SUMMARY

• CCNA CCNP CERTIFIED professional with over 7+ years of experience in experience in network design, implementation, and support. Routing, switching, firewall technologies, system design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex network systems.
• Extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting of protocols RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and MPLS.
• Good at QoS, PCP and MPLS with over 3+ years of experience.
• Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting of Palo Alto, Juniper Netscreen& SRX Firewalls and their implementation.
• Experience in physical cabling, IP addressing and subnetting with VLSM, configuring and supporting TCP/IP, DNS, installing and configuring proxies.
• Working Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Junos & basic Nexus (7K, 5K&2K).
• Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, VLAN, Ether Channel, STP and RSTP.
• Strong hands on experience on PIX (506, 515, 525, 535), ASA (5505/5510) Firewalls. Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).
• In - depth knowledge and hands-on experience in ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Sub netting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 SONET POS OCX / GigE circuits, Firewalls.
• Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
• Technology and Infrastructure consultant for Cisco and Juniper design and implementation projects. Specific tasks include Integrated, Integrations, configurations, support and maintenance of routers and switches.
• Good understanding in FabricPath Spine and leaf Topology.
• Well experienced in configuring HSRP, VRRP,GLBP, ICMP, PPP, PAP, CHAP and SNMP.
• Experience in installing and configuring DNS, DHCP server
• Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 7600, 3700 series, 6500 series), KVM (kernel based virtual machine) switch, Cisco Routers (4800, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2900, 1800, 1700)
• Have good knowledge in virtualization and hypervisors like VMware
• Have good knowledge in MPLS VPN cloud and can be able to configure CE and PE using protocols like eBGP and iBGP.
• Have good knowledge in Mpls VPN and can configure VRF’s on Customer Edge routers.
• Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper Routers ( J,M and MX-series)
• Administration and diagnostics of LAN and WAN with in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, NAT, PPP, ISDN and associates network protocols and services.
• Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, VPN, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.
• Have experience in Active Directory tools.
• Experience working with Nexus 7K, 5K and 2K.
• Hands on Knowledge/experience on F5 load balancers, its methods, implementation and troubleshooting on LTMs and GTMs.
• Worked extensively on Palo Alto, Juniper Net screen and SRX Firewalls.
• Experience with design and deployment of MPLS Layer 3 VPN, MPLS Traffic Engineering, MPLS QOS
• Extensive experience in configuring Layer3 routing and layer2/3 switching of Juniper & Cisco based J2320,MX,EX,2950,2960,3600,3750,4500,6500,1700,1800,2600 and 3700 series routers & Switches.
• Troubleshooting & implementation of Vlan, STP, MSTP, RSTP, PVST, 802.1Q, DTP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, LACP, PAGP, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS, MD5, VTP & SVI.
• Knowledge on complex Checkpoint, Cisco ASA & Palo Alto firewalls Environment.
• Proficient in setting up IT infrastructure including wide area networks (WAN) local area networks (LAN), security management systems network device administration.
• Experience working with Cisco IOS-XR on the ASR9000 devices for MPLS deployments
• Experience working with ARISTA switches like 7100, 7500 for cloud computing, datacenter and low latency networks
• IOS/JUNOS upgrade for Cisco & Juniper routers cum switches.
• Experience in testing Cisco & Juniper routers cum switches in laboratory scenarios and deploy on site for production.
• Have good knowledge on MPLS VPN cloud based networking.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Protocols & Standards: LAN, WAN, WLAN, VRF, VDC, TCP/IP, NAT, PAT, MPLSGETVPN, GDOI, DMVPN, IPv4, IPv6, VPN,L2TP, IPsec / ISAKMP, IKE, VoIP, VSS, OSPF, OSPFv3, EIGRP, BGPv4, VLANs, ACLs, Layer 3, Switching, HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, QoS, TACACS+, RADIUS, 802.1X, PKI, LDAP, POE.

Cisco Platforms: Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K & 1K, Cisco routers (7600, 7200, 3900, 36002800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series) & Cisco Catalyst switches (6500, 4900, 3750, 3500, 4500, 2900 series) Huawei AR Series RoutersJuniper Platforms M, J and MX Series Routers

Networking Concepts: Access-lists, Routing, Switching, Subnetting, DesigningCSU/DSU, IPsec, VLAN, VPN and Wireless Technology

Firewall: Palo Alto, Juniper NetScreen and Juniper SRX

Network Tools: IBM ITNM, Splunk, StealthWatch, Solar Winds, SNMPCiscoWorks, Wireshark

Load Balancers: F5 Networks (Big-IP)

WAN technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, MPLS, leased lines & exposure to PPP, DS1, DS3, OC3, T1 /T3 & SONET

LAN technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, & 10 Gigabit EthernetPort- channel, VLANS, VTP, STP, RSTP, 802.1Q

Security Protocols: IKE, IPSEC, SSL-VPN, CDP, LLDP, UDLD, SVI, SPAN, LST

Networking Protocols: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, RSTP, VLANs, VTP, PAGPLACP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, TACACS+, Radius, AAA, SAN, FC, FCoE

Operating System: Windows 7/XP, Windows Server 2008/2003, Linux, Unix\

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NJ

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in L2/L3 Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter-Vlan routing, LAN security.
• Implementing, configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as OSPF (v3, v2), RIPv2, BGPv4, EIGRP, HSRP, GLBP and MPLS
• Configured IPSEC VPN tunneling protocols including NAT, PAT and Access Control Lists.
• Switch experience includes Cisco Catalyst switches: CISCO 3750, 4500, 6500 series switches.
• Configuration and maintenance of OSPF protocol which was the enterprise IGP. Configuration included deploying of new branch locations or new network devices in the existing infrastructure. Creating Stub Areas & configuring Summarization for effective Routing.
• Experienced in Integration, configuration and maintenance of Cisco Router, Catalyst Switches and Firewalls.
• Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers.
• Configured PPP, HDLC, BGPv4, EIGRP, MPLS and OSPF routing.
• Configured CIDR, IP, RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing.
• Implemented SNMP on Cisco routes to allow for network management. Completed the installation and Configuration of CSU/DSU, T1, T3 & OC3 circuits
• Improved network capabilities and reliability by evaluating, testing, purchasing, and implementing new SONET, SDH, DWDM, IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and wireless technologies
• Configured Juniper MX480s, EX8200s, EX4500s, EX4200s, from scratch to match design.
• Provided technical support for full setup, debugged the problems of OSPF, switching and HSRP.
• Implemented and used SDM to configure Cisco IOS security features and network connection.
• Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls for stable VPNs.
• Configuration the access-list rules, network object-service group based on well-known port the port i.e. FTP/SFTP, SSH, HTTPS/HTTPS (SSL) and etc.
• Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPsec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
• Datacenter upgrades from C6500s to Nexus 7k/5k/2k, double-VPC between distribution and access, single-VPC to servers
• Responsible for all routing, switching, VPN, network security, and server load balancing.
• Using PBR with Route Maps for route manipulation/filtering. Troubleshooting routing issues like suboptimal routing and asymmetric routing.
• Implemented various EX, SRX & J series Juniper devices.
• Have created lot of site to site IPSEC VPN tunnel with Checkpoint, Juniper Netscreen firewalls and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Very good Experience in using and maintaining various network monitoring tools like Solarwinds, Fluke, plunk.
• Configuring various advanced features (Profiles, monitors, iRules, Redundancy, SSL Termination, Persistence, SNATs, HA on F5 BIGIP appliances SSL termination and initiation, Persistence, Digital Certificates, Executed various migration/upgrade projects across F5 and hands on with F5 BIGIP LTMs/EM.
• Has a good experience working with the Trouble Tickets on F5 Load balancers on LTM module
• Implementation and maintained intrusion detection/ prevention (IDS/IPS) system to protect enterprise network and sensitive corporate data. For Fine-tuning of TCP and UDP enabled IDS/IPS signatures in Firewall.
• Security policy review and configuration in Palo Alto and Juniper SRX Firewall in US offices and Datacenter.
• Working knowledge of the UNIX and CLI based command to implement the networking tools.
• Configured and monitored Firewall logging, DMZ’s and related security policies.
• Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches, fixes, and all around technical support of 24*7.
• Configuration of ACLs in Cisco 5540 series ASA firewall for Internet Access requests for servers in LAN and DMZ and also for special user requests as authorized by management.

Confidential, Providence, RI

Sr. Network Technical Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Remote infrastructure management of offices in different locations nationwide.
• Managing Co-location and Datacenter infrastructure in North America.
• Troubleshooting and escalation management of day-to-day issues for offices.
• Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
• Security policy review and configuration in Palo Alto and Juniper SRX Firewall in US offices and Datacenter. Troubleshooting of CISCO routers like ping, trace route and basic issues.
• Configuring, testing, troubleshooting multiple vendor device platforms like Cisco routing and switching: Cisco ASR9010, ASR901, ASR903, Catalyst Cisco 7609, 2960, and Juniper routing and switching devices: MX960, MX 480 and SRX5200, ACX2200, ALU service aggregation router: 7705 SAR 8 and 7750 service router.
• Ensure connectivity and communication among networks, servers and clients inside and outside department.
• Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls for stable VPNs.
• Installed controller and light weight access point coordination with JTAC.
• Maintenance and trouble-shooting of LAN, WAN, IP Routing, Multilayers Switching.
• IOS upgrade for Cisco routers & switches.
• Responsible for DNS, and TCP/IP support.
• Migration of existing IPSEC VPN tunnels from Pre-Shared key to Certificate Authority for purpose of scaling
• Integrated, Integration and trouble-shooting of routing protocols like static and dynamic.
• Implemented site to site VPN in Juniper SRX as per customer.
• Configuring & managing around 500+ Network &Security Devices that includes Cisco Routers & Switches, Nexus Switches, Juniper and Palo Alto Firewalls, F5 Big IP Load balancers, Blue Coat Proxies and Riverbed WAN Optimizers.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2900, 3500, 7600, 3700 series, 6500 series) Cisco Routers (4800, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2900, 1800, 1700, 800)
• Operations and management of company LAN, WAN, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, Access Points, Firewalls and other network i.e. Riverbed, Bluecoat, F5 LTM/GTM.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Designed and deployed hosted network andsecurityinfrastructure supporting a single vSphere cloud across two geographically dispersed data centers in 10 days
• Designed and maintained the VLAN architecture, IP address scheme,securityarchitecture, securitypolicies, OS hardening, ADS architecture, and DNS Name Space across a globally dispersed infrastructure.
• Procured, installed, configured, and maintained Cisco switches, Cisco routers,ASA/PIX firewalls,CheckpointFirewalls(on Sun Solaris hardware),f5BigIP Load balancers, Nortel VPN Hardware, Avaya Firewall/VPN Hardware, and Dell Windows 2000/2003 Servers.
• Regular upgrade and maintenance of Infrastructure including Cisco Router and Switches, Juniper Routers and Firewalls, Nexus 7k,5k & 2k, f5 BIG IP, Palo Alto Firewalls, Bluecoat Proxy and Riverbed Steelhead appliances.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Create and maintain documentation and Visio diagrams as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• Improved network capabilities and reliability by evaluating, testing, purchasing, and implementing new SONET, SDH, DWDM, IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and wireless technologies
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Microsoft VISIO diagrams and MS WORD documentation of network systems

Confidential, Scarborough, ME

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Configuring SITE TO SITE VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall between Head office and Branch office
• Installation & configuration of Cisco VPN concentrator 3060for VPN tunnel with Cisco VPN hardware & software client and PIX firewall
• Designed and implemented F5 Big IP load balancers that resulted in improving application performance.
• Configured Firewall logging, DMZs& related security policies & monitoring
• Planning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers.
• Performed and technically documented various test results on the lab tests conducted.
• Installed and configured Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall and configured remote access IPSEC VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 series
• Worked onCiscoLayer 2 switches (spanning tree, VLAN).
• WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as core routing protocol.
• Support various Routers like 2600/3600/7200 series routers.
• Configured and InstallF5New Virtual Servers, Profiles, IRules, Pools, Nodes, Generate CSR Certificate, SSL Certificates Etc.,
• Tested authentication in OSPF and BGP.
• Actively participated and completed many projects based on MPLS VPN, Internet Solutions for corporate customers in COLT.
• Responsible for troubleshooting complex networking issues in service provider MPLS & internet
• Backbone.
• Hands on experience working on Cisco 7600, 12K, ASR routers & Juniper MX series and Juniper BRAS.
• Actively participated Implementation and customization of customer network.
• Designing, Provisioning and Installation of the Customer Sites in Oracle IPSA for MPLS Backbone.
• Implementation and testing of ISDN BRI/PRI circuits.
• Responsible to troubleshoot the connectivity between CPE router and the COLT's edge router (SAR).
• Configuration and troubleshooting of many link types i.e. SONET Controllers for sub E1/T1, E3/T3 and
• POS controllers for STM1 links.
• Worked closely with RIR(Regional Internet Registry) to procure PI(Provider Independent) and PA(Provider
• Aggregately) IP addresses and AS numbers for COLT and customers.
• DNS Zone administration for 13 countries across EU for COLT customers.
• Set up DNS Reverse Delegation according to RIPE rules in RIPE Database.

Confidential

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured protocols ICMP, ICMPv6, ECN, IGMP including IGMP snooping.
• Configuration and troubleshooting L3 switches with VLAN, STP, SPAN, ETHERCHANNEL, Link Aggregation (802.3ad), SVI, SPAN, CDP, LLDP, UDLD, LST, Multipathing, HSRP, VRRP and GLBP
• Worked on different networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and other LAN/WAN technologies.
• Configured EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS.
• Well Experienced in configuring protocols like HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, ICMP, IGMP and SNMP.
• Assisted in troubleshooting complex layer 1, 2 and 3 connectivity using WireShark protocol analyzer and recommended solution for better performance
• Working with Cisco ISE / FWSM
• Monitor devices in Netcool and Event Manager
• Implemented Windows NT domain, domain name services, e-mail, Web, and FTP services
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures
• Perform Firewall OS upgrades using CLI, Splat and Voyager GUI
• Built and support VRRP / Cluster based HA of Checkpoint firewalls
• Perform Checkpoint and PIX firewall/IDS design, integration and implementation for Cyber Trap client networks
• Working experience with A10 and F5 Load Balancer.
• Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with both Checkpoint and Cisco ASA VPN experience.

Confidential

Technical Network Associate

Responsibilities:

• Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external escalation procedures and customer notifications. Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, RIP, IGRP RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.
• Maintained the Cisco router as IP Firewall and for NATting.
• Worked on Windows 2002, Windows 2003 environment.
• Operations and maintenance of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and MS exchange.
• Supporting Development team for the access to corporate network and outside world. Providing access to specific IP, Port filter and port access.
• Switching (Ethernet) related tasks included implementing VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel between switches.
• Installation and maintenance of new network connections for the customers.
• Configuring all the required devices and equipment for remote vendors at various sites and plants.
• Installing and maintaining local as well as network printers.
• Validating existing infrastructure and suggesting new network designs.
• Installing and maintaining Windows NT Workstations and Windows NT Server.
• Providing technical support to LAN & WAN systems.
• Monitoring Memory/CPU on various low end routers in a network.
• Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.
• Performed administrative support for RIP, OSPF routing protocol.
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP, VRRP.
• Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS.
• Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.
• Configuring routers and send it to Technical Consultants for new site activations and gives online support at the time of activation.
• Implemented ISL and 802.1Q for communicating through VTP.
• Involved in Troubleshooting IP Addressing Issues and Updating IOS Images using TFTP.