G Prudvidhar Reddy

732-***-****

ac03ih@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

Over 8+ Years of experience in Designing and Implementation providing network support,

installation and analysis for a broad range of LAN / WAN/MAN communication systems.

Cisco CERTIFIED professional with experience in experience in network Routing, switching,

firewall technologies, system design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex network

systems.

Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.

Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF,

LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS.

Expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers (3800, 3600, 2800,

2600, 1800, 1700, 800)

Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers (MX960, MX480) and SRX Firewalls

(SRX240, SRX550)

Strong knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS implementation in Access Control Network.

Firewall technologies including general configuration, risk analysis, security policy, rules creation

and modification of Checkpoint R65, R70, R77, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.

Configure all Palo Alto Networks Firewall models (PA-2k, PA-3k, PA-5k etc.) as well as a

centralized management system (Panorama) to manage large scale Firewall deployments.

Advanced knowledge in Cisco ASA 5500 series and PIX installation, configuration and

maintenance, configuration and installation of IOS security features and IPS, security risk

analysis, attack mitigation & penetration tests based on LPT methodology.

Experienced in handling and installing Palo Alto Firewalls

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 Nexus 9k, 7K, 5K and 2K.

Experience in site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.

Worked on network topologies and configurations, TCP/IP, UDP, Frame Relay, ATM, bridges,

routers, hubs and switches.

Worked on Juniper Netscreen Firewalls like, NS50, SSG 550M, SSG520M, ISG 1000, and ISG

200.

Implementation of Juniper Firewall, SSG Series, Netscreen Series ISG 1000, SRX Series.

In-depth knowledge and experience in WAN technologies including OC3, E3/T3, E1/T1, Point to

Point, MPLS and Frame Relay

Experience in Configuring and implementing VLAN, VTP domains, LAN switching and STP/RSTP

Experience in QOS on multicast VPN

Experience on Wide area application services

Experience in Cisco: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configurations (Frame-

relay & MPLS), Routing protocol configurations (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP)

Proficiency in configuration of VLAN setup on various CISCO Routers and Switches.

Hands-on configuration and experience in setting up Cisco routers to perform functions at the

Access, Distribution, and Core layers.

Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN

Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.

Strong hands on experience in installing, troubleshooting, configuring of Cisco ASR, 7200, 3900,

3800, and 1800 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series

switches

Extensive hand on experience with complex routed LAN networks, CISCO Routers and Switches.

Experience with network function virtualization network, firewalling and detecting domain service.

Worked on series of network connections on SDN.

Working configuration of new VLANs and extension of existing VLANs on/to the necessary

equipment to have connectivity between two different data centers.

In-depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN

architecture and good experience on IP services.

Experience through Hand-on Experience with configuring T1.5, Gigabit Ethernet, Channelized T3

and full T3, OCX, ATM, Frame-Relay and VOIP (Voice-Over Internet Protocol).

Experience with Change management process and Project documentation tools like Excel and

VISIO.

Worked on Load Balancer F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate

applications and their availability.

Experienced working on network monitoring and analysis tools like, SOLAR WINDS, CISCO

works and RIVER BED and Wireshark.

Extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting of protocols RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF,

BGP and MPLS.

Well experienced in configuring HSRP, GLBP, ICMP, PPP, PAP, CHAP and SNMP.

Excellent communication skills, enthusiastic, motivated and a team player.

Experience in installing and configuring DNS, DHCP server

Created lab setup with 5k, 7k, 9k nexus switches for application testing

Configuration and management of nexus network in the existing network infrastructure

Migration from F-Secure to Norman antivirus for SMTP gateway

E-security, Symantec Enterprise Antivirus, Trend Micro Enterprise Antivirus, Checkpoint/PIX

Firewall, ISS Real Secure, Symantec Bright mail, Symantec ESM, McAfee Entercept

Working on NFV as a service solution and knowledge and deployment on multi VIM and NFV.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

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

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

Redistribution, Summarization, and Static Routing.

Switches : Nexus 2K/5K/7K, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3850, 3560, 3750,

2960

Switching : LAN, VTP, STP, PVST+, RPVST+, Inter VLAN routing & Multi-

Layer Switch, Ethernet channels, Transparent Bridging.

Network Security : Cisco ASA 5540, Palo Alto, Checkpoint Running R77.10/R77.20,

Juniper SRX, Net screen

Load Balancer : F5 Networks (Big-IP) LTM 8900 and 6400, F5 APM, Citrix Net

Scalar

LAN Technologies : HSRP, VLAN, STP, VTP, Ether Channel, Trunks, Fast Ethernet,

Gigabit Ethernet

WAN Technologies : Leased Line, Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, HDLC, ATM, Metro

Ethernet.

Gateway Redundancy : HSRP and GLBP

Various Features & Services : IOS and Features, IRDP, NAT, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, DHCP,

CDP, TFTP, FTP.

AAA Architecture : TACACS+, RADIUS, Cisco ACS.

Programming Languages : Pearl, HTML, Shell, and JavaScript.

Technologies : Windows Server, Linux, Ubuntu, Virtualization, VMware, desktop

Antivirus, Nexpose / Metasploit/Qualys, Mobile Applications,

Web Applications, OWASP Enterprise Security API, HP Fortify,

IBM AppScan, Tuffin, Panorama, OS Hardening.

Network Management : Wireshark, SNMP, Solarwinds, HP Openview. Qradar, TCP

Dump, McAfee, SIEM, H

Firewalls : Check Point Nokia Firewalls IP350, IP550 & IP750, Juniper

Netscreen, Firewalls ISG 1000/2000, Cisco PIX 505/515E/525 &

ASA 5500 Series, Checkpoint Firewall NG, NGX, NG R55, NGX

60, NGX R65, R70, R75, UTM.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Western Union, Washington, DC Feb 2015 to Present

Sr. Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Implemented DHCP, DNS, IPAM configuration on the servers to allocate, resolute the IP

addresses from Subnet.

Used Python programming and language to develop an efficient and working network in the

company.

Develop simple and readable curriculum for the average to get started with Python.

Designed data visualization to present current impact and growth using Python.

Enforced content usage rules as defined by data architects and product management.

Localized and updated PERL modules.

Sort large amounts of data (DICOM Images) based on month/day/year criteria.

Loop through a directory structure and run a specific command on each file that was found with in

a specific criteria.

The loop was done with a shell script and the PERL script was used to handle the criteria and

starting the command that needed to be ran on the file.

Created shell and PERL scripts to handle file verification and/or file copying.

Develop access points to manage small or large sized wireless networks with efficient

connectivity and prone to WiFi security.

Knowledge in SSID and key handling as a part of CAPWAP information.

Configure Corporate, Wireless and Lab Devices which includes Bandwidth Upgrade, Adding New

Devices, Decom the Devices, Testing( Pilot )

Configured CIDR IP RIP, PPP, BGP, MPLS and OSPF routing.

Deploying and decommissioning the VLANs on core Nexus 7K, 5K and its downstream devices.

Designed and configured the commands for QoS and Access Lists for Nexus 7K and 5K.

Experience in working with Nexus 7010, 5548, 5020, 2148, 2248 devices.

Substantial knowledge, including the configuration, of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Per VLAN

Spanning

Tree (PVST), Rapid STP (RSTP) and Rapid per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+).

Upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP

Updated the HP open view map to reflect and changes made to any existing node/object.

Handled SRST and implemented and configured the Gateways, Voice Gateways.

Configuring HSRP between the 3845 router pairs for Gateway redundancy for the client desktops.

Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with

Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.

Ensure Network, system and data availability and integrity through preventive maintenance and

upgrade.

Involved in L2/L3 Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs,

Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter-Vlan routing, LAN security.

Performing the ACL requests changes for various clients by collecting source and destination

information from them.

Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues involves OSPF,

BGP and identifying the root cause of the issues.

Performed Break Fix support through driving to different buildings, identifying the root cause of

the hardware issues with switches, routers.

Design, implementation and operational support of routing/switching protocols in complex

environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q, etc.

Generating RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for critical issues of layer1/layer2/layer3 problems.

Involved in the modification and removal (wherever necessary) of BGP from the MPLS routers

Performed load balancing and application level redundancy by deploying F5 BIG-IP LTM 3900.

Configured switches with port security and 802.1x for enhancing customers security.

Monitored network for optimum traffic distribution and load balancing using Solar winds.

Validate existing infrastructure and recommend new network designs.

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

Responsible for providing security solutions in the area of Managed security and Information

Security Services

Actualized Positive Enforcement Model with the assistance of Cisco ASA, ICS, PCN, HIPS,

Syslog, against infection, virtual machines, record respectability and Checkpoint

Managed system accounts, file architecture and configuration management

Managed Antivirus systems including Symantec Endpoint protection

Deploying and maintaining ACI data centers lab utilized by the global support team

Environment: Cisco 2948/3560/4500/3560/3750/3550/3500/2960 6500 switches and Cisco 3640/12000 /

7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco Nexus 7K/5K, Juniper Net screen and SRX firewalls, Cisco

Controllers 5508,4400,2504 and 7500

Kering, Secaucus, NJ Nov 2013 to Jan 2015

Network Engineer

Configuring, Maintaining the Routers and Switches and Implementation of RIP, EIGRP, OSPF,

BGP routing protocols and troubleshooting Remote infrastructure management of offices in

different locations nationwide.

Troubleshooting and escalation management of day-to-day issues for offices.

Managing Co-location and Datacenter infrastructure in North America.

Experience with Project data and voice documentation tools & experience with developing

network design documentation and presentations using VISIO

Security policy review and configuration in Palo Alto and Junipers Firewall in US offices and

Datacenter.

Involved in Configuration of Access lists (ACL) on checkpoint firewall for the proper network

routing for the B2B network connectivity

Created effective network security by migrating from Check Point FW-1 NG to ASA 5510 Firewalls

Designed and configured of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.

Analyzed customer application and bandwidth requirements, ordered hardware and circuits, and

built cost effective network solutions to accommodate customer requirements and project scope

Installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2900, 3500,7600, 3700 series, 6500

series) Cisco Routers (4800, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2900, 1800, 1700, 800)

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.

Configured RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing.

Responsible for Checkpoint firewall management and operations across our global networks.

Working with Checkpoint Support for resolving escalated issues

Data center migration was involved in Access, Distribution and Core layers

Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP,

RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.

Experience with configuring Virtual Server and Configuring Load balancing methods in F5 LTM

Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.

Expert in configuring Cisco Routers, Catalyst Switches, Nexus Switches.

Upgrade Cisco 6500, 3750, 2960s, Nexus 5000, Nexus 2000, Nexus 7000 switch IOS software

Worked extensively with Nexus 7000, 5000, 2000, Cisco 6500 series multilayer switches, Cisco

2960s series switches and Cisco 3560/3750s switches

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

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.

Establish AWS technical credibility with customers and external parties

Help customers build scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications and services on AWS

Develop/capture/document architectural best practices for building systems on AWS

Release management of all significant public EC2 launches

Managed complex wireless network strategies and imparted support to operational wireless

computer networks.

Actualized Positive Enforcement Model with the assistance of Cisco ASA, ICS, PCN, HIPS,

Syslog, against infection, virtual machines, record respectability and Checkpoint

Maintained wireless IPS infrastructure and coordinated with management, customers and peers

regarding wireless network innovations.

SDN/NFV performance testing with Spirent vSTC and Ixia IxVM

NFV as a Service solutions studies (Radware vDirect and F5 BIG IQ)

Offered users with wireless network technical support and handled indoor and outdoor site

surveys.

Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification

Deployed the switches in high availability configuration with HSRP.

Configured UDLD, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features.

Monitored network for optimum traffic distribution and load balancing using Solar winds.

Implemented security measures to keep networks running and secure. Configured extended

ACLs to filter traffic and gave restricted access to certain users.

Supervised call center and technician routine maintenance and up-gradation of network device.

Creating and provisioning Juniper SRX firewall policies.

Provided network and workstation support.

Responsible for developing and maintaining online documentation and resources pertaining to

wireless network

Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and

related documentation and technical specifications information.

Interfaced with customers and senior management for problem resolution and project planning.

Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and

other network appliances

Create and maintain documentation and Visio diagrams as it relates to network configuration,

network mapping, processes, and service records.

Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.

Installation and Administration of Anti-Virus Server, McAfee server virus.

Experience in configuration and implementation of Cisco ACI, Nexus 9K, and VMware.

Performing mentor installs on ACI and Cisco cloud center.

Citizens Bank Providence, RI Sep 2012 to Oct2013

Network Admin/Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Working as Level 3 Network Engineer in On-shore Network Support team which provides Level 3

Network support to Owens-Corning and its various sites Networks across the globe.

Providing Support and Administration for the entire OC project which includes Cisco routers,

switches, and access points.

Providing L3 support for LAN / WAN.

Performed WAN Optimizations with strict QoS policies for converged voice, video and data traffic

and integrated with Net flow tools (OPNET, Manage engine) for the traffic analysis and to

optimize the WAN links.

Configured Cisco switches for L3 and L2 VLANs with HSRP, VTP and EIGRP implementations.

Ability to analyze, configure and troubleshoot networks

Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP,

RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.

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 layer.

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.

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

Environment: Cisco 6509/ 3750/3550/3500/2950 switches, Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers,

Checkpoint firewalls(SPLAT), Net Flow, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, MPLS, CSM, SUP720, Ether

Channels, Fluke and Sniffer.

Rocana Software Solutions, Hyderabad, India July 2010 to

Aug 2012

Network Associate

Key Responsibilities

Configured workstations for IP based LAN's with Cisco Routers 2500, 3800, 2800 and

implemented protocols RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP and Cisco Switches 2960 and 3560 L2 and L3

security features on devices and configured DHCP Client/Server for the network designed.

Designed and Configured VLANs for the two major divisions of the company the finance

department and all others under one VLAN, and implemented VTP Trunking on switches.

Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning

tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.

Worked on and configured Inter-vlan routing, redistribution, access-lists and dynamic NAT to have

a control of which departments accesses the Finance department data.

Complete periodic checks of production and development systems; CPU utilization, memory

profiles, disk utilization, network connectivity, and system log files

Created users and groups and assigned privileges to them, as a part of Network Security.

Worked with senior network engineers for multiple site Upgrades for data and VOIP equipments

and also in re-configuring the new device and making sure projects are done under defined

project timelines.

Responsible for the installation of various software components on several servers, Backing up

and restoring files across the network, Troubleshooting backup and restore problems and

performed day-to-day trouble shooting for the end users and OS upgrades.

Other responsibilities included Administrative tasks such as System Startup/Shutdown, Printing

Documentation, User Management, Security, Network management.

Pixelvide, Hyderabad, India June 2008 to June 2010

Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Installed and supported LANs, WANs, network segments, and Internet, and also maintained

network hardware such as Cisco routers 2600 series, 2800 series, 3600 series, 3800 series and

Cisco switches

Configuration and troubleshooting issues related to access lists and DNS/DHCP issues within the

LAN network.

Worked with senior network engineers for multiple site Upgrades for data and VOIP equipments

and also in re-configuring the new device and making sure projects are done under defined

project timelines.

Monitored networks to ensure security and availability to specific users and modified system's

performance based on the network and system requirements and to maintain integrity of the

network, server deployment, and security.

Maintained and provided Level 2 and Level 3 technical supports for all network related issues and

providing the requirements of the customer by interacting with the customer on daily basis via

email and phone.

Created a detailed design drawing of the sites, which are under up-gradation and getting it

validate from the technical design team and maintained the remote site network, consisting of

QoS design, IP addressing, Visio Drawings.

Responsibilities included Creating Lab demonstrations for new technology deployments with

loaner equipment from various vendors and presented the findings to upper management.

Other responsibilities included monitoring and managing servers, desktop computers, printers,

routers, switches, phones, and security updates.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Education:

Holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical and Communications from-JNTU

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