PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Cisco Certified Network Associate with 7 years of extensive hands-on experience in IP network design, network integration, deployment and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting and installing of CRS, ISR, GSR, ASR9000 and Nexus devices.
• Engineering the configurations for the different branches, campus locations Data center environment
• Experience of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, and BGP, MPLS L3 VPN
• Worked on Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800 series Router and Cisco 2900, 3500, 4500, 6500 series switch.
• Experience working with Nexus 7010, 5020, 2148, 2248 devices
• Experience working with OTV FCOE on the nexus between the datacenters
• Extensive hands-on experience with complex routed LAN and WAN networks, routers and switches.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers
• Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches
• Design, Implement troubleshooting of Juniper switches, routers and Firewalls Juniper: EX-2200,EX-4200, EX-4500, MX-480, M Series, SRX210, SRX240
• Hands-on experience with Ether Channel, Spanning Tree, Trucking, ACLs, Syslog.
• Hands-on configuration and experience in setting up Cisco routers to perform functions at the Access, Distribution, and Core layers.
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
• Configuring IPSEC VPN on SRX series firewalls
• Experience in the setup of HSRP, Access-Lists, and RIP, EIGRP, and tunnel installations.
• Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on various Cisco Routers and Switches.
• Experienced in trouble-shooting both connectivity issues and hardware problems on Cisco based networks.
• Enhanced level of experience with OSPF, BGP, and TCP/IP.
• Excellent leadership with good written and oral communication.
• Great team player and able to work under pressure 24x7 duty rotation.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

• Routers 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200 .
• Cisco Switches 2900, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 6500, Nexus 5K 7k .
• Routing Protocol BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IGRP, RIP , Routed Protocol TCP/IP.
• Management tools, SNMP, Syslog, Sniffer, and Wireshark.
• LAN Technology: VLAN, VTP, Inter-vlan routing, ISL, dot1q, STP, RSTP, PVST, HSRP, GLBP, Ethernet, Port security.
• WAN Technology: Frame Relay, X.25, E1/T1/DS1/DS3.
• Network Management: SNMP v2, Cisco Works, 3Com Network Analyzer, MRTG, SolarWinds, TACACS.
• Network Security: Basic Knowledge of Firewall, ASA, Checkpoint, Bluecoat Proxy, Juniper Networks Citrix, IPSec, IPS/IDSVPN.
• Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
• DSL technologies: ADSL, ADSL2plus, SHDSL.
• Implementation of DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP.
• Documentation: Microsoft Office, Visio.
• Testing: SSD and Flash memory device, Networking equipments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in complete LAN, WAN development, Datacenter including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance etc .
• Experience with Using OSPF/EIGRP as interior routing protocol and BGP as external protocol
• Experience with working with different attributes like communities, local preference, MED, Weight, AS-PATH in BGP for route influence and traffic seggregation
• Experience with design and implementation of Virtual Switching System VSS for both User segment and server segment using 6509-V-E catalyst switches
• Experience with migration Hybrid based Cisco CatOS and Native Cisco IOS on 6500 catalyst switches.
• Experience configuring VPC, VDC Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010, Nexus 5020
• Experience in Configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system.
• Experience with ISSU in-service-software-upgrade on Nexus OS with Nexus 5548 devices
• Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS's, Port security, Trucking , STP, Inter Vlan routing , LAN security etc.
• Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender FEX which acts as a remote line card module for the Nexus 5020
• Experience working with OTV FCOE on the nexus between the datacenters
• Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability
• Involved in iRule management like loading rules, writing iRule syntax using TCL language
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
• Configuring IPSEC VPN on SRX series firewalls
• Configuring Virtual Chassis for Juniper switches EX-4200,Firewalls SRX-210
• Configuration and troubleshooting on HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RSTP, MST related issues coming in network environment
• Troubleshooting and installing of CRS, ISR, GSR, ASR9000 and Nexus devices.
• Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning configuring VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls as per the design.
• Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX 506E/515E/525/ ASA 5500 5510/5540 Series
• Experience with convert PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
• Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA firewall systems
• Implemented Cisco Secure ACS Server 4.0 for authenticating Users and devices in Network.
• Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification
• Used PIX Firewall and ACLs for authentication of EIGRP, BGP and to ensure high security on the network.
• Configured Cisco 7200 routers which were also connected to Cisco PIX 535 security appliances providing perimeter based firewall security.
• Configured Protocol Handling, Object Grouping and NAT on ASA Firewalls 5505 .
• Used load balancers ACE and load balancing technique with multiple components for efficient performance and to increase reliability through redundancy.
• Involved in migration from Frame-Relay/ATM network to MPLS-based VPN for customer's WAN infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot latency and throughput issues on MPLS and Dedicated Internet Access circuits.
• Bluecoat Proxy: Works on application delivery network for blue coat SG
• Checkpoint Firewall: works on network security like VPN, Firewall, IPSec, and Antivirus. Also works for Data loss prevention and Application control.

Environment: Cisco Layer 3 switches 3750, 4500, 6500, Cisco Nexus 5000 and 7000,EIGRP, BGP, IPX, VLAN, HSRP, ISL, Qos, CoS, Concentrators, DHCP, ASA Firewall, PIX Firewall, Ethereal, Cisco works, NAT, IPsec VPN, MPLS.

Confidential

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the design and completion of a new remote site build along with implementation of Cisco 3845 circuit routers, Cisco catalyst 6500 and 3750 switches, Cisco aironet 1242 access points.
• Moving all the Partner IPSEC VPN connections to the new data center and also We had to estimate the bandwidth for the data center and installing the gigabit MPLS circuits
• Experience with building the New MPLS cloud inside the new data center environment.
• Experience with design and implementation of Virtual Switching System VSS for both User segment and server segment using 6509-V-E catalyst switches
• Enabled TACACS on Cisco devices for authentication, authorization and accounting AAA .
• Implemented EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol for Wireless Networks.
• Implemented with Cisco Layer 3 switches 3750, 4500, 6500 in multi VLAN environment with the use of inter-VLAN routing, HSRP, ISL trunk, ether channel.
• Configured, troubleshoot and maintained Cisco Switches 1900 through 8000 Series including Nexus switches.
• Used Cisco routers, switches, Access Points, Concentrators for implementation and management purpose.
• Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a datacenter access architecture
• Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010
• Implementing 3750 Rack/Stack switches using Cisco Stack Wise technology
• Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration
• Data center migration was involved in Access, Distribution and Core layers.
• Worked on Cisco 5500 wireless controller.
• Involved in configuring IP Quality of service QoS
• Involved in designing and implementing QOS and policy map to 2800 series routers for all the branches
• Experience Branch Relocation: Connect workstation, servers, etc. Rack and stack Pre-configured new hardware and connect the circuits. Work with Carrier to test and turn-up circuits.
• Decommission serial T3 circuits and replace with MPLS circuits. MPLS clouds were provided by carriers ATT, Verizon or Level 3.
• Experience on designing and troubleshooting of complex BGP and OSPF routing problems
• Worked on Cisco ASR 5000 EMS for protocol monitoring, session monitoring and auditing and network troubleshooting.
• Improved Client satisfaction by troubleshooting and resolving VOIP issues from past implementations which consisted of various versions of call manager, gateways and switches.
• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring.
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
• Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA firewall systems
• Assist with various duties that will arise including: implementation, configuration, management, rules definition, problem solving, design advice, troubleshooting, updating, maintenance, etc
• Involved in iRule management like loading rules, writing iRule syntax using TCL language
• Hands on Experience testing iRules using Browser IE , HTTP watch
• Successfully planned and installed network equipments for migration of a lab of servers in a main data center with minimal impact to application availability.
• Network equipment testing: network protocols, scripts configuration.
• Bluecoat Proxy: Bluecoat AV- used as a security appliances to provide web security.

Environment:Cisco Controller 5500,DHCP, Cisco Routers 3845,Switches 3750 and6513,SSG VPN,MSFC, HSRP, VLAN, Cisco Works 2000,NAT.

Confidential

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed the entire project from the design phase to deployment phase supervising 3 Network engineers and 4 Systems engineers.
• Used MS Visio 2000 for creating network diagrams for the entire project.
• Involved in Tier-3 technical level support for the total enterprise network as an independent consultant.
• Configuring Virtual Chassis for Juniper switches EX-4200,Firewalls SRX-210
• Working with Cisco for opening TAC Case and resolving to project deadlines.
• Configuration and troubleshooting on HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RSTP, MST related issues coming in
• network environment
• Configuration and extension of VLAN from one network segment together segment between Different vendor switches Cisco, Juniper
• Citrix, Juniper Networks: Works on secure access service.
• Provided 24 7 on-call support for all network and security related issues.
• Worked for change management procedure and implementation of configuration changes during non-production window.
• Responded to network incidents and outages in timely manner and worked closely with telecommunications providers to diagnose network and circuit problems.
• Used Cisco Works 2000 for network monitoring.
• SSD and Flash memory device testing: test execution, comprehensive test reporting and analysis capabilities
• Troubleshooting on network problems with Wire shark, identify problem and fix
• Perform root cause analysis on the problems coming across Project execution
• Implement changes through change management process ITIL Process
• Experience with reviewing the designs according to the company standards
• and approving for implementation
• Installation, configuration and trouble shooting of 2525, 4000 series Routers.
• Set up and configuration of multiple T1 lines using RAD modems FXS modules on 3600 router. VoIP is configured on 3600 router.
• Migration of Windows Environment from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 network and also deployment of Active Directory Services for the entire network.

Environment: Cisco Controller 5500, Cisco Routers 3845, Switches 3750 and6513, SSG VPN,MSFC,

HSRP, VLAN, Cisco Works 2000, NAT.

Confidential

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for configuring Cisco router 7000, 3800, 2800 series. Configurations involved routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, STATIC routes etc.
• Worked on Cisco switches 6500, 3500, 2900, 3750 series. Configurations involved trunking, VLAN, Layer 3 Switching. Involved in configuration of Cisco catalyst 4500 Switches.
• Created and design network layout and documented the network system design with detail information.
• Responsible for creating, modifying, removing VLAN configs as per the need.
• Configuring standard and extended access-lists for security purpose.
• Provide timely and accurate progress status on all ongoing support issues, with an emphasis on problems, issues, and concerns.
• Experience with network redundancy, diversity and associated dynamic protocols, including HSRP, VRRP, BGP and EIGRP.
• Work and experience with Cisco Content Delivery Network.
• Support after hours cut-over/migration issues, opening trouble ticket with NOC for special support.

Environment: Cisco Routers 7000, 3800 and 2800, Cisco Switches 4500, 3500, 2900 and 3750, F5 Balancers, HSRP, VRRP, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF.

Confidential

Designation: Network Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Upgrade Cisco 3700, 3600 Router IOS Software, backup Routers and Catalyst 3560 Switch configurations.
• Support 24x7 operations and answer calls from the customers on network emergencies and resolve issues.
• Install and manage Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, 2960 series Switches and Cisco 1800, 3900 series routers.
• Hands on Experience in Inter-vlan routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic Natting.
• Log messages using Syslog server and analyze the issues related to high CPU utilization and parameters that can degrade performance of the network.
• Involved in all technical aspects of LAN and WAN projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations support as required.
• Conduct through analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning.
• Provide assistance to Network Manager and serve as Secondary Network support.
• Troubleshoot and fix any backup and monitoring systems related issues in conjunction with Systems team and external vendors.

Environment: Cisco 7200, Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, Cisco Switches 2960, Cisco Routers 1800 and 3900.