NETWORK ENGINEER SYSTEM ENGINEER

• Network Administration Network Design/Development Project Management
• Solutions-oriented IT Professional with 9 years of experience troubleshooting, monitoring, configuring and administering various systems and network technologies to drive company growth and technical innovation for industry leaders. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to direct large-scale development and installation projects, completing each on time and under budget. Master troubleshooter, proficient in determining system/network requirements and resolving technical issues quickly. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Security, in addition to professional certifications from Cisco, CompTIA and Microsoft. Dedicated IT Specialist with a strong work ethic and an ongoing commitment to ensuring technical solutions consistently meet or exceed business objectives.

Summary of Qualifications

• Over nine years' experience in Network Administration System Administration Cisco Routers and Switches Cisco PIX/ASA Firewall, Network Security Monitoring System Network Performance Help Desk Support Backup Solutions and Management.
• Experience in Designing, Implementation Operations of Enterprise Data Center networks.
• Strong experience in routing and switching technologies, system design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex network systems including high-end Cisco routers and switches.
• Extensive experience performing Windows Server support, domain administration, patches, application support and providing support to management-level staff.
• Skilled in troubleshooting/repair of Mobile Communication Devices Wireless Networking iPhone/Android Data.
• Certified Cisco CCNA, CCENT, CompTIA Network , Microsoft MCTS.

Technical Skills

• LAN/WAN hardware and software implementation, configuration and administration.
• Cisco Router and Switch configuration Cisco Pix/ASA Firewall implementation/configuration IDS, IPS .
• Routing: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS LDP , PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, Static Routing.
• Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, PVST , RPVST , MPLS, Inter VLAN routing Multi-Layer Switching, EtherChannels.
• LAN: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet.
• Features Services: IOS and Features, HSRP, NAT, SNMP, NTP, DHCP, CDP, DNS, TFTP and FTP Management.
• Hardware: Cisco Cat Switches, Routers.
• Network management: Wireshark, Solarwinds
• MS Windows Server, MS Exchange Server, MS IIS Server Administration, Active Directory.
• Group Policy and local/domain security policy within Active Directory.
• Securing network resources with shared folder permissions implementing file security system.
• Desktop Support for Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista/XP Microsoft Office Suites 2013/2010.
• Linux Ubuntu and Centos /Unix/Apache Server.

Professional Experience

Confidential

LAN Administrator

• Responsible for maintenance and administration of Microsoft Windows servers 2003/2008/2012 at all levels including hardware support, troubleshooting and operating system support.
• Corporate Core Switches upgrade to Cisco Catalyst C6807-XL pair and HSRP to VSS migration.
• Perform network administration tasks such as creation and management of VLANS, Port security, Trunking, RPVST , Inter-VLAN routing on 70 Cisco Catalyst 3750 switches.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Cisco Aironet 1130AG access points
• Expertly manage numerous critical functions on a daily basis, including Active Directory, Exchange, IIS FTP, Group Policies, Good for Enterprise BYOD , Network Share Permissions and Microsoft SCCM.
• Consistently deliver comprehensive technical support for 1000 local and remote Users, performing successful migrations from Server 2003 to 2008 R2 and part of Data Center Move team.
• Schedule and conduct daily Server/Network LAN Health Checks in addition to EMC Avamar Data backup check to ensure data replication/availability/security.
• Responsible for Monthly EMC Avamar Tape out for All North America locations.
• Configured and managed multiple EMC VNXE SAN
• Configured Konica Minolta Printers to Authenticate through Active Directory using LDAP.
• Administrating and configuring DNS Server Internal and External, DHCP server, Print Server
• Create and Manage network user accounts and mailbox.
• Streamline IT assistance efforts by working effectively through the Remedy force Ticketing System.

Confidential

Manager

• Utilized advanced knowledge of networking and mobile devices to perform Android/iPhone provisioning and programming re-configuring network settings as well as computer repairs and upgrades, Windows Reimage, virus and spyware removal. Easily handled all laptop LCD and charging port repairs.
• Successfully provisioned wireless devices via remote desktop and VPN Connectivity.
• Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing and actively participating in sales and customer service efforts.
• Analyzed business goals to design the interactive, user-friendly company website, incorporating both a selling and informational format to help consumers get a better idea of goods and services available.

Confidential

Network Administrator

• Effectively managed multiple priorities daily including closely monitoring and troubleshooting network issues as well as maintaining Cisco Routers and Switches, Intrusion Detection IDS and Prevention IPS .
• Network planning, designing, implementation, configuration and troubleshooting of network systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain network switches, routers, and firewalls that support LAN/WAN activities.
• Responsible for entire LAN and WAN maintenance and troubleshooting of the company network. Perform duties like administration and deployment of Cisco Routers and Switches according to the organization requirements.
• Performed network administration tasks such as creation and management of VLANS, Port security, Trunking, PVST, Inter-VLAN routing, and LAN security.
• Configured and involved in troubleshooting EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP and static routing, MPLS WAN Connectivity, Telnet and SSHv2 sessions.
• Carried out Route-redistribution between different routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP for increased efficiency.
• Successfully carried out Windows Server 2003 migration to Server 2008 managed Active Directory, Group Polices, Permissions and Data Backup.
• Ensured network security by developing network access, monitoring, control and evaluation documented all processes in great detail.
• Delivered comprehensive Desktop support for end-users, conducting training programs and providing technical references.
• Led efforts to define, analyze and implement technical and functional improvements to ensure the highest levels of productivity and efficiency.

Confidential

Network Administrator

• Responsible for network design, bandwidth allocation, IP address allocation, supervising installation, configuration and maintenance.
• Configured and Administrated Cisco Routers and Switches, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, BGP, EIGRP or OSPF Routing, VLAN and PPTP VPN tunnels.
• Cisco 7200, 7600 routers, Cisco 2800 3700 series switches: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configurations. Frame-relay
• Installed and configured PIX 520, 525, 535 series firewalls, configured standard and extended access-lists and policy- based filters. Configured ASA 5510 appliance and VPN.
• Implemented SNMP on Cisco routes to allow for network management. Completed the installation and configuration of Solarwinds.
• Managed Active Directory Exchange server, group policies, network share permissions and Access Control Lists.
• Upgraded network by conferring and negotiating with vendors developed, tested, evaluated and installed enhancements. Directly responsible for Change Management and data backup.
• Effectively managed Cisco VOIP phones connected to virtual PBX and implemented QOS prioritizing voice traffic over a data.

Confidential

Junior Network Administrator

• Maintained and administered Windows Server 2003 computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations Implementation of security procedure and policies.
• Managed all aspects of Active Directory, Users, Computers, Group Management and Reporting Tool.
• Diagnosed, troubleshoot, and resolved hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Implementation of TCP/IP related Services-DHCP/DNS/WINS.
• Data Backup and Restore.
• Upgrades, installs and troubleshoots networks, networking hardware devices and software.
• Provided Desktop support, promptly addressing all technical issues and quickly resolving them to keep users up and running with a goal of zero downtime.