Network Engineer
Resume:
Kewal Kishorbhai
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SUMMARY:
7+ years of experience in Designing, Implementation and Operations of Branch, Campus and Data center environments
Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers (MX960) and SRX Firewalls(SRX240)
Had knowledge in Router memory & IOS upgrade with TFTP.
Strong hands on experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2K series
Worked on NX-OS, IOS, IOS-XR on Cisco routers and switches
Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience
Configured application load balancing using F5 LTM.
Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN, Trunk, VTP, Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business application
Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus 5000
Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010.
Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.
Well experienced in configuring gateway redundancy protocols like HSRP, GLBP, and VRRP.
Experience with Load Balancers for administrating and monitoring global & local traffic.
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and Committed to highest levels of professional.
Extensively worked on Cisco Routers, Switches, Load Balancers & Firewalls
Providing technical assistance and support to Cisco customers on 2960, 3750, 4500, 6500, 7600, 7200, ASR 1k, ASR 9k and GSR routers.
Reengineered Firewall policies on Juniper SSG320 and SSG140 Firewalls. Worked with Juniper Network Security Manager. Configured policies on checkpoint Firewall and involved in resolving production issues.
Performing the Juniper SRX 5800 deployment to replace the Crossbeam/Checkpoint firewalls.
Extensive experience with Juniper SRX - Juniper SSL VPN
Strong experience on Juniper SSG series Firewalls and checkpoint R75,76 Firewalls
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
Knowledge of Juniper environment including SRX/Junos Space.
Experience in configuring security technologies like IPsec VPN, DMVPN, VLAN's, policy based routing.
Experience in configuring Load balancers and Riverbed WAN optimizers.
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks
Understanding the JUNOS platform and worked with JUNOS upgrade of Juniper devices
Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs between ASA Firewall and Router.
Done Manual Test execution, Defect logging, tracking the defect fixes, Updating Test results and Test report generation.
Enterprise routing experience using protocols such as Static, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
Efficient at use of Microsoft VISIO/Office as technical documentation and presentation tools.
Technical Skills:
Cisco Routers
1700,1800,2500,2600,3600,3800,7200,7600
Cisco L2 & L3 switches
2900,3560,3750,4500,4900,6500
LAN Technologies
VLAN, VTP, Inter-vlan routing, STP, RSTP, PVST,802.1x
WAN Technologies
HDLC, PPP, ATM, SONET, MPLS, VPN, IPSec-VPN
Network Securities
NAT/PAT, VPN, Filtering Load Balancing using F5, IPSec, Checkpoint Firewall
Routing Protocols
RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, HSRP, IPv6
Load balancer
BIG IP F5 LTM/GTM/ASM
Routed Protocols
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX
Infrastructure services
DHCP, DNS, SMTP, POP3,FTP,TFTP
Network Managements
SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP
IP Telephony
VOIP, FXO/FXS/E&M/T1/ISDN/PRI, Call manager Express
Operating System
Windows, MS DOS, UNIX, Linux
Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Juniper Certified (JNCIA)
Education Qualification:
Bachelors of Electronics and Communication engineering-India
Professional Experience:
Client: Accenture North American delivery center(ANADC), OH Feb 2016 – Present
Designation: Sr. Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010
Experience in Configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system.
Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business application
Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability Checking and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center for remote sites’ issues.
Knowledge of JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices.
Working on Cisco 6500 and 4500 switches for LAN requirements that include managing VLANs, Port Security and troubleshooting LAN issues.
Working with Cisco for opening TAC Case and resolving to project deadlines.
Hands on experience on up gradation of Cisco IOS & Firmware of different Cisco devices & modules.
Configuring Virtual Chassis for Juniper switches EX-4200, Firewalls SRX-210
Expertise in physical infrastructure like structured cabling, IP address management, racking, stacking and Data Center concepts
Coordinating with service providers for WAN link outages.
Create testing tools and scripts as needed to support system level testing activities.
Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive system test plans
Experience writing Linux shell scripts
Experience in network performance testing
Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
Experience working with JUNOS OS on Juniper Routers and Switches.
Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPsec encryption standards and configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
Monitoring and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center for remote sites issues.
Providing technical assistance and support to Cisco customers on 2950, 7600, 7200 and GSR routers.
Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus 5000
Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 7010 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a datacenter access architecture
Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs between ASA Firewall and Router
Configuration of Access List ACL (Std, Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications, Internet and compliance to the security policy and standards.
Prepared engineering documents and network diagrams in Microsoft Visio.
Perform Wireless Administration and troubleshooting for the corporate Wireless infrastructure.
Substantial lab testing & validation prior to implementation of Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K connecting to blade servers.
Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS)
Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.
Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation & link negotiation.
Converting the WAN protocol from OSPF to BGP, and Using OSPF as internal protocol
Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues involves OSPF, BGP and identifying the root cause of the issues.
Sparrow Health, Lansing, MI Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Designation: Network Security Engineer
Responsibilities:
Experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2K series
Configured and debugged policy based routing for special traffic, route filtering with route maps, route redistribution.
Hands on experience on up gradation of Cisco IOS & Firmware of different Cisco devices & modules.
Working on Network support & implementation related internal projects.
Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business application
Experience working Juniper T-Series, M-Series, MX-Series, J-Series Routers
Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of the MPLS circuits for various field offices.
Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches, fixes, and all around technical support.
Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks
Providing technical assistance and support to Cisco customers on 2950, 7600, 7200 and GSR routers.
Router memory & IOS upgrade with TFTP
Checking and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center for remote sites’ issues.
Worked on NXOS, IOS, and IOS-XR BXB to N7K-NXOS (MPLS) system test.
Knowledge of JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices.
Provided technical support for full setup, debugged the problems of OSPF, switching and HSRP.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers such as Cisco 3640, Cisco GSR 12000 (with PRP and RPR processors.
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
Implemented Site-to-Site VPNs over the internet utilizing 3DES, AES/AES-256 with PIX Firewalls
Configure VLAN Trunking 802.1Q, STP, and Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.
Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supported VLANs, and advanced ACL.
Maintain & prepare Network drawings of all major Data Centers & operational sites.
Network cabling, dressing, labeling and troubleshooting network drops onsite.
Supporting OSPF based network by resolving level 2 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations.
Ensure network, system and data availability and integrity through preventative maintenance and upgrade.
Responsible for Configuring site to site IPSEC VPN on Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall between Head office and Branch office.
ACI Worldwide, Atlanta, GA Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
Designation: Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business application.
Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.
Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010
Worked on the security levels with RADIUS, TACACS+.
Worked on commissioning and decommissioning of the MPLS circuits for various field offices.
Knowledge of JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices.
Hands on experience on upgradation of Cisco IOS & Firmware of different Cisco devices & modules.
Providing daily network support for national wide area network consisting of MPLS L3VPN and point-to point site.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers such as Cisco 3640, Cisco GSR 12000 (with PRP and RPR processors.
Worked on UNIX workstation operation, particularly Solaris and LINUX.
Configuring HSRP between the 3845 router pairs for Gateway redundancy for the client desktops.
Working on Network design and support, implementation related internal projects for establishing connectivity between the various field offices and data centers.
Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPsec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.
Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
Involved in L2/L3 Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter-Vlan routing, LAN security.
Completed service requests (i.e. – IP readdressing, bandwidth upgrades, IOS/platform upgrades, etc.)
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.
Network Cabling, dressing, labeling and troubleshooting various network drops onsite.
Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, patches and fixes with all around technical support
Supporting EIGRP and BGP based PwC network by resolving level 2 &3 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations.
Configure VRRP & GLBP and VLAN Trunking 802.1Q & ISL, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.
Had worked on ASR9K running native IOS-XR
Have in depth knowledge on Catalyst 2900, 6500 series switches.
Used Spirent and IXIA test tools, and done SNMP testing.
Ensure Network, system and data availability and integrity through preventive maintenance and upgrade.
Checking and configuring Cisco 7600 routers at data center for remote sites’ issues.
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
Designed and implemented Cisco VoIP infrastructure for a large enterprise and multi-unit office environment. Met aggressive schedule to ensure a Multi-office reconfiguration project which was successfully delivered
Done Manual Test execution, Defect logging, Tracking the defect fixes, Updating Test results and Test report generation.
Axis Bank, India July 2011- Sep 2012
Designation: Network Administrator
Responsibilities:
Participate in on-call responsibilities in support of a seamless production environment.
Performed the installation, configuration and testing of LAN/WAN devices.
Performed the tasks of developing and maintaining procedures for backup and recovery, virus scanning and access control.
Responsibilities included configuration and installation of software and hardware.
Performed routine network maintenance checks as well as Responsible for gathering and compiling data for special projects as well as prepare weekly status reports.
Figure and manage printers, copiers, and another miscellaneous network equipment.
Handled the tasks of documenting network problems and resolutions for future reference.
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco PIX 525 firewall administration across global networks.
Provided desktop support including creating images specific to client requirements and deal with issues pertaining to hardware and application.
Involved in effective communication with vendors, peers and clients in resolution of problems, equipment.
Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.
BSNL, India May 2010 to June 2011
Designation: Network Support Engineer
Responsibilities:
Working with Client teams to find out requirements for their Network Requirements.
Configured EIGRP for Lab Environment.
Implemented ISL and 802.1Q for communicating through VTP.
Performed administrative support for RIP, OSPF routing protocol.
Designing solutions for frozen requirements using Cisco Routers and Switches.
Deploying the network infrastructure to meet the requirements.
Created VLAN and Inter-Vlan routing with Multilayer Switching.
Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS.
Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.
Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.
Migration of RIP V2 to OSPF, BGP routing protocols.
Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 routers with HSRP.
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