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Senior Network EngineerStreet Address EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: -Senior Network Engineering professional with 8+ years of experience in network design, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, testing, and managing large-scale campus and Data Center networks.Extensively worked on Data Center switching technology including Nexus 9K, 7K, and 5K and Catalyst switches configuring VPC. networking protocols, specifically OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP in the core Switches of Cisco 6500 and Nexus 9K 7k and troubleshooting issues with the network. configured VPC on Nexus 9K 9396 for F5 and WLC Configured LAG on F5 VIP and Nexus 9K for a trunk connectionExperience working on Cisco Catalyst Series3750, 4500, 4900, and 6500; Nexus 2000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 series switches.Extensive experience working with Network Firewalls. Worked on Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto Next Gen Firewalls, Checkpoint, FortiGate, and Sonic Firewalls.Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for a data center access architecture Expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Juniper EX Switches.Working knowledge of CISCO NEXUS data center infrastructure with 5000 and 7000 series switches (5548, 7010) including CISCO NEXUS Fabric Extender.Extensive work experience with Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Load Balancers, and Firewalls.Experience with converting Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with Cisco ASA VPN experience.Design and configure OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers (MX960, MX480) and SRX Firewalls (SRX240, SRX550).Experience in Design, Implement, migration & troubleshooting of Juniper switches, routers, and firewalls and with Juniper: EX-2200, EX-4200, EX-4500, MX-480, M Series, Junos, and Screens, SRX210, SRX240.Working Knowledge and demonstrated experience on the Cisco Juniper, HP Aruba, Avaya, and Arista switches & Routers.Worked with Cisco, Palo Alto, ASA, Juniper SRX, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Zscaler, and other vendors to provide a stable, high-speed, secure networkProficient in implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure access controls.Experience with different Network Management Tools and Sniffers like Wireshark (ethereal), HP-Open view, RSA envision, and Cisco works to support 24 x 7 Network Operation Center.Experience with F5 and Cisco load balancers (CSM, ACE, and GSS).Basic and advanced F5 load balancer configurations, including migrating configurations from Cisco ACE to F5 and general troubleshooting of the F5 load balancers.Proficiency in Cisco ASAs, ISRs, Catalyst/Nexus, HP Switches, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.Worked on Cisco Firewalls Cisco ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series. Migrated from ASA to Palo Alto 5000 Series. Experience in NAT/PAT, Policies, SSL Forward proxy, Decryption, and URL Filtering on PA firewalls.Completed project to evaluate Cisco Next-Generation Firepower 4100 Series security appliances for both the virtual Firepower Threat Detection and the Virtual ASA modules to increase security in a production environmentProficient in Cisco Digital Network Architecture Center (DNAC) to streamline network provisioning and management while ensuring high availability and scalability.Hand-on experience on Bluecoat Proxy SG models PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE deployment on Enterprise network.Deployed Explicit proxy on Bluecoat, deployed visual policy, firmware upgrade, authenticating users, web filters, etc.Working Knowledge and demonstrated experience on the Cisco Juniper, HP Aruba, Avaya, and Arista switches and routers.proficient in Cisco ASAs, ISRs, Catalyst/Nexus, HP Switches, Cisco Meraki, Aruba, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, and have experience working in complex environments involving Layer 2 Switching, L3 routing, perimeter networks, and VPN firewallsKnowledge of network Automation that includes Configuration templates, scripts, and integration of various tools using Python, APIs, and Ansible.Strong hands-on experience in the configuration and troubleshooting of DHCP, DNS, and IPAM services.Worked on TACACS/RADIUS server for VPN user authentication and network device authentication. Migrated from Cisco ACS to ISE.Experience with Network documentation tools that include Net Brain for maintaining inventory of network nodes, diagramming, path analysis, etc.TECHNICAL SKILLS:-Networking TechnologiesLAN/WAN Architecture, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, VPN, VLAN, VTP, NAT, PAT, STP, RSTP, PVST, MSTPRouters1800, 2611, 2800, 3600, 3845, 3900,4300, 4400, 4500, ASR 1000X, 7206VXR, Juniper M & T Series.FirewallsPalo Alto firewalls, Juniper Net Screen (500/5200), Juniper SRX (650/3600), Pix (525/535), ASA (5520/5550/5580), Checkpoint.ProtocolsTCP/IP, IS-IS, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, IPsec, VPN, DMVPN, QoS, Multicast, dot1q, STP, VLANS, VTP, WLAN, DNS, DHCP, ARP, SNMP, NetFlow, TACACS+, VRF, Cisco VPC. Cisco DNAC, Nexus SDA, Vx LAN, LISP.Networking HardwareCisco Switches, Cisco Routers, ASA/Pix/Palo Alto/Checkpoint/Juniper firewalls.Operating SystemsWindows Exchange Server 2007, Windows 2000/XP/Vista, DOS, Windows Server 2003/2008, Linux, UNIX, PYTHON, IOSSecurity & VPNPIX 500 Firewall, ASA 5505 Firewall, AIP SSM, CSC SSM, FWSM, FortiGate, Cisco CSM, NetScaler, ACL-Access Control List, VPN, IPSec-VPN, IPS/IDS, NAT, PAT, Cisco ACS, AAA, WAF (Akamai) Juniper Net Screen firewall, Palo Alto Firewalls, Windows Patch Management (WSUS).WAN Technologies & InfrastructureLeased Line, ISDN/Dial-Up, PPP, X.25, HDLC, Channelized links (T1/T3), Fiber Optic Circuits, T1/E1, PPP, SolarWinds, ATM, SONET, Path View MPLS, Frame Relay, Metro Ethernet.Certification:Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)WORK EXPERIENCEClient: Stratus Technology Services phoenix, Arizona Aug 2023 - PresentRole: Sr. Network EngineerResponsibilities:Worked in the Deployment and operations team to support multiple migrations in switching, routing, firewalls, LB, and ProxiesDeploying Cisco Aironet 2700, 3700 Series, Cisco Meraki Enterprise Cloud Access Points, and Wireless Bridges/Repeater for LAN Expansions Wi-Fi.Implemented Cisco and Aruba Wireless Controllers, and Aruba Wireless Access Points at the corporate site as a part of WLAN Infrastructure.Managed, installed, and configured different types of equipment such as Alcatel Service routers 7750, layer 2 bridges such as ADVA and Overture, Cisco ASR routers, Cisco ISR 4300/4400 series routers, Silver Peak SD-WAN, and Fortinet Firewalls.Configured IPsec VPN (Site-Site to Remote Access) on Cisco ASA (5200) series firewalls.Working with the rule base and its configuration in Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Juniper (RMA), and Checkpoint firewalls.Installed and configured Cisco ACI Catalyst switches such as the 9300, 6500, 3750, and 3550 series, incorporating features like access control lists, ISDN, ATM, and load balancing switches. Additionally, I configured protocols including IPX/SPX, HDLC, BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and VRRP across various sites.Resolved Customer requests to create firewall policies for Cisco ASA, FortiGate, and NX-OS.Performed tasks that include Configuring and constant administration of Static routing, Default Routing & dynamic Routing Protocols like RIPv2, OSPF & EIGRP.Worked on Bridge Domains, VXLANs, VTEPS, and VNID. configuration of routing using BGP among multiple Leaf to spine switches.Throughout understanding of Application Profile, Tenants, End Point Group, Inter inter-subnet tenant Routing, Routing within Tenants, Router Peering, and Redistribution.Configured networks using routing protocols such as OSPF, and BGP, and manipulated routing updates using route map, distribute-list, and administrative distance for on-demand Infrastructure.Worked with Juniper Net Screen 500/5200 and Juniper SRX 650/3600. Configuration VPN and firewall rules on SRX series firewalls.Successfully installed Palo Alto PA-3000/PA-5000 firewalls to protect Data Center and provided L3 support for routers/switches/firewallsAlso configured the Firepower module. Completed the network design and implementation.Implemented automated security workflows with Palo Alto, reducing manual intervention and improving response times to potential threatsAssisted lead engineer in the implementation of the IWAN (Intelligent WAN - Cisco SD-WAN) and VPN (Secure Transport) for enterprise networks.Configuring, testing, and troubleshooting multiple vendor device platforms like Cisco routing and switching: Cisco ASR9010, ASR901, ASR903, Catalyst Cisco 7609, 2960, and Juniper routing and switching devices: MX960, MX 480, and SRX5200Configured and maintained site-to-site VPNs using Palo Alto, ensuring secure connectivity between multiple locations and remote users.Configured networks using routing protocols like OSPF, and BGP, and manipulated routing updates using route maps, distribute lists, and administrative distances for on-demand infrastructure.Worked on implementing Cisco Meraki Enterprise Cloud Wireless Bridge/Repeater to extend the LAN for multiple buildings.Configured network using routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF and troubleshooting L2/L3 issues.Implemented various routing protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF on Cisco Router & Juniper MX routers also taking care of issues such as discontinued networks.Client: Balfour Beatty Orlando, Florida May 2022 July 2023Role: Sr. Network EngineerResponsibilities:Key contributions include troubleshooting complex LAN /WAN infrastructure that includes routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF & BGP.Worked with Palo Alto firewalls PA PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE using Panorama servers, performing changes to monitor/block/allow the traffic on the firewall.Configuration and Troubleshooting of Firewalls such as Cisco ASA and FortiGate (1000D, 800D, 200D, 51D).Configuration of Checkpoint R77.30 series firewalls and implementation for outbound traffic via blue coat proxy server.Assisted in budgeting and resource allocation for Palo Alto security projects, ensuring optimal investment in technologies and infrastructure.Responsible for the secure development lifecycle for Cisco's Nexus line of products, including Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) - Cisco's Software Defined Network (SDN) solution, as well as the Cisco Nexus 9k, 7k, 6k, 5k, 4k, & 2k.Build and manage SD-WAN with Cisco routers and Silver Peaks (MPLS+DIA) and Fortinet (BB+DIA)Troubleshooting FortiGate CPE 80 series firewalls and Fortinet manager along with fore scout Counteract.Created and configured management reports and dashboards using Fortinet and FortiGate Manager.Responsible for implementing Data Center Security best practices, audit, and compliance (PCI/SOX/DOD) requirements.Integrated Palo Alto firewalls with SIEM systems, boosting threat detection and response capabilities to mitigate security incidents proactively.Design, configuration, and support of Cisco Nexus Platforms (Nexus7K, 5K, 2K).Responsible for designing and configuring all OSPF, EIGRP, and static route changes on all company routers and Layer 3 switches.Deploying and decommission of VLANs on core ASR 9K, Nexus 7K, 5K, and its downstream devicesMigrate end-device connection points to the Nexus 9000 DCSS.Envisioned and drove Cisco's SD-WAN (IWAN) and VPN for Enterprise and MSP networks.Troubleshoot network performance issues through F5 load balancers.Work with other team members to arrive at appropriate F5 load balancer settings for various applications.Designed, implemented, and configured various Fortinet firewalls.Design WAN solution using the AutoVPN technology with Cisco Meraki MX security appliances including DC to DC failover and SD-WAN capabilities.Performed tasks that include Configuring and constant administration of Static routing, Default Routing & dynamic Routing Protocols like RIPv2, OSPF & EIGRPPlanning and configuring the routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and Static Routing on the routers. WAN Infrastructure running OSPF & BGP as a core routing protocol.Executed version upgrades across various equipment including layer 2 bridges, Cisco ASR & ISR Routers, Fortinet Firewalls, Checkpoint, and Silver Peak SD-WAN Devices.Configuring & managing around 500+ Network &Security Devices including Juniper SRX Firewalls 1400, 3400, 3600, 4000 Firewalls, F5 BIGIP Load balancers, and Nexus Devices.Design, implementation, and proficiency in configuring various Fortinet firewalls Fortigate-620C,60B, 60D, Forti WI-FI 60D.Conducted in-depth security audits using Palo Alto, identifying critical vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.Involved in the Team of Data Center Operations to perform duties like administration and monitoring of Cisco Routers and Switches according to the organization's requirements.Client: CVS Health, Phoenix, AZ Nov 2020 Apr 2022Role: Network EngineerResponsibilities:Designed and implemented OSPF routing protocols to optimize network performance and ensure efficient routing between multiple locationsConducted OSPF troubleshooting and debugging to resolve network connectivity issues and optimize routing paths.Administration and operational experience Fabric Path, OTV, and FCoE on Cisco Nexus 7k.Design, deploy, and configure Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, and 2000 kits as necessary.Data which includes WAN circuits, BGP, and EIGRP are moved from the existing redundant pair of Cisco 2951 routers to the new pair of Cisco ISR 4431 routers.Troubleshoot IPSEC overlay connectivity from SD-WAN appliance to Versa SD-WAN controllers via Internet, MPLS, and WBS transportsWorked with F5 Support and opened and managed all casesConfigured Network VLANs, Routes, Interfaces, and Trunks on the F5 devices to integrate with Cisco routers and switchesPlanning, designing, and Configuration of various Policy Configurations, Profile Authorizations, End device Profiling, User Identities, Cisco ISE, and AD mapping with various attributes and levels of authorizations and Network Access.Designed ACLs, and VLANs, troubleshooting IP addressing issues and taking back up the configurations on switches and routers.Maintained, upgraded, configured, and installed Cisco routers, Cisco Catalyst Switches, and Load Balancer F5 LTM and GTM.Responsible for controlling the Network and security device login by using the Cisco ACS server with RADIUS and TACACS+ protocolMonitoring virus alerts from Symantec Endpoint compliance and reporting it to the client.Monitor and troubleshoot the Vanguard OPSF network consisting of Cisco Nexus 7000 & 5000 switches, Cisco 6509 & 3750 switches, and Brocade MLX & FCX devices.Cisco ASR 9K, Nexus 7k and 9K. Configured and designed OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP at the Distribution and Core layers. Configured OTV layer 2 connection between Data centers on Nexus.Responsible for SD-WAN architectures and concepts. Expertise with troubleshooting network connectivity, SD/WAN troubleshooting, PCI Compliance, VPN Connections, and Site-to-site VPN setup/troubleshooting.Applying downloadable ACLs through Cisco ISE and Configuring Standard and Extended ACLs locally and on the upstream switches for Cisco ACS.Configure and install switches, create network IP ranges, VLANs, and network security.Configured VLANS on multiple catalyst switches performed troubleshooting on TCP/IP network problems, and Administered Frame-Relay and networks.Responsible to Install, Configure, Manage & Monitor Network and Security Infrastructure.Implement and manage based on load balancing using F5 GTM load balancers. Provide consulting services to customers recommending best practices for their security posture and their environments.Configuring and implementing VLAN, VTP, LAN switching, STP, and 802. x authentication in access layer switchesWorked on network-based IT systems such as rack, Stacking, and Cabling.Designing, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Cisco Routers and Switches using different routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ISIS & MPLS L3 VPN, and VRF.Implement LAN protocols like STP, RSTP, VTP, VLAN, and WAN protocols like Frame relay, PPP, port channels protocols like LACP, PAGPSupport Infoblox DNS, Active directory, domain controllers, group policy - highly available DNS, managed changesResponsible for implementation/installation of LAN/WAN/SAN, Aruba Switches, Aruba Wireless APs, and Aruba Virtual Controllers.Performed network monitoring, and analysis using various tools like HP Open view, Q Radar, Net Qos, Wireshark, & Solar Winds, Dynatrace, and Extra hop tool helped to track root cause problems.Client: PCS Technologies, Hyd, India Jan 2016 July 2020Role: Network AdministratorResponsibilities:Involved in complete LAN, and WAN development (including IP address planning, designing, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, etc.).Involved in Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs, Port security, Trunking, STP, Inter VLAN routing, LAN security, etc.Basic knowledge of Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Voice over IP (VoIP), Firewall PIX, Cisco Call Manager, and routing protocol BGP.Documentation and Project Management along with drawing network diagrams using MSVISIO.Designing and managing SDN and hybrid networks, designing an SDN overlay network, and enabling traffic manipulation by push of a button using REST APIs.Supporting EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP-based networks by resolving internal Sites' level 1 &2 problems.Solutions and working with implementing designs, developing use cases, and deploying SDN solutions to multiple clients across CISCO ACI.Configuring, supporting, and maintaining routers, switches, network appliances, firewalls, concentrators, and other communication devicesInvolved in the maintenance and monitoring of our LANs/WANs using Cisco, Enterasys, and Extreme networks equipment, Riverbed WAN accelerators.Providing VPN and SSH access as per role and considering security breaches. Performing Firewall rule analysis and making decisions on risk to the customer network.Designing, deploying, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, Frame-Relay, and Ether-channel.Configuring Cisco ASA firewalls in Single and Multiple Context Mode firewalls.Troubleshoot User connectivity issues on Checkpoint and Cisco ASA using CLI utilities.Packet capture on firewalls and analyzing the traffic using Wire shark utilities.Researched, designed, and replaced Checkpoint firewall architecture with new next-generation Palo Alto PA3000 and PA5000 appliances serving as firewalls and URL and application inspection.Configuring rules and Maintaining Palo Alto Firewalls & Analysis of firewall logs using Panorama.Analyzing the IPS logs and adjusting the protection modeAdministration and maintenance of Avaya CM 6.0, Avaya MM 5.2x, System Platform 6.0, System Manager 6.1, Session Manager 6.1, AES 5.2 and CMS 16.2Configured and maintained IPSEC and SSL VPNs on Palo Alto Firewalls and implemented Zone Based Firewall and Security Rules on the Palo Alto Firewall. Exposure to wildfire features of Palo Alto.Successfully installed Palo Alto PA-3000/PA-5000 firewalls to protect Data Center and provided L3 support for routers/switches/firewalls.Participate in the migration of a large-scale network running on a core of Cisco 7600s to a new Cisco ASR MPLS backboneInitially did onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of desktop problems for end users.Installed and managed Cisco Catalyst 3500XL, & 2960 series Switches and Cisco 1800, 3900 series routersRouting Protocols (RIP, RIP V2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF), Virtual LANs, LAN, WAN, and Ethernet.Coordinated with senior engineers with BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of the MPLS VPN networksFrame Relay, ISDN, PPP, HDLC, Network Troubleshooting using CLI Show commands, PING, Trace route, telnet.Switching tasks include VTP, ISL/802.1q, IPsec and GRE Tunnelling, VLANs, Ether Channel, Trunking, Port Security, STP, and RSTPEDUCATION:Bachelors in Electronics and Communication EngineeringMasters in management information systems |
