Network Engineer Information Technology

Objectives

Desires an environment in which I might leverage my experience in the planning, design, implementation and support of enterprise level IP networks

Technical Overview

Protocols and Standards: Knowledge of the TCP/IP suite, LAN, WAN, PPP, Ethernet, Routing (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), DHCP, VLAN, dot1q, dot1x, STP, PVST, VTP, HSRP, ARP, VPC

Cisco 800, 1700, 2800, 1900, 2600, 2800, 2900, 3700, 3800, 3900, 7400, 7600, ASR 9k series routers, Catalyst 2900, 3500, 3700, 4500, and 6500 series switches

Nexus 9000, 7000, 6000, 5000, 3000 and 2000 series switches

Microsoft Server

Solarwinds

Netbrain

Fabricpath

Cisco Best Practices

Change management (CA Service desk)

Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook

Lync, WebEx, Skype, VPN

Citrix

Experience

Humana

Louisville, Kentucky

October 2015 – September 2016

Network Engineer

Assisted in the architecture and deployment of multiple core upgrade initiatives utilizing a Cisco Nexus 7000/6000/3000 solution

Configured various Nexus specific technologies including NX-OS VPCs and VDCs

Provided support on Nexus deployments

Configured routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and EIGRP

Cisco VPN AnyConnect

Ensured redundancy in multi-homed BGP deployment through the manipulation of the weight, local pref and AS_PATH prepending attributes

Assisted in implementation of new CBWFQ standard

Interfaced with 3rd party vendors during troubleshooting scenarios, RMA generation, bug scrubs, and best-practice deployment strategies

Performed AnyConnect VPN client upgrade for over 3800 users

Responsible for day-to-day management of Cisco IP network

Involved in manual testing, defect reporting, bug scrubs, and vendor collaborations

Authored high level documentation on new deployments

Served as 3rd level support to NOC and other operations teams on a rotating on-call basis

Troubleshot various L2 and L3 protocols including, but not limited to, STP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, NAT, routed, trunk, and access ports, as well as various hardware issues

Assisted in cutover and platform migration change windows

Managed Cisco 6509 and Nexus 7000 series core and VDCs

Performed validation testing and assisted in backout procedures when necessary

Developed and Implemented a Professional Runbook consisting of Cisco Nexus devices for migrating and consolidating Brownfield Datacenters consisting of Catalyst 6500s, 4500s, 3750s.

Developed Professional Documentation for the consolidation of two Brownfield Datacenters consisting of 1000+ Cisco Network Devices

Consolidated over 100,000 lines of IOS/NX-OS configuration in a multiple Brownfield Datacenters

Member of a Peer Review Team to protect Enterprise Network Availability

Audited for VLAN connectivity utilizing a custom Ping Sweep for over 4500+ Cisco Network devices

Audited Cisco Nexus 7k/6k/3k device configurations for compliance to best practices in an Enterprise Datacenter

Developed and Audited multilayered diagrams for an Enterprise Datacenter consisting of 1000 Nexus Switches

Aston Technology

Mclean, Virginia

March 2015 – October 2016

Network Engineer

Configure Cisco Routers, Switches

F5 Load balancer

Troubleshot various L2 and L3 protocols routed, trunks and access ports, as well as various hardware issues

Cisco ASA

Create Visio Midsize Networks

Audited devices for VLAN connectivity

Configured routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and EIGRP

Ensured redundancy in multi-homed BGP deployment through the manipulation of the weight, local pref and AS_PATH prepending attributes

Palo Alto

Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.

Duke Street Speedy Lube

Alexandria, Virginia

September 2003- April 2015

Mechanic/Manager

Substantial knowledge of vehicle repairs on various makes and models

Strong ability to manage an auto service staff

Familiar with automatic and manual transmission repairs

Ability to diagnose vehicle issues and present accurate estimates

Sound ability to articulate available services to customers

Impressive ability to motivate staff

Ability to work flexible schedules

Clearly defined employee responsibilities and tracked performance.

Ensured that customer and employee areas were kept clean and organized.

Provided regular employee evaluations

Ensured timely completion of vehicle services.

Inspected vehicle repairs

Ensured compliance with shop standards.

Assisted with initial diagnostics and supervised vehicle work

Maintained inventory of replacement parts and prepared purchase orders

Ensured that warranty specifications were upheld when work was performed

Education

2013 Graduate

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology- Cisco Networking

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