Network Engineer Security

Shashidhar Akula

Email: ad4s0m@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 248-***-****

Professional Summary:

•Network Engineer with 3 years of industry experience in providing network installation, network integration, network support, and analysis for a broad range of LAN/WAN/MAN communication systems.

•Thinking creatively and out of the box to reduce costs while moving forward major goals.

•Demonstrated expertise and practical experience in information security, network security, and routing and switching.

•Experience using express routes to connect to the Azure cloud. Express routes and NSG have been set up in the cloud application security center.

•Familiarity with all the network security best practices and technologies like Transport Layer Security, Secure Sockets Layer, and Secure Shell.

•Knowledge of how to set up AWS direct connect to Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, and Amazon VPC.

•Worked on traffic flows from on-premises to AWS and from AWS to the internet using virtual Palo Alto firewalls for services like PAAS and IAAS.

•Skilled in designing structured cabling systems adhering to industry standards (such as TIA/EIA) for optimal performance and scalability.

•Worked with the startups and business leaders regarding the security aspects of the latest attacks. threats and vulnerabilities. And, the means of mitigation, containment, and reducing the risks on today’s internet.

•Maintain accurate records, create detailed documentation of network layouts, cable runs, and produce reports for management or compliance purposes.

•Installed, maintained, and administered storage area network servers in a VMware environment.

•Performed sizing calculations of VMware environments based on current systems and future growth.

•Designed and recommended architecture of virtualization and private cloud environments based on VMware technologies.

•Operating and troubleshooting network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations issues, including the necessary low-level applications interaction, Unix systems.

•Hands on experience on the Python and Ansible scripting.

•Experience with F5 and AVI networks for application load balancing.

•Knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and QoS.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Networking Technologies: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN Architecture, Frame Relay, VPN, VLAN.

Hardware Routers: Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers(1800/2600/3600/3800/7200/7600series).

Routing Protocols: OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, Multicasting.

Network Monitoring: Wireshark, Splunk

Routers: 1800, 2600, 2611, 2800

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Security Technologies: PAP, Cisco PIX, Palo Alto, ASA, Fortinet, Checkpoint.

Capacity & Performance: Cascade Riverbed, WAN Killer.

Load Balancers: F5 Networks (BIG-IP), NetScaler (Citrix), Redware.

Switches: Cisco (2900/3500/3700/5500/6500 Series

Education Details:

•Master’s in Computers and Information Science from the Trine University

Certifications and Training:

•Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Professional Experience

Fiveor, Atlanta, GA Feb 2023 – Till Date

Network Engineer

Responsibilities

•Designed network architectures to support VoIP, considering network segmentation, VLANs, and appropriate IP addressing schemes.

•Collaborated with the networking team to configure routers and switches for proper QoS implementation.

•Configured SIP trunks and gateways for seamless communication between VoIP systems and the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network).

•Implemented security measures like access control lists (ACLs) to protect SIP communications.

•Developed and optimized call routing strategies, creating dial plans that efficiently directed calls based on criteria such as caller ID, time of day, and geographic location.

•Integrated intelligent call routing features to connect callers with the most suitable agents.

•Integrated VoIP systems with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams or Cisco Webex, allowing users to seamlessly transition from voice to video or messaging.

•Ensured directory synchronization and presence information accuracy.

•Configuring and managing Arista devices, including switch port configurations, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), access control policies, and network segmentation using VXLAN.

•Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues on Arista equipment, utilizing command- line interfaces (CLI), monitoring tools, and log analysis in identifying and resolving network.

•Implementing and monitoring the security protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to protect the network.

• Mitigating exposures to cyber threats, security risks, and unauthorized access from potential threats and attacks.

•Demonstrated consistent achievement of sales quotas, showcasing a track record of exceeding targets.

•Assessing the organizational networks, applications, and systems for potential vulnerabilities.

•Exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit by embracing new challenges within the technology sales domain.

Environment: VOIP, IP telephony, CUCM, RIP, EIGRP, TCP/IP.

Yana Technologies Pvt Ltd, India Sep 2019 – Nov 2021

Jr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

•IOS upgrades on Catalyst 1900, 2900, 3500 series switches and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers.

•Racking, stacking, and cabling network-based, IT systems Configuration of Access control List ACL Std., Ext, named to allow users all over the company to access different applications and blocking others.

•Configuring of IP Allocation and sub netting for all applications and servers and other needs throughout company using FLSM, VLSM addressing.

•Troubleshooting and repairing cable system infrastructure.

•Installing and overseeing the maintenance of cable devices for home security systems.

•Installing data and voice cables for residential cable television and home router systems.

•As a fresher I displayed a strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, market dynamics, and customer needs, sometimes even working late night shifts to achieve the targets before the deadlines.

•Troubleshoot the issues related to routing protocols. Perform routine network maintenance checks as well as configure and manage printers, copiers, and other miscellaneous network equipment.

•Installing operating systems, software, and hardware on computers. Responsible for Data Backup, System Update, Recovery and Restore, and Spyware removal.

•Participated in many negotiation deals along with many senior network engineers from the firm to learn more about the sales and services.

•Collaborated cross-functionally with teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of sales objectives.

•Assisting Junior and Senior Engineers, on-site management of cable-wiring technicians Troubleshot problems on a day-to-day basis and documented every issue to share it with design teams.

•Implemented and configured routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.

•Connected switches using trunk links and Ether Channel. Responsible for maintenance and utilization of VLANs, Spanning-tree, HSRP, VTP of the switched multi-layer backbone with catalyst switches.

•Used Network Monitoring tool to manage, monitor and troubleshoot the network. Configured Cisco IOS Feature Set, NAT/PAT and Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP and Network Management Technical Plans NMTP for Network Security implementation.

Environment: TCP/IP, Racking, Stacking, VLSM, IP addressing, Sub netting, Routing Protocols.

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