Network Engineer

• More than 7 years of experience in networking, installing, configuring and maintaining network devices. Implementing IP addressing schemes, LAN/WAN protocols, IP Services, to meet network requirements in different environments.
• Hands on experience in configuring Cisco routers, switches, ASA Firewalls, Wireless Networks, VoIP Networks, LAN, WAN, WIRELESS LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, FTP, Cisco IOS, VTP, STP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, SNMP.
• Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting Catalyst 2900, 3500, 3700 and 6500 Series , Nexus 7000, 5000, 2000 Series Switches, and Routers 2800, 3600, 4400, 7200 Series and Wireless AP's 1260, 3600 using CLI and GUI.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLAN's, Trunking, VTP, STP, PVST, RSTP, HSRP,802.1q, and Ether-channels.
• DNS, DHCP, WINS Configuration.
• LAN cabling in compliance with CAT5 standards.
• Experience designing and deploying branch office networks as part of network refresh projects.
• Experience securing and managing remote access using various VPN technologies like IPSec, SSL, and GRE and Implementing NAT/PAT.
• Experience in Cisco Network Design LLD, MLD, HLD, Cisco routing and switching with strong in various Cisco platforms.
• Knowledge of ASA, Palo Alto Firewalls and F5 Load Balancers.
• Applied access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
• Knowledge of Cisco wireless CleanAir AP's and WLAN controllers.
• Experience working with network monitoring/management tools like Wireshark, Net Flow, PRGT, Cisco Prime, Solar Winds, OpManager, Infoblox, eHealth.
• PBX Panasonic, Meridian, NEC and Nortel telephone system creating access codes, speed dial numbers, assigned permissive calls, configure voicemails.
• Strong documentation and diagramming skills using Microsoft Office Visio
• Working knowledge of Change Management Process and Trouble Ticket Escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated, self-managed, result oriented, practical, always looking to learn and contribute.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cisco Routers: 2800, 3600, 4400, 7200,7600,ASR 1K, ASR 9K
• Cisco Switches: Catalyst 2900, 3500, 3700, 5000, 6500 and Nexus 2K,5K, 7K
• Wireless: Cisco 1260 AP, 3500 AP
• Other Hardware: F5 BIG-IP LTM Load Balancer, 7960 IP Phone
• Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, LAN, WAN, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, ARP, VRF
• Other Protocols: HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, QoS/CoS, VoIP, IPv4, IPv6, IP SLA
• Security: ACL, NAT/PAT, ASA 5505, 5510 Firewall, Palo Alto
• Routing: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP,MPLS
• Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP/RSTP, Ether-Channel PAgP, LACP
• Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, Server 2008/2012, Cisco IOS/Cat-OS/NX-OS
• Applications: Wireshark, OpManager, Spectrum, Solarwinds,Cisco Prime, VMware, Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Role: Network Engineer

Roles Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day operational support of IT networking Environments.
• Configuring and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, and Route Maps.
• Configuring and maintaining Cisco 7200, 3600, 3700, 5000 and 6500 platforms.
• Configuring, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Nexus 2K, 5K, 7K
• Support, monitor and manage the IP network.
• Performance monitoring of various applications and web servers to maintain quality of service and network stability.
• Designed IP Addressing schemes, VLAN tables and Switch port assignments, Trunking and Ether-channel implementation.
• Performed troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues involved OSPF, BGP and identifying the root cause of the issues.
• Gained hands on experience with VRF, VLSM, STP, VTP, VLAN Trunking.
• Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches according to deployment plans.
• Applied access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
• Managed and developed network projects designed to strengthen network continuity and deploy security elements in an attempt to meet and exceed contract requirements, including system analysis and troubleshooting.
• Change management, monitoring network performance with network tools.
• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.
• Preformed maintenance on equipment as necessary, performing device upgrades, modification of configurations, password changes and diagnostic testing.
• Worked with vendors and Engineering team to test new hardware and procedures.
• Monitor, maintain and enhance existing systems and network telemetry gathering and reporting services as well as associated servers.
• Prepared and maintained documentation using MS Visio.

Confidential

ROLE: Network Engineer

Roles Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured Cisco 2800, 2900, 7200 routers and 2950, 3560, 6500 switches.
• Maintained and managed networks running OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
• Configured route redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP in a multi-area OSPF network.
• Daily monitoring of network traffic using sniffers and access logs to troubleshoot and identify network issues.
• Performed switching administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, trunking, port aggregation
• Route redistribution and route update manipulation using route-maps, distribute lists and AD manipulation and link negotiation.
• Assist in determining network hardware and bandwidth needs.
• Worked with engineering team to resolve tickets and troubleshoot L3/L2 problems efficiently.
• Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP.
• Deploying VoIP phones and providing access to voice and data traffic with QoS policies
• Changed Management, Monitoring Network performance with network tools.
• Managed packets over SONET uplink with enhanced gigabit Ethernet module that supports standards compliant SONET /SDH interface.
• Updated documentation as necessary.
• Performed RIP OSPF routing protocol administration.
• Mapped, Network Diagrams and physical identification in MS Visio
• Worked with Radius and TACACS

Confidential

Role: Network Engineer

Roles Responsibilities:

• Planned, deployed and maintained wireless and wired LAN network using Cisco 2800,2900,3600 routers, 2960, 3560,3750 switches, 3500 Wireless AP's and 7960 IP Phones.
• Designed IP addressing schemes, VLAN's, subnetting and trunking to meet requirements.
• Preformed installation, cabling and cable testing.
• Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, Inter-Vlan routing, Trunking, port aggregation link negotiation
• Installed and configured DHCP server. Involved in troubleshooting of DHCP and other IP conflict problems
• Designed and implemented IT security policies and networked backup systems.
• Documented and maintained technical diagrams, documented logical and physical topology, and other IT procedures.
• Worked with management and various departments to develop procedures and troubleshoot problems as they arose
• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.
• Performed maintenance on equipment as necessary, performing device upgrades, modification of configurations, password changes and diagnostic testing.
• Managed Windows Server 2008 and Active Directory.
• Created account groups and managed group members.

• Configured and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, QoS and Route Maps.
• Configured and maintaining Cisco 7200, 4400, 5000 and 6500 platforms.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN's, OSPF, QoS etc.
• Support, monitor and manage the IP network.
• Performance monitoring of various applications and web servers to maintain quality of service and network stability.
• Designed IP Addressing schemes, VLAN tables and Switchport assignments, Trunking and Ether-channel implementation.
• Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches according to deployment plans.
• Applied access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.
• Managed and developed network projects designed to strengthen network continuity and deploy security elements in an attempt to meet and exceed contract requirements, including system analysis and troubleshooting.
• Change management, monitoring network performance with network tools.
• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.
• Preformed maintenance on equipment as necessary, performing device upgrades, modification of configurations, password changes and diagnostic testing.
• Worked with vendors and Engineering team to test new hardware and procedures.
• Prepared and maintained documentation using MS Visio.