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Senior Network Enigneer

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
August 29, 2014

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Pramod B

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SUMMARY

. 7+ years of experience in Networking, including hands-on experience in

providing network support, installation and analysis for a broad range

of LAN/WAN/MAN communication systems

. Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX

(506E/515E/525/) & ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series,

. Experience with convert PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA

solution.

. Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2

technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP and

MST. Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy

. Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and

Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a

datacenter access architecture

. Sound knowledge of Routing and Switching concepts and MPLS design.

. Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of

routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS

. Experience within a large, Windows & Linux-based Data Center

environment

. Familiarity with Data Center power, cooling, cabling, as well

as other Infrastructure issues

. Proficiency in using datacenter servers, cabling, racks, and in-

rack-PDUs

. Huge knowledge in Installing, configuring and maintaining

production server infrastructure and applications

. Skilled in installing cable, fiber, power, and rack mounting

equipment

. Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and

Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance,

Failover DMZ zoning & configuring VLANs/routing/NATing with the

firewalls as per the design.

. Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010

. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Tier II ISP Routing

Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT,

DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 Sonet POS OCX / GigE circuits,

Firewalls.

. Configured and deployed QOS and defined class of service (COS) WRED

and WFQ for bandwidth management.

. Primary responsibility is to design and deploy various network

security & High Availability products lick Cisco ASA other

security products

. Responsible for CheckPoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration

across global networks

. Experienced with SPLAT and Nokia platforms, Cisco Pix, Concentrator,

ASA

EDUCATION :Btech, VTU ( Vishveshwaraya technological university), year of

graduation May 2007.

CERTIFICATES

. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

. Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)

. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with

the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels

within the organization.

SKILLS

. Routing Protocols -IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGPv4, MP-BGP

. WAN Protocols - HDLC, PPP, MLPPP

. Circuit switched WAN - T1/E1 - T3/E3/OCX (Channelized, Fractional &

full).

. Packet Switched WAN - ATM, FRAME RELAY, MPLS VPNs

. Security Technologies: Cisco FWSM/PIX/ASDM/ASA, Nokia Checkpoint NG,

Juniper SRX, Ironport.

. Cisco Routers: Cisco GSR 12416,12418, Cisco 7200vxr, Cisco 3640,Cisco

3600

. Redundancy and management - HSRP, RPR, NSF/NSR

. Physical interfaces - Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, HSSI,

Sonet (POS)

. Layer 2 technology: VLAN,VTP,VMPS,ISL,dot1q,DTP,Spanning-tree,PVST

. Layer 3 Switching: CEF,MLS,Ether Channel

. QOS: CBWFQ, LLQ, WRED, Policing/Shaping.

. Switches: Catalyst 6500,MSFC,MSFC2,7600,3700,3500

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CenturyLink, Chicago, IL

June 2013 to Till Now

Sr. Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Configuring and installing 6500, 4500 in Campus networks.

Configured Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line

card(module) for the Nexus 5000.

Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.

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.

Convert Branch WAN links from TDM circuits to MPLS and to convert encryption

from IPSec/GRE to GetVPN.

Experience working in 24x7 NOC team monitoring and support various client

system infrastructures, network devices and IPT network using Spectrum,

Nimsoft and silverback.

Lead Engineer for Network refresh project for Multinational insurance

company. Providing remote assistance for replacing exiting switches with new

Cisco switches.

Configuring routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP,RIP, MPBGP, LDP and BGPV4

Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on

6500 catalyst

Build Logical design and Implementation of Wireless Solution

Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 and Radware for the

corporate applications and their availability

Primary responsibility is to design and deploy various network security &

High Availability products like check point other security products

Maintained the data center equipment and software and performed regular

troubleshoot on the process.

Managed the data center infrastructure and ensured support to the

facilities.

Prepared a list of all inventory required for the continuous functioning of

the data center system.

Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Check

point security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning & configuring

VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls per design

Involved in iRule management like loading rules, writing iRule syntax using

TCL language

Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology

services

Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification

Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms

and added servers to existing DMZ environments to support new and existing

application platforms.

Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks

Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA

firewall systems

Assist with various duties that will arise including: implementation,

configuration, management, rules definition, problem solving, design advice,

troubleshooting, updating, maintenance, etc

Experience working with JUNOS OS on Juniper Routers and Switches.

Experience working Juniper T-Series, M-Series, MX-Series, J-Series Routers

Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/) & ASA

5500(5510/5540)

Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.

Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience

Setup simplified and traditional VPN communities, and Cisco Anyconnect

Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA

firewall systems

Built site-to-site IPSec VPNs over Frame-relay & MPLS circuits on various

models of Cisco routers to facilitate adding new business partners to new

and existing infrastructures.

Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms

and added servers to existing DMZ environments to support new and existing

application platforms.

Analyzed customer application and bandwidth requirements, ordered hardware

and circuits, and built cost effective network solutions to accommodate

customer requirements and project scope.

Configured routers and coordinated with LD Carriers and LECs to turn-up new

WAN circuits.

Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.

Migration with both Checkpoint and Cisco ASA VPN experience

Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks

Experience with migration Hybrid based Cisco CatOS and Native Cisco IOS on

6500 switches.

Configured various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, Extended

Communities, Route-Reflector clusters, Route-maps and route policy

implementation.

Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed

LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at

access level to 2950, 3550.

Converting CatOS to Cisco IOS Config Conversion on distribution layer

switches

Configured various Router interfaces like ATM interface, T3 & Channelized T1

interfaces

Configuring and troubleshooting CISCO catalyst 6509, 7609, 7613 with

Supervisor cards, Cisco 3640, Cisco GSR 12416,21418(with PRP and RPR

processors)

Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and Customer Centric approach.

Environment: Cisco 3750/3550/3500/2960 switches and Cisco

3640/120007200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco ASA5510, Checkpoint

Quest diagnostics, Newark, NJ

Feb 2012 to May 2013

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Experience working with Juniper EX-Series Ethernet Switches

Designed 10 gigabit networks using Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches,

Checkpoint firewall and Cisco 3800 series routers.

Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010 in the Data

center design and deployment.

Experience with Installation on PIM modules on J-Series routers

Configured IP RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing

Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols:

MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.

Managed the new Data Center products in support of the new facilities and

migrations.

Prepared programs that streamlined the Global Data Center strategic plan

with the business need.

Handled various teams of a Data Center such as capacity management, data

center tools and monitored the services.

Maintained the Data Center infrastructure in accordance to the

specifications and provided the necessary hardware and software.

Documented all the standard operation procedures of the Data Center

products.

Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.

Experience with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning

Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology

services

Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification

Troubleshoot traffic passing managed firewalls via logs and packet captures

Configured and resolved various OSPF issues in an OSPF multi area

environment.

Managed fast Layer 3 switched/routed LAN/WAN infrastructure as a part of

Network team. The LAN consisted of Cisco campus model of Cisco 3550 at

access layer, Cisco 6513 at distribution/core

Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper Routers.

Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509,7613 with

supervisor cards

Design, implementation and operational support of routing/switching

protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree,

802.1q, etc.

Configured Nexus 7010 including NX-OS Virtual Port Channels, Nexus port

profiles, Nexus version 4.2 and 5.0, Nexus VPC peer links.

Estimated Project costs and created documentation for project funding

approvals.

Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications,

Network equipment installation and configuration.

Planned resources and presented project status to higher management.

Deployed 7613 as PE and CE router and Configured and troubleshooted the Edge

Routers.

Excellent troubleshooting knowledge on T1, T3, OC-3 and OC-12.

Generating RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for critical issues of

layer1/layer2/layer3 problems.

Ability to analyze, configure and troubleshoot networks

Environment: Cisco 6509/ 3750/3550/3500/2950 switches, Cisco

7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Net

Flow,TACACS,EIGRP,RIP,OSPF,BGP,VPN,MPLS,CSM,SUP720, Ether Channels, Fluke

and Sniffer.

Kenexa, Boston, MA

Nov 2010 to Jan 2012

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Configure, deploy and maintain underlying network switching and routing

hardware and equipment.

Implementation and maintenance of switching infrastructure including VLAN

creation and maintenance.

Routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) implementation.

Proficient in setting up & managing WAN / LAN/ WLAN & Networking Devices

Administration.

Successfully involved in Design, Configuration, Implementation and

Maintenance of Networking Infrastructure.

IP addresses management (Subnetting/Supernetting).

Troubleshooting problems pertaining to Performance Tuning, Network

Administration, Application

Conflicts and System Bugs.

Troubleshooting of routing and switching infrastructure.

Migration to new Global Network infrastructure. High Bandwidth MPLS WAN

links, OSPF Redistribution to BGP, Replaced legacy Layer 2 Network with a

fast converging layer 3 network.

Worked on project that provide enterprise security and remote

accessibility. These include functional testing, product deployment and

system maintenance.

Administration of the corporate firewall as well as site to site VPN and

mobile VPN tunnels.

Configuration and deployment of authentication services that interact with

the corporate firewall and VPN.

Bluegrass Studios, Bangalore, India March 2008 to

Oct 2010

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Deployment of MPLS based VPNs across 34 sites in India and 22 sites across

ASIA, US and Europe. Created and managed BGP policies at the internet

peering points.

Managed LDP label limit constraints on smaller routers such as 7500 by

deploying LDP filters.

Worked on engine 3 line cards such as E3 16 port OC3, E3 OC48c and

Channelized E3OC48.

Engaged Network Operations on troubleshooting and root cause analysis on

Minor, Major network problems

Implemented BGP capabilities like ORF, Route refresh and Extended

communities, for various customers.

Configured OSPF on CISCO devices with multiple routing processes and

redistributed them. Tested and hands on experience in multi area OSPF

topologies.

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 tech as needed for client.

Monitor, troubleshoot, test and resolve Frame Relay, ATM, MLPPP, PPP, and

Dial-up.

Configuring/Troubleshoot issues with the following types of routers Cisco

(7200, 6500, 4500, 1700, 2600 and 3500 series), to include: bridging,

switching, routing, Ethernet, NAT, and DHCP, as well as assisting with

customer LAN /MAN, router/firewalls.

Worked on various point to point SONET links such as OC3, OC12, STM-1.

Worked on Channelized T1/T3 & PRI links.

Worked with telecom vendors in regards to network fault isolation.

Hands-on experience with WAN (ATM/Frame Relay), Routers, Switches, TCP/IP,

Routing Protocols (BGP/OSPF), and IP addressing.

Installed different software on the systems. Install and managing network

devices including Hubs, Switches.

Layer 2 switching technology architecture, implementation and operations

including L2 and L3 switching and related functionality. This includes the

use of VLANS, STP, VTP and their functions as they relate to networking

infrastructure requirements including internal and external treatment,

configuration and security.

Installed and Configured Cisco 3800 series Routers and Catalyst 3500

Switches, UPS and POD (power distribution), Server, Cisco IP Phone (VoIP)

7960 with Workstations.

Managed Active Directory and Exchange Server 2003.

Niranjan Plastics, Bangalore, India

May 2007 to Feb2008

Network Technician

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for LAN and internet connection file and print server.

Maintained and installed new internet connections for customers.

Configured all devices for remote sites/plants, vendors and added new

equipment to RADIUS and worked with MPLS-VPN and TACACS configurations.

Created load balancing policies using BGP attributes such as Local

Preference, AS-Path, MED, Community etc.

Validate existing infrastructure and recommend new network designs.

Created scripts to monitor CPU/Memory on various low end routers in the

network.

Installed and maintained local printer as well as network printers.

Handled installation of Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstations.

Handled Tech Support as it relates to LAN & WAN systems



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