SUMMARY

• 8 years of total experience in IT and networking includes IP networking systems architecture, planning and engineering, IP network operations, Multi - vendor IP network design for small, medium and large data-centers, customers and network operation centers.
• Done Manual test execution, Defect logging, tracking the defect fixes, updating test results and test report generation.
• IP network design, administration and testing with multi-vendor platforms with TCP/IP.
• IP route redistribution- static routing configuration for network connectivity.
• LAN switching, Spanning-Tree and various Cisco IP routing protocols RIP, BGP, EIGRP and OSPF.
• Network Maintenance and Monitoring LAN and WAN connectivity.
• Strong hands on experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Routers, Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series switches.
• Hands on Experience in layer-3 routing and layer-2 switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, and 2K series.
• Worked on NX-OS, IOS, and IOS-XR on cisco routers and switches.
• Implemented data center core redundancy contingency counter measures with HSRP and GBLP.
• Hands-on experience on F5 Load Balancers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines and proactively identify the problem to solve complex technical issues.
• Install, configure VMware ESX, ESXi, within vSphere 4 and 5 environments with virtual center management, Lab Manager, Consolidated Backup, DRS, HA, DPM, vMotion and VMware data.
• Experience with VOIP Products and platforms
• Protocol and VTP tuning, design and upgrades for large and small customers.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP.
• Great team player and able to work under pressure and comfortable in working more than 40 hours per week whenever required.
• Demonstrated success record in managing multiple tasks with proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identifying the problem to solve complex technical issues.
• Handled many project implementations, possess good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routing Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP

Routers: CISCO 1800, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200

Switches: CISCO 2900, 3500, 4500, 5000, 6500, Nexus 5000 & 7000

Load Balancers: F5 GTM, F5 LTM-10000 Series

Application Protocols: SNMP, TELNET, SSH, DHCP, DNS, ARP, HTTP, FTP, TFTP

LAN Protocols: Ethernet, TCP/IP, CDP, STP, RSTP, VTP, Fast Ethernet

WAN Protocols: Frame-relay, PPP, HDLC

N/W Protocol: Sniffer, OPNET and Wire Shark

Wireless: 802.11a,b,g,n; WLAN Controllers, access points (APs); Cisco, Aruba

Security: Cisco ASA(PIX),FORTIGATE,CHECKPOINTMonitoring Tools Solar Winds, TCP DUMP, Netcool/OMNIBUS

Application Layer: FTP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP

Tunneling Protocols: L2TP, IPsec, PPPoE, GRE, MPLS, IEEE 802.1Q

Testing Tools: IXIA, Spirent, Pagent, Iperf, Netperf

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, New York, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols, static routing and policy based routing.
• Configured and performed troubleshooting on link state protocol like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.
• Redesigned internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches
• Implemented antivirus and web filtering on Juniper SRX 240 at the web server.
• Troubleshooting and solve network system issues involving Cisco switches.
• Configured Nexus 7010 including NX-OS Virtual Port Channels, Nexus port profiles, Nexus Version 4.2 and 5.0, Nexus VPC peer link.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Nexus switches 1000, 5000 and 7000 Series
• Designed 10 gigabit networks using Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches, and Cisco 3800 series routers
• Installed and testedCisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.
• Prepared Check Point firewall configurations for conversion to Cisco ASA 5585-series firewalls
• Manage day-to-day operations and configuration of Check Point firewalls
• Manage project task to migrate from Cisco ASA firewalls to Check Point firewalls
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls
• Configured and performed troubleshooting on link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture
• Performed IOS upgrades on Catalyst 2900, 3500, 4500 series switches and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP
• Responsible for designing and deploying various network security & High Availability products like Cisco ASA/PIX security products for the notification of authorized and unauthorized network access and configuration of their failover
• Monitored and analyzed Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) & Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to identify security issues for remediation
• Configured Juniper MX480s, EX8200s, EX4500s, EX4200s, and SRX5800s from scratch to match design
• Configured BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features
• Configured application load balancing using F5 LTM

Confidential, Mclean, VA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured Routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, static routing and policy based routing
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches
• Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas
• Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches
• Optimized performance of the WANnetworkconsisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs
• Support virtual server request and build automation effort in the VIP creation space
• Work with application team to fully test the new GTM setup prior to VIP cut-over
• Support for enterprise environment with distributed call processing
• Created an enterprise dial plan in Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Gateways
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers
• Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches
• Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture
• Hands-on work in Inter-VLAN routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic NAT
• Configured IT LAN/WAN elements and held responsibility of maintaining and monitoring network performance
• Provided Tier1 technical support assisted users facing network problems
• Performed Network Migration from RIP to OSPF and EIGRP
• Provided Network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment’s
• Redistributed routing protocols and Frame-Relay configurations
• Troubleshoot and solve network systems issues involving Cisco switches, Aruba wireless intrusion detection systems, VSAT
• Wireless rollout: responsible for deploying 1500 Aruba Wireless Access Points to different sites

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Studied and analyzed client requirements to provide solutions for network design, configuration, administration, and security.
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottlenecks.
• Assisted in troubleshooting LAN connectivity and hardware issues in the network.
• Involved in troubleshooting IP addressing issues and Updating IOS images using TFTP.
• Performed RIP & OSPF routing protocol administration.
• Interacted with support services to reduce the downtime on leased lines.
• Troubleshoot problems on day to day basis; provide solutions to fix the problems.
• Monitor the operability and reliability of the network.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting of connectivity problems using Ping, Trace route.
• Managed IP address space using subnets and variable length subnet masks (VLSM).
• Worked on ticketing issues which include documentation and providing support other teams in any network related issues.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed IOS upgrades on Catalyst 2900, 3500, 4500 series switches and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers
• Configured STP for loop prevention on Cisco Catalyst Switches
• Involved in configuring and implementing of Composite Network models consists of Cisco 3750, 2620 and, 1900 series routers and Cisco 2950, 3500 Series switches
• Implemented various Switch Port Security features as per the company’s policy
• Configured RIP, and EIGRP on 2901 and 3925 Cisco routers
• Configured VLANS to isolate different departments
• Troubleshoot issues related to VLAN, VLAN Trunking, HSRP failovers, related issues
• Technical Support for fault diagnosis, analysis & rectification of LAN & WAN networks
• Understand requirements of the client to deploy an efficient network
• Monitoring / tracking projects with respect to budgeted cost, demand forecasts, time over-runs to ensure timely execution of projects. Identifying scope for planning, implementing and monitoring of technological changes to enhance operational efficiency
• Provided technical support for expansion of the existing network architecture to in corporate new users
• Network layer tasks included configuration of IP Addressing using FLSM, VLSM for all applications and servers throughout the company
• Involved in Local Area Network (LAN) design, troubleshooting, and maintenance as per company’s requirements
• Involved in implementation of trucking using Dot1Q, and ISL on Cisco Catalyst Switches
• Worked with snipping tools like Ethereal (Wireshark) to analyze the network problems
• Performed replacements of failed hardware and upgraded software
• Performed scheduled Virus Checks & Updates on all Servers & Desktops
• Used TFTP server to backup Cisco configuration files