.1q) and Aruba Wireless Platform
• Experienced withRiverbedSteelheadtechnologiesSHA xx50 to CXA platform, Interceptor, CMC, Cascade
• Configured network performance and troubleshooting iPerf,wireshark, RSPAN/ERSPAN tools
• CheckPointFirewalls, Firemon, Appneta, VPN, Datacenter, PRTG, Syslogs, Cisco, Nexus, ACS, WAN Optimization,RiverbedCascade,RiverbedProfiler, Netflow, Planning, Budgeting, Supervising, Setting Standards, Documenting MOP, Managing Multiple Projects.
• Hands on experience on Checkpoint smart dashboard and smart log with R77 Gaia
• Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.
• Experience with Unicast andMulticast protocols like PIM, MSDP, Auto-RP, BSR, IGMP, IGMP Snooping, MLD, MLD snooping etc is required
• Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business application
• Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs between ASA Firewall and Router
• Had knowledge in Router memory & IOS upgrade with SCP
• Experience with Load Balancers for administrating and monitoring global & local traffic.
• Great team player and able to work under pressure.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP

Routers: CISCO 1800, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200

Switches: CISCO 2900, 3500, 4500, 5000, 6500, Nexus2000, 5000 & 7000,7700, vPC,VDC,OTV,FABRIC PATH

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, TCP/IP, CDP, STP, RSTP, VTP, IGMP, 802.1x, VLAN, Inter-V-LAN

WAN Technologies: Frame-relay, PPP, HDLC, ISDN, ATM, MPLS, SES, Channel &Leased lines

Application Protocols: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TFTP

Network Managements: SNMP, SSH, TELNET, ICMP

N/W Protocol: Sniffer Wire Shark

Wireless: 802.11a&b/g/n, WLAN Controllers, Cisco, Aruba access points

Security: CHECKPOINT,APPLICATION R77.20 and R77.30

Application Layer: FTP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP

Tunneling Protocols: L2TP, IPsec, PPPoE, GRE, MPLS, IEEE 802.1Q

Load Balancers: F5 GTM, F5 LTM-10000 Series,IKEV2

Languages/Tools: C, C++, VBScript, Visual Studio 2008, MATLAB, Dreamweaver, Spirent

Operating Systems: Windows10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/NT/2003, MS DOS, UNIX, LINUX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Moline, IL

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and gave support for NEXUS(7700 SUP-2E,56128-5000,2248TP-Q)
• Design and configured OSPF, BGP on Juniper Router and SRX Firewalls
• Design, implement and administer IPv4/IPv6 enterprise network
• Performed IOS upgrades on Catalyst 2900, 3500, 4500 series switch and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers
• Design and implement campus switch network with Cisco devices such as (Nexus 7000, 5000, 2000 series) in multi VLANs environment and inter-VLAN routing, HSRP, 802.1q trunk, ether channel
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configured VDC’s and implement layer 2 topologies using Fabric path, L2-L3,VRFs,HA,Port Channel and OTV functionality
• Designed and installedRiverbedapplication acceleration solution
• Storage VDC with FCoE to Nexus 5548UP switch
• Deployed theRiverbedCascade solution for thenetworktriggering critical devices on thenetworkto send Netflow for a better analysis if any event occurred
• Monitornetworkactivity usingriverbedcascade profiler.
• AdminRiverbedCascade andRiverbedSteelheads - WAN Optimization
• Active/Active FEXs 2232 to NexusUP with NPV/NPIV, Fabric path, FCoE, Port channel, ISL, Truncking, VSANs, VFC, Flogi Registration, pWWN/FCID Zoning functionality and connections of Nexus 5548UP to UCS6248-FI
• Implemented AntiVirus and web filtering on Juniper SRX 240at the web server
• Maintain and troubleshoot switch applications and Network connectivity including DNS, DHCP, LAN and TCP/IP issues
• Performed IOS upgrades on catalyst 2900,3500,4500 series switch and 2500,2600,3600 series routers
• Configured RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP in routers
• Configured MPLS L3 and L2 VPNs for customers
• Configuring and troubleshooting Riverbed, and Cisco PIX and ASA 5500-Series firewalls
• Rack and Stack, Installed and configured new routers and switches
• Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients
• Upgrade IOS, Flash memory and DRAM on core routers and field routers
• Also involved in Cisco ACE configuration and deployment
• Build network documentation which includes accurate site inventory, site network diagrams, logical LAN/WAN diagram, network device list (routers/switches), server information sheets, network administration information document
• Support for enterprise environment with distributed call processing
• Created an enterprise dial plan in Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Gateways
• Maintained day to day Operations and configuring FIREWALLS
• Configured application load balancing using F5 LTM
• Supporting network security devices such as firewalls and proxies with emphasis on remote access technologies such as VPN and Citrix NetScaler
• Coordinating with Vendor regarding Link status and reporting on timely bases to Superiors
• Experience with hardware load balancer administration and support, preferably with F5
• Configured IPSEC VPN access for client to site remote access
• Configuring and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP servers
• Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients
• Configuring and monitoring Routers and Switches

Confidential, Kansas City, MO

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experience working with Cisco Nexus 7000 Fabric Extender and Nexus 70105000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a datacenter access architecture
• Createtestingtools and scripts as needed to support system leveltestingactivities
• Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive system test plans
• Experience innetworkperformancetesting
• Designed and implement campus switch network with cisco Layer switch (3750,4500,6500& Nexus 7000,5000,2000 series) in multi VLANs environment and inter-VLAN routing,HSRP,802.1q trunk, ether channel
• Migration ofnetworkdevices (F5, Juniper, Aruba,Riverbed, Routers& switches) from one zone to other. Changing the management IP address.
• Performed IOS upgrades on catalyst 2900,3500,4500 series switch and 2500,2600,3600 series routers
• Upgrade IOS,FLASH memory and DRAM on core routers and field routers
• Technical Responsibilities include technical lead/level 3 support which included Cisco WANNetworkCore, Distribution, and Access Layer, Bluecoat, F5 load balancer, Riverbed,netbotz, and APC Enterprise Manager, configuration and installation of Cisco routers using standard routing protocols, configuration and installation of Cisco Catalyst switches
• supporting Cisco ASA 5500 and Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco IOS upgrades and troubleshooting for various LAN/WANnetworkinfrastructures.
• Responsible for Checkpoint firewall administration across global networks
• Design, implement and gave support for NEXUS(7000 SUP-2, 56128,5548-5000, 2000)
• Experience in Configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system
• Configuring Virtual Chassis for Juniper switches EX-4200,Firewalls SRX-210
• Working with Cisco for opening TAC Case and resolving to project deadlines
• Checking and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center for remote sites’ issues
• Expertise in physical infrastructure like structured cabling, IP address management, racking, stacking and Data Center concepts
• Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus7010
• Substantial lab testing & validation prior to implementation of Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K connecting to blade servers
• Converting the WAN protocol from OSPF to BGP, and Using OSPF as internal protocol
• Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues involves OSPF, BGP and identifying the root cause of the issues
• Monitornetworkactivity usingriverbedcascade profiler.
• Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus5000
• Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA(TACACS+ & RADIUS)
• Worked on Router series such as 2800, 2600, 2900, 3600, 3700, 3900, switches such as Cisco 3725, 3560, 3550, 2960, 2950, 4500 & 6500 and Firewalls like Cisco PIX 515, 525 and ASA 5510 in failover mode
• Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies
• Knowledge of JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices
• Coordinating with service providers for WAN link outages
• Hands on experience on up gradation of Cisco IOS & Firmware of different Cisco devices & modules
• Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation & link negotiation
• Configuration of Access List ACL (Std, Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications, Internet and compliance to the security policy and standards
• Expertise with Hardware load balancer administration and support, preferably with F5 and Cisco ACE load balancers
• Worked with application team to fully test the new GTM set-up to VIP cut-over

Confidential, Englewood, CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, static routing and policy based routing
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs
• Support virtual server request and build automation effort in the VIP creation space
• Work with application team to fully test the new GTM setup prior to VIP cut-over
• Support for enterprise environment with distributed call processing
• Created an enterprise dial plan in Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Gateways
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers
• Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture
• Hands-on work in Inter-VLAN routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic NAT
• Configured IT LAN/WAN elements and held responsibility of maintaining and monitoring network performance
• Provided Tier1 technical support assisted users facing network problems
• Performed Network Migration from RIP to OSPF and EIGRP
• Provided Network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment’s
• Redistributed routing protocols and Frame-Relay configurations
• Troubleshoot and solve network systems issues involving Cisco switches, Aruba wireless intrusion detection systems, VSAT
• Wireless rollout: responsible for deploying 1500 Aruba Wireless Access Points to different sites

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Studied and analyzed client requirements to provide solutions for network design, configuration, administration, and security
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottlenecks
• Assisted in troubleshooting LAN connectivity and hardware issues in the network
• Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP
• Involved in configuring and implementing od Cisco 3750,2620 and 1900series routers and Cisco 2950,3925 switches
• Configured IPSEC VPN access for client to site remote access
• Configuring and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP servers
• Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients
• Configuring and monitoring Routers and Switches
• Support for fault diagnosis& rectification of LAN & WAN networks
• Performed scheduled virus checks and updates on all upgraded servers
• Tasks included network layer configuration of IP addressing using FLSM, VLSM for all applications and servers in company environment
• Interacted with support services to reduce the downtime on leased lines
• Used TFTP server to backup Cisco configuration files
• Troubleshoot problems on day to day basis; provide solutions to fix the problems
• Monitor the operability and reliability of the network.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting of connectivity problems using Ping, Trace route.
• Managed IP address space using subnets and variable length subnet masks (VLSM).
• Worked on ticketing issues which include documentation and providing support other teams in any network related issues.