SUMMARY

• 6 years of IT Network engineer experience in implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex Network & Security devices.
• Experience in a network engineer role supporting and troubleshooting network issues.
• Knowledge of Datacenter environments and computer architecture.
• Experience in hardware provisioning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting coupled with your background in network maintenance including security services, load monitoring, and system resiliency.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco 9k, 7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series switches.
• Network security including NAT/PAT, ACL, and VPN Concentrator.
• Well Experienced in configuring protocols RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, ICMP, IGMP, PPP, HDLC, PAP, CHAP, and SNMP.
• Knowledge of OSI model, SAN, TCP/IP, Cisco network routing / switching (Layer 2 and 3) experience, including LAN and WAN.
• Experience with Troubleshooting tools for example protocol analyzers, load generators & network traces
• Experience in HSRP standby troubleshooting & Experience in configuring & upgrading of Cisco IOS
• Experience with LAN/WANs working with multiple technical platforms and monitor security in WAN / LAN environment.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure and troubleshooting (Firewalls, DHCP, DNS, NTP, LDAP, SSL, VPN, STP, RSTP etc.).
• Knowledge of VMware networking, Lunix, NSX features
• Advanced understanding of IPv4 and IPv6
• Outlining new network designs using Microsoft Visio.
• Troubleshooting Juniper Networks Equipment.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communication: Cisco VOIP, WebEx, Jabber, etc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Hardware: Cisco Routers (800, 2600, 2800, 3800, 4500), Switches (2950, 3560, 6500, 7k, 9K series), F5 (LTM GTM ), ASA 5510,5520, Check Point 21700,palo alto, Blue coat Proxy .

Protocols & strands: HSRP, BRRP, GLBP) TCP/IP Protocol, OSPF, EIGRP, Rip, HSRP, L2/L3/L4/L7 Switching, VLAN’s, VTP, IPv4, IPv6, ATM, VoIP, LAN, VPN

Security: hands on experience on security check point ASA firewalls and Palo alto firewalls ACL,NAT/PAT

Test equipment: Oscilloscope, Signal Source Generator, Frequency Counter, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, phase noise analyzers

Network Management: Wireshark, SNMP, Solarwinds, cisco prime, Forescout, CA Spectrum

Switching Technologies: VLANs, VTP, RSTP and STP, 802.1q, Inter VLAN routing & Multi - Layer Switch

LAN/WAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, LWAPs, HDLC, PPP, Frame Relay, Channelized links (E1/T1/E2/T2).

Access Points: Aironet 3802, 2802, 1800, 3702, 2702, 1702, Meraki MR-Series

Cabling: CAT 5, CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 6a

Applications: MS Office, MS Visio 2010

Operating system: Windows (98, 2000, XP, 7), window server .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Woodland Hills CA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and supporting the company's network security and data center networks
• Analyzing, coding, documenting and testing technology products and systems.
• Design, configure, and deploy network (LAN/WAN/Wireless LAN) infrastructure across Client's sites.
• Troubleshooting, creating, and updating firewall.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)
• Setup and configure complex switching environments 35xx, 37xx 38xx switching including types of cabling requirement
• Experience in configuring routing protocols like EIGRP, RIP v2, OSPF & BGP and Cisco ACS protocols like Confidential and TACACS
• Providestechnicalsupport tothe Operations Manager to assure change management compliance, maintenance support, configuration/documentation, related engineering supportand on-time project detail
• Configured L2 switching technology including new VLANs, VTP, STP, inter VLAN routing, HSRP/VRRP.
• Working knowledge of configuring Voice VLANS on core, Distribution layer switches.
• Implementing 3750 Rack/Stack switches using Cisco Stack Wise technology.

Confidential, Miami, FL

Network engineer

Responsibilities:

• Handling severity 1, 2 and 3 trouble tickets along with escalated cases.
• Provide Troubleshooting and problem solving for network and application issues.
• Configuration and implementation of network hardware, including routers, switches, security appliances, wireless controllers, VPN appliances and monitoring tools etc.
• Monitoring the ISP links & Network Equipment & Servers
• Advanced Router, Switch and Multilayer switch knowledge such as creating and configuring VLANS and writing ACL & knowledge of multilayer switch & of Port fast, BPDU guard and root guard.
• Involved in migration of WLAN segment on the LAN Core. Also, involved in configuring wireless VLANS
• Working knowledge of configuring VOICE VLANS on core, Distribution layer switches
• Ability to configure existing WLCs and provision Aps
• Create and maintain network documentation as it relates to the standardized network topology, equipment, operational support and configuration.
• Deploying Cisco 5506/5508 ASA’s, 4451 ISR Routers, ASR900 and 3850 Stacked Switches. Cisco ASA firewall experience.
• Providing Level 1 & 2 support for National and International MPLS/IP VPN Customers.
• Provide WIFI access to the user by connecting their devices to proper SSID.
• OSD PCs, Tablets & POS Terminals and installing applications as per the user’s requirement.
• Managing Confidential /SBN IT infrastructures Devices (6506, 6509, 6807, 3750 Stack Switches, 2960) and links (Internet/Intranet/DMPLS/GMPLS)
• Working knowledge of Cisco Wireless infrastructure products, including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Wireless Access Points.
• Providing configurations for Cisco 6500, 4500 & 3750 catalyst switches with port security, VLANs, VTP, PVST+ and working with Nexus 7010, 5548, 5020, 2148, 2248,9K series devices.
• Worked on troubleshooting customer related issues to router configuration and layer 1, 2 issues
• Configuration of DHCP servers and troubleshooting also other IP conflicts.
• Keeping the DNS records updated across the environment.
• Experience in configuring routing protocols like EIGRP, RIPv2, OSPF & BGP and Cisco ACS protocols like

Confidential, MD

Network engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provides a high level of support within data center operations.
• Resolve hardware, operational, infrastructure and application incidents within our data center switch and routing infrastructure.
• Configured Client VPN technologies including Cisco’s VPN client via IPSEC.
• Replace outdated Cisco switches & routers in existing data centers & installing new Cisco switches & routers.
• Experienced in routing and switching protocols RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and VLAN.
• Troubleshooting throughput issues on MPLS and Dedicated Internet Access circuits.
• Experience with LAN/WANs working with multiple technical platforms and monitor security in WAN / LAN environment.
• Analyzed and tested network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP) mistreatment Wireshark tool.
• Assist Install, configure, administer and troubleshoot Cisco PIX/ASA firewalls, checkpoint firewalls.
• Hand on Experience with Palo Alto migration (Palo alto Firewalls PA-3000 and PA-6000 series)
• Responsibility for all hardware deliverables to include hardware installs (rack/stack), network cabling and decommissioning. Also Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Management.
• Basic hardware (break/fix), troubleshooting connectivity issues and replacement of hardware components.
• Work with engineering team and Operations teams to define and document network standards and architecture.
• Provide support in performance monitoring, back-ups, reporting, Root Cause Analysis,and resolution for VMware environments.
• Responsible for Equipment racking (deployment): PDU, network gear, machines Cable management, Running cables: copper, fiber, Network gear.
• Juniper switches configurationsuch as Juniper SRX/SSG, E, J Series
• Document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Support the fulfillment of projects with direction from senior staff.
• Assist Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 load balancers in a GTM and LTM setup.

Confidential, Paterson, NJ

Production Supervisor/ IT network admin

Responsibilities:

• Planning and Implementation of entire new network design.
• Planned and designed IP addressing scheme for entire network.
• Installed and configured LAN/WAN using Cisco 1700, 2600 series Routers and 1900, 2800 series switches.
• Provided network security administration functions including hardware access, software access, password, user privileges and related tasks.
• Cisco router configuration set up routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP.
• Implementation of NAT with a pool of public IP addresses.
• Configuring VLANS and securing access.
• Document, author, and maintain all network documentation, procedures and policies
• Administer computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, ip phones (documentation), software deployment, and security updates
• Implement and assign work schedule to maximize utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment.
• Collect and analyze data, run necessary tests for customer specifications/requests.
• Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair RF devices such as VCOs, couplers, filters, hybrids, mixers power dividers, modulators and Synthesizers.
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance are occurring to produce high quality products
• Facilitate as a coordinator to answer customer test related technical questions.

Confidential, Newark, NJ

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administration of all LAN/WAN related network systems
• Track, monitor, and maintain all technology assets and licenses.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and workstation hardware/software.
• Experience in the installation, configuration, and administration of LANs, wireless network along with other basic networking principles
• Setting up, configuring and installing systems to support new/existing employees and customers such as routers, switches, servers, printers, scanners, and other components.
• Responsible for tracking hardware and software inventory. Also Monitor, document, and repair IT devices, applications, and services
• Maintains I.T. records and tracking for area of responsibility.
• Service desk ticket creation, problem resolution, escalation, follow-up, documentation, and closure.
• Oversee support for all offices.
• Assisted in creating troubleshooting logs for operating system and application software users.
• Assist WAN acceleration technologies, such as Cisco WAAS and Riverbed Steelheads.