SUMMARY

• Cisco Certified Network Engineer with over Seven Years of experience in LAN/WAN, Layer 2, Layer 3, routing, switching, firewall technologies, systems design, administration and troubleshooting.
• Installed & Configured: Cisco Routers: 3600, 2600, 2500, Catalyst Switches: 6500, 5500, 3550, and 2900s.
• Extensive experiences and expertise in IP network architecture, MPLS (Multi - Protocol Labeling Switching), SONET, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), Frame Relay Gigabit Ethernet, Core Routing/Switching design and implementations;
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPSec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.
• Network security including NAT/PAT, ACL, and ASA/PIX Firewalls.
• Good knowledge with the technologies VPN, WLAN and Multicast.
• Extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting of protocols RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP & MPLS.
• Worked on network topologies and configurations, TCP/IP, UDP, Frame Relay, Token ring, ATM, bridges, routers, hubs and Switches.
• Experience in configuring Site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
• Good knowledge in configuration of Voice VLAN’s (VOIP), Prioritizing the voice traffic over the data traffic
• Extensive and In-depth knowledge in security including VPN, ASA/PIX.
• Implemented Network Security solutions using Cisco VPN Concentrators and Cisco ACS sever.
• Good knowledge and experience in Installation, Configuration and Administration of Windows 2000/2003, HTTP,FTP,DNS,NTP,DHCP servers under various LAN and WAN environments.
• In depth understanding of IPV4 & IPv6 and implementation of Subnetting.
• Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, VPN, Route-maps, prefix lists and Access Control Lists.
• Well Experienced in configuring protocols HSRP, GLBP, ICMP, IGMP, PPP, PAP, CHAP, and SNMP.
• Worked extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/), ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series & Checkpoint firewall.
• Excellent communication skills, Enthusiastic, motivated and a team player
• Experience in installing and configuring DNS, DHCP server.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

LAN Technologies: VLAN, VTP, Inter-VLan routing, STP, RSTP, PVST

WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, ATM, MPLS, Leased lines

Network Security: NAT/PAT, VPN, Filtering, IDS/IPS, IPSec, ACL

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

Routed Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX

Infrastructure Services: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, MIBs, Syslogs, POP3, FTP, TFTP

Network Management: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP

Operating Systems: Windows Vista/XP/NT/2003, MS DOS, UNIX, Linux

Protocol Analyzers: OPNET, Wire shark.

Languages/ Tools: C, C++

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Washington, DC

Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• As Network administrator worked to manage the network of 200+ computers over three labs using Linux/Unix, Windows and Mac Platform.
• Manage and troubleshoot the LAN, Projector. Troubleshoot hardware/software, Install and configure the computers for the Network.
• Performed smart hand support by identifying the root cause of the hardware issues with switches and routers
• Configuring Network Printer and troubleshooting for any network related problem.
• Responsible person for imaging and backup gathering.
• Involved in troubleshooting LAN connectivity, hardware issues in the network, IP addressing issues, created a backup and recovery policy for software application, verified the working of peripherals and Updating IOS images using TFTP.
• Analyzed corporate LAN and WAN to determine the major problems and improvements needed to be made to the network infrastructure.
• Assisted Cisco clients during Maintenance window and high priority changes
• Troubleshoot router/switch crashes, recovery and upgrades.
• Set up and troubleshoot 802.11 wireless networks.
• Understanding the topology and analyzing the root cause of the issue.
• Daily responsibilities included monitoring site using network management tools, assisted in design guidance for infrastructure upgrade & help LAN administrator with backbone connection and connectivity issues.
• Optimized the network traffic by creating and managing VLANs through the switches to separate traffics.

Confidential, Fort Myers, FL

Network Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Configured networks using routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, BGP and manipulated routing updates using route-map, distribute list and administrative distance for on-demand Infrastructure.
• Configured OSPF redistribution and authentication with type 3 LSA filtering and to prevent LSA flooding.
• Configured OSPF over frame relay networks for NBMA and point to multipoint strategies.
• Implementing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Provided redundancy in a multi homed Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) network by tunning AS-path.
• Implemented Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) by tunning parameters like preemption.
• Implement VLAN’s and access lists (ACL) and troubleshoot IP addressing issues and Update IOS images and other hardware installations
• Experience in troubleshooting VLAN, STP (Spanning tree protocol), & Switch Trunk and IP subnet issues.
• Dealt with NAT configuration and troubleshooting issues related access lists and DNS/DHCP issues within the LAN network.
• Managing and configuring Cisco Switches and Firewalls independently.
• Coordinated with senior engineers with BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networks.
• Proactively detect,investigate and preventsecurity and network related threats.
• Create and maintain/updatetechnical documentationon regular basis to standardize the routine network related activities
• Worked with customers in troubleshooting issues related to connectivity, STP, VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing, VTP, Ether channels, Layer 2/3 switching, log messages.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience developing and maintaining technical procedure and documentation.

Confidential, East Brunswick Township, NJ

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing and policy based routing.
• Team member of Configuration of Cisco 7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls,and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on the customer’s Site.
• Tuned BGP internal and external peers with manipulation of attributes such as metric, origin and local Preference.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trunking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 , ME3600X switches by configuring VLANs.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing and policy based routing.
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Create and testCisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Design, Development, testing and implementation of Network Management Solutions based on SNMP framework for network and wireless devices.
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Implementation of customized solutions for Performance Management based on Net-SNMP and SNMP framework.
• Utilize various SNMP (V1, V2C and V3) based tools for problem determination and resolution.
• Utilize various SNMP based tools and WMI calls for problem determination and resolution.
• Analyze the SNMP snap data from network devices using MG-Soft Mib Browser and other supportive tools in order to support management capabilities for those devices.
• Implementing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on the customer’s Site.
• Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trunking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 , ME3600X switches by configuring VLANs.
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers and Cisco ASR 9K routers.
• Involved in Providing Technical Support and solutions forNetwork Problems.
• Experience in Implementation of NAT solutions on WAN applications.
• Experience in Planning, testing and evaluation of various equipment, systems, IOS’s and procedures for use within the Network/ security infrastructure.
• Hands on experience in Upgrading IOS, troubleshootingnetworkoutages.
• Involved in Continuous monitoring, assessment and improvisation ofnetworksecurity by testing and implementing new security technologies.
• Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall, NOKIA Firewalls, Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT and Checkpoint ESX/GSX firewall.
• Possess Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Involved in Design and implementation of network infrastructure and configuration of the network Infrastructure devices including Network Printers and Register.
• Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and performance monitoring

Confidential

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Wireless L2/L3/Fast Roaming, WLAN Security ("WEP", WPA / 802.1x, EAP)
• Supervised and controlled wireless infrastructure performance in the areas of response, throughput and availability
• Design, implementation and support of the core network 3550 series switches (Spanning tree re-design, Trunking, VLAN setup).
• Developed and monitored the network globally for better optimization and to avoid failure.
• Configure routers for client WAN connections with static and dynamic routing. This included configuring access lists and NATs for individual customers
• Network tuning and problem isolation, analyzing and correcting network performance issues.
• Designed, installed, programmed and maintained Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN).