Summary:

• 7 years of experience in Designing, Implementation and Operations of enterprise data networks as Network Engineer
• CCNA and CCNP Certified Professional with experience in routing and switching technologies, system design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex network systems including high-end routers:ASR1K, ASR9K, 2600, 2800, 3600, 7200, 12000 Series Routers, and Catalyst 4500, 6500, and 7600 switches
• Extensively worked on Cisco Routers, Switches, Load Balancers Firewalls
• Expertise in physical infrastructure like structured cabling, IP address management, racking, stacking and Datacenter concepts
• Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse proxy ARP, Ping Concepts
• Understanding the JUNOS platform and worked IOS upgrade of Juniper devices
• Enterprise routing experience using protocols such as Static, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
• Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs over GRE tunnel on ASA Firewall
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN, Trunk, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST
• Worked on ACE load balancers. Experience with F5 load balancers - LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability
• Good knowledge in network hardware and technologies including routers, switches, bridges, hubs, Ethernet, frame relay, wireless, etc
• Familiar with Cisco firewalls PIX 515, ASA 5500 series, knowledge of Juniper and Check Point Firewalls. Strong hands on experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2K series, Cisco router models like 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900 series switches
• Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, Route-maps, Prefix/distribution list and Access Control Lists
• Well experienced in configuring gateway redundancy protocols like HSRP, GLBP, and VRRP
• Experience with Load Balancers for administrating and monitoring global local traffic
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and Committed to highest levels of professional
• Worked on Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 1800 series Router and Cisco 1200,2900, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6500 series switch
• In-depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting documentation of LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IP services
• Experience with Juniper NetScreen 520M Firewall and Palo Alto network firewall
• Strong hands on experience on PIX 506, 515, 525, 535 , ASA 5505/5510 Firewalls.Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA TACACS RADIUS
• Installed and Set up Juniper SA 6500 Network Appliances
• Hands-on experience with Ether Channel, Spanning Tree, Trunking, ACLs, Syslog
• Responsible for CheckPoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks

Technical Skills:

• Routers: Cisco 17XX, 18XX, 26XX, 28XX, 37XX, 38XX, 39XX, 72XX 76XX series
• Switches: Cisco 2950, 3550, 3750, 45XX, 65XX series, Nexus 7K, 5k and 2K
• Load Balancer: F5 Networks
• FirewallCisco ASA and Juniper SA, SRX, MXand SSG series
• Routing: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP-2, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization
• Switching:VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST , RPVST , Inter VLAN routing Multi-Layer,
• Switching,MulticastOperations, Layer 3 Switches, Ether channels, FHRP
• WAN: VPN, MPLS, Frame Relay,DWDM
• Monitoring: IP Switch WhatsUp Gold, HP Open View

Professional Experience:

Confidential

Network Engineer

• Work on different networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and other LAN/WAN technologies
• Deployed firewall ASA 5510, 5520 and 5550 upgraded XR Configured from scratch
• Checkpoint Level3 operations support with hardware operations fixed all problems RMA's, taking any escalations that dealt with the equipment and its connection: interfaces, VLAN's, routes, etc.
• User admin on the firewalls, adding and deleting users as Admin users come and go
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 3600 series router, cisco catalyst switch 6500, 4500 and Nexus 5K Nexus 7K switch with HSRP
• Configuring and troubleshooting IP Multicasting PIM DVMRP MBGP
• Configuring network access servers for AAA Security Using Juniper IC infranet Controllers MAG-SM360, MAG-4610
• Implemented standard configuration template scripts in various network devices for SNMP, logging and NTP
• Worked with Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3560, 2960 switches and 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200, 7600 and ASR series Routers.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Tier II ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 Sonet POS OCX / GigE circuits, Firewalls
• Configuring VRRP GLBP and VLAN Trunking 802.1Q, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches
• Build various network technologies from the ground up specifically Bluecoat Web proxies
• Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco PIX, ASA, FWSM, ACE, Nexus 1000v, and Juniper platforms in a multi-tenant infrastructure
• Planning and implementation of OSPF protocol and internet IBGP and EBGP peering relationship with other ISP
• Configuring and maintain access points through CISCO 4400 WLAN controller and Upgrading WAN link using PPP Multilink
• Experience in designing and implementing IP addressing including IPv4 and IPv6
• Deployment, configuration, and management of 802.1x solutions to include Cisco Identity Services Engine ISE , ACS, and Cisco Prime
• Configuring, installing, and managing Juniper and Cisco routers, Brocade and Cisco switches, Juniper Netscreen firewalls to include ISG 2000, NS-5200, NS-5400, and SSG series, and TACLANE encryption devices
• Experienced working with LINUX/AIX team in Configured Networking Concepts DNS, NIS, NFS and DHCP, troubleshooting network problems such as TCP/IP, providing support for users in solving their problems
• Managing a TACACS server for VPN user authentication and network devices authentication
• Created standard access lists to allow SNMP, NTP and logging servers
• Replaced Cisco 6500 from access layer and installed 3750 Switches
• Racking and Stacking of Cisco 3750 Switches
• Cisco IOS and Cisco CatOS configuration and backups, Uploading and download IOS and CatOS using XModem, TFTP and FTP protocols
• Worked on NX-OS, IOS, and IOS-XR BXB to N7K-NX-OS MPLS system test.
• Perform new additions VIPs, Pools, Virtual Servers, and Monitors to the F5 BigIP LTM load balancer

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Designed and installed new Branch network systems. Resolved network issues as well as prepared network documentation
• Performed Network Operations by health monitoring using NMS, Issue and Incident resolution using ticketing system and workflow software
• Monitoring the NMS system for different Network Alerts
• Coordinating with service providers for WAN link outages
• Converting access-lists to Firewall rule sets on FWSM module with 6509-E Catalyst switches
• Experience working with JUNOS OS on Juniper Routers and Switches
• Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPSec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN using juniper SSG 140
• Strong hands on experience on ASA 5510/5520 Firewalls
• Monitoring and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at datacenter
• Working on Cisco 6500 and4500 switches for LAN requirements thatinclude managing VLANs, Port Security and troubleshooting LAN issues
• Efficient in lending support to DSL, DUN, ISP devices for all customers
• Implemented L3 SVI's and L2 vlans, Inter Vlan Routing and HSRP configuration in Nexus on F series module
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of cisco 7200VXR,ASR1K, ASR9K, Catalyst 6500, 2900 switches
• Perform Wireless Administration and troubleshooting for the corporate Wireless infrastructure
• Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation link negotiation
• Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs between ASA Firewall and Router
• Configuration and troubleshooting on Juniper EX4500 and EX8200 switches
• Configuration of Access List ACL Std, Ext, Named to allow users all over the company to access different applications, Internetand compliance to the security policy and standards
• Worked with application team to understand their requirements and come up with the best load balancing options F5 BIG IP- created Virtual servers and load balanced across the web server into network
• Responsibilities also include technical documentation of all upgrades done. Attending meetings and technical discussions related to current project
• Configuration of Fabric path and connectivity between Nexus 5K and Nexus 7k
• Prepared engineering documents and network diagrams in Microsoft Visio

Confidential

Network Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Working on Network support implementation related internal projects.
• Ensure network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrade.
• Responsible for Configuring SITE TO SITE VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall between Head office and Branch office
• Configured Auth Servers, roles, bookmarks and Network Connect IPSec for users to remote access to Manpower Systems
• Experience in Tier II ISP Routing Policies.
• Performed migration activity from CSS to ACE using CSS2ACE conversion tool.
• Manage all network and firewall devices to include Cisco routers, switches, VPNs, SSL, Check Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, Cisco FWSM as well as content delivery networks Cisco CSS, F5 BigIP LTM and GTM 1600 and 3400 load balancers in enterprise environment.
• Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches, fixes, and all around technical support.
• Supporting OSPF based network by resolving level 2 problems of internal teams external customers of all locations
• Upgraded Nexus OS on Nexus5k
• Provided technical support for full setup, debugged the problems of OSPF, switching and HSRP
• Working knowledge of Firewall service module FWSM UPGRADE, FWSM RULESET conversion
• Router memory IOS upgrade using TFTP
• Experience working Juniper T-Series, M-Series, MX-Series, J-Series Routers
• Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of the MPLS circuits for various field offices.
• Configured and debugged policy based routing for special traffic, route filtering with route maps, route redistribution
• Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs over the internet utilizing 3DES, AES/AES-256 with PIX Firewalls
• Configure VLAN Trunking 802.1Q, STP, and Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches
• Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supported VLANs, and advanced ACL
• Worked on various Nexus Products Nexus 7010, Nexus 7009 along with vPC and Fiber extender Module, and Nexus 2248Maintain prepare Network drawings of all major Datacenters operational sites

Confidential

Jr. Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Migration of RIP V2 to OSPF, BGP routing protocols
• Configured EIGRP for Lab Environment
• Implemented ISL and 802.1Q for communicating through VTP
• Working with Client teams to find out requirements for their Network Requirements
• Deploying the network infrastructure to meet the requirements
• Created VLAN and Inter-Vlan routing with Multilayer Switching
• Documenting and Log analyzing the Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck
• Performed administrative support for RIP, OSPF routing protocol
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP
• Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites
• Network cabling, dressing, labelling and troubleshooting network drops onsite
• Provided desktop support including creating images specific to client requirements and deal with issues pertaining to hardware and application
• Responsibilities included configuration and installation of software and hardware
• Performed routine network maintenance checks as well as configure and manage printers, copiers, and other miscellaneous network equipment
• Handled the tasks of documenting network problems and resolutions for future reference
• Participate in on-call responsibilities in support of a seamless production environment
• Performed the installation, configuration and testing of LAN/WAN devices
• Performed the tasks of developing and maintaining procedures for backup and recovery, virus scanning and access control
• Installed and configured Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall and configured remote access IPSEC VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 series
• Involved in effective communication with vendors, peers and clients in resolution of problems, equipment
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites
• Monitor network performance accompanying company service level agreements SLA's using Network management tools such as Cisco works and also provided necessary recommendations to improve network performance