Engineer Active Directory

ZEESHAN ALI QURESHI

Contact Information

Address: *** * ** **,

Brooklyn, NY 11210

Tel : 267-***-****

e-mail : **********.****@*****.***

Objective

I am a technology savvy self-starter, adept at moving into new environments and extrapolate from existing experience to quickly adapt to new technologies fluently and quickly. I possess first-rate communications and collaboration skills to lead and work in concert with diverse groups effectively.

Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA R&S)

Cisco Certified Network Professional Routing and Switching (CCNP R&S)

Cisco License number is CSCO12870183

Training & Diploma

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Sec)

Microsoft certified IT Professional (MCITP) training

Diploma Information Technology.

GED from Adult Education Learning Center.

Expertise

I have an extensive expertise in:

- Routing: TCP/IP, RIPv2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.

- Switching: VLAN, VTP, STP, MLS, HSRP, VRRP

- Quality of service: Cisco QoS.

- Security: Cisco AAA and port-security features,

- VPN: Site-to-Site VPN, Client VPN, IPSEC over GRE VPN, Anyconnect Client VPN

- Router: 1861,1921,2901,2600,2600XM series,2900,2800,3200,7206

- Cisco Ethernet Layer 3 & Layer 2 Switches Catalyst 3500 series 3550,3650,3560

- ASA: 5505, 5506-x, 5510, 5520

- Network management tools: Solarwinds (NNM, NCM, NFM), KiWi Syslog

- Dell Sonicwall: Site-to-site VPN, Client VPN

- Dell PowerEdge R series iDRAC (RAIDs)

- Linksys switch configuration.

- F5 load balancer.

- Cisco Wireless controllers & Wireless access-points.

- MS visio, Dia, Edraw

I also have hands on experience and knowledge in: System administration: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Deployment Services, Hyper-V, Group Policies, File Server, FTP, NIC Teaming, Print and Documents Services, Remote Desktop Services, Web Server (IIS), Drive Mapping, Windows Server Backup, Network Resource Sharing.

Work Experience

IT Tecs solutions, NY (Sep, 2014 to currently working)

IT Network and Systems Engineer

Configured and managed two data centers which ranges from Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Cisco ASAs within high available and redundant environment.

Installed, administered, maintained and troubleshoot Windows 2008R2 servers.

Configured, managed, troubleshoot and improved the network design of company sites across different regions.

Designed and configured collapsed core LAN with Cisco 3850 switch stack on core and Cisco 2900 series on access layer.

Configured static routes and SLAs on Cisco ASAs for Internet circuit hi-availability.

Configured EIGRP on MPLS links on all company sites and configured it as primary link for communication with IPSEC over GRE as backup.

Worked with server team to make sure every service is available to remote users via Cisco AnyConnect client VPN.

Configured RADIUS NPS server on Windows 2008R2 and integrated with Cisco AnyConnect client VPN.

Configured BGP with ISP and usage of different attributes to prioritize traffic.

Created, modified and deleted user, computer objects and Organizational Unites (OU) in Active Directory (AD).

Created, modified and deleted group policy objects (GPO) and applied it to respective OUs.

Installed DNS and DHCP servers on Windows server 2008.

Created and administered user accounts and groups in AD, file and share permissions.

Implemented security through group policy objects and organizational units.

Upgraded the firmware on all network devices in a monthly maintenance window.

Configured File and Print server for remote access.

Prompt support to desktop and laptop users.

Managed ESXI server. Created and modified new VMs and their resources.

Configured and troubleshoot Outlook.

Configured and managed lightweight and standalone/autonomous1130, 1230 and 1240 series access points with Cisco WLC 5508 and 2504.

Deployed and managed 8x8 IP telephony infrastructure.

Designed security policies for wireless infrastructure.

Managed SolarWinds NPM for network monitoring, reporting and configuration backups for all

Network devices.

Configured and maintained run books, Visio’s, licensing and support contracts.

Participated in an on call schedule which also includes pager duty alerts.

Excellent Wireless, Philadelphia, PA (Jun, 2013 to Aug, 2014)

Network Support Engineer

Hands-on experience on Cisco 7600, 7300, ADSL and Broadband Routers along with their configurations (PPPoE, Port Forwarding, Remote Access)

IP Routing, IP Pools and ACL configurations/troubleshooting

Layer 2/Layer 3 troubleshooting for network users

Working knowledge of DNS, Web, DHCP, FTP and Email services

Providing Level 2 Support to Corporate/SLA Customers

Providing technical support for DSL Network

Providing technical support for FTTx (BPON/GPON) Network

Performed daily troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations windows XP,windows 7/8 and associated systems, ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient use of servers.

Documents network problems and resolution for future reference.

Ciscom Networks, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (April, 2012 to May, 2013)

Help Desk Technician

Worked as a Junior Network Engineer in IT Network Department, tasks included LAN Management.

Provided computer help desk support and technical trainings on hardware/software to end users.

Documented help desk tickets/resolutions, and provided overall assistance in daily administration of network.

Labeling of network and system hardware. Inventory management of all hardware.

Provide desktop support for over 20 clients in the office by phone or in person needed to minimize

downtime.

Identify, isolate and repair computer equipment showing wear and tear as well as preventive Maintenance routines.

Troubleshooting, upgrade and assembling of computers according to user requirements.

Installation of Operating Systems on user machines. Installed/updated software's on users' machines.

Inventory management of all network and systems hardware, warranty/support renewals.

Labeling of network and systems hardware.

Used Acronis to create images of users' machines and took weekly backups of

users' machines.

Cabling of all users' machines in patch panels and from patch panels to Cisco switch.

Management and troubleshooting of printers, scanners and projectors.

Created and managed users, groups and group policies in Active Directory 2008R2 and 2012R2.

Added end users machines in Domain. Configured DC/ADC from scratch, managed Quota, roaming profiles.

Configured and managed shared drive and assign user permissions. Performed basic cmd

features. Performed system optimization techniques.

Managed DHCP and DNS settings on Windows 2008R2 server.

Managed Outlook for basic troubleshooting issues.

Create VMs for users in ESXi server on request of users' requirements.

Escalate tickets via ticketing tool and provide Level 1 support.

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