SUMMARY

• Experience in Networking, including hands - on experience in IP network design providing network support, installation and analysis.
• Network Professional with around 8 years of experience in Designing and troubleshooting LAN,WAN, MPLS in Branch, Campus and Data Center environments.
• Implementation traffic filters on Cisco routes using Standard, extended Access list.
• Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models.
• In-depth expertise in analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN
• Architecture and good experience on IP services.
• Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7k, 5k and 2k.
• Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS
• Worked on various network projects involving Cisco Routers- ASR1000/9000, Switches-Nexus 7K/5K/2K.
• Hands on Experience testing iRules using Browser(IE), HTTP watch, curl, Scripts(shell/batch file/Perl) and host files
• Configuring and testing Multicast for both IPv4 and IPv6 routing in Data Environment
• Technical Knowledge on Cisco DMZ, ASA 5500 series firewalls.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
• Consolidation was in preparation to upgrade datacenters to Nexus 7000, 5000, 2000, and ASR 1000 backbone infrastructure.
• Experience in adding Rules and Monitoring Checkpoint Firewall traffic through Smart Dashboard and Smart View Tracker applications
• Troubleshooting and installing of CRS, ISR, GSR, ASR9000 and Nexus devices
• Experience in troubleshoot network issues including boundary protection devices, Cisco Nortel/Avaya and Bluecoat Proxy Servers
• Configuring Cisco routers and switches to enable and troubleshoot a variety of features such as trunk, Vlan, Ether channel, port security, routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF & BGP and ther related technologies such as multicasting, IP Telephony & IP Video.
• Hands-on configuration and experience in setting up Cisco routers to perform functions at the Access, Distribution, and Core layers.
• Experience with F5 load balancers - LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporateApplications and their availability
• Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall, NOKIA Firewalls
• Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT and Checkpoint ESX/GSX firewall. Creating and provisioning Juniper SRX firewall policies.
• Experience using Cisco ASR 1K,9K series switches.
• Experience working with JUNOS OS on JuniperRouters and Switches.
• Working knowledge of frame relay, MPLS services, IPSecVPN's, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP routing protocols, NAT'ing, sub-netting, also including DNS, WINS, LDAP, DHCP, http, HTML, HTTPS,
• TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, PPTP, VLAN, STP (Spanning tree Protocol), RTSP &Multicasting protocols
• Extensive Cisco and Infoblox experience as well as F5 exposure
• Experience in the setup of Access-Lists, and RIP, EIGRP, and tunnel installations.
• Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on variousCiscoRouters and Switches.
• Experienced in trouble-shooting both connectivity issues and hardware problems on Cisco based networks.
• Good knowledge and experience in Installation, Configuration and Administration of Windows Servers 2000/2003, Active Directory, FTP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP, Linux OS under various and WAN environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers: (1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3750, 3800, 7200), ASR 1K and 9K.

Cisco Switches: (2900, 3500, 4000, 4500, 5000, 5800, 6500, 7600 Nexus 2k, 3k, 5kand 7k), MSFC, MSFC2.

Juniper: E series, J series and M series. Juniper SRX & VPN, T -Series, MX-Series Routers.

Routing Protocol: (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, IGRP, LDAP, IGMP, RIP), Routed Protocol TCP/IP, SIP, Multicasting (PIM), 802.1Q.

LAN Protocol: VLAN, PVLAN, VTP, IPX, Inter-VLAN routing, ISL, dot1q, STP, IS-IS, RSTP, MSTP, IPVST, LACP, HSRP, GLBP, VPC, VDC, Ethernet, Port security.

WAN Technology: Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, WAAS, PPP,ICMP,WiSM Module in 6509, X.25,L2VPN,L3VPN, E1/T1/DS1/DS3

Network Management: SNMP v2,v3, Syslog, HP Open View NNM, Net flow Analyzer, Sniffer, Wireshark, Cisco Works, 3Com Network Analyzer, SolarWinds, Orion.

AAA Architecture: TACACS+, RADIUS, Cisco ACS.

Operating systems: Linux, Unix, DOS, Windows XP/2007/2008,Windows 2003 server and Windows 2008 server

Network Security: NAT/PAT, Ingress &Egress Firewall Design, VPN ConfigurationInternet Content Filtering, Knowledge of Firewall, ASA, Cisco FWSM/PIX/ASDM, Cisco NAC,IPSec, Nokia Checkpoint NG, SPLAT, IPS/IDS (Snor), IPS 4260.

Application Protocols: DHCP, DNS, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, TFTP.

Documentation: Microsoft Office, Visio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NYC, NY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configuration and troubleshooting on HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RSTP, MST related issues coming innetwork environment
• Configuration and extension of VLAN from one network segment to their segment between Different vendor switches (Cisco, Juniper)
• Worked on F5 BIG-IP LTM 8900, configured profiles, provided and ensured high availability
• Conversions to BGP WAN routing. Which will be to convert WAN routing from OSPF to BGP (OSPF is used for local routing only) which involves new wan links.
• Done troubleshooting of Cisco, Juniper and Arista equipment.
• Creating Change Management for Router IOS upgrades and downgrades
• Configuring Static, IGRP, EIGRP, and OSPF Routing Protocols on Cisco ASR 9000, 9001, 9006, 6500 series Routers.
• Migrated over 50+ 3845 infrastructure to a 3945 series router. The new platform positioned corporate-wide move to IPv6to support depletion of IPv4.
• Configuration and troubleshooting on HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RSTP, MST related issues coming in network environment
• Put together Cisco BoM in preparation for IP Telephonymigrations.
• Involved in the redesign of the routing architecture while replacing the 6500’s edge routers with ASR 9Krouters in the data centers.
• Configuring Firewall logging, DMZs & related security policies & monitoring
• Configuringthe Voice VLAN's (VOIP)andPrioritizing the voice traffic over the data traffic
• Key contributions include troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP
• Managed F5 BigIP LTM appliances to load balance server traffic in critical serval access silos.
• ConfiguringVRRP & GLBP andVLANTrunking802.1Q, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience.
• Engaged in designing, configuring and troubleshooting of LAN and WAN Infrastructure for Arista Networks.
• Experience with Juniper NetScreen 520M Firewall and Palo Alto network firewall.
• Involved in the redistribution into OSPF on the core ASA firewall.
• To secure configurations of load balancing in F5, SSL/VPN connections, Troubleshooting CISCO ASA firewalls, and related network security measures
• Troubleshooting and installing of CRS, ISR, GSR, ASR9000 and Nexus 7010 and 7009 devices
• Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's PIX firewall, ASA 5500
• Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
• Implementing Cisco Wireless access points using LEAP and Cisco Radius for authentication, greatly increasing Wireless security.
• Manage all network and firewall devices whichincludes Cisco routers, switches, Check Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, Cisco FWSM and F5 Load Balancer in enterprise environment.
• Co-ordinated with global Security Management teams and support teams as required and completed Palo Alto and CheckpointFirewallrule add, modification, and delete
• Involved in the removal of EIGRP from all devices and making OSPF the primary routing protocol.
• Perform the installation and maintenance of VPN gateways, IDS/IPS, proxy servers, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Configuring network access servers for AAA Security Using Juniper IC (Infranet Controllers) MAG-SM360, MAG-4610.
• Perform new additions (VIPs, Pools, Virtual Servers, and Monitors) to the F5 BigIP LTM load balancer.
• Experience in NOC(network operation Center) and DATA center
• Deployed BIG IP Enterprise manager to cluster all the F5 LTM, GTM, ASA, Netscreen devices for easier management and common configurations.
• Configuring and testing Multicast for both IPv4 and IPv6 routing in Data Environment.
• Monitoring and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center.
• Configuration ofFabric path and connectivity between Nexus 5K and Nexus 7k
• Configuring Cisco iOS ACL and Firewall rules to restrict and allow access to data resources.
• Involved in the modification and removal of BGP from the MPLS routers.
• Also prepared documentation for various Vlans and Voice subnetworks and worked on Visio for the same.
• Involved in configuring IP Quality of service(QoS).
• Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of the MPLS circuits for various field offices.
• Implementing & maintaining tools like Snort (IDS), MRTG, solarwinds products, JFFNMS, Netflow Analyzer, WhatsUP Gold, Smokeping, and NTOP.
• Supporting the team for migration work of applications and websites from Cisco CSS Load Balancers to the F5 BigIP Load Balancers.
• Replaced aging Checkpoint firewall architecture with new next generation Palo Alto appliances serving as firewalls and URL and application inspection
• Configuring and maintain access points through CISCO 4400 WLAN controller
• Replace branch hardware with new 2851 routers and 2960 switches.
• Performed basic security audit of perimeter routers, identifying missing ACL's, writing and applying ACL's
• Involved in scripting the iRules using TCL (Tool command language) and PERL for HTTP redirection
• Experience with configuring Virtual Server and Configuring Load balancing methods in F5 LTM
• Design and implemented network infrastructure and configured all the network Infrastructure devices including Network Printers and Registers

Confidential, Herndon, VA

Network Configuration Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Configuring and troubleshooting WAN links, BGP, QoS for global customers.
• Creating base configuration for the leased line and creating service configuration.
• Commissioning and de-commissioning of circuits.
• Deploying PE-CE router configuration, Test & Turn-up, Logical Amend
• Activities as per order/service requirements configured and maintained IPSEC and SSL VPN's on Palo AltoFirewallsand Checkpoint
• Provisioning and making changes on BT Global MPLS Platform and its finance vertical
• Providing root cause analysis of fault tickets booked.
• Implemented L3 SVI's and L2 vlans, Inter Vlan Routing and HSRP configuration in Nexus on F series module.
• Worked with iRules using TCL for loading rules in HTTP to HTTPS redirection, SSL Termination.
• Configured Security Policies including NAT, PAT, AAA, ACL's Standard Access Lists, Distribute-Lists, Route-Maps, VPN Concentrators, IPS/IDS, (PIX, ASA) firewalls.
• Involved in Configuration of FirewallAccess lists (ACL) oncheckpointfirewall for the propernetworkrouting for the B2Bnetworkconnectivity
• Configured and troubleshoot on Juniper EX4500 and EX8200 switches
• Configured Cisco 7200 routers which were also connected to Cisco PIX 535 security appliances providing perimeter based firewall security.
• Cisco IOS and Cisco CatOS configuration and backups, Uploading and download IOS and CatOS using XModem, TFTP and FTP protocols
• Configuring rules and Maintaining Palo Alto Firewalls & Analysis of firewall logs using various tools
• Implementation and troubleshooting of routing protocols like, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP and IGRP and route redundancy protocol i.e., HSRP
• Implementation and troubleshooting of various switching issues related to VLANs, VTP, STP, Port security, ether channels, Inter-VLAN routing.
• Tools used IVserve, Classic/Tahiti, COT+, Chameleon, PMF, PNAD, and PPR.

Confidential, Branchburg NJ

Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Internal and external accounts and, managing LAN/WAN and checking for Security
• Configured, installed, & managed DHCP, DNS, & WINS servers
• Configuration & maintenance of Cisco2600 series routers with OSPF.
• Configured and implemented various protocols on 2800 series router for efficient performance of network.
• Managed a TACACS server for VPN user authentication and network devices authentication
• Upgrading the network by translating protocols like EIGRP to OSPF.
• Monitor, evaluate & report on health of both Wide & Local Area (WAN/LAN) Networks.
• Maintaining the whole network and troubleshooting the network issues for efficient performance.
• Team member of Configuration ofCisco7206 router and Configuration of Catalyst switches.
• Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.
• Installed and configured F5 Load balancers and firewalls with LAN/WAN configuration.
• Worked on various Nexus Products 7010, 7009, 2248.
• Create and testCisco routers and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol.
• To secure configurations of load balancing in F5, SSL/VPN connections, Troubleshooting CISCO ASA firewalls, and related network security measures.
• Experience working with Layer 1-7 switching, TCP/IP, OSPF and load balancing (Cisco L2/L3 switches, firewalls, load balancers.
• Installed and configured Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall and configured remote access IPSEC VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 serie
• Workedwith security issue like applying ACL's, configuring NAT and VPN
• Experience in configuring routing protocols like EIGRP, RIP v2, OSPF & BGP and Cisco ACS protocols like RADIUS and TACACS.
• Tested BGP features such as as-override, Local pre, EBGP load balancing
• Configured Multicasting protocol for IPTV and Multicast over GRE tunnels.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Jr. Network Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed, validated and implemented LAN, WAN & WLAN structure to suite client's need.
• Configured and troubleshoot OSPF and EIGRP.
• Experience with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning
• Involved in writing troubleshooting guidelines for MPLS VPN.
• Streamlined the process of deployment of operating system.
• Installed and configured workstations for IP based LAN's
• Installed and configured DHCP Client/Server Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• Worked on implementation of analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of
• LAN/WAN networking systems.