Mital

acgi4k@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

Objective:

• Seeking a challenging position as a Network Engineer in a progressive organization where I can

imply my technical skills, academic knowledge and experiences in the best possible way.

Professional Summary:

• Hands on experience in configuring Cisco Catalyst 2 960, 3560, 3750, 4500, 6500 and

Nexus 3000, 5000, 6000, 7000 series switches and Cisco 2600, 2800, 2900, 3600, 3800, 4400, 7200,

7600 series routers.

• Comprehensive expertise in the implementation of optimization, analysis, troubleshooting

and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

• Expertise in Configuration of Virtual Local Area Networks ( VLANS) using Cisco routers

and multi-layer Switches and supporting STP, RSTP, PVST, RPVST along with troubleshooting of

inter-VLAN routing and VLAN trunking using 802.1Q.

• Proficiency in configuring, deploying and troubleshooting of routing protocols like OSPF,

EIGRP, BGP and Policy routing over Cisco Routers.

• Extensive knowledge of deploying & troubleshooting TCP/IP, Implementing IPv6,

Translation from IPv4 to IPv6, Multilayer Switching, UDP, Ethernet, Voice & Data Integration

techniques.

• Implemented redundancy with HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Ether channel technology (LACP, PAgP)

etc.

• Proficiently implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-

Lists, Route Maps and route manipulation using Offset-list.

• Knowledge of firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAT/PAT, IPSEC.

• Worked on Juniper SRX firewalls.

• Thorough understanding in implementing and configuring F5 Big-IP LTM loads balancers.

• Worked on T1/E1/T3 technologies and different LAN & WAN technologies.

• Managed Checkpoint firewalls from the command line.

• FTP, DNS, TFTP and DHCP configuration and setup.

• Experience working with virtualization software like VMware.

• Working knowledge of network monitoring/management tools like Wireshark, TCPdump,

OPNET Modeler, BackTrack5, Nessus, NMAP, Metasploit.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated, self-managed, result oriented,

practical, always looking to learn and contribute.

Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communications

M.S.University of Baroda, India

Technical Skills:

Routers: Cisco 2600, 2800, 2900, 3600, 3800, 4400, 7200, 7600.

Routing Protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP v1/v2, PBR, Route Filtering,

Redistribution, Summarization, and Static Routing,

MPLS, PPP

Switches: Nexus 2k/3K/5K/6k/7K, Cisco Catalyst 2900, 2960,

3500, 3850, 3750, 3700, 6500, MSFC, MSFC2

Networking Concepts: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, ARP,

IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VoIP.

Network Security: Cisco ASA, Cisco ACS, AAA, ACL, IPSEC, NAT/PAT,

IDS, IPS, Firewalls, Juniper SRX, Palo Alto

Load Balancer: F5 Networks (Big-IP) LTM 8900 and 6400.

Network Management: SNMP, Cisco Works, HP Open View.

LAN Technologies: Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet,

VLANs, VTP, STP, RSTP, 802.1w, Inter-VLAN Routing

WAN Technologies: PPP, HDLC, Channelized links (T1/T3), Fiber Optic

Circuits, Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM

Networking Tools: Wireshark, OPNET Modeler, BackTrack5, Jperf,

Metasploit, Nessus, NMAP, VMware Player.

Operating System: Windows (XP, 7, 8), LINUX

Professional Experience:

acgi4k@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

Client: Verizon Wireless, Warren, NJ July 2013 –

Present

Role: Sr.Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Performed configuration and troubleshooting of HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, QoS

and Route Maps.

• Configured and maintaining Cisco 7200, 4400, 5000 and 6500 platforms.

• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN’s, OSPF, QoS etc.

• Support, monitor and manage the IP network.

• Performance monitoring of various applications and web servers to maintain quality of service

and network stability.

• Maintained core switches, creating VLANs and configuring VTP.

• Worked as a team member for support of Checkpoint firewalls.

• Designed IP Addressing schemes, VLAN tables and Switchport assignments, Trunking and

Ether-channel implementation.

• Gained hands on experience with VLSM, STP, VTP, VLAN Trunking.

• Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches according to deployment plans.

• Applied access lists and NAT configurations based on implementation guidelines.

• Worked on F5 BIG-IP LTM 8900, configured profiles provided and ensured high availability.

• Worked on F5 and CSM load balancers deploying many load balancing techniques with multiple

components for efficient performance.

• Worked with vendors and Engineering team to test new hardware and procedures.

• Involved in troubleshooting of routing protocols like EIGRP and BGP.

• Worked on implementation of IPSEC VPN.

• Performed Network Security Assessment and implemented security improvements such as

network filtering, SSH, SNMP access lists, VTY access lists, EIGRP MD5 authentication, and

HSRP authentication.

acgi4k@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

Client: MTA, New York City, NY Feb 2012-

Jun 2013

Role: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed and developed network projects designed to strengthen network continuity and deploy

security elements in an attempt to meet and exceed contract requirements, including system

analysis and troubleshooting.

• Involved in complete LAN, WAN development (including IP address planning, designing,

installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting etc.)

• Involved in Switching technology Administration for enterprise, campus & data center segments,

including but not limited to Port security, Trunking, RPVST+, Inter-VLAN routing, Pruning and

switch fabric migration.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills on Cisco 7600 Routers connected to WAN.

• Worked with Cisco Layer 3 switches 3750, 4500, 6500; Cisco Nexus 2000, 5000, 6000 and 7000

in multi VLAN, multi-Zone environment and as part of DC fabric remediation/refresh project,

deployed Cisco Nexus switches and implemented features like FEX Links, VPC, VDC, OTV &

Fabric Path. Experience with Cisco switch IOS upgrades too.

• Implemented Positive Enforcement Model with the help of Palo Alto Networks.

• Innovated with support of Palo Alto for remote and mobile users and for analyzing files for

malware in a separate (cloud-based) process that does not impact stream processing.

• Configured 3750 switch stacks.

• Configured routing policy to perform route manipulation and filtering.

• Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients via Infoblox IPAM.

• Creating and provisioning Juniper SRX firewall policies.

• Change management, monitoring network performance with network tools.

• IP Distribution for existing devices and new devices as they were added.

• Preformed maintenance on equipment as necessary, performing device upgrades, modification of

configurations, password changes and diagnostic testing.

acgi4k@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

Client: Kaiser, San Jose, CA Jan 2010 -

Jan 2012

Role: Network Support Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing and level 2 support of existing network

technologies/services & integration of new network technologies / services.

• Worked on 2600, 3600, 7200 Router and 4500 and 6500 switches.

• Configured and managed Cisco access layer routers and switches.

• Tested various BGP attributes like local preference, MED, Weight and replicated

customer issues in the testing environment lab.

• Designed WAN structure to prevent single point of failure in case of link failure.

• Configured PVSTP+ for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.

• Implemented port aggregation & link negotiation using LACP and PAGP.

• Involved in design, implementation and configuration of HSRP for load balancing on L3

switches on different location of office on the switched Network.

• Configured and deployed BIG-IP LTM 8900 for providing application redundancy and

load balancing.

• Configured Client VPN technologies including Cisco’s VPN client via IPSEC.

• Troubleshooting issues and outages on Trunks and Router interfaces and firewalls

extensively.

• Technical assistance for LAN/WAN management and complex customer issues.

• Provided support for troubleshooting and resolving Customer and user reported issues.

• Worked with Network Engineers in the installation and configuration of firewalls.

• Performed route redistribution & manipulated route updates using distribute lists, route-

maps & administrative distance, offset-lists.

acgi4k@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

Client: General Motors, India Apr 2008 – Dec

2009

Role: Junior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured 2600, 2900 and 3600 routers with RIP and EIGRP.

• Implemented VTP and trunking protocols (like 802.1q and ISL) on cat 3560, 3750 and 4500

switches.

• Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting Local and Wide Areas Network (ISDN, Frame relay,

NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP).

• Configuration of Access List ACL (Standard, Extended, Named) to allow users all over the

company to access different applications and blocking others.

• Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.

• Providing Network and Security Architecture and Operations support services for Windows 2008

based web, application and database servers.

acgi4k@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

Client: Rivera Soft., Vadodara India Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

Role: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed network troubleshooting, technical support, and recording of backup operations.

• Planned and implemented subnetting, VLSM to conserve IP addresses.

• Performed troubleshooting of connectivity problems using PING, and Trace route.

• Maintained all servers & network equipment with current stable firmware, IOS images & access

control lists.

• Worked on network-based IT systems such as racking, stacking and cabling.

• Prepared and maintained documentation using MS Visio.

• Troubleshoot TCP/IP problems; troubleshoot connectivity issues in multi-protocol Ethernet,

Environment.

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