SUMMARY

• Having seven plus years of experience in Network Engineering and Administration.
• Experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting of Checkpoint Firewall and Juniper SSG series.
• Experience in adding Rules and Monitoring Checkpoint Firewall traffic through Smart Dashboard and Smart View Tracker applications.
• Configured Client - to-Site VPN using SSL Client on Cisco ASA 5520 ver8.2.
• Configured ASA 5520 Firewall to support Cisco VPN Client on Windows 7/XP/Vista.
• Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 7600, 3700 series, 6500 series) Cisco Routers (4800, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2900, 1800, 1700, 800)
• Hands on experience in configuring Nexus 3000, 5000, 6000, 7000 series switches and Load Balancers & Cisco Firewalls
• Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper EXSwitches (EX2200, EX2500, EX3200, EX4200, EX4500, EX8200 series) Juniper Routers ( E,J,M and T-series)
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and services.
• Configuring VLANs and implementing inter VLAN routing.
• Experience in TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI Model.
• Hands on experience on network Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGPetc)
• Outstanding experience in designing and configuring of Layer 2 / 3 networking features such as VLAN, ISL, STP, VTP, 802.1X, Port Security, L2PT and SPAN.
• Performed load balancing and application level redundancy by deploying F5 BIG-IP LTM 3900.
• ASR 9K and Nexus Platforms
• Very good hands on experience on Palo Alto Firewalls
• Hand on experience on SPLAT (Network Switch/Port Configuration Management Tool)
• Configure Protocols MPLS: TDP, LDP, L2VPN, VPLS, AToM, RSVP-TE, QoS.
• Experience in configuration Voice over IP (VOIP).
• Hands on experience on Authentication protocols (CHAP, PAP)
• Experience with implementation of DNS and DHCP protocols.
• Configuring firewall devices and configuring Access Control Lists (ACL).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/Vista, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Macintosh, Cisco IOS, Junos OS, Solaris Unix. Junose, ScreenOS.

Networking Concepts: Access-lists, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, Designing, CSU/DSU, IPSec, VLAN, VPN, WEP, WAP, MPLS, VoIP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Firewall: Juniper SSG,Cisco Firewall: PIX535/ ASA 5520 series Checkpoint Firewall

Network Tools: IXIA, Bugzilla, Wireshark, Netscout, Ethereal.

Physical Layer: ISDN, SONET, T-Carrier (T1, T3), RS-232

Link Layer: Ethernet, FDDI, HDLC, L2TP, PPP, STP, VLAN Trunking

Link + Network: ATM, Frame Relay, MPLS, X.25

Network Layer: IP, IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ARP, RARP, RIP, RIP2, PPP, POS, ATM, VLANs, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP4

Transport Layer: TCP, UDP, RTP

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

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

Authentication Protocols: PAP, CHAP

Network Devices: Routers, Switches, Hubs, Cables/Trunks, terminating equipments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Memphis, TN

Networking Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managing LAN networks using CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS), an integrated suite of management functions that simplify the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of networks
• Worked with a team in designing, deployment and configuration of wireless networks using Cisco WLC 5508 in HQ, Cisco WLC 2504 in Regional offices and Cisco 3500 series APs
• Upgrading devices after end-of-life and managing Cisco wired and wireless Devices using Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Subject Matter Expert on Regional Branch Refresh Project, which entailed applying encryption to other branch routers (2911s) as well as core switches (6509s). Worked with team of 3 people to provide support to business for project. Worked with Remote regional L2/L3 Network Support Group to coordinate branch migrations
• Analyzed Performance and Monitoring network devices using network monitoring tools like SolarWinds and sniffers in an attempt to troubleshoot network intrusions by tracing their origin and destination
• Deploying and configuring Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000 and 2000 switches.
• Worked on Layer 2 Switching and Cisco Nexus and the design/implementation of large-scale solutions.
• Configure, monitor and troubleshooting Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewalls, site to site VPN tunneling using Cisco ASDM and coordinating with ISO team to manage ACLs using FireMon
• Used IPSec VPN tunneling to provide access to user machines and partners in other network. Provided application level redundancy and availability by deploying F5 load balancers LTM.
• Administration, trouble shooting & new implementations on Cisco 6500 series switches, Nexus switches, Cisco Routers, Juniper devices, checkpoint & ASA firewalls.
• Implementation of information security, remote access and IDS/IPS systems including end User/L2L VPN Access Systems, FTP/SFTP Systems, IDS/IPS Systems, Firewalls and DLP Systems
• Analyzing log messages from external logging server Kiwi Syslog while troubleshooting LAN connectivity issues and have knowledge of NitroSecurity Appliance
• Integrating and managing access to network tools and devices using Cisco ACS
• Monitoring and updating trouble tickets on Clarify CRM tool in a timely manner based on Customer’s contractual SLAs and responding to incidents or service requests from both live and system-generated sources
• Maintained documentation and database of customer’s environment as per security standards with monthly Excel reports. Goo0d understanding of designing network diagram solutions for clients using VISIO and PowerPoint

Confidential, Topeka, Kansas

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation of Network Infrastructure
• Configuring Cisco ACE module installed on Cisco 6500 series switch
• Implementing and trouble-shooting load balancing in LAN/WAN config
• Installation and configuration of Cisco ASA firewall, failover, transparent firewall etc.
• Content Switching (OSI Layer 4-7 Switching, Load balancers)
• Experience with data center converged networking (FCoE) based on Cisco Nexus 7k,5k,2k
• Experience configuring Cisco Fibre-Channel Switching technologies including Nexus
• Data center network technologies including switching, spanning-tree, ether-channel, port channel, LACP, Fabric Path, and multi-data center environments
• Design, and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
• Good knowledge of Application protocols - HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, etc
• Hands-on experience with maintaining and general troubleshooting of the F5 load balancers
• Worked on F5 and CSM load balancers deploying many load balancing techniques with multiple components for efficient performance.
• Working with ITS networking teams to install an Avaya VoIP phone system and test phone system connectivity and functionality.
• Experience with F5 LTM, GTM - design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large network consisting of Load balancing, WAN, LAN, and VPNs
• Deployment of F5 load balancers, migrating Cisco ACE load balancers to F5 load balancers
• Experience with Wide Area Load Balancing like GSS
• Cisco device programming and troubleshooting including CatOS, NxOS, ACE, CSS, GSS, VPN
• Knowledge on Cisco routers, Cisco L2/L3 switches, load balancing, QOS, PBR, WCCP, VPN, NAT, VoIP, IPSec, Multicast, DNS services, MPLS networks, Cisco firewalls, network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, VLAN Trunking), and routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, RIP, GRE)

Confidential, Framingham, MA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support of network security and network devices such as routers, switches and wireless access points. 3rd level support lead for network security and firewall issues on Checkpoint NGX R65 and Cisco ASA devices
• Responsible for designing and implementation of Network Infrastructure
• Implemented upgraded firewall platform built on Checkpoint Firewall Technologies
• Designed Firewall Rule Base for the site
• Checking the logs in Firewall and hands on knowledge ASR 9K
• Maintained a Network with more than 600 Network devices, some 25,000 end hosts, and the other Network devices like DHCP, DNS servers, Firewall servers
• Provided installation and initial user configuration of NEXUS 7K switches at the Data Center and providing IP addressing and different user session priorities on the switch.
• Extensively worked on Nexus 5k and 7k, configured and troubleshot.
• Included VLAN, OSPF, Sub-netting, EIGRP, BGP, VTP, spanning tree, IP Sub-netting, Wireless Access points
• Assisted in backup, restoring and upgrading the Router and switch IOS
• Cisco IPT Migration projects from Legacy PBXs with Nortel
• Identifying technical problems and debugging hardware and software related to LAN’s/ WAN’s
• Installing and configuring F5 Load balancers and firewalls with LAN/WAN config
• Involved in configuring Checkpoint firewall and applying rules to pass servers and switches through firewall
• Involved smart view tracker to check the firewall traffic

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration and Administration of Cisco and Juniper Routers and Switches
• Experience in Juniper MX 80 3D, MX24o and 3D, MX480 and 3D, MX960 and 3D, MX2010 and MX2020
• Configuring RIP, OSPF, EIGRP BGP, MPLS, QOS, ATM and Frame Relay
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and services
• Configuring VLANs and implementing inter VLAN routing
• Upgrading and troubleshooting Cisco IOS to the Cisco Switches and routers
• Configure and troubleshoot Juniper EX series switches and routers
• Configuring Site to Site to VPN connectivity
• Implementation of HSRP, IPsec, Static Route, IPSEC over GRE, Dynamic routing, DHCP,DNS,FTP.TFTP,RAS
• Involved in configuring Cisco Net flow for network performance and monitoring
• Configuring IPSLA monitor to track the different IP route when disaster occurs
• Having meetings with the application group and gathering requirements for disaster recovery
• Involved in configuring Juniper SSG-140, Cisco pix firewall and Check point firewall
• Involved in smart view tracker to check the firewall traffic
• Commission and de-commission network links and network hardware
• Negotiate hardware and software circuit contracts, Network Migrations

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Assisted the network team in maintaining the campus network
• Maintained a network with more than 30 routers (3600 series), 50+ switches (2900 series), Checkpoint firewall and other network devices like DHCP, DNS servers and VPN concentrators
• Helped the network team to install new switches and routers and configure the IOS according to the requirement Which included VLAN, OSPF, Sub-netting, EIGRP, BGP, VTP, PaGP, spanning - tree, IP Sub-netting, wireless access points, T1 circuits and PIM-SM using auto RP
• Assisted in backing up, restoring and upgrading the Router and Switch IOS
• Assisted the team inVOIP network management and troubleshoot
• Set up network connectivity for Cisco training and it involves connecting the routers, switches and firewall physically and loading them with a base configuration. It also involved connecting the PCs to the network and providing Internet connectivity
• Dynamic routing protocol configuration (RIP, RIP V2) and Nat and IPsec configuration on Cisco Routers
• Involved in configuration of IP SLA
• Remote support with the help of VPN and Citrix applications
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting for HP Proliant servers across US region with the help of location teams and remote-in tools
• Responsible to create, maintain and document the process and support procedures
• Responsible for designing and implementation of customer network infrastructure
• Redesign office copper and fiber cable plant scalability
• Planning, Implementation and servicing the Network Infrastructure and Project Management for New Setup, Upgrade and Expansions