Network Engineer

Location:

Middletown, CT, 06457

Posted:

June 01, 2017

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Employer Details: Siri – mailto:****@************.***– 719-***-****

rohan todkar

Phone: 832-***-****

Email: ***********.*******@*****.***

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Sr. Network Engineer with 8 years of IT experience with a focus on designing and developing network & security solutions.

Strong knowledge based in the planning, design, and implementation of Information Systems and Network Technologies.

Experience on layer 3 routing and layer 2 switching.

Strong Proficiency in SMB POP IGMP SMTP and TCP/IP protocols

Experienced in design, installation, configuration, administration and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN infrastructure and security using Cisco routers/Switches/firewalls.

Experience in Cisco Nexus 1k,2k, 5k, 7k & 9k Series, Cisco Catalyst Switch 6500, Cisco Routers 3900.

Experience on Juniper junOS using SRX, MX, EX series Routers/switches/Firewalls.

Enterprise Routing experience using protocols RIP v1 & 2, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.

Enterprise Switching with VLANs, Trunks, Spanning Tree, Port Spanning etc.

Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1q, IPsec and GRE Tunneling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trucking, Port Security, STP and RSTP.

Switching and TCP/IP: ARP, ICMP, VTP, VLAN, STP, Telnet, SSH, FTP, TFTP, DHCP, DNS, CDP, SIP, Ether channel, BPDU.

In depth understanding of IPV4 and implementation of Sub netting.

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

Serve as lead on configuration and troubleshooting VPN's on all vendor firewall devices.

Experienced in handling and installing Palo Alto Firewalls and juniper SRX firewall.

Network security including NAT/PAT, ACL, VPN Concentrator, IDS/IPS, and ASA/PIX Firewalls.

Experience with convert PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.

Strong hands on experience on PIX Firewalls, ASA […] Firewalls. Implemented Security Policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).

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.

Configuring Checkpoint Firewall in IPSO, Secure Platform and GAIA platforms.

Firewall technologies including general configuration, risk analysis, security policy, rules creation and modification of checkpoint firewall R70, R75 Provider-1/Site Manager-1.

Experience with cisco ASR […] / CRS-3/ NCS 6k for providing in-depth support and consulting services.

In depth knowledge of MPLS (VPLS, VPWS, L2VPN, L3VPN), LDP, RSVP, IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs and Multicasting.

Experience with Cisco IP Telephony, CUCM (4.X-7.X), Gatekeepers, Voice Gateways, Cisco Unity Connection, CME, Cisco Presence.

Deployed Voice over IP Solution for various customers, each with distinct requirements including but not limited to Cisco Communications Manager centralized cluster with remote sites running SRST functionality.

Experience with F5 load balancers - LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.

Manage deployment and testing of code updates for wireless systems, such as WCS, WISM and WLC

Familiar with 802.11 a/b/g and 802.1 Q standards and RF technology

Experienced in troubleshooting various network related problems by using sniffing tools.

Experience on Monitoring tools like Wireshark, Solar winds, TCP Dump, Nagios, Open NMS, PRTG, Remedy, OpNet, VMware, Riverbed, SNMPv2, SNMPv3

Experience in designing data communications and networks utilizing that utilize a mixture of frame relay.

A highly organized individual, who adopts a systematic approach to problem solving, effectively analyzes results and implements solutions.

Experience in designing data communications and networks utilizing that utilize a mixture of frame relay.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Humana, Louisville, KY Sep 2015 – Present

Sr. Network Engineer – Team Lead

Responsibilities:

Leaded a team of network engineers to make sure we met the deadlines

Configured Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, static routing and policy based routing.

Team member of Configuration of Cisco 7206 router with VPN and Configuration of Catalyst switches.

Installed and maintained Cisco and Load Balancer and documentation.

Implementing Cisco ISR G2 routers with BGP and Configuring VoIP Doing Gateway to Cisco migration.

Proficient in Cisco IOS-XR Engineer for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS.

Worked on OSPF, TCP/IP, RIP, BGP routing protocols using Quagga.

Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various VLAN.

Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs.

Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and multiple areas.

Managed the F5 BigIP GTM/LTM appliances to include writing iRules, SSL offload and everyday task of creating WIP and VIPs.

Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.

Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.

Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus 5000.

Experience configuring VPC, VDC and ISSU Software upgrades on Cisco Nexus 7010

Cisco IOS and Cisco CatOS configuration and backups, Uploading and download IOS and CatOS using XModem, TFTP and FTP protocols

Optimized performance of the WAN of Cisco switches by configuring VLANs.

Design, and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.

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.

Upgraded, installed and supported Cisco Wireless controllers (Cisco 7500, 8500).

Prepared action plans and schedules to identify specific wireless problems and to solve the problem, limit the number of contacts to be made.

Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.

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

Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.

Providing Technical Support and solutions.

Implementing NAT solutions on wan applications.

Planned, tested and evaluated various equipment's, systems, IOSs and procedures for use within the network / security infrastructure.

Experience in HSRP standby troubleshooting & Experience in configuring & upgrading of Cisco IOS-XR.

Configuring and implementing F5 BIG-IP, LTM, GTM load balancers to maintain global and local traffic.

Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management and operations

Worked on Cisco Routers, Active /Passive Hubs, Switches, Cisco PIX Firewall, Cisco ASA, NOKIA Firewalls, Nortel VPN Concentrators TCP/IP, NAT and Checkpoint ESX/GSX firewall.

Hands on Net scalar 10k & 20k load balancer.

Worked on ADVA, Aruba and infoblox that include network controls with secure DNS, DHCP and IP.

Having Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Design and implemented network infrastructure.

Environment: Cisco ASA 5540, Palo Alto Firewall, BIG-IP LTM 8900, QOS, Policy-maps, Class-maps, Nexus, Vlans, STP, RSTP, PVSTP, VTP, HSRP, Ether Channel, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, ATM, PPP, HDLC. SNMP, TACACS+, DNS, DHCP, Quagga, Basics of WLA

Nike, Beaverton, OR Jun 2014 – Aug 2015

Sr. Network Engineer – Team Lead

•Headed a group of system designers to ensure we met the due dates.

•Responsible analysis, configuration, and troubleshooting of company's network infrastructure and services, including Cisco switches, routers, LAN/WAN, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VPN devices, WAN protocols.

•Provided technical assistance for LAN/WAN management & troubleshooting and complex customer issues.

•Implemented and maintained various WAN equipment such as Cisco 2800, 3800 and 7200 routers, ASR 1006.

•Experience working with Cisco 3750, 4948, 2811, 2600, 7200, 6500, series switches. Designing and deployment of Partner IPSEC VPN tunnels.

•Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.

•Deploying and decommissioning Cisco switches and their respective software upgrades.

•Experience with manipulating various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, Extended Communities, Route-Reflector clusters, Route-maps and route policy implementation.

•Deploying and commission of core ASR 1K, Nexus 7K, 5K and its downstream devices.

•Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010

•Experience with converting Cisco 6500 IOS to Cisco Nexus NX-OS in the data center environment.

•Configuring network access servers for AAA Security Using Juniper IC (Infranet Controllers) MAG-SM360, MAG-4610.

•Implemented various EX, SRX & J series Juniper devices.

•Experience with deploying Fabric Path using Nexus 7000 Devices

•Performed OSPF, BGP, DHCP Profile, HSRP, IPV6, Bundle Ethernet implementation on ASR 9K redundant pair.

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

•Performing the ACL requests change for various clients by collecting source and destination information from them.

•Configured brocade SAN switches and managed the fabric through Brocade Network Advisor.

•Performed administration of brocade switches and managed them through DCFM.

•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.

•Firewall technologies including general configuration, risk analysis, security policy, rules creation and modification of Check Point/Nokia Firewall VPN-1 FW-1 NGX R65, R70 & R75 Provider-1/Site Manager-1 R65, R70.30 & R75.40 Smart Domain Manager command line & GUI.

•Managed checkpoint/ Enterprise-level Cisco FWSM/ASA firewall appliances. Provided troubleshooting and risk analysis to critical assets. Ensured critical secure information services functioned properly.

•Involved in migration of Cisco ISE with ACS.

•Designed and implemented Wireless Networks for Guest access and BYOD.

•Prepared technical documentation of configurations, processes, procedures, systems and locations of Network Topology Changes/Visio Drawings.

•Define project scope, metrics, budget and quality measures, identify risk, create project schedule, milestones and manage project delivery process, stakeholders.

Environment: Net Flow, TACACS, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, MPLS, CSM, SUP720, Ether Channels, Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Fluke and Sniffer, Cisco 6509/ 3750/3550/3500/2950 switches, Checkpoint firewalls (SPLAT)

BCBS, Fargo, ND Sep 2013 – May 2014

Network Engineer

•Implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting various routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.

•Escalation for Global NOC and local Network support teams for Accenture infrastructure across the globe also in AMR shift.

•Providing resilient path to client projects thru Accenture managed backbone.

•Transitioning the new changes in connectivity of the project to validate under NOC support Model.

•Coordinated with centralized helpdesk for any issues reported and working towards resolution for the incidents.

•Under Infrastructure resiliency flavor in the team, involved in bridging configuration gaps as per the Accenture Standards, so that Hardware Level Resiliency has been achieved.

•Transitioning the new changes in connectivity of the project to validate under NOC support Model.

•Involved in Capacity Management to check Bandwidth availability and coordinating with teams to upgrade circuits when required.

•Involved in Problem Management to provide RCA analysis on Priority 1 calls.

•Involved in Incident Management, as entire support is based on ticketing system by Accenture

•Involved in design and implementing of new facilities and new projects.

•Configured switch-ports security, VLANs on Cisco Catalyst 6509 and 3750 switches

•Managed Cisco PIX firewall for ACL and VPN.

•Created and maintained topological changes for Test Labs, Data Center and Switch port assignment in Visio.

•Backup, restoring and upgrading the Router and switch IOS.

•Document all changes, upgrades, maintenance, procedures.

•Facilitate the end-to-end connectivity implementation and UAT.

Environment: Cisco 3750/2620/1900 routers, Cisco 2950/3500, VLAN, HSRP, SRX, OSPF, BGP

Charter Communication, Madison, WI Mar 2012 – Aug 2013 Network Engineer

•Working with Network Design and implementation teams on various projects across related to Brach, Campus and Data Center.