Enterprise Cisco Network Engineer

AWRANGZIB DAWOODZAI

Santa Ana, CA *************@*****.*** 949-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Network Engineer with over 10 years of experience supporting, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise network environments. Strong background in Cisco-based LAN/WAN infrastructure, network security, and L1/L2 technical support. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, perform device migrations, and support end users in fast-paced environments. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Administrator (Part-Time) — Alpha Eagle Security Irvine, CA 01/2026 – Present

• Monitor network performance and proactively diagnose and resolve connectivity issues

• Implement and manage security protocols including firewalls and VPNs

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software

• Maintain accurate documentation for configurations and compliance Network Engineer — Pomeroy

Anaheim, CA 09/2025 – 01/2026

• Maintained Cisco LAN/WAN infrastructure to ensure availability and performance

• Configured and supported Cisco routers and switches (Catalyst, ISR, 9K Series 9610/9410)

• Supported Cisco DNA Center and Cisco DNA network architecture deployments

• Administered Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control

• Troubleshot network issues using Cisco IOS tools

• Supported VLANs, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing

• Assisted with OSPF and static routing

• Managed DHCP, DNS, and IP addressing

• Performed firmware upgrades and configuration backups Network Engineer — HCL Tech

Irvine, CA 05/2022 – 08/2025

• Installed and configured routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points

• Monitored network health and resolved performance issues

• Created network performance reports

• Managed VLANs and fiber connectivity

• Conducted site surveys, WLAN installations, and device decommissioning Network Engineer – Help Desk Support (L1/L2) — DT-Global Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan 07/2017 – 06/2022

• Provided L1/L2 support for network incidents and service requests

• Troubleshot LAN, WAN, and wireless network issues

• Supported Cisco routers and switches

• Performed racking, stacking, cabling, migration, and decommissioning

• Delivered desktop and end-user support

• Supported user account management and workstation setup EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Associate’s Degree / Diploma in Information Technology — Aria University, Afghanistan (March 2012)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cisco Routers & Switches, Cisco 9K Series (9610/9410), Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, ASA Firewalls, LAN/WAN/WLAN, VLANs, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, Network Troubleshooting, Device Migration, Help Desk Support (L1/L2), Documentation LANGUAGES

English, Pashto, Persian (Dari), Urdu

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