NETWORK ENGINEER SYSTEMENGINEER

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 innovationfor 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.
• Strongexperience in routing and switching technologies, system design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex networksystems includinghigh-end Cisco routers and switches.
• Extensive experience performing Windows Server support, domain administration, patches, application support and providing support to management-level staff.
• Specialization in Mobile Device Management including Good Technology, AirWatch, and Exchange, ActiveSync.
• Skilled in troubleshooting/repair of Mobile CommunicationDevices Wireless Networking iPhone/Android Data.
• Certified Cisco CCNP, 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 FTPManagement.
• 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 Microsoft Visio.
• Cisco WebEx Meetings/Conference
• Linux Ubuntu and Centos /Unix/Apache Server.

Professional Experience

Confidential

Network 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 asmaintance, creation and management of VLANS, Port security, Trunking, RPVST , Inter-VLAN routing on 70 Cisco Catalyst 3750 switches.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Cisco Aironetaccess points
• Expertly manage numerous critical functions on a daily basis, including Active Directory, Exchange, IIS FTP, Group Policies, Network Share Permissions, Microsoft SCCM andConfigure/Administer Cisco WebEx.
• 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, EMC Avamar DTLT
• Configured Konica Minolta Printers to Authenticate through Active Directory using LDAP.
• Administratingand configuring DNS Server Internal and External, DHCP server, Print Server
• Create and Manage network user accounts and mailbox.
• Responsible for implementation of BYOD MDM solution Good For Enterprise along with configuring and managing security policies.
• Streamline IT assistance efforts by working effectively through the Remedyforce 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/WANactivities.
• Responsible for entire LAN and WAN maintenance and troubleshooting of the company network. Perform duties like administration and deployment of CiscoRouters 7600 seriesand Cisco Catalyst 3750 and 2820 series 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 WANConnectivity, 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 implementedQOS prioritizing voice traffic over a data.

Confidential

Junior Network Administrator

• Maintained and administered Windows Server 2003 computer networks and related computing environments including computerhardware, systems software, applications software, and configurations of securityprocedure 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.
• 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.