Network Engineer

Pranadeep

**********@*********.***

Ph.: 732-***-****

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Cisco Certified Network Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the industry, which includes expertise in the areas of Routing, Switching and Firewall.

Expert level knowledge of troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.

Implementation of traffic filters on Cisco routes using Standard and extended Access list.

Expert Level Knowledge about TCP/IP and OSI models.

In-depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IP services.

Cisco ASA Firewall troubleshooting and policy change requests for new IP segments that either come on line or that may have been altered during various planned network changes on the network.

Extensive Knowledge on the implementation of Cisco ASA 5500 series and checkpoint R 75 firewalls.

Hands on experience working with Cisco Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K Switches.

3 years of experience in working with operating systems like Linux, Unix and Ubuntu

Worked on NXOS, IOS, and IOS-XR BXB to N7K-NXOS (MPLS) system test.

Experience in F5, Cisco ACE 4710 Load balancers.

Extensive understanding of the Application Security Module (ASM) technology.

Experience in working with load balancer for converting CSS to ACE.

Experience in configuration Voice over IP (VOIP).

Experience deploying BIG-IP F5LTM Load Balancers for load balancing and traffic management of business application.

Hands-on deployment, tuning, and troubleshooting experience, ideally with Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Juniper, or Cisco security product suites.

Strong hands on experience in installing, troubleshooting, configuring of Cisco 7200, 3800, 3600, 3400, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950 and 3500XL series switches.

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Addressing, Sub netting, ARP, VLSM, TCP/IP, MPLS, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 SONET POS OCX / GigE circuits, Ping Concepts.

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.

Experience in working with video from end-point in the network to the backend.

Implemented NextGen (EHR & EPM) Application at hospital practice security policy and vulnerable virus protection.

Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.

Experience with working on Juniper Devices like, M320 and MX80, MX960, MX480 and also Juniper EX Devices such as EX2200, EX2500.

Extensive knowledge in different networking protocols DHCP, DNS, FTP, VOIP (SIP, H.323, MGCP), Quality of Service (QOS).

Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols like LDP, RSVP/ TE, QOS, COS L2 VPWS and VPLS, FRR.

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

Experience in configuring HSRP and redistribution between routing protocols troubleshooting them.

Experience on Virtual Private Network (VPN) for operating Network and Data Center.

Experience with Internet/Intranet Networking Protocols and Services.

Implementation of HSRP, VRRP and GLBP for Default Gateway Redundancy.

Excellent qualities such as Teamwork, Negotiation, Analysis and Communication.

Certification:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Education: Bachelor’s in KAKATIYA University, Warangal, AP, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking Technologies : LAN/WAN Architecture, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, VPN, VLAN,

VTP, NAT, PAT, STP, RSTP, PVST, MSTP.

Networking Hardware : Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, ASA/Pix firewalls, VMware,

Ironport.

Routing Protocols : OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, IS-IS, BGP, Multicasting.

Security Technologies : PAP, CHAP, Cisco PIX, Blue Coat.

Network Monitoring : Cisco Works 2000, Wire Shark, HRPing.

Operating Systems : Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, LINUX, Cisco IOS, IOS XR.

Routers : CISCO 2600, 2800,3600,3800,7200, Juniper M & T Series, Cisco

CRS-1, CRS -3, GSR.

Capacity & performance : IXIA, Spirent, Cisco works, IPerf, IXChariot.

Switches : CISCO 2900, 3500,4500,5000,6500, Nexus 7k, 5k, 2k.

Programming Languages : C, C++, Perl, VB Script, Power Shell, Python, and SQL.

Simulation Tools : Qualnet Developer, OPNET IT GURU, OPNET Modelar

Firewalls : Juniper Netscreen (500/5200), Juniper SRX (650/3600)

Pix (525/535), ASA (5520/5550/5580), McAfee Web

Gateway

AAA Architecture : TACACS+, RADIUS, Cisco ACS

Features & Services : IOS and Features, HSRP, GLBP, IPAM IRDP, NAT, SNMP,

SYSLOG, NTP, DHCP, CDP, DNS, TFTP and FTP

Management, Open Stack, IVR’s, HLD and LLD

Documents, Dell equal logics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DTE, Detroit, MI (Apr’15- Present)

Designation: Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Responsible for Crossroads rollout LAN/WAN problem determination and diagnosis, provided project leadership (onsite, offsite).

Working with local IT personnel on troubleshooting, problem determination, diagnosis of performance issues, bandwidth issues, throughput traffic prioritization to improve overall application response time across WAN.

Install and monitor application traffic using network protocol monitoring tools such as NTOP or wireshark.

Responsible for executing planned network infrastructure installations and configurations associated with the relocation of the NC FAST Camden and Bath Buildings networks into a new building.

Participating in the design and planning aspects of the network infrastructure installed in the new building.

Worked with MPLS for redirecting data from one network node to another network node based on the shortest paths.

Planning and testing the application Virtualization for various new application releases using Citrix Streaming Profiler and publishing it to the Citrix Farm.

Perform integration of current W2K and Windows 2003 Citrix Farm and Pres. 4.5 Servers with Active Directory, policies and roaming profiles.

Configuration and installation of LAN switches and wireless network infrastructure equipment and cabling all uplink and user network connections.

Experience with configure, manage and troubleshooting of Panorama management server.

Handled DIRM Networking team and NC FAST IT staff to review current VLAN configuration, IP routing and firewall access control for existing networks, and applying the necessary network and security access rules to the installed equipment.

Participated in testing the internal network infrastructure in the new building, troubleshooting and remediating any issues.

Troubleshoot the Splunk server and forwarder problems and issues.

Monitored the Splunk infrastructure for capacity planning and optimization.

Worked with network services like DNS, DHCP, DDNS, IP4, IP6, IPSec, VPN etc.,

Deployed Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 4000, 3750, 3850, 3560 (Layer 2 through 7) and Cisco ASR 1000, 7000, 9000 series routers.

Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting of Palo Alto, Juniper NetScreen & SRX Firewalls and their implementation.

Installed and monitored extreme networks S-series, 7100 stackable switches and E4G-400, 1800 router to support VMware machines in NCFAST.

Configuring Palo Alto policies and setting different device configurations.

Experience working with Infoblox Management tool and worked with Extreme networks wireless devices like Access points AP3705, AP3610.

Experienced working with Nexus OS, IOS, CATOS and Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K Switches.

Configured session persistence and web services.

Deployed Juniper switches EX4500 and EX4200, routers M7i and M10i and Junos OS

Involved in software development and testing using C language on Linux and Unix Platforms.

Deployed Cisco 2500 and 5800 Series Wireless Controllers and 1xxx and 2xxx series Access Points.

Expertise in Cisco ASA 5525 firewalls with ACL security in a multi-VLAN environment.

Configured Firewall DMZ zones.

Troubleshooting the Juniper SRX100 and 110 series, Juniper NetScreen routers with Site-Site VPN, and firewalls

Installed and configured storage VMware and worked Flex team for Configuring and installing Dell Power Connect switch 5548 and increasing their Bandwidth Usage.

Experience in working with load balancer for converting CSS to ACE.

Experience in working with LTM and GTM for scaling and securing DNS infrastructure during high volumes.

Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on the customer’s stage.

Worked with migrations off Cisco CSS and Cisco ACE/GSS onto F5 LTM active/passive pair and deploy F5 GTM for site redundancy across two data centers connected via two diverse service providers.

Worked and performed troubleshooting, implementing, optimizing and testing of static and dynamic routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP ability to interpret and resolve complex route table problems.

Worked and maintain documentation and Visio diagrams as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Experience with Security- Firewalls, NAT / PAT, IPSEC, S2S.

Experience with ALG (RTP, RTSP and FTP, DNS, HTTP), DHCP.

Worked with ITIL (Information and technology information library) for managing our services.

Working with ITS networking teams to install an Avaya VoIP phone system and test phone system connectivity and functionality.

Designed and implemented F5 Big IP load balancers that resulted in improving application performance.

Knowledge working with API’s for troubleshooting Network issues using Wireshark and NTOP.

Configured static NAT, dynamic NAT, dynamic NAT overloading.

Handled Cisco IOS back up to a TFTP server and Upgraded and restored a Cisco IOS from TFTP server.

Configured and perform trouble shooting on Dell Power Connect Switch 5548 used to connect VM Servers and Flex Systems.

Created and maintained priority list of all NextGen EHR/EPM issues and development requests.

Level 3 NextGen EHR and EPM support.

In-depth expertise in the implementation, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

Worked on a broad range of topics such as proactive monitoring and maintenance, disaster recovery exercises, and core network repairs.

Designed and deployed various network security & High Availability products like Cisco ASA other security products.

Involved in design and deploying various network security & High availability products like Cisco ASA and other security products.

Worked independently, provided detailed written status reports, documentation, work on multiple simultaneous projects and track status and progress on each.

Configuring various advanced features (Profiles, monitors, iRules, Redundancy, SSL Termination, Persistence, SNATs, HA on F5 BIGIP appliances SSL termination and initiation, Persistence, Digital

Interacted with various inter and intra-department groups on both a technical and a personal level.

Documented network configuration for all new equipment and creating equipment configuration backups and monitored existing DIRM network systems.

Installed, configured and set security policies on cisco and checkpoint firewalls, VPN.

Environment: LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, DDNS, TFTP, IP4, IP6, VPN, F5, CISCO ACE 4710 Load balancers, GSS, Cisco Catalyst 6500/4500/4000/3750/ 3850/3560, Nexus 7K/ 5K /2K, Juniper EX4500/EX4200, M7i/ M10i Firewalls, NAT / PAT, IPSEC, S2S, Juniper SRX100/ 110.

Hospira, Chicago, IL (Feb’ 14 – Mar’15)

Designation: Network Consultant Engineer (NCE)

Responsibilities:

Involved in configuring and implementing of composite Network models consists of Cisco7600, 7200, 3800 series routers and Cisco 2950, 3500, 5000, 6500 Series switches.

Configured Nexus 7010 including NX-OS Virtual Port Channels, Nexus port profiles, Nexus Version 4.2 and 5.0, Nexus VPC peer links.

Participated in the installation, configuration, and post installation daily operational tasks and deployment of Cisco Nexus equipment.

Designed 10 gigabit networks using Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches, and Cisco 3800 series routers.

Managed rules on Cisco checkpoint NGX firewall.

Worked with Juno OS and Juniper M&T series switches.

Worked with Cisco ACE GSS 4400 Series global site selector Appliances and also worked with the Riverbeds appliances.

Planning and testing the application Virtualization for various new application releases using Citrix Streaming Profiler and publishing it to the Citrix farms.

Performed Citrix Farm and server health checks on regular basis.

NextGen EHR configuration, support, upgrade testing

Configured routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, BGP and manipulated routing updates using route-map, distribute list and administrative distance.

Configured OSPF redistribution and authentication with type 3 LSA filtering to prevent LSA flooding.

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

Worked with Host Master for shared web hosting.

Worked with HP Network Automation software that automates the complete operational lifecycle of network devices from provisioning to policy-based change management, compliance, and security administration.

To secure configurations of load balancing in F5, SSL/VPN connections, Troubleshooting CISCO ASA firewalls, and related network security measures.

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

Worked with basic SQL queries in working with Database team in solving some of their network connection issues.

Provided redundancy in a multi homed Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) network by tunings AS-path.

Provided technical expertise in implementing and deploying Cisco VoIP solution at Telmex and, Telemar networks.

Editing and Changing Palo Alto Polices and Monitoring threats on firewalls.

Experience working with Exchange 2010 SP3 for planning and deployment.

Experience with Security- Firewalls, NAT / PAT, IPSEC, S2S.

Worked with Management tools like CSM and Cisco ACS.

Worked with Cisco IOS, NX-IOS, IOS-XR.

Worked with MPLS to improve quality of service (QoS) by defining LSPs that can meet specific service level agreements (SLAs) on traffic latency, jitter, packet loss and downtime.

Worked with Load balancing device like F5 Big-IP local traffic manager (LTM) 1600 and Cisco ACE 4710 Load balancers.

Experienced in working with BIG-IP Edge Portal and BIG-IP Edge Client.

Experience with ALG (RTP, RTSP and FTP, DNS, HTTP), DHCP.

Worked with Windows Power shell and power shell plus.

Implemented various OSPF scenarios on networks consisting of 7600 routers.

Configured policy based routing for BGP in complex network systems and configured VOIP monitoring tools used by NOC .

Security policy review and configuration in Palo Alto and Juniper SRX Firewall in US offices and Datacenter. Troubleshooting of CISCO routers with ping, trace route and basic issues

Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol (RIP) on the customer’s site.

Responsibilities also included placing order for new SFP’s, implementing inline capabilities for home agents and running network cables from Palo Alto direct to required firewall.

Hands on Knowledge/experience on F5 Load Balancers. its methods, implementation and troubleshooting on LTMs and GTMs

Involved in Administration, Policy Service, Monitoring of Cisco ISE nodle.

Negotiated VPN tunnels using IPSec encryption standards, configured and implemented site-to-site VPN, Remote VPN.

Tuned BGP internal and external peers with manipulation of attributes such as metric, origin and local preference.

Worked with Nagios for monitoring of network services (SMTP, POP3, HTTP, NNTP, ICMP, SNMP, FTP, SSH).

Worked on ASR 7000, 9000 series Cisco aggregation routers.

Responsible in troubleshooting on Cisco ISE added new devices on network based on policies on ISE..

Worked on FTP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP servers in windows server-client environment with resource allocation to desired Virtual LANs of network.

Coordinated pre-sales technical implementations and marketing support demonstrations, field-trials and, deployments for Cisco s VoIP solutions.

Provided full visibility and notification of authorized and unauthorized network access with integration of CISCO ASA/FWSM and NAC solution.

Analyzed and tested network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP) using Wire shark tool.

Environment: Cisco routers & switches 7600/7200/3800/7000 & 2950/3500/5000/6500, Nexus Version 4.2&5.0 Cisco checkpoint NGX firewall, NAT / PAT, IPSEC, S2S,MPLS VPN, Cisco ACE 4710 & F5Load balancers.

FedEx, Collinsville, TN (Apr’ 12 – Jan’ 14)

Designation: Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

●Responsible for implementing, supporting, and maintaining 24x7 network services.

●Coordinated efforts with Engineers to ensure all network devices conformed to defined network standards.

●Configured various Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and static routing.

●Provided configuration of STP and Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.

●Configure the Cisco CRS-1 Routing System, back out of configuration changes, and restore older versions of a configuration.

●Troubleshooting of Cisco 2800, 2900, 3900, 7200, 7600, ASR9k, CRS, and GSR 12k Series routers.

●Configured Cisco IOS XR security features in both owner SDR and non-owner SDRs.

●Configured legacy route map using the new Cisco IOS XR Routing Protocol Language (RPL).

●Worked with Juniper Net Screen 500/5200 and also juniper SRX 650/3600.

●Worked on Fiber channel over Ethernet (FCOE) for connecting 10gigabit Ethernet networks.

●Maintaining Core Switches, creating VLANs and configuring VTP.

●Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches by configuring VLANs.

●Configuring Palo Alto’s for inline use and Adding signature attacks on prevention lists.

●Experience with all F5 BIGIP Platforms running LTM and GTM 9.x – 11.x, from planning greenfield installations to conducting platform upgrades to an existing install base of the F5s.

●Experienced working with Tomcat and Apache servers in troubleshooting network issues for our internal server teams.

●Worked with Enterprise Intrusion Detection / IPS (Snort, Source fire, Juniper IDP, IBM ISS, and McAfee Intrushied).

●Designed on–premise IVRs for integrating with the ACD and CRM systems to ensure maximum efficiency in call handling.

●Configured with F5 Load balancers in Failover for Load balancing and SSL handling.

●Performed redistribution with OSPF, EIGRP, RIP version 1 and 2 to enable communication with backbone.

●Innovated with support of Palo Alto for remote and mobile users and for analyzing files for malware in a separate (cloud-based) process that does not impact stream processing.

●Auto Tuning Palo Alto Signatures and syncing between the data centers, working on PCI’s and managing it during peak if needed.

●Configured OSPF for Stub area, Totally Stubby Area and NSSA.

●Executed BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other spanning tree features on various layer 2 and layer 3 switches.

●Regular meetings with project Manager and security team to discuss Palo Alto Weekly Status and updates on changes made on the firewalls.

●Troubleshooted advanced Riverbed Issues and settings.

●Configured and optimization settings of Riverbed.

●Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS). Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS).

●Troubleshooting of Cisco 2900, 3900, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.

●Configured static NAT, dynamic NAT, dynamic NAT overloading.

●Back up a Cisco IOS to a TFTP server and Upgraded and restored a Cisco IOS from TFTP server.

●In-depth expertise in the implementation, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN networking systems.

●Worked on a broad range of topics such as proactive monitoring and maintenance, disaster recovery exercises, and core network repairs.

●Configure and Install F5 New Virtual Servers, Profiles, IRules, Pools, Nodes, Generate CSR Certificate, SSL Certificates Etc.,

●PGW, XGW and SGW configuration on 4G LTE, CDMA, WCDMA network.

●Configuring ACL on ISE for making policies.

●Route configuration and point code checks for System Technician and Network Technician.

●Knowledge and experience of 802.11 a/b/g/n Ethernet standard for wireless Technology.

●Worked with other team members in testing of the network architecture.

●Participated in quality system implementation project.

●Configure wireless routers on enterprise network.

Environment: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, Cisco 2800/2900/3900/7200/7600, ASR9k, CRS&GSR 12k Series routers, juniper SRX 650/3600, static NAT, dynamic NAT, Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches.

Techsoware Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India (Jan’ 10 – Mar’12) Designation: NOC Engineer

Responsibilities:

●Provided Tier1 technical support; assisted users facing network problems. Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics and provide tier/level-1 solutions to network failures.

●Network Migration from RIP to OSPF and EIGRP.

●Network infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment’s.

●Redistribute routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration.

●Designed the layout for cable installations.

●Implemented Positive Enforcement Model with the help of Palo Alto Networks. Configuring/Troubleshooting BGP, OPSF, and other routing protocols on Cisco 12012, Juniper M40, & Foundry BigIrons.

●Managed installations, configuration and administration of Cisco equipment in IT architecture of organization.

●Configured IT LAN/WAN elements and held responsibility of maintaining and monitoring performance of network.

●Design of a multiple network installations including a new building, extensive work with Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco hardware and IOS, customer network architecture and implementation.

●Responsible for generation of requirement documentation, technical planning, design and detailed systems engineering of voice and data networks as well as the required network infrastructure of various requirements of clients

●Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of ASA firewall systems.

●Troubleshoot and resolved dynamic routing, Ethernet switching and host connectivity issues in a window and network environment.

●Troubleshoot wiring problems and serial communication lines.

●Develop, plan and maintain documentation necessary for operation in support of LAN to WAN connectivity.

●Maintained excellent communication with the IT Manager on all tasks and projects.

Environment: RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, ASA firewall, LAN/WAN

Erudite Soft Private Ltd, Hyderabad, India (Oct’ 08 – Dec’ 09)

Designation: L1 Engineer

Responsibilities:

●Worked with Client teams to find out requirements for their Network Requirements.

●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.

●Migration of RIP V2 to OSPF, BGP routing protocols.

●Configured EIGRP for Lab Environment.

●Implemented ISL and 802.1Q for communicating through VTP.

●Documenting and Log analyzing the Cisco ASA 5500 series firewall.

●Monitor performance of network and servers to identify potential problems and bottleneck.

●Performed administrative support for RIP, OSPF routing protocol.

●Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 routers with HSRP.

●Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS.

●Provided technical support on hardware and software related issues to remote production sites.

Environment: Cisco routers 2600/ 2800/3600, RIP V2, OSPF, BGP

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