firewall cisco, ccnp, ccdp
Resume:
Akila Chandran
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Professional Summary:
6+ year experience in routing, switching, firewall technologies, system design and administration and trouble shooting.
Working knowledge of installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2900, 3500,3700 series, 6500 series)
Protocols working experience/Awareness: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, HSRP, ACL, IDS, SDDC, NSX, VTP, NAT/PAT, CDP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, SNMP, ARP, STP (802.1D), SNMP, DNS & DHCP.
Extensive experience in Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Service Provider Networks and Enterprise Networks
Hands on Knowledge/experience on F5 load balancers, its methods, implementation and troubleshooting on LTMs and GTMs.
Extensive Knowledge on the implementation of Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls.
Hands on experience of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST.
Worked in OSI model, TCP/IP, UDP, IP addressing and Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
Excellent problem solving and debugging skills with good verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Implemented traffic filters using Standard and extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, prefix listsand Route Maps.
Deployed site-to-site VPNs over IPsec and GRE.
Design and configuring in different networking protocols like DHCP, DNS, FTP, VOIP (SIP, H.323, MGCP), Quality of Service (QOS).
Good knowledge in WAN Technologies like ACL, NAT, and PAT, IPSec, and VPNs.
Worked on Cisco ASA, of Cisco (AAA) ACS server
Hands on expertise in implementation and troubleshooting of protocols such as STP, RSTP, PVST, HSRP and VRRP.
Network management using Syslog, Packet Sniffers, SNMP etc.
Knowledge in handling monitoring tools like PRTG, splunk, CACTI
Extensive Knowledge on OSI 7-layer model specifically with layer 4 to layer 7, Riverbed performance manager, Wireshark, Controller Operations, ticketing management systems like Jira.
Extensive working knowledge in ITIL, VMware,developing test plans, procedures, and testing Various LAN/WAN Products and Protocols
Technical Skills:
Protocols & Standards: TCP/IP, IPv6, PPP, HDLC, ISDN, Frame Relay, Multicasting, QoS, MPLS Routing, LAN, WAN, RIP, RIPng, EIGRP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, SSH
Switching: VLAN, Spanning Tree, MST, RSTP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, Port-Security, MST, Multilink, RSTP, PVST.
Routers: Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2900, 2800, 2600
Security: ACL(Standard, Extended, Time Based, Reflexive), IOS based security, Zone Based Firewall, CBAC, AAA, VACLs, Switch Security, TACACS+
WAN Technologies: Frame Relay, ISDN, ATM, MPLS, PPP
LAN Technologies: VLAN, VTP, Inter-VLAN routing, STP, RSTP, PVST,802.1x
Network Tools: Netflow tools, Syslog.
Network Managements: SNMP, SSH, Telnet, ICMP
Monitoring Tools : PRTG, Security Center, Splunk, Cacti
Languages: Java, C, C++, SQL Basics and Visual Basic 6.0.
Software Packages: SDT connector, CISCO packet tracer, VM ware, VIRL.
Database: Microsoft Access 2007/2010.
Load Balancer: F5 Networks (Big-IP) LTM 8900 and 6400
Operating System: Windows 2000/XP/7/8, MAC OS X, IOS, JUNOS, Linux
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Firewalls: Juniper, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint.
Education
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Master of Science in Telecommunications (Specialization in Computer Networking)
Anna University Chennai, INDIA
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation
CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA R&S) Dec 2015
License Number: 293021226
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP – Route) Mar 2016
License Number: 29629492
Advanced Routing Protocol 2016
Professional Experience:
QSSI, Columbia, Maryland, United States May 2015 - Present
Network Security Engineer.
Responsibilities:
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.
Designing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting (LAN) VLAN’s, VTP, Spanning Tree (STP), Trunking (dot1q and ISL) and Ether channel.
Worked extensively on firewalls and configuration of Cisco (AAA) ACS server, RADIUS and TACACS+ for VPN users and implementation of secured VPN on Cisco routers, PIX and VPN concentrator appliances.
Designing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting (LAN) VLAN’s, VTP, Spanning Tree (STP), Trunking (dot1q and ISL) and Ether channel.
Configuring DMVPN tunneling between the branches.
Experience with Security- Firewalls, NAT / PAT, IPSEC, S2S.
Configuring AAA on cisco ASA, configuring Authentication, authorization, radius attributes, TACACS+ AV Pairs, configuring accounting.
Configured STP attack mitigation (BPDU Guard, Root Guard), using MD5 authentication for VTP, disabling all unused ports and putting them in unused VLAN and ensuring DHCP attack prevention where needed
Worked with Firewall DMZ zones and configuring them.
Experience with layer 2 securities which was implemented using a dedicated VLAN ID for all trunk ports, setting the user ports to non-trucking, deployed port security when possible for user ports.
Implemented GLBP (on core switching and also for VPN redundancy), HSRP on different location of office on the switched network and managing the entire multilayer switched network
Primary responsibility is to design and deploy various network security & High Availability products like Checkpoint, Cisco ASA other security products
CACI, Hanover, Atlanta, United States Aug 2014- April 2015
Network Engineer.
Responsiblities:
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
Hands on experience in IP access filter policies.
Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution.
Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
Worked with protocols such as Frame Relay, IEEE 802.11 and VLAN, OSPF and BGP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, NTP, SNMP, SMTP and TELNET
Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF
Troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in multiple areas.
Using OSPF routing protocol, Created and tested Cisco router and switching operations
Configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers and L2 Switches.
Designing and deploying EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS-VPN protocols and routing technologies.
Support, monitor and manage the IP network.
Installed and set up Cisco routers and switches according to deployment plans.
Performing network monitoring, providing analysis using various tools like Wireshark, Splunk etc.
Responsible for implementing, supporting, and maintaining 24x7 network services.
Implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting various routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP etc.
Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN’s, OSPF, and QoS etc.
Maintained redundancy on Cisco 2600, 2800 and 3600 router with HSRP.
Worked on Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DPCP and SMTP.
Real time monitoring and network management using Cisco Works LMS.
Softsquare Solutions- Chennai, India Nov 2013 – Aug 2014
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system, and make purchase recommendations
Technical support for people using the network.
Implementing security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ and RADIUS).
Monitors system performance and provide security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.
Dealt with monitoring tools like network packet capture tools like Wire-shark, Cacti.
Involved in SNMP network management.
Hand on Experience in configuration and implementation of various Cisco Routers and L2
Switches.
Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution.
Coordinated with senior engineers with BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networks
Worked on Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, HDLC, Network Troubleshooting using CLI Show commands, PING, Trace route, telnet.
Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
Once trouble ticket has been created keep customer informed of status of ticket and estimated time to repair.
Maintained and installed new internet connections for customers.
Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution.
Involved in designing VPN architecture with IPSEC, VPN-Services, IP-addressing
Maintained and installed new internet connections for customers.
Troubleshoot TCP/IP problems.
DCW Pvt. Ltd- Chennai, India Dec 2011 – Nov 2013
Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Identifies areas of operation that need upgraded equipment such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires.
Maintains needed files by adding and deleting files on the network server and backing up files to guarantee their safety in the event of problems with the network.
Sets up user accounts, regulating and monitoring file access to ensure confidentiality and proper use.
Documenting network changes and updating diagram accordingly.
Designing and deploying EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS-VPN protocols and routing technologies.
Troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in multiple areas.
Configured HSRP and VLAN trunking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco 2500, 2600, 3000, 6500, 7500, 7200 Series routers.
Configured spanning tree features like BPDU Guard, port-fast, uplink fast and other techniques.
Worked with protocols such as Frame Relay, IEEE 802.11 and VLAN, OSPF and BGP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, NTP, SNMP, SMTP and TELNET.
Supporting EIGRP and BGP for problems of L2/L3 in internal teams & external customers.
Providing Technical Support and solutions for Network Problems.
Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF
Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
Develop, plan and maintain documentation necessary for operation in support of LAN to WAN connectivity
Configured 2600, 2900 and 3600 routers with RIP and EIGRP.
Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting Local and Wide Areas Network (ISDN, Frame relay, NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP).
Support customer with the configuration and maintenance of ASA firewall systems.
Configuration of Access List ACL (Std., Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications and blocking others.
Documenting and Log analyzing the Cisco PIX series firewall.
BMW INDIA Pvt. Ltd.- Chennai, India Aug 2009 – Dec 2011
Network Engineer
Responsiblities:
Configure, monitor, and insure connectivity of LAN sites.
Follow up on all fixes and repairs on IT products in the department. Assists users to diagnose and solve data communication problems.
Maintains the peripherals, such as printers, that are connected to the network.
Monitoring the NMS system for different Network Alerts.
Installed and configured DNS and DHCP server.
Experience on configuration of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF multiple areas
Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, STP, RSTP, port aggregation & link negotiation.
Experience on configuration of routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF multiple areas
Application for load balancing on the servers
Experience in troubleshooting of DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
Worked on Frame Relay, ISDN, PPP, HDLC, Network Troubleshooting using CLI Show commands, PING, Trace route, telnet.
Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security for users connecting to the switches.
Responsible for LAN and internet connection file and print server.
Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
Used various scanning and sniffing tools like Wire-shark.
Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.
Implemented VTP and Trunking protocols (like 802.1q and ISL) on cat 3560, 3750 and 4500 switches.
Troubleshoot wiring problems and serial communication lines.
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