Summary:

• CCIE Certified Network Engineer with 27 years of experience in Information Technology Industry that includes Windows System/Server Administration, Application and Network Support Engineering.
• For over 10 years Consultant responsible for leading and directing information-technology operations across broad disciplines, including hardware, software, development, testing, production support, project management, database technologies, customer satisfaction, vendor relationships, strategic planning, staff development, promoting change and improvement, and technology implementation.
• Over 10 years of experience in Network Architecture, and deploying, managing, and maintaining VOIP, MPLS with 10 years designing, implementing and supporting LANs, WANs, VLANs, VPNs , routing and switching experience utilizing Cisco, Juniper, and Force 10 Network devices.
• Hands on exposure on Remote Access VPN - Cisco ASA/Juniper
• Experience in data security solutions like Symantec DLP/ Varonis / Imperva
• Experience in designing and implementing highly available infrastructure solutions using VMware Vsphere ESX, VCenter, VMotion, HA, DRS, Converter
• Checkpoint expert, including an expert on troubleshooting the firewalls, implementing monitoring and upgrading.
• Experience modifying firewall rule sets, studying network traffic flows to reverse
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in network security architecture and configuration, i.e. firewall zones, application flow, use of VLANs, etc
• Knowledge on Microsoft Team Foundation Server TFS architecture
• Build packaging configuration
• Build packaging tooling knowledge
• Strong understanding of Palo Alto Firewalls configuration, management, support, debugging
• Deep understanding of TFS Server Administrator, TFS Build Server Continuous integration ,
• Experience deploying Prime Carrier Manager Prime Network, Prime Performance Manager and developing scripts in Prime Central
• Create, monitor, update, and correct documentation regarding current environment and configuration elements
• Develop document test, and implement production changes, utilizing accepted standards and creative solutions
• Use and tune network management tools to increase visibility, improve incident response and diagnostics, reduce MTTR, and proactively identify capacity or configuration issues knowledge of Entuity, Nagios, Zabbix, Cacti, Splunk, Syslog NG
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot firewall Juniper ScreenOS AND JunOS platforms and load balancer F5, A10 configurations.
• Set up, maintain and administer network routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, terminal servers, and other network elements, including devices installed in remote lights out data centers.
• Support the proper functioning of the network through strong knowledge of L2, L3, TCP/UDP, IPSEC, e iBGP, MPLS, OSPF, HSRP, GRE, MSTP.
• Experience in Upgrading the TFS 2010 to 2013
• Alcatel-Lucent 7750 service routers and 5620SAM management system products
• Experience with SDLC Methodologies including Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, Kanban
• Experience in working with Bluecoat reverse and forward proxy
• Experience in enterprise technologies: Java, Java Enterprise technologies, Web based applications frameworks, Open source frameworks and libraries, Database, Reporting and Business Intelligence, Workflow Technologies, Service Oriented Architecture.
• Pre-Sales, Broad experience with architecting automated, virtualized, data center environments
• Experience architecting Infrastructure Automation and Cloud Computing solutions, Cloud Service Automation, Cloud System
• Data Center Transformation and Cloud Computing
• Working knowledge of AWS management services like EC2, Route53, VPC, S3, Elasti Cache, Cloud Watch, Ops Works, Cloud Formation, SNS, SES, SQS
• Experience in SQL Server Back plans and Restoration
• Utilize Amazon EC2 features to provision, monitor, scale and distribute applications
• Create and maintain a highly fault tolerant infrastructure on AWS
• Create and maintain Amazon Virtual Private Cloud VPC resources such as subnets, network access control lists, and security groups
• Experience working with relational databases with strong MSSQL
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Linux, Automation Tools Chef or Puppet , AWS Services EC2, Network, ELB, S3/EBS, etc. or similar Public Cloud platform, and scripting languages Ruby, Perl, Java, Hadoop and Python
• Experience with EMC Storage platforms, VNX Unified Block FILE , VNXe and VMAX software and hardware installation and upgrades
• Working knowledge of Chef, Puppet or other infrastructure automation frameworks
• Systems Integration/Infrastructure
• 14 years over all experience in enterprise wide roll-out of DBAM
• Hands on experience in design/implementation of DBAM for small or medium enterprise clients
• Strong knowledge of GSM / GPRS radio and core network architecture, wireless device
• Knowledge in Data security Masking
• Architecting the risk process and monitoring its performance
• Creating and documenting the risk management process within the risk management plan
• Knowledge in Database concepts, schema objects, tablespaces
• Architecture implementation of Imperva Database Activity Monitoring DBAM solution
• Work as Solution Architect in Database Activity Monitoring
• 14 years working in the front-end
• Experience with single page web app design / framework
• Proven experience building effective teams using industry standard Service Management tools and processes
• Ability to build alliances not just with people but also to understands how decisions are made within the organization.
• Team leadership and building positive customer relationships
• Ability to work well and deliver under rigorous timelines
• Knowledge and experience with CSS3 / HTML5
• Expert knowledge of Java Script,AngularJS, SASS or LESS
• Zurb Foundation, Bootstrap
• Proven TDD development style with something like Karma/Jasmine
• Experience working with Django and Python
• Experience engineering the front-end to talk to REST APIs
• Experience with Bower,Grunt, PhantomJS
• 14 years' experience building a front-end framework by creating reusable widgets and modules with AngularJS
• Experience in M2M machine-to-machine communications
• Familiarity with Network Management Systems NMS concepts
• Familiarity with AWS/cloud computing is highly desirable
• Team leader in deliver and support application infrastructure technologies to enable incredible e-commerce solutions
• Good knowledge of Web Application Firewall configuration, preferably Citrix NetScalers
• Design, implement and manage complex firewall infrastructure.
• Design and manage Intrusion Detection and Prevention Infrastructure
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for other Security issues
• Hands-on Checkpoint/Nokia Firewall
• Experience in Checkpoint Firewalls and Nokia/Checkpoint Firewall appliances, Checkpoint Provider-1
• Experience with Multi-Domain-Mgmt platform
• Developing using Java and/or C and SQL Server, working with Cisco's UCCE products
• Configuring CAD Cisco Agent Desktop to meet customer desktop requirements
• Strong understanding and knowledge of firewall function, design, and implementation.
• 20 years experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting CheckPoint GAIA R75 and/or IPSO R71 or above
• Experience with CheckPoint GAIA Application blades.
• Smart Workflow Sessions allow administrators to work with discrete sets of proposed changes to the network security configuration.
• Comprehensive audit features allow administrators to track, control, and analyze changes to the network security configuration as follows:
• Expert level knowledge of current and leading Application and Infrastructure monitoring and management tools
• AXL programming and ICM configuration experience
• Managing vendor relationships to align support model and technology roadmaps with requirements
• Works with analysts and testers to thoroughly test solutions and limit production application and data issues
• Mastery of Java application development concepts and methods
• Works with business analysts and software architects to design and develop applications utilizing various Java technologies surrounding SOA implementations including Core Java, JEE, Web Services, ESBs
• Software development experience in current, relevant Java technologies e.g. JEE, Enterprise Java Beans, Hibernate
• Experience delivering GWT applications
• Experience developing utilizing waterfall methodologies
• Experience designing solutions on JBoss SOA-P
• New or modified elements are highlighted in the Smart Dashboard object tree and Rule Base.
• Segregation of roles, with separate permissions, ensures that proposed changes are approved by authorized managers prior to implementation and that only authorized managers can configure Smart Workflow properties.
• Experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting Check Point EndPoint R80 or above
• Secure platform for all Check Point Gateways and Management, open servers and virtualized gateways
• Support the full-range of Software Blades on all Check Point Appliances, including IP Series
• New Software Update Tool puts system updates on autopilot
• Experience with Algosec reporting tools related to firewall management
• Experience with
• analyser engine run queries on the data collected ,based prefined are custom rules and then generated a detailed report.
• Experience with Wireless technologies including WIFI and WIMAX
• 11 years of broadband and HFC network-related experience
• Experience with VOIP, Wireless and Cisco security best practices
• Experience working in a formal Change Control environment requiring documentation, diagrams, and pre/post change planning and validation.
• Experience with DOCISIS and broadband networks
• 14 years experience with large-scale, highly-available customer-facing IP application services
• Experience with Linux, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic and Java from an architecture standpoint
• Design/Develop/Test/Install Data and Voice Network
• Design/Develop/Test Install Communications systems
• Support Client's Global Wide Area Network
• Design/Develop/Test/Install IT Security Infrastructure
• Provide support and administration for Altiris 7.x.
• Plans, installs, integrates, tests, documents and maintains system level computer hardware and software technologies, with focus on operating systems and integration with applications, databases, equipment and communications network.
• Implements security procedures and processes to ensure data protection and compliance to any required regulations.
• Works in collaboration with the Network Operations, Systems and Storage, Database teams to ensure service availability and prompt issue resolution.
• 14 years of Experience with IBM Qradar
• Experience with Provider One or Check Point's Smart Center management station Tipping Point Intrusion Protection System or Sourcefire management and configuration experience
• Experience in Database Performance and Server Administrations.
• Extensive experience in deploying, managing, and maintaining Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Experience in ordering and completing Data Circuits, Data Backup and Retrieval, Data Disaster Recovery.
• Experience with Load Balancers, routing, switching and Quos, RIP, OSPF, BGP or EIGRP, Network management tools, Concentrators and Application layer security
• Experience on VOIP protocols like SIP, H.323 and MGCP
• Tracks and updates key performance metrics.
• Performs Root Cause Analysis
• Provide team support and process improvements through individual contributions
• Handles escalations
• Good implementation/troubleshooting experience on Cisco IPT IPCC Express.
• Knowledge on Cisco Products viz. Cisco Unified Call Manager, UCCE, UCCX, Cisco Unity, Cisco IPCC Express, Cisco Voice Gateway.
• Blade Servers, Cisco UCS blades, VMware vSphere 5.x, Active Directory, Exchange /Outlook email, EMC Storage
• Worked on Cisco Unified communication products like Cisco Unified Communication Manager, IPCC Express, Cisco Unity Voicemail, Cisco Wireless Phones and Cisco Call Manager express
• Experienced with Wireshark and TCP/IP troubleshooting tools
• Expert in Bluecoat VPM, BCAAA, Bluecoat director configuration
• Expert in Proxy, DLP and malware mitigation
• Functional understanding of DBAM technology Guardium, Imperva
• Functional understanding of DLP technology Vontu
• Experience with Proxy, Malware DLP technologies and solutions for client applications across the enterprise.
• Lead, create, manage, and participate in the analysis, planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of software and 3rd part products pertaining to information security environment.
• Experience in UNIX, Linux and Scripting Language. Experience in routing and switching experience utilizing
• Scripting experience Batch, WMI, VBScript, Powershell
• Cisco, Juniper, and Force 10 Network devices.
• Experience in designing, implementing and supporting Local Area Networks LANs , Wide Area Networks WANs , Virtual Local Area Networks VLANs and Virtual Private Networks VPNs .
• Experience with EMC shared storage solutions Symmetrix, CLARiiON, and Celerra .
• Experience in collaborating with Application and Infrastructure teams and provide architectural and technical guidance as well as oversight for directory services, single sign-on, federation, and remote access.
• Experience with checkpoint firewall
• Manage, modify and troubleshoot firewall rule policies
• Maintain fully functional backup process
• Manage and maintain the overall -health of the environment- using any and all tools required to support this effort
• Work with vendor to manage annual maintenance for Checkpoint devices
• Expert in understanding Firewall Deployments
• Expert in Network Traffic Trend Analysis
• Expert in firewall rule base and align it to industry best practices.
• Perform Network traffic analysis and alleviate bottlenecks
• Maintaining network compliance with SOX/PCI requirements as well as auditing the network for adherence to engineering standards
• Experiences and competencies in people management, mentoring and coaching and being a trusted advisor to other members in the team
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP routing protocols
• 14 years of Experience with IBM Qradar
• Responsible for Complete Solution Design Integration of IBM Qradar SIEM Solun in customer environment
• Architecture and Designing /advance troubleshooting Qradar Solutions at enterprise level
• Design Integration with other platforms
• Proficient in regulatory compliances and controls SOX, PCI
• HIPAA, ISO 27001 , SAS-70
• Shall plan and execute Projects
• Experienced with QRadar SIEM v7.1 and above
• Experienced with SIEM EPS tuning, distributed deployment architectures
• Experienced with different models of appliances, installation, configuration and maintenance
• Experienced with Universal DSM development including QID adding/mapping and creating building blocks/rules
• Experienced with configuring custom searches, custom reports, rules, reference sets. Experience with various
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix the log source collection issues within Console/endpoints.
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Experience in ITSM tool
• Expertise in Firewalls, load balancing technologies Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocols including SNMP, RMON, IPSEC, HTTP, and HTTPS
• Keep accurate documentation on any and all devices that may be approaching -end of life- status
• Make recommendations for upgrades and improvements in the network topology as needed
• Experience with AF/Operator and Ops/MVS with goal of supporting conversion from AF/Operator to Ops/MVS.
• Experience in Risk based authentication products like RSA Adaptive Authentication
• Experience working in Single Sign On technologies SSO
• Knowledge on RSA Adaptive authentication, RSA AA Admin Back office applications like Case Manager, Scheduler
• Experience in Token based authentication or supporting RSA Authentication Manager/ SecurID
• Experience with current security tools, Applications and security methodologies
• Knowledge of security specific architecture
• Experience in network and database technologies
• Experience in Multifactor Authentication RSA Adaptive Authentication
• .Excellent communication both in person and in teleconference situations with technical and non-technical audience M
• Multiple Knowledge of oracle Database
• Experience with Windows AIX Platform
• Experience and Knowledge of Oracle BPEL
• Experience in Utilizes case management system CMS
• Maintains network lab and equipment inventory
• Knowledge of Informatica
• Database programming and querying experience utilizing Oracle
• Provide exceptional customer service and support via Email, outbound calls, or other methods as specified within company standards and guidelines
• Expert understanding of the Infrastructure and Data Center Service Eco-System
• Experience with Senior Engineers and Operations Analysts to complete project tasks.
• Ability to provide capacity analysis forretention and performance of infrastructure technologies
• Experience with SQL products SSAS, SSIS, SSRS and SSMS
• Understanding of Web Services and SOA002E
• Experience with client connectivity MQ, DB2, ECI, ODBC, JDBC, etc. .
• Understanding enterprise class security products TAM, TFIM .
• 13 years of end-to-end development and support of OnBase solutions Workflow, Workview, troubleshooting and integration with Third Party tools
• Good requirements gathering and analytical skills to understand clients request
• Be able to work independently as a client facing resource with minimum guidance Responsibilities
• Demonstrate ability to design and implement OnBase solutions working independently, utilizing any and all modules as well as custom solution involving the OnBase APIs..
• Modify OnBase processes to fit the organization's system needs, as necessary, performing tasks such as creating new policies and procedures surrounding the use of OnBase systems
• Work with Hyland/Third Party technical support, product management and/or IT personnel to provide end-to-end solution of OnBase modules and products
• Developing, producing and distributing production reports, and policy and procedure manuals.Troubleshooting issues related to OnBase custom solutions.
• 13 Years of Implementing CMR process improvement.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Operating Systems: Windows 9X/XP/7, Windows Server 2003, 2008, UNIX, Shell Scripting, Redhat Linux Enterprise Edition5
• Ancillary Skills: Networking Skills: TCP/IP and OSI Networking Models, Routing, IP Addressing, WAN Technologies, Access Control Lists ACL , VoIP, IIS, DNS, DHCP, ADS, RAID, NIS. GUI/Front End: Visual basic 6.0, Excel VBA Macro, Asp Professional Runner. GUI/Back End MS SQL Server, MS Access.
• SQL Server, Visual Studio. Network Security: Vpn-1/Firewall-1, Advanced Black Ice firewall.
• Mail Server, Exchange Server 2003, 2008 Daemon mail server. Management Tools: VNC, VMware, Sphere client Backup professional, OTRS ticketing Tool, Cisco prime , DMVPN, Nexus, Network Segmentation ,Nexus 7000, Nexus 5000, Nexus 2000, Nexus 1000, Nexus 1K-7K, CSS/ACE/GSS, Cisco product knowledge- 2600 series, 1602's, Cisco WLC's, Clearpass and wireless experience at Motorola and Coke. Advanced knowledge of the following technologies: Nexus, VPC, VSS, OSPF, BGP, RIP, DMVPN, IPSLA, MPLS, SIP, IOS, IOS-XE, F5, Multicast/PIM, VRF, IPSEC on IOS-XE, PFR, WCCP, WAAS, CUBE, QOS
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server NT / 2000 / 2003 / 2008 / 2012 R2 , Windows XP-8.1 Active Directory, Exchange 2003-2010, IIS, SQL 2000-2012 R2 . Various Linux flavors including, SUSE, CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu. Bigfix / IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager,IBM Qradar.
• Virtualization/Cloud: VCE Vblock, NetApp FlexPod, VMware vSphere / ESX i 3x-5x, vSphere vCenter 3.x-5.x, VDI/VMware View/Horizon Infrastructure, vShield, Converter, VMware vCloud Director, VMware SRM, vCOPS, Hyperic, vFabric, NSX SDN , vCLI, VMware ThinApp, vMA, Xen Server, Microsoft Virtual Server Hyper-V .
• Storage: NetApp FAS / Filers, NetApp VSC/SMVI, EMC VNX5700/VNXe/Unisphere/Powerpath, IBM V7000, DS4300, hardware and software RAID, FC, FCoE, iSCSI, CIFS, Client, NFS, CIFS, NAS and SAN clusters using Cisco MDS fabric switches, DCNM/Fabric Manager, QLogic, EMC Emulex HBA's.
• Disaster Recovery/Backup: NetApp: DFM Data Fabric Manager , SMVI Snap Manager Virtual Infrastructure , VSC, Snap Mirror and Snap Vault. EMC VSI, Computer associates ARCserve BrightStor for Windows, Windows 2003 /2000 / XP backup and restore technologies, EMC Retrospect Backup, vRanger Pro, VCB, VMware VDR, Mimosa/Nearpoint, NetApp Snap Mirror and Snap Vault, Symantec BackupExec, Mozy Pro online backup, Tivoli and a variety of other backup/DR technologies, Data Center Virtualization, ACE, GSS, ANM, and WAAS.
• Security: ISS IPS Site Protector, ISS Proventia, Cisco PIX, VPN, Cisco ASA, Juniper, NetScreen/CheckPoint/Fortinet/Fortigate Firewalls
• AirDefense Mobile/Enterprise Wireless IPS layer2 . Nessus, Backtrack, Metasploit and multiple other security and pen testing utilities, 1K-7K, CSS/ACE/GSS, , VSS,MPLS
• Computer/Network: Cisco UCS 5108 Chassis M200/M230 Blades , Cisco 6248 Fabric Interconnect Dell Servers and PowerEdge blades, IBM Servers and BladeCenters, Client Servers, BladeSystems and Proliant servers, Client Procurve switches, Cisco Nexus 1000v virtual switches, Cisco 6500 series, Nexus 5k/7k. Zero/Thin client solutions such as Wyse, Cisco, Teradici and Panologic.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Architect /Network Support Engineer

Worked with multiple systems including Windows Server 2008 R2, Systems Administration Server Installation and Support, Active directory migration, Data Recovery Service and Data Backup, Spyware and Virus Removal, Network Service and Monitoring, Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal and Internet Security Solutions.

• Extensive experience with all aspects of Active Directory 2003 2008R2.
• Experience with VMware virtualization
• Experience with TACACS administration
• Experience with Kerberos, SPNs, constrained delegation and application utilization and integration with Kerberos
• Provide technical support in the resolution of technical issues for IBM ISS NIPS solution
• Responsible for new IPS deployments, upgrade execution and IPS retirement.
• Provisioning, Monitoring and management of Firewall/Intrusion Detection / Prevention System using tools
• Manage Enterprise Intrusion Detection / Intrusion Prevention Systems IBM ISS, McAfee Intrushield etc.
• Identify security incidents through log investigation, correlation and analysis
• IBM Site Protector Tool Experience
• Experience with SSL Certs specifically with VMWare View 5. 1 5.2
• Experience with Trend Micro Deep Security 9 together with Vshield
• Technology strategy Architecture Dci In Ngdc Ti Virtualization Vmware Virtual Desktop infrastructure
• VMWare solution architecture design and implementation
• VMWare cloud design, development and implementation
• Hands-on writing automation scripts and installing and configuring VMWare servers.
• Understanding of ITSM process and workflow ITIL
• Familiarity with Integration technologies web services, ODBC, etc.
• Experience designing, developing, or testing customer apps
• Technical experience with networking and/or data center operations.
• Data Backup and Retrieval, Data Disaster Recovery.
• Knowledge of asp, asp.net v1.1, v2, v3.5 and v4.0
• Experience with IIS 5 and IIS 6, IIS 7. Apache, Weblogic or similar web systems environments depending on application or project needs.
• Computer Troubleshooting Repair, Home Wireless Network.
• Computer Upgrades Optimalization, Software Training and Support.
• Designed, implemented and supported all routing, switching and security aspects of a multi-tiered, multi-data center IT enterprise.
• Responsibility for all circuit types including Internet access, point-to-point data circuits, MPLS/VPLS and others.
• Some support for standard voice connectivity Knowledge of TDM technology such as ISDN PRI , T1/T3, OC-x, and more.
• LAN and WAN technologies, dynamic routing OSPF, BGP-4, MPLS RSVP/LDP and QoS RED, WFQ etc , remote access via VPN, network security standards and best practices, circuit resiliency and failover mechanisms between diverse data centers.
• Checkpoint expert, including an expert on troubleshooting the firewalls, implementing monitoring and upgrading
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in network security architecture and configuration, i.e. firewall zones, application flow, use of VLANs, etc
• Good knowledge of Web Application Firewall configuration, preferably Citrix NetScalers
• Design, implement and manage complex firewall infrastructure.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for other Security issues
• Hands-on Checkpoint/Nokia Firewall
• Experience with Provider One or Check Point's Smart Center management station Tipping Point Intrusion Protection System or Sourcefire management and configuration experience
• Provide expert technical knowledge in the implementation and testing of a BC/DR solution consisting of VMware SRM, EMC Recoverpoint, and VCE Vblock technologies.
• Develop and implement testing scenarios for failover and failback of single-tier, multi-tier systems, and entire site failures supported by both standard and advanced OTV networking
• Document any/all operational processes required to transition the solution to a production state - Adhere to time, cost and quality constraints of the BC/DR project
• Provide strong technical expertise with regards to Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery
• Experience in Plan, Design, Build Deliver of core infrastructure solutions
• Experience with VMware's products VMware ESX, vCenter, SRM, vCenter Operations in a medium to large size organization
• Solid understanding of Cisco network and EMC storage design and implementations
• Expert on Cisco Call Manager, Unity, and UCCX
• Expert Setup and manage user accounts in Cisco Call Manager CCM
• Experience in Agile, iterative and parallel development model
• Experience with Cisco routers, CSU/DSU's, switches and PIX /ASA firewalls.
• Experience with SOA, Process Server, Rules Engine, Web Methods
• Experience with Agile, iterative and parallel development model
• Experience with WCS enterprise implementation in the capacity of Architect/Lead
• Strong Java/J2EE and WCS technical knowledge
• Strong experiences in WCS various versions 5.4, 5.6, 6.0 and 7.0.
• Very Good understanding of RTView tool version: 5.9.x/6.x on configuration/ various Data Server/ Cache configuration/ development of dashboard
• Extensive experience with Unix Shell Script, CGI, Perl and python. on Linux 5.x/6.x, AIX 6.x, SunSolaris 8/10, Windows XP/2000 , Oracle DB 10g/11.x sql query ,
• Extensive experience with both core and advanced Java technologies which includes JSP, Servlet, Hibernate, JDBC and various other middleware technologies. Experience in using Monitoring Tools IBM Tivoli and App-Manage-Engine .
• Extensive experience with Application and Infrastructure layer KPIs on URLS http get/post , WSDL call, Servers, Network, firewalls, Load-Balancer.