OBJECTIVE:

• Motivated and efficient Senior Network Systems Engineer, with a comprehensive background in Windows networking with Active directory, Network optimization, Routing Protocols, Server Administration, Security and Troubleshooting. Offering ability to utilize a wide spectrum of technical, Management and communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Technology and Tools: Windows Server NT/2000/2003 Active Directory Administration Exchange Server 5.5/200x SQL Server 2000/2005 ISA / ASA /Check Point Firewall Technical Administration LAN/WAN Security Solaris / Linux / Xserve Network Administration Database Administration Project Supervision Backup / DR Strategies SAN, NAS, TAPE storage Anti Virus / Anti Spam Solutions Web / Sharepoint Administration VMWARE

Operating Systems: Installation, troubleshooting and maintenanceWindows 2003/2000Windows SBS 2003 Windows XPWindows NT 4.0 Server and WorkstationWindows 98/95MS - DOS UnixSolaris 9, Linux Fedora / RedhatXserve

Networking: Configuration and Management Active Directory RRAS DHCP DNS SUS Firewall / Terminal Services Clustering Migration VPN

Networking Services: Windows/UNIX WSUS Backup/ Restore Veritas BackupGroup Policies Exchange Server 5.5, 2000 VMWARE Frame relay ISDN SAN NAS InternetworkingTCP/IP IP ADDRESSING PPP PPTP L2TP IPSEC Net BIOS NetBEUI OWA OMA ActiveSync Routing ProtocolsOSPF IGRP EIGRP RIP RIPv2

Languages: PHP/MY-SQLXMLHTMLASP JavaScriptDBMS Access2003SQL Server 2000/2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Melville, NY

SENIOR NETWORK Systems ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Maintain 45 Servers, Clustered Environment, 2003 AD Site Replication
• Maintain Cisco Routers, Switches and Frame relay. Configured Nortel Switches. Improvised ISDN backup route.
• Create Technical Documentations / Diagrams (SOPs, Network Topology, AD Schema, Project Plans, etc). Set up Sessions and Presentations.
• Configured Linux Fedora as File Server for one of the branch location.
• Configured Xserve for MAC users (Users & File Management, Backup & Security)
• Developed a Disaster Recovery Plan.Mail Management:
• Migrated Mail Environment from Exchange Server 5.5 to Exchange 2003 Clustered Environment.
• Setup Front - end / Backend Exchange Setup
• Configured OWA with SSL Security, Blackberry Professional Server, Barracuda Anti Spam
• Configured Sendmail to automate SAP generated Emails
• Configured Outlook and Entourage
• Managed entire project and Lead a team of 6 people.
• Configured Cisco ASA Firewall though out company branches. Implemented Cisco VPN integrated with Active Directory.
• Configured Cisco Routers, Nortel Switches and HP Fiber Switches.
• Improvised ISDN backup route.
• Currently updating WAN from Frame Relay to MPLS technology
• Introduced and Configured Packet Sniffing (Packeteer 2500 Series), Web Content Filtering (Barracuda Web filter), Monitoring Tool, (Kaseya), Inventory Management Tool (Asset Tracker) and Network protocol analyzer (Wire Shark)
• Evaluated and Reformed Security practices and policies to fit Auditing Compliance. Worked on PCI compliance project for Company’s E-Commerce Site.
• Implemented Group Policies to meet Auditing requirements and Security. Storage and Backup:
• Introduced and Configured HP MSA SAN for Mail Storage and Archiving
• Maintain HP Storage Works EVA SAN, MSA SAN configured LUN Zones and Fiber Switches
• Maintain daily system backups using VERITAS Backup Exec (Version 9.0, 11d, 12) and HP Storage Works Tape Library (MSL 6000 & MSL 5026)
• Implement AD Backups, Image Backups (Acronis, Norton Ghost)

Confidential, Hauppauge, NY

Network SYSTMEMS Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain 2003 Active Directory Environment. Introduced 9 new Dell Power Edge servers
• Introduced Group Policies, File permissions and Security templates for appropriate departments
• Implemented Print Server, Adaptec SAN and NAS storage systems
• Designed and Maintained system backups and disaster recovery plan using VERITAS Backup 11d and Dell Tape Library.
• Implemented Exchange Server 2003 Mail Server (Clustered Environment). Configured Public Folders, Calendars, OWA, GFI Anti Spam
• Configured and Troubleshoot Blackberry Server and Devices
• Set up Cisco 2600 Series Router and 4 Dell Switches. (Firewall, ACL, Network Optimization)
• Configured ISA 2000 VPN
• Setup Desktop, User Profiles, Network Printers and Fax, Title Application Support
• Maintained Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server

Confidential

Technical support consultant

Responsibilities:=

• Optimized Networks in HRM (Hot Roll Mills) & CRM (Cold Roll Mills) sections
• Created user and computer accounts, printers & print queues, Group Polices and Rights
• Introduced 2 Linux RHEL File servers.
• Operated on 30 servers, 500 computer accounts, 50 printers, and 1500+ user accounts
• Integrated RAID 5 & Installed External Backup Management
• Established and Maintained Internal Mail functionality using Exchange Server 2003

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Set up Secured LAN / WAN connection. Designed and Implemented Network using RIP routing protocol; Network comprised of 3 Cisco Routers, 2 Dax Routers, and 12 Cisco 2900 Switches
• Setup Office Network using Windows Server 2000 Active Directory domain. Implemented SQL Database Server and Web Sever.
• Implemented DNS, DHCP, Exchange Server 2000
• Setup and Trained Staff in system tape backups and implemented disaster recovery plan
• Created and setup Active Directory users and computers enabled Group Policy rights
• Maintained network security policy, Firewall and VPN (Sonic Wall)
• Created and maintained Internal Database system for Jewelry Management using SQL Server 2000
• Performed Hardware/Software installation, updates and troubleshooting when required