SUMMARY

• 8+ years of experience in networking, installing, configuring and maintaining network devices.
• Exposure to LAN/WAN setup, installation, configuration and troubleshooting on Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Nexus Switches, Firewall, Proxy, VPN.
• Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches. (2900, 3500, 3700 series, 6500 series)
• Strongly experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers. (3800, 3600,2800,2600, 1800, 1700, 800)
• Expertise in implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, STP, RSTP, and MST.
• Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• In - depth knowledge of implementing, configuring and troubleshooting Routing Protocols Static Routing, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.
• Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
• Extensive Knowledge on the implementation of Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls.
• Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.
• Experience working with Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K devices.
• Working knowledge of network monitoring/management tools like Wireshark, Net Flow, Solar Winds.
• Experience in configuration Voice over IP (VOIP).
• Experience working with Big IP/F5 and Cisco ACE load balancer.
• Provides technical leadership forproblem escalation and resolution.
• Self-starter and able to work independently or under minimal supervision.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware: Cisco Routers/Switches, Cabling, Fiber Optics.

Routers: Cisco 1900, 2600, 2900, 3600, 3800, 7200, 7600.

Cisco Catalyst Switches: 2960, 3750, 4500, 6807 and 6500 and Nexus 2232, 22485548, 7000 series.

LAN Technologies: Ethernet Standards, VLAN, Inter-VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTPSMTP Ether Channel, Port Fast, ACL, Light weight access points.

WAN Technologies: Frame relay, (E1/T1/E3/T3) lines, PPP, HDLC, WLC, WCS.

Routing Protocols: RIP V1/V2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Static Routing.

Gateway Redundancy: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Ether channel technology.

Network Security: Cisco ASA 5500, Check Point, SRX 650.

Network Management Tools: Wireshark, Solar wind. Net Flow.

Operating Systems: Windows (98, 2000, XP, 7, 8)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Stamford, CT

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Cisco 3750, 3850 switches and Cisco 3900 and ASR 1000s routersto new sites.
• Configured and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, WAN and Route Maps.
• Preformed IOS upgrades on cisco routers and switches.
• Resolving security issues for the clients facing different types of network troubleshooting issues.
• Performing configuration with the Cisco Catalyst switches (6500,4500).
• Thorough understanding of network and security knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Routers, IDS, VPN).
• Creating Firewall rules for different types of the networks.
• Preparing prefix lists and address books for the firewall.
• Creating the communication plans for the changeover and create rules for the synchronization configuration.
• Worked on different types of monitoring tools like Solar winds, Wireshark, Net Flow.
• Experience in Local testing for the devices and checking effectively.
• Connecting network sites to the Internal MPLS cloud.
• Implementing the Network freeze during the migration in order to avoid the network issues.
• Working in the data center environment among firewalls.
• Expertise with the integration mechanisms along with the Decommissioning on the device.
• Implementation of Wireless access points to newly opened branches and existing branches.
• Experience with working along the Security Operations team.
• Creating the Architectural Designs for the configuration.

Environment: Cisco 4500/6500, 3750/3850 Switches, 3900/ASR 1000s Routers, Cisco ASA 5580, ASA 5500, F5, CSM, SRX 650.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured and Resolved various OSPF issues in an OSPF multi area environment.
• Implemented, configured BGP WAN routing, converting OSPF routes to BGP. (OSPF in local routing)
• Installed, configured Cisco Catalyst switches 6500, 3750 & 3550 series and configured routing protocol OSPF, EIGRP, BGP with Access Control lists implemented as per Network design.
• Packet capturing, troubleshooting on network problems with Wireshark, identified and fixed problems.
• Implemented, configured, and troubleshooting various routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP etc.
• Performed network monitoring, provided analysis using various tools like Wireshark, Solar winds etc.
• Configuring, implementing and troubleshooting VLAN’s, VTP, STP, Trunking, Ether channels.
• Designed, implemented LAN/WAN configurations on Cisco 5K, catalyst 6500 switches.
• Experienced working in Datacenter environment, configuration changes as per the needs of company.
• Implemented and managed traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Managed project task to migrate from Cisco ASA firewalls to Check Point firewalls
• Configured and performed troubleshooting on link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Expertise with the DNS configurations with various networks and troubleshooting them.
• Redesigned Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Experience in configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system for Nexus 7000 series.
• Implementation and configuration of F5 Big-IP LTM-6400 load balancers.
• Configured and managed Cisco access layer routers and switches.
• Provided support for troubleshooting and resolving customer reported issues.
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience.
• Configured HSRP for network redundancy and High availability.
• Designed and configured IP address schemes.
• Maintained Cisco hardware and Cisco IOS upgrade.

Environment: RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLAN, MPLS, ASA 5500, Nexus 7000 Series, STP, VTP, LAN, WAN and HSRP.

Confidential, Malvern, PA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, and Route Maps.
• 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.
• Planned, tested and evaluated various equipment’s, systems, IOSs and procedures for use within the Network/ security infrastructure.
• Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches according to deployment plans.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN’s, OSPF etc.
• Gained hands on experience with VLSM, STP, VTP, VLAN Trunking.
• Change management, monitoring network performance with network tools.
• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.
• Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications, Network equipment installation and configuration.
• Experienced with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning.
• Created and delivered internal trainings for BGP.
• Designed and implemented Catalyst/ASA Firewall Service Module for various LAN’s.
• Implementation of checkpoint VPN/Firewall security suite and Checkpoint firewall.
• Implementation and configuration of F5 load balancers.
• Configured and managed Nexus 2k fabric extender, 5K and 7K switch network at the client’s location.
• Configured Voice ports and Dial peers on the call manager for the VOIP call to reach remote destination.
• Knowledgeable in configuration of Voice VLAN’s (VOIP), prioritizing the voice traffic over the data traffic.
• Performed Network Security Assessment and implemented security features such as network filtering, CHAP, PAP, VTY access lists and HSRP authentication.
• Provided technical support in terms of upgrading, improving and expanding the network.

ENVIRONMENT: HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, CAT6500, Checkpoint/ASA Firewall, PAP, CHAP, 7K/5K Routers, Trunking.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed IOS upgrades on Catalyst 1900, 2900, 3500 series switches and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers.
• Responsible for maintenance and utilization of VLANs, Spanning-tree, HSRP, VTP of the switched multi-layer backbone with catalyst switches.
• Implemented and configured routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
• Connected switches using trunk links and Ether Channel
• Used Network Monitoring tool to manage, monitor and troubleshoot the network.
• Configured Cisco IOS Feature Set, NAT and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for Network Security implementation.
• Documenting and Log analyzing the Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall.
• Support Network Technicians as they require training & support for problem resolution including performing diagnostics, & configuring network devices.

ENVIRONMENT: Catalyst 1900, 2900, 3500 series switches, 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers, VLANs, Spanning-tree, HSRP, Cisco ASA 5500 series, SNMP.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Experience in Cisco 7200, 7600 routers, Cisco series switches: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configurations (Frame-relay and ATM).
• Monitoring the network, troubleshooting network problems, implementing changes, communicating and working closely with vendors, customers, system administrators.
• Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external escalation procedures and customer notifications. Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, RIP, IGRP RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.
• Configured the Cisco router for NATting.
• Work with Help Desk for circuit troubleshooting to give Support to the Tech persons at the site.
• Configuring routers and send it to Technical Consultants for new site activations and gives online support at the time of activation.
• Supporting Development team for the access to corporate network and outside world. Providing access to specific IP, Port filter and port access.
• Managing Daily, Weekly Backup & restoration of Critical Data.

ENVIRONMENT: Cisco 7200, 7600 routers, Cisco series switches, WAN, NAT, OSPF, RIP, IGRP, RIPv2, EIGRP, Static Routers.