Senior Network Enigneer
Resume:
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Pramod B
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SUMMARY
. 7+ years of experience in Networking, including hands-on experience in
providing network support, installation and analysis for a broad range
of LAN/WAN/MAN communication systems
. Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX
(506E/515E/525/) & ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series,
. Experience with convert PIX rules over to the Cisco ASA
solution.
. 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 Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and
Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a
datacenter access architecture
. Sound knowledge of Routing and Switching concepts and MPLS design.
. Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of
routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4, MPLS
. Experience within a large, Windows & Linux-based Data Center
environment
. Familiarity with Data Center power, cooling, cabling, as well
as other Infrastructure issues
. Proficiency in using datacenter servers, cabling, racks, and in-
rack-PDUs
. Huge knowledge in Installing, configuring and maintaining
production server infrastructure and applications
. Skilled in installing cable, fiber, power, and rack mounting
equipment
. 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.
. Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010
. 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 Sonet POS OCX / GigE circuits,
Firewalls.
. Configured and deployed QOS and defined class of service (COS) WRED
and WFQ for bandwidth management.
. Primary responsibility is to design and deploy various network
security & High Availability products lick Cisco ASA other
security products
. Responsible for CheckPoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration
across global networks
. Experienced with SPLAT and Nokia platforms, Cisco Pix, Concentrator,
ASA
EDUCATION :Btech, VTU ( Vishveshwaraya technological university), year of
graduation May 2007.
CERTIFICATES
. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
. Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)
. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with
the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
within the organization.
SKILLS
. Routing Protocols -IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGPv4, MP-BGP
. WAN Protocols - HDLC, PPP, MLPPP
. Circuit switched WAN - T1/E1 - T3/E3/OCX (Channelized, Fractional &
full).
. Packet Switched WAN - ATM, FRAME RELAY, MPLS VPNs
. Security Technologies: Cisco FWSM/PIX/ASDM/ASA, Nokia Checkpoint NG,
Juniper SRX, Ironport.
. Cisco Routers: Cisco GSR 12416,12418, Cisco 7200vxr, Cisco 3640,Cisco
3600
. Redundancy and management - HSRP, RPR, NSF/NSR
. Physical interfaces - Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, HSSI,
Sonet (POS)
. Layer 2 technology: VLAN,VTP,VMPS,ISL,dot1q,DTP,Spanning-tree,PVST
. Layer 3 Switching: CEF,MLS,Ether Channel
. QOS: CBWFQ, LLQ, WRED, Policing/Shaping.
. Switches: Catalyst 6500,MSFC,MSFC2,7600,3700,3500
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CenturyLink, Chicago, IL
June 2013 to Till Now
Sr. Network Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Configuring and installing 6500, 4500 in Campus networks.
Configured Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote line
card(module) for the Nexus 5000.
Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.
Conversions to BGP WAN routing. Which will be to convert WAN routing from
OSPF to BGP (OSPF is used for local routing only) which involves new wan
links.
Convert Branch WAN links from TDM circuits to MPLS and to convert encryption
from IPSec/GRE to GetVPN.
Experience working in 24x7 NOC team monitoring and support various client
system infrastructures, network devices and IPT network using Spectrum,
Nimsoft and silverback.
Lead Engineer for Network refresh project for Multinational insurance
company. Providing remote assistance for replacing exiting switches with new
Cisco switches.
Configuring routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP,RIP, MPBGP, LDP and BGPV4
Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on
6500 catalyst
Build Logical design and Implementation of Wireless Solution
Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 and Radware for the
corporate applications and their availability
Primary responsibility is to design and deploy various network security &
High Availability products like check point other security products
Maintained the data center equipment and software and performed regular
troubleshoot on the process.
Managed the data center infrastructure and ensured support to the
facilities.
Prepared a list of all inventory required for the continuous functioning of
the data center system.
Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Check
point security appliance, Failover DMZ zoning & configuring
VLANs/routing/NATing with the firewalls per design
Involved in iRule management like loading rules, writing iRule syntax using
TCL language
Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology
services
Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification
Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms
and added servers to existing DMZ environments to support new and existing
application platforms.
Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA
firewall systems
Assist with various duties that will arise including: implementation,
configuration, management, rules definition, problem solving, design advice,
troubleshooting, updating, maintenance, etc
Experience working with JUNOS OS on Juniper Routers and Switches.
Experience working Juniper T-Series, M-Series, MX-Series, J-Series Routers
Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/) & ASA
5500(5510/5540)
Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.
Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience
Setup simplified and traditional VPN communities, and Cisco Anyconnect
Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of PIX and ASA
firewall systems
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.
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.
Configured routers and coordinated with LD Carriers and LECs to turn-up new
WAN circuits.
Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution.
Migration with both Checkpoint and Cisco ASA VPN experience
Responsible for Cisco ASA firewall administration across our global networks
Experience with migration Hybrid based Cisco CatOS and Native Cisco IOS on
6500 switches.
Configured various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, Extended
Communities, Route-Reflector clusters, Route-maps and route policy
implementation.
Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed
LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at
access level to 2950, 3550.
Converting CatOS to Cisco IOS Config Conversion on distribution layer
switches
Configured various Router interfaces like ATM interface, T3 & Channelized T1
interfaces
Configuring and troubleshooting CISCO catalyst 6509, 7609, 7613 with
Supervisor cards, Cisco 3640, Cisco GSR 12416,21418(with PRP and RPR
processors)
Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and Customer Centric approach.
Environment: Cisco 3750/3550/3500/2960 switches and Cisco
3640/120007200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco ASA5510, Checkpoint
Quest diagnostics, Newark, NJ
Feb 2012 to May 2013
Network Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Experience working with Juniper EX-Series Ethernet Switches
Designed 10 gigabit networks using Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches,
Checkpoint firewall and Cisco 3800 series routers.
Experience configuring Virtual Device Context in Nexus 7010 in the Data
center design and deployment.
Experience with Installation on PIM modules on J-Series routers
Configured IP RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing
Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols:
MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4. Configured IP access filter policies.
Managed the new Data Center products in support of the new facilities and
migrations.
Prepared programs that streamlined the Global Data Center strategic plan
with the business need.
Handled various teams of a Data Center such as capacity management, data
center tools and monitored the services.
Maintained the Data Center infrastructure in accordance to the
specifications and provided the necessary hardware and software.
Documented all the standard operation procedures of the Data Center
products.
Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration.
Experience with Checkpoint Firewall policy provisioning
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
Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper Routers.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509,7613 with
supervisor cards
Design, implementation and operational support of routing/switching
protocols in complex environments including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree,
802.1q, etc.
Configured Nexus 7010 including NX-OS Virtual Port Channels, Nexus port
profiles, Nexus version 4.2 and 5.0, Nexus VPC peer links.
Estimated Project costs and created documentation for project funding
approvals.
Managed various teams involved in site surveys, cabling specifications,
Network equipment installation and configuration.
Planned resources and presented project status to higher management.
Deployed 7613 as PE and CE router and Configured and troubleshooted the Edge
Routers.
Excellent troubleshooting knowledge on T1, T3, OC-3 and OC-12.
Generating RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for critical issues of
layer1/layer2/layer3 problems.
Ability to analyze, configure and troubleshoot networks
Environment: Cisco 6509/ 3750/3550/3500/2950 switches, Cisco
7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Net
Flow,TACACS,EIGRP,RIP,OSPF,BGP,VPN,MPLS,CSM,SUP720, Ether Channels, Fluke
and Sniffer.
Kenexa, Boston, MA
Nov 2010 to Jan 2012
Network Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Configure, deploy and maintain underlying network switching and routing
hardware and equipment.
Implementation and maintenance of switching infrastructure including VLAN
creation and maintenance.
Routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) implementation.
Proficient in setting up & managing WAN / LAN/ WLAN & Networking Devices
Administration.
Successfully involved in Design, Configuration, Implementation and
Maintenance of Networking Infrastructure.
IP addresses management (Subnetting/Supernetting).
Troubleshooting problems pertaining to Performance Tuning, Network
Administration, Application
Conflicts and System Bugs.
Troubleshooting of routing and switching infrastructure.
Migration to new Global Network infrastructure. High Bandwidth MPLS WAN
links, OSPF Redistribution to BGP, Replaced legacy Layer 2 Network with a
fast converging layer 3 network.
Worked on project that provide enterprise security and remote
accessibility. These include functional testing, product deployment and
system maintenance.
Administration of the corporate firewall as well as site to site VPN and
mobile VPN tunnels.
Configuration and deployment of authentication services that interact with
the corporate firewall and VPN.
Bluegrass Studios, Bangalore, India March 2008 to
Oct 2010
Network Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Deployment of MPLS based VPNs across 34 sites in India and 22 sites across
ASIA, US and Europe. Created and managed BGP policies at the internet
peering points.
Managed LDP label limit constraints on smaller routers such as 7500 by
deploying LDP filters.
Worked on engine 3 line cards such as E3 16 port OC3, E3 OC48c and
Channelized E3OC48.
Engaged Network Operations on troubleshooting and root cause analysis on
Minor, Major network problems
Implemented BGP capabilities like ORF, Route refresh and Extended
communities, for various customers.
Configured OSPF on CISCO devices with multiple routing processes and
redistributed them. Tested and hands on experience in multi area OSPF
topologies.
Configuring, managing and troubleshooting networks using routing protocols
like RIP, EIGRP and OSPF (Single Area and Multi Area).
Assisted with troubleshooting all network issues with routers and switches
when necessary and consulted with on call tech as needed for client.
Monitor, troubleshoot, test and resolve Frame Relay, ATM, MLPPP, PPP, and
Dial-up.
Configuring/Troubleshoot issues with the following types of routers Cisco
(7200, 6500, 4500, 1700, 2600 and 3500 series), to include: bridging,
switching, routing, Ethernet, NAT, and DHCP, as well as assisting with
customer LAN /MAN, router/firewalls.
Worked on various point to point SONET links such as OC3, OC12, STM-1.
Worked on Channelized T1/T3 & PRI links.
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.
Installed and Configured Cisco 3800 series Routers and Catalyst 3500
Switches, UPS and POD (power distribution), Server, Cisco IP Phone (VoIP)
7960 with Workstations.
Managed Active Directory and Exchange Server 2003.
Niranjan Plastics, Bangalore, India
May 2007 to Feb2008
Network Technician
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for LAN and internet connection file and print server.
Maintained and installed new internet connections for customers.
Configured all devices for remote sites/plants, vendors and added new
equipment to RADIUS and worked with MPLS-VPN and TACACS configurations.
Created load balancing policies using BGP attributes such as Local
Preference, AS-Path, MED, Community etc.
Validate existing infrastructure and recommend new network designs.
Created scripts to monitor CPU/Memory on various low end routers in the
network.
Installed and maintained local printer as well as network printers.
Handled installation of Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstations.
Handled Tech Support as it relates to LAN & WAN systems
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