SUMMARY

• CCNA certified Network Engineer around 5 Years’ experience in design, implementation, configuration of Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewalls, troubleshooting & fine - tuning of Firewalls, VPN configuration, troubleshooting network related problems in Enterprise & Data Center Networks.
• Strong knowledge in Cisco Routing, Switching and Security with Cisco hardware/software (heavy Cisco shop) experience.
• Experience working on Cisco Catalyst Series (3750, 4500, 4900, 6500); Nexus (2K, 5K and 7K) series switches.
• Extensive work experience with Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Load Balancers and Firewalls.
• Experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2Kseries, Cisco router models like 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900 series switches.
• Experience in configuring of Routing Protocols like RIP v1 & 2, EIGRP, OSPF.
• Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP. Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy.
• Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
• Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
• Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.
• Implementing security policies using ACL, IPsec, VPN, and AAA Security on different series of routers.
• Expertise in implementation of IP addressing schemes (includes VLSM) and IP services to meet medium level and Enterprise level network requirement.
• Worked on different types of Network topologies and Configurations.
• Experience with different Network Management Tools and Packet capture tools like ORION, OPNET and NETFLOW.
• Good knowledge and experience in installation, configuration and administration of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 and Http, FTP, DNS, DHCP servers under various LAN and WAN environments.
• Adept knowledge in preparing technical documentation and presentations using Microsoft Visio/Office.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and committed to highest level of professionalism.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Management Tools: ORION, Chk MK WATO, OPNET, Solar winds, AWS Dashboard, NetVen.

LAN Technologies: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet, VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, VTP, STP, RSTP

WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, PPP, HDLC

Routers: Routers (1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 3200, 3600, 3700, 3800 and 7200). Acton-7680.

Switches: Cisco L2 & L3 Switches (2900, 3560, 4500, 5000 & 6500).

Firewalls: Firewalls/VPNs CISCO ASA 5500.

Protocols/Services: Routing Protocols (RIP v1 & v2, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), TCP/IP.

OS products/Services: DNS, DHCP, Windows (2000/2003, 2008R2, XP), LINUX, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005, VMware

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential - Seattle, WA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Part of the Network Core scaling and Deployment (CSD) team, deploying the network devices.
• Deploying, Scaling and troubleshooting many Datacenters across all of AWS network fabrics. This includes existing footprints and greenfield locations.
• Working on BGP configuration and turn up, adding the networks to the prefix list.
• Bringing the new network devices Acton's and Juniper QFX5100 and QFX3500 and Cisco 3500's into the live network during maintenance window and OOW as well.
• Worked on Migration of Cisco routers to new Amazon hardware in the core team and Worked on bringing up the new spans in different NZ's.
• Worked with NSI and DCO to fix any issues while bringing up the new devices during deployment process. Managing IPAM/DNS and DHCP updates and new requests.
• Running the CM's and worked on improving the process of Change Management.
• Worked on Cisco 4506 E, 6509, 3650, 3850, Nexus 7k Switches and QFX5100 juniper adding them to the management and making sure they are following all rules.
• Increased the capacity of the network by adding the new routers and thus increasing the bandwidth.
• Worked on Scaling of Amazon network and worked on the growth in the respective areas.
• Worked on connectivity issues and link issues fix and troubleshooting part when devices are not reachable during turn up.
• Worked in turning up the Enterprise network which included Corp network and console network, generating the configs and configuring the QFX5100 junipers and turning up BGP and OSPF from parent to child DC's with the CM's.
• 24*7 support in bringing up the devices in new DC's.

Confidential - Dallas, TX

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in complete LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance etc.).
• Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS’s, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter Vlan routing, LAN security etc.
• Implementing the necessary changes such as adding, moving and changing as per the requirements of business lines in a data center environment.
• Hands on experience on Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2 Server with Active Directory Installation, Configuration, Administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in TCP/IP addressing, IP Sub-netting, DNS/DHCP configuration, Backup technologies, Active Directory account and security administration.
• Experience in Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing and troubleshooting Network related issues from OS level.
• Remediation of firewall rules from checkpoint firewalls to Cisco ASA firewalls and their implementation.
• Experience working on Cisco Catalyst Series (3750, 4500, 6500); Nexus (2K, 5K, 7K) series switches.
• Experienced in configuring Site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
• Installed and configured Cisco 7200 series router and Cisco 2950, 4500, 6500 Series switches.
• Configured networks using routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and troubleshooting L2/L3 issues.
• Worked extensively on Cisco Firewalls, ASA 5500(5510/5540) series.
• Configured RIP, OSPF and Static Routing on Cisco routers.
• Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 routers with HSRP.
• Configured VLAN, Spanning Tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series Switches.
• Helped with time to time upgrade network connectivity between branch office and regional office with multiple link paths and routers running HSRP, EIGRP in unequal cost load balancing to build resilient network.
• Designed and implemented Catalyst/ASA firewall Service module for various LAN’S.
• Key contribution includes troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF.
• Configuring ACL to allow only authorized users to access the servers.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting Local and Wide Area Network (ISDN, Frame relay, DDR, NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Provided technical support in terms of upgrading, improving and expanding the network.
• Installing and configuring ASA firewalls, VPN networks and redesigning customer security architectures.

Environment: Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Nexus 7k/5k/2k, Routing protocols, VLAN’s, HSRP, IPSEC VPN, VPN, QOS, Cisco PIX, ASA firewall, VTP, RSTP, ACL, NAT, IDS/IPS, SIP, RTP, RADIUS, TACACS+, ASR 9000, Catalyst 6500, Cisco ASR Firewall.

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installation and Configuration of various types of Personal Computers and Printers. Installation of different operating systems on Intel based PC's.
• Responsible for configuring of Cisco Routers (7000, 5300, 4000, 3000, 2600, 2500) using RIP, EIGRP, OSPF.
• Implemented Cisco IOS Firewall IDS using 2600 series Router.
• Managed office network using Cisco network devices like 2500 and 3600 routers including 3500, 2900, 1900 series switches.
• Analyzed and resolved high percentage of initial customer contact in the areas of PC/LAN.
• Configured security policies including NAT, VPN and Access Control Lists.
• Knowledge with redistribution of routing protocols and Frame relay configuration.
• Implementation of TCP/IP and related Services- DHCP/DNS.
• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring.
• Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following both internal/external routes.
• Assisted with escalation procedures and customer notifications.
• Acted as Tier 2 support for connectivity, failures, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Monitored network for optimum traffic distribution and load balancing using Solar winds.
• Installed Hard disks, Floppy drives, CD Drives, Sound Blaster cards, CPU, Memory, Power supply unit, Network card, Video graphics card, Hard disk controller card on PC systems.
• Troubleshooting of personal computers. On line Support to customers concerning their computer problems.
• Configuring, managing and troubleshooting networks using routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP and OSPF (Single Area and Multi Area).
• Assisted with troubleshooting all network issues with routers and switches when necessary and consulted with on call support as needed for client.
• Configuring VLAN’s, VTP’s, enabling trunks between switches.
• Assisted in troubleshooting LAN connectivity and hardware issues in the network of 100 hosts.
• 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 bottleneck.

Environment: Cisco Routers (7000, 5300, 4000, 3000, 2600, 2500), Cisco Switches (3500, 2900, 1900), Routing protocols, VLAN’s, VPN, NAT, ASA firewall, VTP, ACL, Solar Winds.

Confidential

Jr. Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for configuration of cisco routers (4000, 3000, 2600, 2500) using RIP, EIGRP.
• Managed office network with Cisco devices with network devices including 2500 and 3600 series routers and 3500, 2900 and 1900 series switches.
• Analyzed and resolved a high percentage of initial customer contact in the areas of PC/LAN.
• Experience in server administration using Linux.
• Worked with the different types of cables such as Coaxial cable, optical fiber cable, twisted pair cables depending on the physical layer, topology and size.
• Created subnets for different types of networks with in the LAN.
• Implementation of TCP/IP and related Services-DHCP/ DNS
• Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring
• Monitoring the whole network by using the ORION tool.
• Design and installation of LAN network.
• Worked with different types of protocols of TCP/IP suite.
• Managing and maintaining PCs, workstations and Windows Servers present in Domain and Workgroup environment.