Engineer Network

GWEI NGALA BANTAR

Lanham. Maryland *****.

Cell 202-***-****) Home 240-***-****)

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Hard-working Network Engineer skilled at overseeing complex company networks with a focus on efficiency and performance optimization. Detail-oriented and proactive with strong troubleshooting training communication and analytical abilities.

EXPERIENCE

MAY 2015-–PRESENT

NETWORKING ENGINEER, jd systems

Responsibilities included 24/7 support for network troubleshooting and problem resolution providing third level technical support for customers.

Configuring Cisco Routers and Switches, Access Control Lists, Backup and Recovery of configuration data on routers and switches, Configuration of VLANs on Ethernet switches, monitoring of Global LAN/WAN including but not limited to configuring and updating routing protocols

Also providing onsite Tier 3 support and maintenance of network routers, switches, and firewalls

Member of Engineering team of three to successfully engineer DMVPN rollout which included a full mesh of enterprise wide DMVPN solution across domestic locations, two data centers and international sites. Project resulted in cost savings for wide area network connectivity by eliminating unnecessary/expensive WAN circuits.

Assisted customers in resolving issues in the most effective manner

Designed, implemented and maintained network device upgrades including but not limited to Cisco 2911, 2951, Catalyst 3560 switches, Cisco Nexus and ASAs. monitoring critical network elements and engaging in proactive network system monitoring.

Restricted certain company resources to groups of users through the implementation of appropriate access lists (ACL).

Implement, maintain, and repair routing, IP switching, firewalls, and remote access protocols.

Create reports on up time, bandwidth usage, server utilization, and other key metrics.

Monitor automated and end user incident and outage reporting, troubleshoot, and resolve problems.

Resolved DHCP issues by creating new Vlan when existing Vlan scopes are full Configuration of OSPF, EIGRP and RIP on Cisco routers.

APRIL 2014- 2015

INTERN, computer institute

Configure routers and switches to meet companies' requirements.

Configure Trunking protocols such as ISL and 802.1Q

Create Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVI).

Setting up configuration and organization of Cisco IT infrastructure including Routers, Switches, security structures, Firewalls and network protocols.

Work with vendors to resolve hardware and software problems

Configure site to site IPSEC, VPN for remote site access.

Troubleshooting system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults;

Performed network address assignment/subnetting and assign ip address for routers and switches interfaces.

NOVEMBER 2013-2014

SECURITY TRAINER, ADMIRAL SECURITY

Train and equip new officers with the knowledge required to meet the needs of the client, including but not limited to: how to work the security console, how to operate the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system.

Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) and operations of video system to the

Management and authorities when needed.

Maintaining a daily log by documenting and reporting all activities taking place in and around the building to the supervisor and management.

Answer telephone calls, answering questions and providing information to the clients and visitors during business and non-business hours.

Addressing customer’s needs and questions via telephone, in office and on the

Street.

Assist the management team with scheduling and covering of any open shifts.

EDUCATION

BACHELORS IN COMPUTER INFORMATION, UNIVERSITY OF BUEA, CAMEROON

It’s okay to brag about your GPA, awards, and honors. Feel free to summarize your coursework too.

JULY 2017

CCNA, SECURITY +, CISCO NETWORK ACADEMY

SKILLS

A team player with excellent inter-personal skills, ability to meet all the requirements and deadlines.

Communicate with the clients to ensure accurate understanding of the client's expectations.

Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers and Switches.

Strong Knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP layer models and networking principles.

Configuration and implementation of STP, VTP, VLAN, Inter VLAN, and Voice VLAN routing on Cisco switches.

Strong Knowledge of Routing Protocols RIP & RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP IS-IS• Configuration and assignment of IP-Addressing on Cisco Routers.

Active Directory users and group management.

Oral and written communications

A logical approach to problem solving.

To keep up-to-date with technological advances.

Knowledge of Security principles NAT, PAT and ACL QOS

Strong Knowledge of Static and Dynamic Routing and of BGP, VRRP, GLBP, and HSRP.

Team leadership

Microsoft Office 365 management & troubleshooting.

Desktop support tasks, including user setups, and troubleshooting.

ACTIVITIES

Cisco (4 years), LAN (3 years), TCP. ( 3 years), TCP/IP (4 years), Trunking (2 years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Profile

Hardware: Cisco 3845 router, 2960 Switch, 3900, 6500, 6900, 3850, 3650

WAN/LAN Technologies: STP, Trunking, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP, VPN,

GRE, ARP, HSRP,

VRRP, GLBP, NAT, Etherchannel (Port Channel) VPN, DMVPN, PPP, Multi Point PPP

Network Analyzer: Whireshack, Orion Solar Winds

Routing Protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP. RIPV2

Layer 2 switching such as: VLANs, VTP, STP Trunking (802.1Q and ISL).

Create layer 2 and 3 Ether-Channels for bandwidth aggregation and loop avoidance.

Other: Microsoft Office Suite

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