SUMMARY

6 Years of extensive hands on experience in Network Engineering and Network Infrastructure used to provide WAN Connectivity.

• Good knowledge innetwork hardware and technologies including routers, switches, bridges, hubs, Ethernet, frame relay, wireless, etc.
• Efficient inRouting Protocols and Understanding ofOSI Model/IP & Sub-netting.
• Proficient with various applications, services and network management tools including FTP, Telnet, Ping, DNS, DHCP, Network Monitor, ARP etc.
• Install and configure WAN networks usingPPP, HDLC, ISDN, Frame Relay, EIGRP, OSPF and RIPv2, implemented on Access Networks and Metro Ethernet Networks.
• Diagnose Layer1, Layer2 and Layer3 fault-related cases by effectively utilizing software diagnostics or tools Ex: Wireshark and other network/product utility programs wherever possible.
• Administration ofCISCO IOSon routers (2500, 4000, 4700, 6500).
• Adept at planning, implementing, integrating, load balancing, managing, supporting LANs and WAN’s with diverse platforms.
• Configuration and Implementation of Cisco Firewall PIX/ASA.
• Network Protocols & Technologies:TCP/IP, RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, BGP, MPBGP, IS-IS, VLAN, ISDN, Spanning Tree, Frame-relay, MPLS, IPSec VPN\'s, SONET/SDH, T1.
• Configure & Maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and Firewall of Cisco Routers for End Users
• Basic knowledge of CISCO ACE (Application Load Balancer) and F5 Load Balancers.
• Efficient in installing & Configuring Serial Link, Frame Relay and ISDN networks.
• Efficient in lending support to DSL, ISP devices for all customers.
• Routers, switches, firewalls network monitoring and management devices, load balancing and other network hosting equipment’s.
• Knowledge in Documenting and preparing the Process related Operational Manuals.
• Knowledge in Monitoring and analyzing the load balancing the network traffic using KIWI Solar Winds.
• Ensuring network availability, vendor management, fault management
• Experience in relating the theoretical OSI Networking Model to practical networking scenarios.
• Fluent in computer software packages like MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio) for accounting purposes.
• Communicating and managing relationship with external & internal customers and ensuring customer satisfaction of service delivery in accordance to their quality & consistency of Statements of Work & Service Level Agreements.
• Experience with Project documentation tools and developing network designdocumentation and presentations using VISIO.
• Supervised permanent and contract personnel. Excellent communication skills with an ability to interface at all levels.
• Strong general management, negotiation, inter-personal, communication and team building skills

CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE FROM CISCO

• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Cisco Certified Network Professional
• JNCIA Certified

EDUCATION

• B.E, Information Technology

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Signalling and Protocols:TCP/IP, IPv6, RIPv2, EIRP, OSPF, BGP, ISDN, STP, DHCP, VTP, PPP, HDLC, FRAME-RELAY, MPLS.

Routing and Switching:Routing and Switching , including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, VRRP, HSRP, VLAN, VTP, VPN, Tunnelling, STP, Trunking, Frame Relay, Multicasting, ISDN

Network Equipment:Cisco Routers: 1800, 2600, 2500, 3000, 4000, 6500. 

Cisco Switches: 1000v, 2950, 3500, 3750, 2900, 6500, Nexus 2000, 5000, 7000.

LAN/WAN Technologies:Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GigE, Fast Ether Channel, PPP, Frame Relay, ATM, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.

Network Configuration:Cisco CLI, Switch Configuration, Router Configuration(also using SDM)

OS:Microsoft Windows (NT, 2000, Pro, XP, Vista, 7)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, NC Jun’ 12 - Present 
Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration & maintenance of Riverbed Steelheads for WAN Optimization.
• Implementation & Troubleshooting of Palo Alto Network Firewalls.
• Managing DHCP, DNS & assignment of new IP’s through Infoblox tool.
• Troubleshooting & maintenance of network devices through HPNA tool.
• Worked on various network monitoring tools like Appcritical, Vitalnet, Pathview Cloud.
• Handling escalations with various vendors like Verizon, Level3, Century Link.
• Worked on NetApp’s ticketing system Service-Now to resolve issues based on priority within agreed SLA.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Secure Access Box & McAfee Web Gateway.
• Configured, and supported MPLS, BGP, and OSPF protocols.
• Worked on various Incidents, Problem, Change tickets relating to Port issues, Device failure, Wireless issues, packet drops, connectivity lost, Outages etc.
• Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms and added servers to existing DMZ environments to support new and existing application platforms.
• Worked on Configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system.
• Implement changes through change management process ITIL Process
• Performed root cause analysis on the problems coming across Project execution.

Confidential, NJ Jan’ 09 - Jun’ 12 
Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installation & Configuring ofCisco2800, 1800 and 1700 series router andCisco2900 switches & D-link Switches.
• Configured, and supported RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF protocols.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLAN, VPN, VTP, STP and Trunks.
• Installed and configured DNS, DHCP Client/Server.
• Configured and Implemented Cisco Firewall PIX/ASA.
• Responsible for Installation & Maintenance of Computers and printers.
• Install Hardware: NICS, Hard Drive, and Modem.
• Configuring Windows 2000 as File, Print and WEB servers.
• Enable remote users to access corporate LAN.
• Installation of all Microsoft Office Applications and familiar other business and productivity software.
• Provide initial fault isolation, proactive maintenance and monitoring of Company’s Network Equipment. Perform monitoring and support of internal network security.
• Provide support to internal users and external clients on various hardware and software issues.
• Perform administration, optimization, and support of internal LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Implement LAN/WAN for Market Data utilizing Cisco 6500s/4006s, (eigrp, ospf, igmp).
• Implement ATM/Frame Relay between data centers utilizing Cisco routers & switches.
• Administration of CISCO IOS (11.0, 12.0 and 12.1) on routers (2500, 4000, 4700, 6500, 7206). Configuration of interfaces for T3, T1, Ethernet and DSL, NAT, Access Lists, RIP, OSPF.
• Trouble shooting using various command tools on CISCO routers and network segments at various OSI layers.Maintenance of Cisco 2500, 4000, 6500 series routers.
• Configuration of HSRP for hot standby routing, on dual redundant CISCO 7206 routers.
• Installing & Configuring Serial Link, Frame Relay and ISDN. Working Hands on Cisco 800, 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3800 series Routers, Cisco 1900, 2900, 3500, 3700 and 4500 Catalysts.
• Implement IPSec VPN’s for different client locations and make sure the connectivity is up and running.
• Monitor Network health by SNMP traps using tool ORION Solar Winds.
• Configuring and maintain access points through CISCO 4400 WLAN controller.
• Maintained complex LAN/WANnetworks with several VLANS and provided support for routing protocols and also providing secure sessions over internet using IPsec and SSL encryption.
• Worked with the basic communication protocols like TCP/IP
• Configured and troubleshoot VLAN, VPN, VTP, STP and Trunks.
• Managed IP addressing and implemented IP Access Lists.
• Implemented and configured Cisco routers and switches in a simulated enterprise network comprised of several separate locations utilizing 10+ routers and switches. Worked on console and remote configuration of Ethernet/serial interfaces, implementation of BGP, RIP and IGRP routing protocols, authoring access lists, configuring VLANs, setting up Frame Relay and PPP/CHAP authentication, initiating Telnet sessions, and implementing password security.

Confidential, Boston, MA Apr ’07 - Dec ‘08 
Network Engineer

.Responsibilities:

• Routers, switches, firewalls network monitoring and management devices, load balancing and other network hosting equipments
• IP address allocation to each port of the backbone equipment: Routers, Remote Access Servers, Internet Servers (WWW, DNS, Mail, Proxy, Billing and AAA and NMS), and Line Drivers.
• Configuring VLAN’s, Trunking and routing part for Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2980 & Nexus switches.
• Configured and maintained Cisco routers 800 through 6500 series.
• Basic configuration and maintenance of Juniper routers.
• Configured, troubleshoot and maintained Cisco Switches 1900 through 8000 Series including Nexus switches.
• Configured, and supported RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF protocols.
• Monitored, troubleshoot and maintained PIX/ ASA Firewall.
• Network migration (geographic) from one data center to another, involving designof network segments to shift so that services are not interrupted.
• Design/Implement LAN/WAN utilizing Cisco 5K, 6500 switches\\routers.
• Design/Deploy LAN/WAN for service utilizing, Cisco 7206 routers (ATM, OSPF, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, ISDN, and QoS.
• Configured Terminal Services for Remote Administration.
• Installation and Configuration of (TACACS) Terminal Access Controller Access Control System

Confidential Sep ’06 - Apr ’07 
Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuring OSPF, RIP, EIGRP protocols and IP subnetting
• Configuring Routers and Switches.
• Support to Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and ISP devices for all customers.
• Support and maintain networking devices, cabling and standalone systems as part of job duties. Maintain systems up to date with the latest OS patches. Install different software on the systems. Install and managing network devices including Hubs, Switches.
• Layer 2 switching technology architecture, implementation and operations including L2 and L3 switching and related functionality. This includes the use of VLANS, STP, VTP and their functions as they relate to networking infrastructure requirements including internal and external treatment, configuration and security.
• Layer Three routing protocol configurations include, but are not limited to distance vector and link state protocols such as: Directly Connected Interfaces, Static Routing, RIP, RIP2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and other proprietary protocols used by Cisco.