Ranjeeth Reddy Soma

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ac1yzw@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

* ***** ** ********** ** networking, installing, configuring and maintaining network devices.

Hands on experience in configuring Cisco Catalyst 2960, 3750, 4500, 6500 and Nexus 3000, 5000, 6000, 7000 series switches and Cisco 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200, 7600 series routers.

Implementing IP addressing schemes, LAN/WAN protocols, IP Services, to meet network requirements in different environments.

Expertise in Configuration of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS) using Cisco routers and multi-layer Switches and supporting STP, RSTP, PVST, RPVST along with trouble shooting of inter-VLAN routing and VLAN Trunking using 802.1Q.

Implemented redundancy with HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Ether channel technology (LACP, PAGP).

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

Hands on experience in deployment of GRE tunneling, SSL, Site-Site IPSEC VPN and DMVPN.

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

Comprehensive expertise in the implementation of optimization, analysis, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

Working knowledge on configuring access lists. Troubleshooting DNS/DHCP issues within the LAN network.

Strong networking knowledge and ability with load balancing technologies, Network Routing, Firewalls, TCP/IP v4/v6

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

Experience with working on juniper routers like M320, MX80, MX960MX480, and route polices.

Well Experienced in configuring protocols HSRP, GLBP, ICMP, IGMP, PPP, PAP and SNMP.

Planned and worked on design with Network team to re-architect F5 load-balancers to load-balance traffic anywhere in the company network.

Extensive hands-on experience in working with complex routed LAN and WAN networks, and preparing technical documentation.

Experience in SDN operating system designed for high availability and performance and scale-out.

Managed inventory of all network hardware, Management and Monitoring by use of SSH, Syslog, SNMP, NTP.

Extensive knowledge and experience of routing and switching protocols RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and VLAN, VTP.

Extensive knowledge and experience in installing and running ONOS

Extensive knowledge and experience to design, implementation, operational support of the Commercial Provisioning with a focus on Cellular Backhaul and Carrier Ethernet

Experience in Building and maintaining ongoing relationships with the regions, local markets, Architecture, Commercial Engineering, Equipment vendors, system vendors, contractor support partners, Project Management, Test and Turn Up, Deployment, Design, Other Provisioning Teams, Capacity, Product Engineering, and all other teams related to Commercial Provisioning and Deployment

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Tier II ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting, VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 Sonnet POS OCX / GigE circuits, Firewalls

Hands-on experience in transporting orders between retail stores and storage cages

Understood and performed store system functions: receiving and transferring merchandise

Well acquainted to write merchandise salvages and transfers for the retail outlet

Primary responsibility is to design and deploy various network security & High Availability products like Cisco ASA other security products

Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.

Worked on ASR 1000 series routers.

Experience with call processing voice / data tools: Awatch, AcceSS7, RCATS, RMAP, Scamp Web, Snooper, MTI, CNN, CDRLive, GeoProbe, GeoLink, and Granite.

Coordinated with Customer Care, Technical Support, Enterprise Administrators, MNRC, NCC, Outage Management, ATS, ECC, NRCs, and LEC’s, CLEC’s, ILEC’s to resolve customer Voice, Data, and E911 issues.

Maintained accurate records of all Data Center equipment move, add, change, repair, upgrade, and also decommissioning via Remedy web based CMDB

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 on a mesh 6500 and 5500 series routers and switches to support the core trading system.

Developed Perl and Shell scripts for upload of data feed into database

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 on authentication, authorization and accounting capabilities, and helps harmonize quality

Experience in VoIP, PSTN, MPLS, SIP, MGCP

Technical knowledge in WAN Routing and Switching, Packet Analysis and network monitoring tools

Conducted all wireless validation and quality testing on products that work off existing wireless

network infrastructures, such as AMPS, GSM, TDMA, and CDMA provided by wireless companies

Experience with WLAN equipment including Cisco 5500 series controllers. Various Access Point models in both lightweight and autonomous configurations.

Provided 24x7x365 availability and on-call support as required by the projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated, self-managed, result oriented, practical, always looking to learn and contribute.

Certifications:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Technical Skills:

Cisco Routers

2600, 2900, 3600, 3800, 7200 and 7600

Cisco L2 & L3 Switches

2900, 3560, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500, Nexus 5K/7K

LAN Technologies

Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet, SMTP, VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, VTP, STP, RSTP, Light weight access point, WLC.

WAN Technologies

Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, PPP, HDLC, (E1/T1/E3T3), DS3, OC192.

Network Security

Cisco ASA, ACL, IPSEC, Juniper SRX.

OS products/Services

DNS, DHCP, Windows (2000/2003/2008, XP), UNIX, LINUX.

Routing Protocols

RIP v1/v2, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization, and Static Routing.

Gateway Load Balancing

HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Various Features / Services

IOS and Features, IRDP, NAT, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, DHCP, CDP, TFTP and FTP.

Network Management Tools

Wireshark, Net flow Analyzer, Cisco Works, Ethereal, SNMP, HP open view, Ethereal.

Security Server Protocols

TACACS+, RADIUS

Facilities

DS0, DS1, DS3, OCX, T1/T3

Programming Languages

Java, JPA, Core java, Servlets, DataBase

Load Balancers

Cisco CSM, F5 Networks (Big-IP) LTM 8900, Cisco ACE 4710.

Operating Systems

Windows (98, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003/2008, Vista, Windows 7), Linux

Firewall & Security

Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Univar Feb 2016 - Present

Redmond, WA

Sr. Network security Engineer

Currently engaged as Senior Network Engineer at Univar, I built and maintained this enterprise and expanded the server farm as the company experienced massive growth always keeping cost containment in mind. I considered all employees at the Univar to be my customers and I have an extreme work ethic to never leave anyone with an issue or problem.

Responsibilities:

Installing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting of Cisco ASR 1K, 7200, 3925E and 2951E Routers and Cisco 6500, 4510, 4500-X, 4948, 3560X, 3750X and 2960S Switches for deployment on production network.

Installation and deployment of new Server farms in multiple silos.

Design, Install and consolidation of local server farms in multiple branch locations with Cisco 4500-X at distribution and 4948’s replacing the 3750’s at access level.

Worked as a part of data center deployment where we converted from Cisco 6500 to Nexus.

Experience configuring VPC (Virtual Port Channel), VDC (Virtual Device Context) in Nexus 7010/7018

Experience with configuring FCOE using Cisco nexus 5548

Manage and configure Open Day Light and ONOS in the cloud and virtual environments.

Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability

Exposure to SDN and network function virtualization (NFV) technologies like Cisco ACI

Used ONOS to test the device drivers and device discovery from ONOS to control the Equipment through controller

Experience in DOCSIS 3.0, DOCSIS 3.1 specifications.

Able to Monitor and report issues for 100+ customers - troubleshooting RF, DOCSIS and TCP/IP.

Configured Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus 5000 to connect servers and storage devices.

Experience in providing customer phone and onsite DOCSIS, IPTV/VOD, SIP, and High-Speed Internet network deployment technical support for products

Provided Load Balancing towards access layer from core layer using F5 Network Load Balancers

Installing and configuring new Cisco equipment including Cisco catalyst switches 6500, Nexus 7010, Nexus 5548 and Nexus 2k as per the requirement of the Organization.

Experience working with Juniper EX-Series Ethernet Switches

Experience with working on juniper routers like M320, MX80, MX960MX480, and route polices.

Worked primarily as a part of the security team and daily tasks included firewall rule analysis, rule modification and administration.

Implementation of L3 MPLS-VPN and Migration of branches to the new MPLS cloud.4

Configuring Static, BGP and OSPF Routing Protocols on Cisco Routers.

Configured Site to Site IPsec VPN tunnels to peer with different clients and each of client having different specifications of Phase 1 and Phase 2 policies using Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls.

Configured Easy VPN server and SSL VPN to facilitate various employees’ access internal servers and resources with access restrictions

Developed deployment solutions for network technologies including Optical VoIP VPN SAN switching & routing.

Configured inside ACL, outside ACL, inside, outside interfaces.

Configured NAT and PAT policies.

Configuration and troubleshooting of RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, TCP/IP, VoIP, Ethernet, IP routing and their protocols, multicast

Designed system to streamline management of multiple firewalls using shell, perl, and keyed ssh.

Providing support for the Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices in the Network.

Setting up VLANS and configuring inter-VLAN routing, Trucking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation & link negotiation on Ethernet channel between switches

Experience in working with radio systems, FCC AND FAA and Satellite systems

Configured and Maintained Cisco Wireless Access Points (Cisco - 3500's, 3600's), using Cisco Wireless Controllers at the Data-Center Admin Department.

Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500.

Hands on experience with Cisco WLC, WCS, NCS, and access points

Configuration and troubleshooting of CSM, integration with ASA devices.

Implementation of Access Lists for allowing/blocking desired traffic.

Configuring VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls as per the network design.

Configured EBGP load balancing and Ensured stability of BGP peering interfaces

Worked on Route-Reflectors to troubleshoot BGP issues related to customer route prefixes also route filtering using Route-maps.

Designed and implemented DMZ for Web, Mail & FTP Servers using Cisco ASA5500 Firewalls.

Worked on F5 BIG IP LTM 3600 load balancers to configure Nodes, Pools and VIP’s on a need basis.

Building the VPN tunnel and VPN encryption.

Dealt with the escalation problems from Level 1, Level 2 & level 3 for routing, switching and WAN connectivity issues

Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.

Worked extensively on Cisco ASA 5500(5510/5540) and experience with deploying rules to the Cisco ASA solution.

Worked with engineering team to resolve tickets and troubleshoot L3/L2 problems efficiently.

Preformed IOS upgrades on Cisco routers and switches

Implemented SNMP on Cisco routes to allow for network management

Propose network redesign based on client hardware guidelines, network policies and individual site’s unique characteristics.

Environment: Cisco Catalyst 2960/3750/4500/6500 Series Switches, Cisco 2800/2900/3000 Series ISR’s and Cisco 3640/12000 /7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco Nexus 7K, Cisco ASA 5500, Checkpoint, windows server 2003/2008, F5 BIGIP LTM/GTM, ACL, RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, LAN, WAN, VPN, HSRP

GAP Nov 2014 – Jan 2016

Pleasanton, CA

Sr. Network security Engineer

Engaged as Sr. Network Engineer, I participated in strategic planning, while providing operational support for the complex LAN and WAN infrastructure, which consists of WAN technologies such as Site-to-site IPsec VPN, MPLS, MPLS to VPN failover, and LAN technology e.g. VSS, VPC, VDC, Nexus and UCS Virtualization connectivity.

Responsibilities:

Installing, Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Routers (ASR1002X, 3945, 3845, 2800, 3600) and Switches to perform functions at the Access, Distribution, and Core layers.

Troubleshot the network issues onsite and remotely, depending on the severity of the issues.

Experience working with Juniper Routers (MX960, MX480, M320) and Switches (EX2400, QFX Virtual Chassis Switches) with BGP, OSPF, VSTP, MST layer 2 and layer 3 Technologies

Configurations of Cisco Routers and Switches. Participated in a rotating 24x7 support schedule for the Network operation Center

Ensures proper configuration, health, and installation of endpoint security solutions and tuning of said solutions to maintain a positive end-user experience while concurrently protecting the users’ systems.

Configuration and troubleshooting on HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RSTP, MST related issues coming in network environment

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

Configuring GLBP, VLAN Trunking 802.1Q, STP, Port security on Catalyst 6500 switches.

Configuring and implementing F5 BIG-IP Load balancer

Worked with Operations in troubleshooting issues related to connectivity, STP, VLANs, Inter VLAN routing, VTP, Ether channels, Layer 2/3 switching, log messages

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

Design OSPF Areas for reliable Access Distribution and for Core IP Routing.

Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configurations

Implement Cisco Works 2000 & ALTERPOINT device to manage Cisco routers, switches, firewall, Access Points, Concentrators.

Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/) & ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series

Implement, configure and troubleshoot VOIP protocols and remote access

Expertise in maintenance of layer2 switching tasks - VLAN, VTP, RSTP, configuration of ether channel with LACP and PAGP along with troubleshooting of inter-VLAN routing

Experience working in Datacenter environment, configuration changes as per the needs of company.

Manage project task to migrate from Cisco ASA firewalls to Check Point firewalls.

Provided administration for global, regional and local DNS & DHCP servers via QIP

Develop, implement and update security principles supporting customer migrations, configurations and implementations

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

Implement, configure and troubleshoot VPN's and Secure Remote related issues.

Redesigned Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.

Configuring, implementing and troubleshooting VLAN’s, VTP, STP, Trunking, Ether channels.

Installing, configuring Cisco Catalyst switches 6500, 3750 & 3550 series and configured routing protocol OSPF, EIGRP, BGP with Access Control lists implemented as per Network Design.

Experience in configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system.

Configured and managed Cisco access layer routers and switches

Provided support for troubleshooting and resolving customer reported issues

Worked on F5 BIG-IP LTM 8900, configured profiles, provided and ensured high availability.

Configured and managed OSPF redistribution and authentication with type 3 LSA filtering and to prevent LSA flooding and also configured OSPF over frame relay networks.

Designing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting (LAN) VLAN’s, VTP, Spanning Tree (STP), Trunking (dot1q and ISL) and Ether channel.

Worked on F5 and CSM load balancers deploying many load balancing techniques with multiple components for efficient performance.

Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience

Implementing and managing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

Implemented site to site VPN in Juniper SRX as per customer.

Implemented various EX, SRX & J series Juniper devices.

Configuring HSRP for network redundancy and High availability.

Configuring VPN for site-site and remote access.

Involved in designing of LAN (Ethernet) and WAN infrastructure for the new Data Centre Using MS Visio.

Maintaining Cisco hardware and Cisco IOS upgrade.

Configured Cisco 1231 Access points with 5959 and 4941 antennas (802.11/a/g).

Designing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting (LAN) VLAN’s, VTP, Spanning Tree (STP), Trunking (dot1q and ISL) and Ether channel.

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, Cisco ASA 500, F5 BIGIP LTM, RIP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, LAN, WAN, VPN, HSRP

Verizon Wireless Dec 2013 – Oct 2014

Temple Terrace, FL

Network Engineer/VMware Admin

Engaged in the network team as the Network Engineer. Key tasks include upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP. Capacity planning, and bandwidth utilization analysis for Data Center server, file and print services. Daily tasks include router/switch configuration for LAN/WAN networks and server migrations.

Responsibilities:

Configured and troubleshooting HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, QoS and Route Maps.

Configured and maintaining Cisco 7200, 4400, 5000 and 6500 platforms.

Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN's, OSPF, QoS etc.

Support, monitor and manage the IP network.

Working knowledge of frame relay, MPLS services, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP routing protocols, NATing, sub- netting, also including DNS, WINS, LDAP, DHCP, HTTP, HTML, HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, PPTP, VLAN, STP (Spanning tree Protocol), RTSP & Multicasting protocols.

Responsible of firewall management, with Checkpoint firewall.

Understanding the JUNOS platform and worked IOS upgrade of Juniper devices.

Strong hands on experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching.

Worked on Nexus models like 7K, 5K, 2K series, Cisco router models like 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900 series switches

Big IP F5 Load Balance experience; setting up, monitoring and configuring F5 load balancer

Designed and successfully implemented VMware Esxi server for server consolidation

Performed periodical VMware hosts and guest patch updates, as well as perform parallel upgrade from Esxi 4.1 to Esxi 5.1

Worked on CLI to enable the ports and configuration of switches and routers.

Develops and implements any special testing and measuring procedures in order to solve unusual installation or maintenance problems.

Installed VMware Esxi server and created Virtual machines on Esxi servers. Created standard templates and deployed virtual machines from these templates

Installed, configured and administered Esxi 5.1 on HP C7000/Dell power Edge T110

Installed management server (v Center server) instances to enable centralized management of multiple hosts

Linked different v Center server using linked mode to have a single instance a VSphere client to manage the whole virtual environment

Environment: NGX R55 and R65, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Bluecoat, Nexus 9396, 7010, 5548, 5520, 2248, Cat 6880, VPC, VDC, VRF, VSS, Alcatel 7750, Cisco ASA, BGP, VPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, QOS, VPM, Solar winds, STP, VLANS, VTP, Port-Channel, Switch Stacking.

ABS Solutions, Hyderabad, India July 2011 – Nov 2013

Network Engineer

I worked for ABS Solutions for 2 years, consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker opens to alternative views and able to offer quality recommendations to optimize decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Experience in Cisco 7200, 7600 routers, Cisco 2800 3700 series switches: Physical cabling, IP addressing, Wide Area Network configurations (Frame-relay and ATM).

Configured the Cisco router as IP Firewall and for NATing.

Worked with the Help Desk for circuit troubleshooting to give Support to the Tech persons at the site.

Configuring routers and sending it to Technical Consultants for new site activations and giving online support at the time of activation.

Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external escalation procedures and customer notifications. Configured Cisco Routers for RIP, IGRP RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, Static and default route.

Supporting Development team for the access to corporate network and outside world. Providing access to specific IP, Port filter and port access.

Switching (Ethernet) related tasks included implementing VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel between switches.

Configured ASA 5510 appliance and VPN.

Installed and configured PIX 520, 525, 535 series firewalls, configured standard and extended access-lists and policy- based filters.

Responsible for implementing Qos prioritizing voice traffic over a data.

Implemented SNMP on Cisco routes to allow for network management. Completed the installation and configuration of T1, T3 & OC3 circuits.

Troubleshoot TCP/IP problems and connectivity issues.

Environment: Cisco 2990/3550/6550 switches, Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VLAN, VPN, Ether Channels.

Etisbew Technology Group, Hyderabad, India June 2009 – June 2011

Network Support Executive

Responsibilities:

Network Assessment and Documentation (including technical, operational, and economic assessment)

Provided hardware and software support to corporate users and IT staff

Provided technical support on hardware and software to remote production sites

Help negotiate hardware, software, and circuit contracts for customers

Configure and implement Remote Access Solution: VPN, ISDN dial up, Fractional T1

Configure Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator to allow VPN clients

Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration

Troubleshoot Windows 2000 Servers and streamlining the user policy.

Managing User accounts using Active Directory

Implementation of TCP/IP & related Services-DHCP/DNS/WINS

Maintained Local Area Network connectivity including switches, routers, wiring closets, and drops to the desktops

Managing Layer 2 switches of Cisco, V Lan configuration and assigning ports to specific V Lan as per requirement

Configured standard and extended access-lists on network

Implement Cisco IOS Firewall IDS using 2600 series router

Environment: Cisco 2990/3550/6550 switches, Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VLAN, VPN

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