Network Engineer Cisco
Resume:
Howard Mitchell
Sr. Networking Engineer
*****************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
•Demonstrates leadership ability, guidance, and teamwork skills to consistently achieve and exceed service level measurements and agreements.
•Excellent network device implementation skills resulting in extremely minimal down times
•Excellent problem determination and problem resolution skills in complicated multi-platform and multi-vendor data networks.
•Skilled at learning new concepts quickly. Good communication, organizational and problem resolution abilities. Self-motivated, detail oriented with a strong desire to follow company policies and develop new skills as needed for overall company success which assist with obtaining any competitive advantage
•Strong ability to explain complicated networking concepts and solutions in simple terms in order to inform non-technical business representatives who need to understand the pros and cons of desired solutions.
Education:
•TCJC South Campus, 08/86 – 5/87 - Computer Programming
•Completed Team building courses
•Cisco systems training courses
Data Networking Technical Skills:
Network Diagraming – Microsoft Visio, Net-Viz
•Load Balancing – pools, virtual servers, health checking, domains, logging, groups.
•Layer 2 Protocols - MPLS, ATM, Frame-Relay, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, ARP, PPP, DSL, ISDN, FDDI, L2TP, HDLC, DLCI, port security
•Layer 3 Protocols – TCP/IP, ICMP, IGMP, IPsec
•Routing Protocols – BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, AppleTalk, RIP, Static, HSRP, VRRP
•Routing Techniques – Prefix Lists, Route Maps, QOS, GRE tunnels, VLAN Trunks, VLSM, NAT/PAT
Virtual Trunks Protocol (VTP), Virtual route Forwarding (VRF), Virtual Private network (VPNs), Failover,
Private-VLANs, Multicast.
•Multi-Layer Switching – Spanning Tree, VLAN, Ether Channel, VTP, VLAN Trunks
•Security Techniques – IPS, IDS, ACLS, VPN, Content Filtering, VPN Tunneling, AAA, anomaly detection
•Cisco ASA – Failover, Objects, Routing, Multi-context, ACLS, NAT, VPN, IPS, Content Filtering, SSL VPN, NAT/PAT, System Upgrades
•Citrix NetScalers Application Delivery Controllers
•Fortinet Firewalls - Failover, Objects, Routing, Multi-context, ACLS, NAT, VPN, IPS, Content Filtering, SSL VPN, System Upgrades
•Network Operating Systems – Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Jun-OS, PAN-OS, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2008,2003
•Computer Operating Systems – Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP, Unix, Linux, Solaris.
•PCI Compliance – router, firewall and switch management compliance configuration
•Network Management - Solarwinds, OPsware, HP Openview, SNMP, Logging, Radius, TAC+
•Packet Analysis – Wireshark, Data General Protocol analyzers
•Windows Servers – DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Radius configuration
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Information Technology Network Hardware Experience
•Switches: Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 3500, 2900, 3700, HP pro-curve, Brocade, Juniper Ex-3200
•Routers: Cisco 7600,7500,7200,4700,4500,4000,3800,3600,2800,2600,2500,1600s,Juniper Ex-4200
•Wireless Access Controllers: Cisco WLC, Aruba controllers
•Servers: Windows Server 2012, Windows 2008, Windows Server 2003
•Wan Optimizer: Riverbed Wan Optimizer, Silver Peak
•Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Cisco PIX, Fortigate Firewalls, Pala Alto Firewalls, Sonic Wall Firewall.
•Load Balancers: Big F5 LTM Load balancers and Cisco Content Service Switches, Citrix Netscalers
•VPN concentrator: cisco 3020, Cisco ASA
•Network Rack installation: Mounted and cabled network switches and appliances
•Ship and Receiving: handles network appliances lifting over 50 lbs. as required without issue
Nortel Equipment
Routers: ARNs,
Switches: Nortel 450s, 460s and 470
Aruba Wireless Network Equipment
Wireless Controllers: 3600 Mobility Controllers, 2400 Mobility Controllers
Access Points: AP85s, AP80M, AP80MB, AP60, AP61
Programming Languages:
C/C++, Visual Basic and various scripting languages
Automation using Python and Autohotkey
Employment History
Harman International a Samsung Company
November 2018 – June 2020
Configured, maintained and supported the following devices:
Cisco Firepower
Cisco ASA Firewalls
Cisco ISE
Cisco ISR & ASR routers
Cisco Switches, IOS & Nexus 9k,5k,2k
Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers
Meraki AP(s)
Cisco AP(s)
BIG IP F5 LTM & GTM
Riverbed Wan Optimizers
Responded to network alerts and resolved global network issues via ticketing system.
Solarwinds Network Management
BRG Sports (Full Time) “Bell Sports, Riddell, Giro”
March2015 -October2018
•Network Design for LAN/WAN
•Cisco Firepower IPS firewalls
•Citrix Application Delivery Controllers - NetScaler
•Site-to-Site VPN
•Remote Access VPN
•Cisco ISE
•Client remote VPN support
•Cisco Routers and Switches
•Cisco (WLC) Wireless LAN Controllers
•Network Design and Deployment
•Trouble ticket resolution
•Wireshark data analysis
•AppNeta
•Dell Force10 L3 Switches
•Juniper SRX Firewalls
Emdeon (Contract) Dec2014 – March2015
•Cisco ASA Firewall admin
•Big F5 LTM and GTM admin
•Cisco Nexus 7000 admin and support
•Remote Data Center Security Admin
•Site-to-Site VPN setup and support
•Cisco Catalyst 6500 admin and support
•Cisco Routers and Switches admin and support
•Cisco (WLC) Wireless admin and support
•Network Design and support
•Trouble ticket resolution
•Cisco VOIP phone support
•Wireshark data analysis
LeDuff America (Contract) Feb 2014 – September 2014
Sr. Network Engineer
•High availability IP Network Design
•Cisco WiFi network administration and management
•Cisco ASA 5540, 5510 configuration and support
•Palo Alto Firewall configuration and support
•MPLS network administration working with service provider
•VOIP management working with service provider
•Cisco NX-OS 5596 and 2224TP configure and maintain
•Cisco 3750/2960 switch configurations
•Cisco Merakie Wifi Access Point deployment
•FortiGate 800c Firewall initial installation, configure, maintain and support
•Troubleshooting of complex network issues to resolution
•BGP routing and static routing administered
•remote site Wifi installations completed
ResearchNow (Contract) October 2013 – January 2014
Sr. Network Engineer
Maintained Cisco Firewalls (ASA) & Palo Alto FWs
•Maintained SSLVPN on Juniper hardware
Assisted with install of Silver peak virtual appliance
Cisco Routers and Switches configuration
•Maintained network diagrams using Microsoft Visio
•Troubleshoot network issues
•Worked with team members to provide network
•Datacenter installations implemented
SAVVIS inc. March 2013 – August 2013
Sr. Network Engineer (Contract)
•Configured development and production network perimeter FW’s for Chick-Fil-A from ground up
•Cisco ASA Firewall (Sys Admin)
•Configured SSLVPN on Cisco ASA using DAP
•Configured B2B private VPN s
•Cisco Catalyst Switch configurations
•Big F5 LTM Load balancer maintain and support
•Fortinet Firewall (Sys Admin)
•Multicast configuration and support
•Cisco Routers and Switches (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
•Network Diagramming using Microsoft Visio
•Troubleshoot network issues to resolution after hours
•Worked with team members to provide solutions for network migration strategies
GE Energy - Dresser - (Contract) July 2010 – March 2013
Sr. Network Engineer / Backup Principle Architect
•Manages and Maintains company VPN network worldwide (Cisco and Fortinet) systems
•Configure and Deploys Cisco Systems switches and routers
•Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) (Sys Admin)
•Multicast configuration and support
•Bigf5 load balancer configuration and support
•Fortinet Firewall (Sys Admin)
•Cisco ASA Firewall (Sys Admin)
•Network Diagramming using Microsoft Visio
•Resolves network issues for global network via phone and Web-ex
•Handle on call after hours emergency situations
•Riverbed WAN optimization configuration and support
•Provides Voice over IP configuration and support
•Maintain Linux platform for DNS (BIND) (Sys admin)
AIG – American International Group (Contract) November 2009 – April 2010
Sr. Network Engineer
•Assisted with Network separation project for Far East AIG companies sold to pay back government bailout loans
•Resolved network issues and provided level 2 support for the AIG Global Command Center
•Coordinated network resolution plans with site contacts in remote countries such as Hong Kong, Vietnam,
Russia, Pakistan, Kenya, Chile, Dubai, UK and many other countries and US locations.
•Worked with Cisco 6500, Cisco 4500, Cisco 3700, Cisco 3500, Cisco 3900, Cisco 2900
•Utilized Microsoft Visio Cisco-Works, Orion, IP Control, Opsware and other network mgmt systems.
•Worked effectively with other IT teams to coordinate various solutions as required by the business
Allstate Insurance Company (Contract) October 2008 – July 2009 Sr. Network Engineer
•Procure, configured, install and maintained Cisco & HP switches and routers
•Configured and installed Cisco wireless access points as required by the campus employee needs
•Resolved RMA(s) and maintained network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.
•Implemented network changes during the company maintenance windows after hours as required.
•Provided 24/7 on-call network support for the Irving, Tx. Campus
•Worked with various business units to provide network solutions for business requirements presented
Comport (Contract) September 2008 – October 2008
Sr. Network Engineer
•Provided network consulting services for existing clients
•Took leadership role in advanced network design and implementation strategies for clients
•Performed bandwidth analysis using network analyzer to determine traffic volume and data flow
•Provided consulting services over the telephone as needed for support
BNSF Railway (Contract) January 2006 – September 2008
Sr. Network Engineer – Aruba Wireless Networking sys admin.
Performed system admin duties for Aruba Wireless networking system for BNSF national data network
•Deployed Aruba mobility controllers models 2400,3600 and 200 for access supporting 28 states
•Provisioned Aruba wireless access points for operation utilizing models AP80,AP85,AP60 and AP61
•Configured, Implemented and maintained Cisco routers and switches (3845,2811,6509,2940,3560,3750)
•Created and maintained existing network diagrams using Microsoft Visio
•Provided network support for complex networking issues to resolution
•Provided networking telephone support to rail yard techs located remote rail yard locations.
•Provided weekly status of active projects via weekly team conference calls
Fractech Services (Contract) June 2005 – January 2006
Sr. Network Engineer
•Provided advanced data networking solutions and implementations as needed
•Consulted wireless network address redesign and added security to existing mobile wireless network
•Provided system support to field teams as required by driving to site to trouble network issues
SBC / Southwestern Bell Communications (Full Time) February 2001 – February 2005
Manager Technical Services – hands-on position
•Constructed strategic data comm. network designs and configurations as required by the business
•Implemented new site connectivity to primary data center infrastructure using Cisco systems equipment
•Configured and implemented Cisco 7600,7500,7200,3600,2600,4700,6500,4500,3700s and more
•Provided tier II support for complex connectivity issues to resolution in a timely manor
•Reported project status via weekly conference calls to business representatives
•Performed implementations, removals and enhancements to existing network infrastructure
•Served as single point of contact for SBC company affiliates networking needs & connectivity to primary data center
•Ordered, unboxed and deployed Cisco equipment as required for active projects
•Tested new equipment and configurations to ensure proper operation before deployment into the production network
•Provided key networking support to SBC long distance in Pleasanton CA. and Dallas TX.
SBMS / Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems (Full Time) August 1996 – February 2001
Team Lead – hands-on position
•Led a team of network engineers with configuration management and implementation planning
•Provided tier II support for complex networking issues to resolution
•Constructed network design solutions for various projects as required
•Tested solutions in a lab environment before deployment in the production network.
•Assisted with constructing network change policies and procedures
•Provided network monitoring for campus network and company WAN for designated area’s
•Led Y2K Cisco compliant IOS upgrades to ensure no network failures at year change
•Led router team with integration of new SBMS retail and office complex’s into an existing OSPF network
•Implemented the company 1st ATM LANE solution from Farmers Branch to downtown Dallas complex.
Tandy Corporation (Full Time) June 1985 – August 1996
Data Communication Technician
Lead operator
Computer Operator
•Performed as computer operation for large IBM 370 Mainframe
•Provided connectivity and maintained IBM 3270 control units
•Performed system IPL’s on IBM 370 mainframes and Amdahl mainframe computers
•Performed as lead computer operator to a shift of computer operators
•Worked with scanners and large IBM laser printers
•Performed as data communications technician
•Worked with IBM medium size systems for Computer City company
•Configured and implemented frame-relay network for Computer City company
•Assisted with computer room build out plan at Arlington Tx. incredible universe store
•Worked with x.25 packet switches for Large Radio Shack x.25 network over 5000 stores.
•Provided support for ISDN telecommute work at home project for employees
•Installed and removed system BUS and TAG cables as required
•Wrote scripts to help improved hardware incident reporting information between shifts
•Trained network operations on how to perform daily duties as required
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