Senior Network Engineer - Cisco, MPLS, Cloud & Security

Sri Lekha Somarouthu

Network Engineer

USA 314-***-**** ******************@*****.*** LinkedIn

SUMMARY:

Over 3+ Years in designed and managed enterprise-scale network infrastructures, including LAN/WAN/VLAN/WLAN, MPLS, and VPN solutions with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls. Implemented advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) to optimize performance and reliability. Ensured security and compliance through firewall policies, NAT, disaster recovery protocols, and regular patch management. Led data center migration initiatives and coordinated with vendors and partners to deliver IT/AV/VTC projects within SLA.

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science in Cybersecurity Webster University at St. Louis, MO, USA May 2025 Bachelors of Science in Computers Vignan Degree College, India Jun 2022 SKILLS:

Network Devices: Routers, Switches, Firewalls (Checkpoint, ASA, Juniper NetScreen), LTE Gateways, Active Directory Protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPsec, SSL VPN, VPN

Security: Firewall & ACL Management, VPN Configuration, Cisco ISE, Blue Coat, Websense Automation & DevOps: Python, Ansible, Jenkins

Cloud & Virtualization: AWS (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway), Azure (VNETs, ExpressRoute), VMware ESX, KVM, XEN, Terraform

Monitoring & Management: SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, Netscout, Gigamon SDN & Containerization: Cisco DNA Center, VMware NSX, Kubernetes (Calico, CNI), Docker Networking, OpenDaylight Industrial Systems: SCADA, PLC

Testing & Validation: Unit, Integration, Performance, IoT Containerization & Data Handling: Docker Networking, Kubernetes (Calico, CNI), Wireshark Design & Compliance: DNS Servers, Security audits

EXPERIENCE:

Network Engineer Metlife, USA Feb 2025 – Present

• Experience in configuring DNS servers to facilitate IP system identification and automate IP address assignment.

• Assisting with the evaluation and management of TCP and UDP data to ensure dependable and efficient online devices and application communication.

• Implementing BGP, EIGRP, RIP, MPLS, VPN, and OSPF protocol stacks to solve routing problems during migrating and fresh client interactions.

• Involved in design and implementation of Data Centre Migration, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networks.

• Develop and maintain support documentation including support guides, knowledge base articles, procedures, and online customer information.

Network Engineer Intuit, USA Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

• Conducted continuous network monitoring to ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of critical infrastructure components.

• Maintained correct up-to-date documentation of network device configurations, streamlining troubleshooting processes & supporting audit readiness.

• Coordinated user account setup, permissions, and access management to enforce security policies and improve system compliance and integrity.

• Designed, installed, and configured over 5 enterprise firewalls, including Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, and Juniper NetScreen to enforce robust network security policies and protect organizational assets.

• Supported network security initiatives by assisting with firewall updates, managing VPN connections, and participating in security audits to maintain a secure and resilient network environment. Network Engineer Insight Global, India Jan 2021 – Apr 2023

• Involving in Planning, Designing, Implementation including LAN, VLAN, WLAN and WAN on wired and wireless networks Configuring routers, modems, switches aligned with client specifications.

• Managed all network devices and services, Cisco Wireless Devices, FTTH lines, restricting access of unauthorized personnel to data as per client needs. Customize firewall user accesses and Network Address Translation (NAT) as per needs.

• Continuous monitoring of devices and network to ensure uptime, reliability, and proactive issue resolution

• Applying disaster recovery protocols in the event any cyber-attacks or environmental event occurs.

• Increasing continuity of services and high-level customer satisfaction by prioritizing the tickets and resolving the issues.

• Upgrade devices with new security patches and version on devices used in live services.

• Performed DNS configuration changes, implemented secure Wi-Fi settings, and resolved connectivity issues, enhancing network security and reducing downtime for end users.

• Communicating with security vendors, service providers, channel partners to improve services, resolve technical problem within SLA obligations.

• Implemented VLANs, VTP, Inter-VLAN Routing, and STP for secure, efficient network segmentation, leveraging OSI, TCP/IP, and DHCP to ensure reliability and high availability.

• Performed Software updates, Security Patches, and configuration management across Routers, Switches, and Firewalls

• Maintained and troubleshoot Cisco Call Manager VoIP System

• Installed equipment racks and rack mount network equipment. Installing & rebuilding IP appliances, checkpoint appliances.

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