Engineer Network

Location:

Jersey City, NJ

Posted:

April 01, 2017

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Resume:

Saikrishna

551-***-****

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

Summary:

CCNP certified Network Engineer around 8 Years’ experience in designing, implementation, configuration of Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewalls, troubleshooting & fine-tuning of Firewalls, VPN configuration, troubleshooting network related problems in Enterprise& Data Center Networks.

Experience in configuring and troubleshooting of routing protocols RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS BGP and MPLS.

Understanding the JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices, Nortel.

Worked on network topologies and configurations, TCP/IP, UDP, Frame Relay, bridges, routers, hubs and switches.

Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/ 802.1Q, IPsec and GRE Tunneling, VLAN, Ether Channel, STP RSTP, PVST+.

Strong hands on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, and 1800 series routers, Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 2950, and 3500XL series switches.

Configuration of Juniper M320s as PE's, Cisco CRS-1 as Core, Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600 and Nexus 7010 as CE's.Configured Cisco 7200, Juniper M10i Routers as Route-Reflectors in the IP Core Back Bone.

Hands on experience in configuring and supporting site-to-site and remote access Cisco, IPsec, VPN solutions using ASA/PIX firewalls, Cisco Wireless CAPWAP experience. Cisco, VPN client in addition to providing TACACS+ and RADIUS services.

Expertise in implementation of IP addressing schemes (includes VLSM) and IP services to meet medium level enterprise level network requirement

Experience working with Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K devices.

Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX), which acts as a remote line card (module) for the Nexus 5000, Cisco UCS, prime and video.

Well experienced in configuring protocols HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, ICMP, IGMP, PPP, HDLC, PAP, CHAP, and SNMP.

Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended access-lists, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.

Experience in installing and configuring DNS, DHCP server.

Moderate knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Wireless Networks: LWAPP, WLC, WCS, Standalone Aps, Roaming, Wireless Security Basics, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, RF spectrum characteristics and good experience interpreting and implementing EIA and TIA infrastructure standards and guidelines

Experience working in lab environment testing complex IP routing scenarios and conducted extensive lab evaluations and integration testing of network elements and document results.

Experience working with Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, Active Directory, Share point, SAN/NAS, Nortel and related technology

Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.Good knowledge and experience in installation, configuration, and Administration of Windows 2000/2003, HTTP, FTP, DNS, NTP, DHCP servers under various LAN and WAN environments.

Proficiency in handling Network Monitoring tools and Packet capture tools (NAM, OPNET, NetFlow, Wireshark, Sniffer) .

Adept in preparing technical documentation and presentations using Microsoft Visio/ Office.

Provides technical leadership for problem escalation and resolution.

Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team and committed to highest levels of professionalism.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Routers : Routers (1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 3200, 3600,

3700, 3800, and 7200),

Switches : Cisco L2 & L3 Switches (2900, 3560, 4500,

5000 & 6500), ASA, PIX, FWSM, Juniper Netscreen

LAN Technologies : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet,

VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, VTP, STP, RSTP

WAN Technologies : Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, PPP, HDLC

Firewalls : Firewalls/VPNs ASA, PIX, Cisco VPN 3000

Series Concentrator

OS products/Services : DNS, DHCP, Windows (2000/2003, XP), UNIX,

LINUX, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005, VMware.

Protocols/Services : Routing Protocols (RIP v1 & v2, IGRP, OSPF,

EIGRP, BGP), QoS, HSRP, VRRP, TCP/IP, load balancer, Proxy servers, IPSec, MPLS, PPP, VoIP, SIP, H.323

Network Management Tools : Wireshark, Netflow Analyzer, HP OpenView,

Cisco Works, Ethereal, OPNET.

Security Server Protocols : TACACS+, RADIUS

Professional Experience:

Celgene Corporation, NJ Nov 2015 - Present

L2/L3 Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

This is a new site and I was completely responsible for decommissioning the old Merck network and deploying a new network setup for Celgene corporation.

Installed, configured ASR-1001-X, ISR-4451, ISR-4351, CISCO 2911 routers for the site which are required for the site to site tunnel setup and also for the Internet setup for the entire site. Deployment and Setup of a Campus Network with variety of network equipment which includes configuring a series of cisco catalyst switches 4509, 4510E, 4500X, 3750 X switches for 13 buildings (Summit West) across the entire campus.

Implementation of Cisco APIC controller and setup of Spine and leaf design in the data center using Nexus 9000 series switches. Experience working on Ansible, NETCONF, SLAX and Python scripting for automation of network devices.

Implemented Dot1x for all the User Access Switches on all sites of the Client Location on Cisco Switches

o45xx(Sup7-lE),3850,3750-v1, 3750-v2,3750-x stacks.

Involved in creating and implementing phased migration plans to Configure Dot1x on these Switches Secured network access with Cisco ISE 1.2 (RADIUS)

Configured network access servers for AAA Security Using Cisco Identity Service Engine 1.2

Involved in setup of Cisco Identity Service Engine 1.2, Setting up Policy server nodes and Profiling nodes, Creating DACL (downloadable ACL), and assigning to the required policy set, Writing Profiling rule for profiling different set of Devices

Involved in developing the design document, Troubleshooting documents for NAC-8021x through CISCO ISE 1.2

Deployment and Setup of a Campus Network with variety of network equipment for 13 buildings (Summit West)

Turn-up New Remote Site Projects for the client from the Scratch.

Adding the Network device NAS to CISCO ISE 1.2 for 802.1x authentication

Creating BOM getting approvals, ordering equipment, unboxing and configuring them according to design and shipping them to remote sites.

Wifi survey using Proxim wireless device, configuring flex connect configuration in Cisco WLC and changing values of the 802.11a/b/g/n settings and applying high client density in RF profiles to improve signal strength.

Experience working with Citrix Load balancer, configuring VIP, services, protocols, certificates.etc.

Configured Routing Protocols like BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, switching protocols like (dot1x, VTP, STP, GLBP, HSRP) and configured VSS, port-channels like LACP and PAgP.

Worked on Juniper SRX Implemented antivirus and web filtering on Juniper SRX 240 at the web server as well as configuration of F5 Big-IP LTM-6400 load balancers and experience working with F5 technologies (LTM, GTM, APM, V9, V10, V11.

Setting Lab environment in the data center for testing validating new designs and software solutions for the client.

Experience working in enterprise lab environment.

Expert level knowledge of the SRX high end platforms SRX5800 & SRX5400 at the hardware Level, and they should understand what and how many cards are in the device and their functions.

Experience using network management tools, such as CA SPECTRUM and eHealth, and/or Client OpenView, Riverbed Opnet, Siem Qradar, Solarwinds, Infoblox, Gigamon

I was even responsible for configuring Nexus 5000, 2000, 9000 series switches for the Data Center deployment project which includes working with different vendors, application teams and server teams to setup and manage their devices. Configured VPC, port-channels and even load-balancing the traffic across various links for proper utilization of the 10 gig links

Was responsible for upgrading the IOS codes for the required devices in the campus and also to make sure that it is a bug free report from Cisco before we deploy the code.

Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Cisco 3750, 3550, 3560, 2924, 6509-V-E, 6513, 6504, 6503, 6506, 6500 series switches, GSR, ASR routers with Cisco IOS and IOS-XR and NX

Installed, configured and managed Cisco routers such as 7200 series, 3800 series, 3700 series, 2800 series and Cisco Catalyst switch series 6500, 4500, 3500, and 2900.

Upgraded the data center network environment with Cisco ASA 5520. Configured ACL’s on Cisco Switches as well as configured routers as terminal servers.

Configured Cisco ASA 5515-X, 5545 VPN boxes across various locations. Was responsible for doing zero downtime IOS upgrades on these Firewalls without any end user impact. I was the main point of contact for support incase if there was any hardware failure or any software issues and I had to contact Cisco to do an RMA and replace the failed box.

Implemented Dot1x for all the User Access Switches on all sites of the Client Location on Cisco Switches 65xx (Sup 2T, sup32), 45xx(Sup7-lE),3750, Ether Switch module

Involved in creating and implementing phased migration plans to Configure Dot1x on these Switches and secured

network access with Cisco Secure (RADIUS/ TACACS+). Performed Intensive Lab Testing for Dot1x on different Models of Cisco Switches (6500, 4500, 3650E & 3750) and Various end Points

Responsible for layer 2 securities which was implemented using a dedicated VLAN ID for all trunk ports, setting the user ports to non-trunking, deployed port security when possible for user ports

Implement and configured HSRP (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. Was also responsible for creating new and updating the VISIO diagram for all the new and existing locations.

I was even responsible for bringing up new internet circuits across various locations configuring BGP, zone based security protocols and also configuring the tunnels from the remote sites to the HQ and making sure each site had a redundant path for the internet and intranet traffic.

After few months, I was completely responsible for the enhancement of Wifi setup across all the branches of Celgene corporation. Configured cisco 5508, 5520, 760, 2504 WLC’s flex connect groups, AP groups, made enhancements in 802.11 a and 802.11 b/g/n to improve the power of 3707,3702 Access points so that users can get complete coverage and a boost in their Wifi signal. Configured N+1 configuration on cisco 5520 boxes for high availability and also configured RF profiles, Mobility Anchors, DHCP for guest network and updating IOS and certificates for required WLC’s across various locations.

I do have experience in Wifi survey using Proxim Wireless technology making sure that we find the weaker spots in the office and install AP’s for better coverage for the end user. Was also responsible for setting up heats maps in Cisco prime and tracking the location and health of all the AP’s across various sites.

Actively involved in switching technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS, Port security – 802.1x, Trunking 802.1Q, RPVST+, Inter-VLAN routing, and LAN security on Cisco Catalyst Switches 4507R+E, 6509-E and Cisco Nexus Switches 2232, 5596, 7009.

Catholic Health Initiative, CO March 2015 to Nov 2015

Lead Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

•New MPLS WAN link project: Configured Routing protocols- OSPF, EIGRP, BGP on routers ISR-4451, ISR-4351 and ASR-1002X, CSR router, 9k,10K series routers for a new WAN link. Configured route redistribution, distribute lists, route-maps, offset-lists, prefix lists, route summarization, route-feedback, BGP attributes. 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.

•Replace branch hardware with new 3900 routers and 2960 switches.

•Configuring firewall switch module on Cisco 6506 distribution layer switches, configuring VTPs, trunking, inter-vlan routing, port fast, uplink fast, backbone fast on access layer switches.

•Enable STP attack mitigation (BPDU Guard, Root Guard), Using MD% authentication for VTP

•Planned and installed Frame Relay WAN links to the branch offices.

•Maintained and setup wireless access points at various locations in the company.

Good working knowledge of VPM and solarwinds, making BW utilization reports for 40 branches where a new redundant WAN link has been installed and giving presentations to the customer about how the traffic is load balancing between the new and the old MPLS WAN links.

Doing the Test and turn up of the new MPLS router and bringing up the link between the Customer edge router and the L3 Service provider router at almost 40 sites.

•Making reports of the test and turn up results and making sure all the routes are being received before the cutover activity. Configured routing policies and BGP PA in such a way that all the even prefixes are being routed through old WAN link and all the odd prefixes are routed through the new MPLS WAN link and also Working knowledge of frame relay, MPLS services, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP routing protocols, NAT’ing, sub-netting, also including DNS, LDAP, DHCP, http, HTML, HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, PPTP, VLAN, STP (Spanning tree Protocol), RTSP & Multicasting protocols.

•Worked 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 and Cisco Wireless CAPWAP experience. Involved in operations and administration of WAN consisting Ethernet Handoffs, T1, DS3, and Optic Fiber Handoffs.

•Configuring Virtual ip’s in Citirix netscalar, portsl protocols.etc.

•Experience working in IP engineering network design and management including recent experience with Cisco and Juniper specific implementations

•Supporting EIGRP and BGP based on the network by resolving level 2 & 3 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations

On the day of cutover we used to bring the new MPLS router live into the network. Following a detailed procedure to make sure the internal network is able to reach the data centers located at Denver and Richardson.

Troubleshooting, maintaining and making necessary configuration changes to establish the connectivity between the LAN and the WAN devices. Redistributing the IGP like EIGRP and OSPF into BGP and vice versa.

LAN refresh project:- Thorough understanding of the Network design, Physical connectivity of a large site in Des Moines and doing a Refresh and an IOS upgrade for almost 150 devices across different sites in Des Moines.

Racking, Stacking, configuring, Nexus 5K and 2K and 7K.

Configuration of Cisco 6500 (sup 720), 4500 (SUP 6) & 3750 Catalyst Switches for network access.

Worked 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.

Installed wireless access points (WAP) at various locations in the company.

Good working knowledge of the Chassis 4501E, 4500X,3850 and 3750 cisco switches. Configuration of Cisco 6500 (sup 720), 4500 (SUP 6) & 3750 Catalyst Switches for network access and configuring VSS on 4500X and a stack of 7-3850 switches, converting HSRP to VSS, upgrading the downlink and the uplinks from 1Gigabit to 10 Gigabit for the entire network.

Taking a complete responsibility of the inventory and communicating with the cabling team to make sure the right type of fiber is used at the sites and making sure that the patching was done properly.

Created dedicated VLANs for Voice & Data with QOS for prioritizing VOICE over DATA and also designing and implementation of Catalyst/ASA Firewall Service Module for various LAN’s. Key contribution includes troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, & BGP.

Was also responsible for bringing up new distribution switches wherever required to reduce the load on the core switch of the site and making necessary changes in the design to create redundant links.

Working as a Day support engineer after the activity and troubleshooting to resolve issues quickly at critical areas in the site.

Worked on Layer 2 protocols such as STP, VTP, STP, RSTP, PVSTP+, MST and other VLAN troubleshooting issues and configuring switches from scratch and deployment.

Conducts extensive lab evaluations and integration testing of network elements and document results. Aid in the development of progress reports

Open appropriate defect tickets with all necessary descriptive information in the appropriate defect tracking system(s).

Defining and running tests covering appropriate test cases for the assigned call/signaling flows and/or network elements and associated business service features/enhancements.

Disney, Seattle, WA Feb 2014 – March-2015

Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

•Responsible for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dynamic routing protocols: BGP, OSPF & EIGRP (route redistribution, distribute lists, route-maps, offset-lists, prefix lists, route summarization, route-feedback, BGP attributes) on Cisco Routers 7613, 7201, and 3945E.

•Working knowledge of frame relay, MPLS services, OSPF, BGP and EIGRP routing protocols, NAT’ing, sub-netting, also including DNS, LDAP, DHCP, http, HTML, HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, OSPF, RIP, IPSEC, PPTP, VLAN, STP (Spanning tree Protocol), RTSP & Multicasting protocols

•Experience with design and implementation of Virtual Switching System (VSS) for both User segment and server segment using 6509-V-E catalyst switches

•Experience with managing the completed end to end site solutions

•Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration

•Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Cisco 3750, 3550, 3560, 2924, 6509-V-E, 6513, 6504, 6503, 6506, 6500 series switches, GSR, ASR routers with Cisco IOS and IOS-XR and NX, Juniper MX960

•Installed, configured and managed Cisco routers such as 7200 series, 3800 series, 3700 series, 2800 series and Cisco Catalyst switch series 6500, 4500, 3500, and 2900.

•Upgraded the data center network environment with Cisco ASA 5520. Configured ACL’s on Cisco Switches as well as configured routers as terminal servers.

•Implementing 3750 Stackable switches using Cisco Stack Wise technology. Experience to review and evaluate current and future design issues as required maintaining network integrity, efficient data flow.

•Worked on Layer 2 protocols such as STP, VTP, STP, RSTP, PVSTP+, MST and other VLAN troubleshooting issues and configuring switches from scratch and deployment

•Involved in designing and implementing QOS and policy map to 2800 series routers for all the branches

•Experience Branch Relocation: Connect workstation, servers, etc. Rack and stack Pre-configured new hardware and connect the circuits. Work with Carrier to test and turn-up circuits.

•Performed IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting in complete LAN, WAN development.

•Involved in operations and administration of WAN consisting Ethernet Handoffs, T1, DS3, and Optic Fiber Handoffs.

•Supporting EIGRP and BGP based on the network by resolving level 2 & 3 problems of internal teams & external customers of all locations

•Racking, Stacking, configuring, Nexus 5K and 2K and 7K.

•Installed wireless access points (WAP) at various locations in the company an also experience with Cisco Wireless CAPWAP.

•Actively involved in switching technology Administration including creating and managing VLANS, Port security – 802.1x, Trunking 802.1Q, RPVST+, Inter-VLAN routing, and LAN security on Cisco Catalyst Switches 4507R+E, 6509-E and Cisco Nexus Switches 2232, 5596, 7009.

•Created dedicated VLANs for Voice & Data with QOS for prioritizing VOICE over DATA.

•Configured Voice ports and Dial peers on the call manager for the VOIP call to reach remote destination.

•Worked on configuration and commissioning of the MPLS circuits for various branch offices.

•Providing Daily network support for national wide area network consisting of MPLS, VPN and point-to-point site.

•Performed Network Security Assessment and implemented security improvements such as network filtering, SSH, AAA, SNMP access lists, VTY access lists, EIGRP MD5 authentication, and HSRP authentication.

•Juniper SRX 1400, M10i, MX-80, Alcatel SR 7750 / ESS 7450 routers and maintain firewall including manage multiple SSG5s, and Juniper SRX 110 CE firewalls

•Network capacity planning, modeling, and traffic optimization and experience in using tools

(OPnet, Netflow, etc.).

•Configured of ACL’s in Cisco 5520 ASA firewall for internet Access requests for servers, Protocol Handling, Object Grouping and NAT and iWAN.

•Responsible for Data Center Migrations and its operations.

•Implemented antivirus and web filtering on Juniper SRX 240 at the web server as well as configuration of F5 Big-IP LTM-6400, Citrix netscalar load balancers and experience working with F5 technologies (LTM, GTM, APM, V9, V10, V11) and experience working on Juniper MX960

•Experience in deploying, configuring & maintaining F5 3DNS(Global traffic Manager) Controller and BigIP -LTM(local traffic manager) for wide area load balancing and global redirection using VPN and Proxy load balancing techniques

•Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment and with HPSM Change Control System

•Documenting workflow process, managing and implementing standard policy and procedures.

UPS, Wayne, NJ March 2013 – Jan 2014

Role: Sr. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

•Worked as part of a team to manage Enterprise Network Infrastructure as a Tier 3 Support Engineer.

•Involved in configuring and implementing of Composite Network models consists of Cisco 7600, 7200, 3800 series routers and Cisco 2950, 3500, 5000, 6500 Series switches and experience working on Cisco CSR router 9000k series and

•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 and iWAN.

•Replace branch hardware with new 3900 routers and 2960 switches.

•Configuring firewall switch module on Cisco 6506 distribution layer switches, configuring VTPs, trunking, inter-vlan routing, port fast, uplink fast, backbone fast on access layer switches.

•Enable STP attack mitigation (BPDU Guard, Root Guard), Using MD% authentication for VTP

•Planned and installed Frame Relay WAN links to the branch offices.

•Maintained and setup wireless access points at various locations in the company.

•Great understanding of WLAN including 802.11 standards, Lightweight and Autonomous systems, WPA, PEAP Cisco Wireless CAPWAP experience.

•Assisted in MPLS migrations, implemented a backup for the existing WAN connection using site-to-site IP sec VPN tunnels.

•Knowledgeable in configuration of Voice VLAN’s (VOIP), prioritizing the voice traffic over the data traffic.

•Configuring and troubleshooting OSPF routing protocol on the corporate network.

•Tested and implemented various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, AS-PATH, Community, Extended community using route-maps.

•Worked on migration of Frame Relay based branches to MPLS based VPN for customer’s WAN infrastructure.

•Worked on migration of existing PIX firewall to ASA firewall, PIX OS upgrade from 6.3 to 7.0, also configured on BIG IP (F5) Load balancers and also monitored the Packet Flow in the load balancers.

•Experience working with CLI F5 Bgi-Pipe, TMSH

•Have good experience working with the Trouble Tickets on F5 Load Balancers.

•Experience working with Blue coat and F5 load balancer technologies

•Switch experience includes Cisco Catalyst switches: Cisco 3750, 4500, 6500 series switches.

•Managing enterprise BGP setup by configuring and troubleshooting BGP related issues.

•Scaling of BGP and IGP in the core, dealt with implementation of deployment related to Cisco devices and applying security policies on it like Cisco UCS, prome and video.

•Troubleshoot issues related to VLAN, VLAN Trunking, HSRP failovers, related issues.

•Configuration of NAT.

•Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in resolution of trouble-tickets, equipment RMAs, and support requests.

•Planning for upgrade of IOS on devices and performing the upgrade.

•Assisted in the architecture, evaluation and recommendations related to purchasing and installing hardware, software related to IP Networking.

Hughes Network Systems, Herndon, VA Jan 2012 – Feb 2013

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

•Experience in configuring Site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.

•Installed and configured Cisco 7200 series router and Cisco 2950, 4500, 6500 Series switches.

•Configured network using routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and BGP and troubleshooting L2/L3 issues.

•Worked on multiple projects related to Branch networks, Campus networks, extranet clients and Data Center Environments involving in data center migrations from one data center to another.

•Provided estimated bandwidth requirements for data replication, to best determine adequate timing for migration service levels

•Created data migration strategies to help with completion of migration of data center from one point to another.

•Configuration of Cisco 6500 (sup 720), 4500 (SUP 6) & 3750 Catalyst Switches for network access and experience working on Juniper MX960

•Worked 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.

•Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers

•Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches

•Time to time upgrade network connectivity between branch office and regional office with multiple link paths and routers running HRSRP, EIGRP in unequal cost load balancing to build resilient network.

•Design and implement Catalyst/ASA Firewall Service Module for various LAN’s.

•Key contribution includes troubleshooting of complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that include routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, & BGP.

•Configured Client VPN technologies including Cisco’s VPN client via IPSEC.

•Configuring ACL to allow only authorized users to access the servers.

•Participated in on call support in troubleshooting the configuration and installation issues.

•Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting local and Wide Areas Network (ISDN, Frame relay, DDR, NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP).

•Provided technical support in terms of upgrading, improving and expanding the network.

•Providing technical security proposals, detailed RFP responses, and security presentation, installing and configuring ASA firewalls, VPN networks and redesigning customer security architectures.

Honeynut, Hyderabad, India. Oct 2010 – Dec 2011

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

•Responsible for the configuration of Cisco Routers (7000, 5300, 4000, 2500, 3000, 2600) using RIP, IGRP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP

•Implement Cisco IOS Firewall IDS using 2600 series router

•Used DHCP to automatically assign reusable IP addresses to DHCP clients

•Configured and installed multi-protocol (IP, IPX) multi-interface Cisco routers

•Managed office network with Cisco devices with network devices including 2500 and 3600 series routers and 3500, 2900, 1900 series switches

•Analyzing and resolving a high percentage of initial customer contact in the areas of PC/LAN.

•Escalating customer problems to management and support groups utilizing standard escalation model.

•Extensive experience in configuring and implementing OSPF and BGP and excellent working experience with Cisco Prime and UCS.

•Supported core network consisting of Cisco 7200 series routers running multi area OSPF.

•Configuration of EIGRP and OSPF as interior gateway protocol with route filtering and route redistribution, installed and maintained Cisco 3600, 2600 and 7200 backbone routes with HSRP

•Implemented stub/Totally stub areas. Implemented various OSPF features like route-summarization and SPF throttling.

•Experience in WAN technologies like T1/T3, DS3,STM1 and STM4 circuit types and also iWAN.

•Configured Security policies including NAT, PAT, VPN, Route-maps and Access Control Lists.

•Implement Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS 3.0) for TACACS+/RADIUS

•Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configuration

•Network Migration from RIP to OSPF

•Implementation of TCP/IP and related Services-DHCP/ DNS/ WINS

•Pinpointing physical network conditions that are contributing to call quality issues

•Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP and BGP.

•Engaged in office moves, helped in identifying network requirements of new building, installed new networking hardware, and coordinated with vendors for cabling/wiring

•Performed troubleshooting, while maintaining trouble ticket tracking, following internal/external

•Escalation procedures and customer notifications.

•Configured Cisco Routers for OSPF, IGRP, RIPv2, EIGRP, Static and default route.

•Upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP

•Acted as Tier 3 support for connectivity

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