Engineer Network
Resume:
Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Objective
Seeking a challenging position in the field of Networking and Security where I can contribute
and utilize my technical experiences and skills in addition to analytical, interpersonal and
communication skills to further progress as a professional and contribute towards the
accomplishment of organizational goals.
Certification
CIW™ Security Analyst
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Microsoft® Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft® Certified System Administrator Messaging
Microsoft® Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft® Certified Data Base Administrator (MCDBA)
Certificate of Achievement on Microsoft® Hands-on Workshop for Network Infrastructure
& Disaster Recovery
Certificate of Achievement on Microsoft® Hands-on Workshop for Microsoft® Exchange
2003 Server Overview
Education
University of Madras, India
Bachelors of Technology in Information Technology– B.Tech [I.T]
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Date from 05/01/1998 – 05/30/2002
Summary
10 years as a Microsoft/Cisco Systems/Network Engineer, inclusive of 6+ years as a
Network and Security Engg.
Worked for the US Federal Government, US State Government, worked in Kuwait and
India.
Systems/Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience with Cisco, Windows,
Juniper, Fortigate systems and network administration with security implementation
experience.
Excellent Organizational, Communication and Interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, work in a team or work independently
Hardworking with an enthusiasm to learn new technologies
Technical Skills
Use various Microsoft and 3rd party tools to perform day-to-day administration and maintenance on the
Windows platform for the company’s development, quality-assurance and production systems.
Implementing tasks at a testing environment. Tasks include (but not limited to) 3rd level troubleshooting
of problems that arise within the environment on a daily basis, installing and configuring server &
desktop systems (98, 2000, XP), installing and maintaining Backup & Systems Management Software,
troubleshooting Dell and Compaq hardware issues, maintaining security standards via group policies
and working with various development teams to ensure the availability of their applications for the
business. During previous positions within the company - assisted with the engineering of a standardized
desktop, coordinated and participated in the desktop rollout and performed day-to-day support calls to
the end users.
Platforms: Windows 3.x-XP, NT 3.01-2003, Linux 9-10, Cisco IOS 10.2-12.0
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Network Operating: Systems: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2003
Server, Microsoft Windows 2008, Microsoft ISA Server 2000, Microsoft ISA Server 2004,
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, WSUS Server, Microsoft
Live Communication Server, Microsoft Share Point Portal Server, MS SQL Server 2000,
Netware 3
Networking: LAN/WAN (wired/wireless), Ethernet, Fast/Gigabit Ethernet, TCP/IP, NetBIOS,
SMTP, POP3, DNS/DHCP, HTTP/S, IGMPv2, IMAP, FTP, SNMP, RADIUS, VLAN, IDS,
VPN, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
Hardware: Cisco 3750 routers, PIX 525 Firewalls, Cisco Catalyst 29xx switches, Cisco Catalyst
6500 Series Firewall Services Module, Cisco 3600 Series LAN Connectivity Modules.
Hardware: Nortel Bay Stack 460-24T Power 24 10/100BaseTX with PoE plus 1 MDA slot and
1 Cascade Slot
Hardware: Symantec Gateway Security 5110 Firewall
Hardware: (Juniper)NetScreen-204/NetScreen-208 - Enterprise Firewall VPN, NetScreen-
25/NetScreen-50 - Enterprise VPN Solution, NetScreen-5GT ADSL
Hardware: NetCache C1200 Network Appliance
Network Security: Diagnosed and corrected breaches in multiple servers of varying platforms in
real time. Patched and reinstalled operating systems and network services as necessary.
Collaboration of new network firewall and user policies
Professional Experience
Fenwick Technologies `
Date:-08/15/2011-Present
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Assigned to: State of West Virginia Office of Technology
Position: Cisco Network Engineer
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Responsibilities:-
Configuration and Implementation of LAN/WAN Network by Site to Site VPN
Network documentation of the VPN implementation
Configuration of routers, Switches, Firewalls, Cisco ASA for LAN/WAN Network
Implementation
Fenwick Technologies `
Date:-10/01/2010-06/30/2011
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Assigned to: State of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Position: Senior Microsoft Engineer
Deployment of Microsoft Windows Deployment Services.
Configuration of Symantec Corporate Edition Anti Virus
Load Balanced configuration of Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
Design and execute functional procedure for ICMP messages, Multicast and 802.1Q (VLAN).
Implementation of Functional routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP).
Worked on LAN and WAN Network for implementation of routing protocols
Implementation of PPP, L2TP, Routing protocols, ACLs enabled.
Implementation of Windows 2008 Cluster
Implementation of SQL Server Cluster
Fenwick Technologies
Date:- 05/01/10-08/31/2010
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Assigned to: Federal Government, US Air force, USA
Position: Network Engineer
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Un-Disclosed
Fenwick Technologies
Date:- 06/01/2008-05/31/2010
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Assigned to: State of West Virginia Office of Technology, USA
Position: Cisco Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Migration of User Database from Cisco VPN Concentrator 3000 Series to Cisco ACS 1113
Network documentation of the entire state network
Site to Site VPN between Cisco VPN Concentrator 3000 series and Cisco ASA 5520
Implementation of Cisco ASA 5510 for users to access the network remotely through vpn
IOS upgrade of Cisco ACS for configuring database for wireless network access
Implementation of Cisco ASA 5550 for Enterprise VPN Solution using Microsoft Windows
Server 2008 Active Directory as user database for authentication
Implementing Cisco Any Connect VPN using Microsoft Windows 2008 Radius Server for
connectivity using Radius Authentication and LDAP authentication
Support and troubleshooting Active Directory users in order to get their corresponding group
policies and user settings.
Using of search engines such as Google to explore the most accurate solution for network, server
issues that might occur on the production environment
Configuration of VMware workstation, Microsoft Virtual PC before placing the implementation
of the ASA along with Windows Server as user authentication.
Configuration of Cisco ASA 5505
Worked on LAN and WAN Network for implementation of routing protocols
Implementation of Site to Site VPN between using Cisco VPN Concentrator and Cisco ASA
Implementation and Troubleshooting VPN Services based on authentication, policies
Implementation of Site to Site VPN using Cisco ASA on both ends
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Implementation of Site to Site VPN between Nortel Contivity firewall and Netscreen firewall
Implementation of Site to Site VPN between Cisco ASA and Fortigate Firewall.
Kuwait Oxygen and Acetylene Company [KOAC]
Date:-12/01/2003-01/31/2008
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
(Multiple Divisions – see below)
Position: System Engineer / Network Engineer / Network and Security Specialist
Description: A member of GulfCryo, now the largest privately-owned manufacturer of industrial,
medical and specialty gases in the Arabian Gulf
Responsibilities:
Configuration of Two (2) Internet Service Provide on Netscreen Firewall to provide ISP Failover
functionality
VoIP Configuration modification on the Netscreen Firewall for better IP Phone quality for
Remote Branches
Planning, Designing and Implementation Site to Site VPN between Kuwait and Dubai
Planning, Designing and Implementation Client to Site VPN for company employee
Installation and configuration of Data Line connection between Head Office and Branch Office
Installation and configuration of Wireless Link Connectivity between Head Office and Branch
Office for complete Network Connectivity
Using of search engines such as Google to explore the most accurate solution for network, server
issues that might occur on the production environment
Installation, cabling and configuration of Cisco Switches and configuring the switches for vlan,
trunk, access list and so forth
Setup and administration of web, news and mail servers. Experience working with Microsoft
Windows IIS Server v5v6
Configuration of Nortel IP Phone
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Configuration of Nortel Switches in order to have VLAN Access provided by Cisco Switches
Installation and Configuration of Linux Server for MRTG
Installation of Accpac Server on Novell Netware
Configuration of Novell Netware for Accpac database to be accessed
Configuration of HP Network Printers
Configuring and implementing WSUS server for windows update on client machines
Configuration network settings for all wireless printers
Configuration of NetCache Network Appliance for providing Internet Connectivity to users at
Head Office and as well as Branch Offices
Implementation of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for monitoring network traffic for
suspicious activity using Network based (NDIS) and Host based (HDIS) Intrusion Detection
Systems.
Monitoring of the network using tools such Websense, WebTrends, IPMonitor for better
troubleshooting of the network
Installation and Configuration of IBM Director on servers for hardware monitoring
Installation of Veritas Backup Software
Design and Implementation of LAN/WAN Network
Design and execute functional procedure for ICMP messages, Multicast and 802.1Q (VLAN).
Implementation of Functional routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP).
Implementation of PPP, L2TP, Routing protocols, ACLs enabled.
Installation of Domain Controller of Windows 2003 Server
Installation and Configuration Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Front End and Back End
Installation and Configuration of MS-ISA Server for providing Internet to Users on a failover
basis.
Installation and Configuration of MS Sharepoint Server
Configuration of Active Directory, DNS, Replication for all Domain Controllers
Administering, managing tasks with ADAM/ADLDS for Microsoft Directory
Configuration of Symantec Anti-Virus protection solution
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Monitoring the network for security issues using third party tools such as Solar Winds on
Microsoft Windows
Connection to Server remotely using Remote Desktop and Terminal Server
Installation, Configuration and Integration of Surf Control Web Filter along with ISA Server in
order to protect from malwares, web threats, protection of un-official sites, web filtering
Configuration of DS-300 Storage Device to be accessed by the servers
Configuration of Backup Autoloader Device
Backup for all critical Network systems using ArcServe Backup
Supervising and providing support for installation of CCTV Camera and Server
Documentation of work using MS Visio
Listed above are only the main tasks that are mentioned. Apart from all this, daily maintenance,
troubleshooting of servers, hardware devices and complete user support on network level as well as OS
level.
KOAC Showroom [4 Locations – part of Kuwait Oxygen and Acetylene Company]
Position: System Engineer/Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Date : -12/01/2003-01/31/2008
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Description: A member of GulfCryo, now the largest privately-owned manufacturer of industrial,
medical and specialty gases in the Arabian Gulf
Responsibilities:
Installation of Primary and Secondary Domain Controller on Windows 2003 Server
Configuration of vlan on cisco switches based on network usage such as internal network,
external network, dmz network
Connecting showroom and and company stores with in the same location using fibre optics
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Installation, Configuration and support of Application Database servers such as Tally,
Accpac and Oracle and placing them on DMZ zone.
Configuration of Novell Netware for Accpac database to be accessed
Design and Implementation of LAN/WAN Network
Implementation of Access Control for employers
Configuration of HP Network Printers
Configuration network settings for all wireless printers
Monitoring the network for security issues using third party tools such as Solar Winds on
Microsoft Windows
Configuring and implementing WSUS server for windows update on client machines
Protecting clients from unwanted access, Windows Firewall Settings was configured to allow
only the needed programs to be installed and access
Installation of Veritas Backup Software
Installation of ISA Server Reporting Software on ISA 2004 for monitoring of user internet
activity
Using Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Virtual Server in a multi tier multi server
environment for Implementation and Support
Configuration of NetCache Network Appliance for providing Internet Connectivity to users
at Head Office and as well as Branch Offices
Setup and administration of web, news and mail servers. Experience working with Microsoft
Windows IIS Server v5v6
Design and execute functional procedure for ICMP messages, Multicast and 802.1Q
(VLAN).
Worked on MPLS, Frame Replay and ATM on a test network
Implementation of Functional routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, EIGRP).
Implementation of PPP, L2TP, Routing protocols, ACLs enabled.
Implementing Active Directory, DNS, Replication for all Domain Controllers located at
Head Office, Branch Offices, Showrooms
Configuration of Group Policy on Active Directory
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Using of search engines such as Google to explore the most accurate solution for network,
server issues that might occur on the production environment
Installing and configuring Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition on clients and servers to
protect against threats
Installing, Configuring and implementing of Telephone Lines for office use
Configuration of Exchange Server for mail access through front end and back end topology
Installation of Accpac Server on Novell Netware
Used Microsoft Application Center to test and analyze the performance of webservers.
Installation of Network based UPS in server room for protecting against power failure
Policies have been implemented in order to provide Internet Service to KOAC Head Office
and to KOAC Branch Offices
VPN connectivity using Netscreen VPN Client software as been implemented through which
employers outside the company can have connectivity to the company using Netscreen VPN
Client Software
Remote Access VPN implemented through which employers outside the company can
connect through PPTP Client from Windows Operating System
Configuring mapping of ip address on a one to one basis demoted my MIP and one many
mapping denoted by DIP on the firewall
Network physical design, including server room reorganization
Configuration of static as well as dynamic routing of the firewall
Providing email and as well as web security using Surf Control protecting users from
suspicious malware, spywares, web threats and anonymous web access and as well scanning
of emails from threats that could down a client system
Implementation of dynamic routing using RIP, OSPF, BGP
Implementing Websense for monitoring of user activity on internet co-related with firewall
for reporting
Backup for all critical Network systems using ArcServe Backup
Documentation of work using MS Visio
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Listed above are only the main tasks that are mentioned. Apart from all this, daily maintenance,
troubleshooting of servers, hardware devices and complete user support on network level as well as OS
level.
Kuwait Industrial Gases Company [KIGC – Sister Company of Kuwait Oxygen and Acetylene
Company]
Date:-12/01/2003-01/31/2008
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Position: System Engineer/ Network Engineer / Network and Security Specialist
Description: A member of GulfCryo, now the largest privately-owned manufacturer of industrial,
medical and specialty gases in the Arabian Gulf
Responsibilities:
Installation and configuration of Domain Controller
Providing Internet Connection from Head Office using Wireless Link Connectivity
Configuration and upport of Application and Web Server Arrays on Tally Database Server and
placing them on the DMZ Zone
Securing data of users from un-authorized access
Configuration of remote data backup server for disaster recovery
Installation and support in implementing access control for users for attendance
Configuring and implementing WSUS server for windows update on client machines
Supervising and providing support for installation of CCTV Camera and
Configuration and implementing Cisco switches with different vlan for different department and
providing appropriate access to network devices
Design and Implementation of LAN/WAN Network
Configuration of NetCache Network Appliance for providing Internet Connectivity
Using of search engines such as Google to explore the most accurate solution for network, server
issues that might occur on the production environment
Configuration of Network Management Software on Server for troubleshooting purpose
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Worked on analysis of systems in order to increase the availability and performance of multi-
server for both production as well as test environments to support pubic web based applications
for the mentioned application servers
Installation of Accpac Server on Novell Netware
Configuration of Novell Netware for Accpac database to be accessed
Monitoring of the network using tools such Websense, WebTrends, IPMonitor for better
troubleshooting of the network
Installation and Configuration of Management Server having the following programs
a. Network Firewall Analyzer – Provides Real Time Report on the usage of internet, mail
and other protocols
b. FTP Server
c. VPN Server
d. RRAS Server
e. ISCSI Server
f. TFTP Server
g. FAX Server
h. MRTG Reporting for Hardware Devices of any Computer
i. MRTG for Servers
j. MRTG for providing reports of Firewall, Switches
k. SQL Server 2005 for maintaining database for the programs installed and for any testing
purpose
l. Symantec Anti-Virus Reporting
m. Kiwi Syslog Server
n. Cyfin Reporter for Net Cache
o. Handy Backup
p. WINS Server
Installation and Configuration of IBM Director on servers for hardware monitoring
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Configuration of Firewall for Deep Inspection against virus, spy ware, mal ware, anonymous
access, threats, spoofing on different protocols such as SMTP, POP3, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP,
DNS
Real time monitoring of server such as Exchange, SQL in clusters and as well as switches,
routers, firewall
Monitoring the network for security issues using third party tools such as Solar Winds on
Microsoft Windows
Configuration of redundancy of internet connection to avoid breakage of internet connection
Automatic failover of internet connection using tack ip procedure
Configuration and Implementation of Secondary DNS Server for failover purpose
Configuration and Implementation of Secondary DHCP server on the network for load balancing
of ip address released to the client machines
Configuration of Group Policy on Active Directory
Connection to Server remotely using Remote Desktop, Terminal Server Cluster
Installation of Veritas Backup Software
Integration of Surf Control along worth ISA Server for protection against web threats
Network physical design, including server room reorganization
Teaming of Network Cards on IBM servers for fault tolerance
Configuration of Trunk ports between Cisco switches
In order to protect the clients from unwanted access, Windows Firewall Settings was configured
to allow only the needed programs to be installed and access
Providing support and assistance for video conferencing between different locations
Backup for all critical Network systems using ArcServe Backup
Documentation of work using MS Visio
Listed above are only the main tasks that are mentioned. Apart from all this, daily maintenance,
troubleshooting of servers, hardware devices and complete user support on network level as well as OS
level.
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
NEXTPC INDIA
Date:-07/01/2002-01/31/2003
Hours per Week:- 40hrs
Position: System Engineer/ Network Engineer
Responsibilities:-
Network connectivity was accomplished providing internet access for using Cisco firewall
and Linksys routers connected on cisco switches.
Implementing and Administering a Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Directory Services
Infrastructure
Connection to branch office using fiber optics connectivity for office users for data transfer
Configuration of Linksys Wireless Access Points
Designing a Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Network Infrastructure
Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise
Edition.
Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise
Edition.
Design and Implementation of LAN/WAN Network
Implementing Network Security and Firewalls, Security Auditing, Attacks and Threat
Analysis.
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Share-Point Portal Server.
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration
(ISA) Server 2004.
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Sub netting and assigning ip address according to requirement
Network physical design, including server room reorganization
Configuration of Servers with appropriate Group Policy
Designing and preparing the network for LAN, WAN and Voice networks
Configuration of Nortel PBX for voice mails, call forwarding and other facilities on VoIP
Telephones using Call Pilot Software program
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Usage of Compaq Insight Manager on Compaq Proliant 1200 Series Server.
Connection to Server remotely using Remote Desktop and Terminal Server
Configuring and implementing WSUS server for windows update on client machines
Manage the day-to-day tasks and activities to effectively meet project deliverables and
schedule
Implementation of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for monitoring network traffic for
suspicious activity using Network based (NDIS) and Host based (HDIS) Intrusion Detection
Systems.
Installation and Configuration of MS-ISA Server for providing Internet to Users on a failover
basis.
Installation and Configuration of MS SharePoint Server
Configuration of Active Directory, DNS, Replication for all Domain Controllers
Configuration network settings for all wireless printers
Configuration of HP Network Printers
Using of search engines such as Google to explore the most accurate solution for network,
server issues that might occur on the production environment
Configuration network settings for all wireless printers
Installation, cabling and configuration of Cisco Switches and configuring the switches for
vlan, trunk, access list and so forth
Installation of Domain Controller of Windows 2003 Server
Installation and Configuration Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Front End and Back End
Installation and Configuration of MS-ISA Server for providing Internet to Users on a failover
basis.
Installation and Configuration of MS SharePoint Server
Configuration of Group Policy on Active Directory
Documentation of work using MS Visio
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Merlin Raja Nesamony
****.******@*****.***
Ph. No. 304-***-****
Network Engineer/Network and Security Specialist
Listed above are only the main tasks that are mentioned. Apart from all this, daily maintenance,
troubleshooting of servers, hardware devices and complete user support on network level as well as OS
level.
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