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Vivek
Network Engineer
Vickyray18@gmail.com
267-638-8571


QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

7 years of experience in Networking and Security, including hands-on experience in providing network support,
installation and analysis for a broad range of LAN / WAN/MAN communication systems.
Proficient in Cisco IOS for configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP
v4, MPLS.
Hands on experience in configuring Cisco Catalyst 2960, 3750, 4500, 6500 and Nexus 3000, 5000, 6000,
7000 series switches and Cisco 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 7200, 7600 series routers, Load Balancers & Cisco
Firewalls
Hands on experience in configuring and supporting site-to-site and remote access Cisco, IPSec, VPN
solutions using ASA/PIX firewalls, Cisco and VPN client.
Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP, Ether
channel, STP, RSTP and MST. Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway Redundancy
Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
Responsible for Check Point and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
Experience in working with Cisco Nexus Switches and Virtual Port Channel configuration.
Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability.
Experience working with Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K devices.
Experience in testing Cisco routers and switches in laboratory and deploy them on site production.
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Tier II ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting,
VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, FT1 / T1 / FT3 / T3 SONET POS OCX / GigE circuits, Firewalls.
Strong knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS implementation in Access Control Network.
Experience in Designing and assisting in deploying enterprise wide Network Security and High Availability
Solutions for ASA.
Worked extensively in Configuring, Monitoring and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA 5500/PIX security appliance,
Failover DMZ zoning & configuring VLANs/routing/NAT with the firewalls as per the design.
Experience with convert Checkpoint VPN rules over to the Cisco ASA solution. Migration with both Checkpoint
and Cisco ASA VPN experience.
Knowledge in preparing Technical Documentation and presentations using Microsoft VISIO/Office.
Excellent customer management/resolution, problem solving, debugging skills and capable of quickly learning,
effectively analyzes results and implement and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team.
Experience in designing MPLS VPN and QoS for architecture using Cisco multi-layer switches.
Configuring BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs, worked on implementation strategies for the expansion of
the MPLS VPN networks.
Excellent customer management/resolution, problem solving, debugging skills and capable of quickly learning,
effectively analyzing results and implement and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a team.
Expertise in creating groups and pruning traffic flow using VLAN, VTP, ISL, 802.1Q.
Working experience with REMEDY for ticket change management process.
Excellent in documentation and updating clients network documentation using VISIO.

Core Competencies

Network Configuration: Advanced switch/router configuration (Cisco IOS access list, Route
redistribution/propagation).
Routing Protocols: IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP v4, MP-BGP, IS-IS, RIP
WAN Protocols: HDLC, PPP, MLPPP
Circuit switched WAN: T1/E1 T3/E3/OCX (Channelized, Fractional & full).
Packet Switched WAN: ATM, FRAME RELAY, MPLS VPNs
Security Technologies: Cisco FWSM/PIX/ASDM, Nokia Checkpoint NG, Juniper SRX, Palo Alto,
Checkpoint, F5 Load Balancer.
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Cisco Routers: Cisco GSR 12416, 12418, Cisco 7200vxr, Cisco 3640, Cisco 3600
Redundancy and management: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RPR, NSF/NSR, Wireshark, Solarwinds, SNMP
Physical interfaces: Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Serial, HSSI, Sonet (POS)
Layer 2 technology: VLAN, HSRP,VRRP,GLBP,STP, RSTP, PVST+, MST, PVLAN, Optimizing STP (Port
Fast, Uplink Fast, Backbone Fast, Root Guard, BPDU Guard),
Layer 3 Switching: CEF, MLS, Ether channel (PAGP & LACP, Load Balancing)
Switches: Catalyst 6500, MSFC, MSFC2, 7600, 3700, 3500
Operating Systems: Microsoft XP/Vista/7, UNIX, Linux (Red hat, Opens use, Fedora), Windows
Servers 2003/2008Windows MS-Office. VMware ESX 5.1, VMware Vsphere
client.


Professional Experience

ALCATEL ONETOUCH, Irvine, CA J uly 2013 to Till Date
Sr. Network Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Working with Network Design and implementation teams on various projects across North America and South
America.
Experience with manipulating various BGP attributes such as Local Preference, MED, Extended Communities,
Route-Reflector clusters, Route-maps and route policy implementation.
Experience with design and implementation of Data center migration
Deploying and decommission of VLANs on core ASR 9K, Nexus 7K, 5K and its downstream devices.
Performed OSPF, BGP, DHCP Profile, HSRP, IPV6, Bundle Ethernet implementation on ASR 9K redundant pair.
Configured CIDR IP RIP, PPP, BGP, MPLS and OSPF routing.
Assisted in MPLS migrations, implemented a backup for the existing WAN connection using site-to-site IP sec
VPN tunnels.
Configuring and installing 6500, 4500 in Campus networks.
Experience with WCS predictive maps and RF Engineering Planning.
Switches Replace branch hardware with new 2851 routers and 2960 switches.
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.
Convert Branch WAN links from TDM circuits to MPLS and to convert encryption from IPSec/GRE to GetVPN.
Lead Engineer for Network refresh project for Multinational insurance company. Providing remote assistance for
replacing exiting switches with new Cisco switches.
Configuring routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP,RIP, MPBGP, LDP and BGPV4
Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on 6500 catalyst
Build Logical design and Implementation of Wireless Solution
Worked on F5 LTM, GTM series like 6400, 6800, 8800 for the corporate applications and their availability
Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4.
Configured IP access filter policies.
Deploying and decommissioning Cisco switches and their respective software upgrades.
Performing the ACL requests change for various clients by collecting source and destination information from
them.
Maintained complex LAN/WAN networks with several VLANS and provided support for routing protocols and
also providing secure sessions over internet using IPSec and SSL encryption.
Worked extensively on Cisco ASA 5500(5510/5540) Series, experience with convert PIX rules over to the
Cisco ASA solution.
Supporting EIGRP and BGP based on the network by resolving level 2 & 3 problems of internal teams & external
customers of all locations
Performing troubleshooting on slow network connectivity issues, routing issues that involves OSPF, BGP and
identifying the root cause of the issues.
Worked on migration of existing PIX firewall to ASA firewall, PIX OS upgrade from 6.3 to 7.0.
Design and Implement DMZ for FTP, Web and Mail Servers with CISCO PIX 506, PIX515
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Building the VPN tunnel and VPN encryption.
Involved in Configuration of Access lists (ACL) on ASA firewall for the proper network routing for the B2B
network connectivity.
To secure configurations of load balancing in F5, SSL/VPN connections, Troubleshooting CISCO ASA firewalls, and
related network security measures.
Provided proactive threat defense with ASA that stops attacks before they spread through the network.
Designed and implemented DMZ for Web servers, Mail servers & FTP Servers using Cisco ASA5500 Firewalls.
Troubleshoot the Network Issues onsite and remotely depending on the severity of the issues.
Performed Break Fix support through driving to different buildings, identifying the root cause of the hardware
issues with switches, routers.
Design, implementation and operational support of routing/switching protocols in complex environments
including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Spanning Tree, 802.1q, etc.
Worked with creating VIP (virtual servers), pools, nodes and applying iRules for the virtual servers like cookie
persistency, redirection of the URL.
Created Visio Dean / Visio Documentation to give complete picture of network design for each building.
Experience in Configuring, upgrading and verifying the NX-OS operation system.

Environment: Cisco 2948/3560/4500/3560/3750/3550/3500/2960 6500 switches and Cisco 3640/12000
7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco Nexus 7K/5K, Cisco ASA 500, Checkpoint, windows server
2003/2008: F5 BIGIP LTM, RIP,OSPF,BGP,EIGRP,LAN,WAN,VPN,HSRP


Walmart, Fairfax, VA Oct 2012 to J une 2013
Sr. Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Configured RIP, PPP, BGP and OSPF routing.
Involved in the configuration & troubleshooting of routing protocols: MP-BGP, OSPF, LDP, EIGRP, RIP, BGP v4.
Configured IP access filter policies.
Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology services
Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, Rule Modification
Implemented Positive Enforcement Model with the help of Palo Alto Networks.
Innovated with support of Palo Alto for remote and mobile users and for analyzing files for malware in a
separate (cloud-based) process that does not impact stream processing.
Creating and provisioning Juniper SRX firewall policies.
Created standard access lists to allow SNMP, NTP and logging servers.
Documented new VPN enrollments in a database and create standard procedures for further improvement.
Troubleshoot traffic passing managed firewalls via logs and packet captures
Managed fast Layer 3 switched/routed LAN/WAN infrastructure as a part of Network team. The LAN consisted of
Cisco campus model of Cisco 3550 at access layer, Cisco 6513 at distribution/core layer.
Configure VRRP & GLBP and VLAN Trunking 802.1Q & ISL, STP, Port Security on Catalyst 6500 switches.
Negotiate VPN tunnels using IPSec encryption standards and also configured and implemented site-to-site VPN,
Remote VPN.
Provided proactive threat defense with ASA that stops attacks before they spread through the network.
Cisco ASA/Checkpoint Firewall troubleshooting and policy change requests for new IP segments that either
come on line or that may have been altered during various planned network changes on the network.
Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms and added servers to existing DMZ
environments to support new and existing application platforms.
Responsible for Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewall administration across global networks.
Generating RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for critical issues of layer1/layer2/layer3 problems.
Co-ordinated with the Data Network and Security team and came up with possible solutions.
Work on Physical site Inventory verification, gather information of various Cisco Network devices and Security
Devices to develop Run book and Spec Book.
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Cisco ASA/Checkpoint Firewall troubleshooting and policy change requests for new IP segments that either
come on line or that may have been altered during various planned network changes on the network.
Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco catalyst 6509, 7613 with supervisor cards.
Experience with implementing and maintaining network monitoring systems (Cisco works and HP Open view)
and experience with developing complex network design documentation and presentations using VISIO
Estimated Project costs and created documentation for project funding approvals.
Monitoring and troubleshooting network issues between client site and 85 remote sites with legacy
switches and routers
Performed and presented network analysis as a part of network migration. Involved in knowledge transfer to
vendors and provided them network support as required
Worked as a single point of contact for the whole migration
Configuration and maintenance of EIGRP and BGP network on router 7200 and 6500 MLS.
Configuration and maintenance of 3750 stack and 6500 VSS for improved efficiency of the data plane.
Configuration and management of NEXUS network in the existing network infrastructure.
Created LAB setup with 7k and 5K NEXUS switches for application testing.


Environment: Cisco 3750/3550/3500/2960 switches and Cisco 3640/12000 /7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco
ASA5510, Checkpoint, Palo Alto , Cisco Nexus7K/5K,2248/3560/5020/6509,ASA,Checkpoint,LAN,OSPF,BGP,RIP,EIGRP


PNC Bank, New York City, NY J an 2010 to Sep 2012
Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Designed and implemented Cisco VoIP infrastructure for a large enterprise and multi-unit office environment.
Met aggressive schedule to ensure a Multi-office reconfiguration project which was successfully delivered
Responsible for service request tickets generated by the helpdesk in all phases such as troubleshooting,
maintenance, upgrades, patches and fixes with all around technical support
Supporting EIGRP and BGP based PwC network by resolving level 2 &3 problems of internal teams & external
customers of all locations.
Upgrade Cisco Routers, Switches and Firewall (PIX) IOS using TFTP
Updated the HP open view map to reflect and changes made to any existing node/object.
Handled SRST and implemented and configured the Gateways, Voice Gateways.
Configuring HSRP between the 3845 router pairs for Gateway redundancy for the client desktops.
Configuring STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuring port security
for users connecting to the switches.
Ensure Network, system and data availability and integrity through preventive maintenance and upgrade.
Involved in L2/L3 Switching Technology Administration including creating and managing VLANs, Port security,
Trunking, STP, Inter-Vlan routing, LAN security.
Worked on the security levels with RADIUS, TACACS+.
Completed service requests (i.e. IP readdressing, bandwidth upgrades, IOS/platform upgrades, etc.)
Identify, design and implement flexible, responsive, and secure technology services
Modified internal infrastructure by adding switches to support server farms and added servers to existing DMZ
environments to support new and existing application platforms.
Configured switches with port security and 802.1x for enhancing customers security.
Monitored network for optimum traffic distribution and load balancing using Solar winds.
Validate existing infrastructure and recommend new network designs.
Created scripts to monitor CPU/Memory on various low end routers in the network.
Installed and maintained local printer as well as network printers.
Handled installation of Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstations.
Handled Tech Support as it relates to LAN & WAN systems



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Environment: Net Flow, TACACS, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, MPLS, CSM, SUP720, Ether Channels, Cisco
7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Fluke and Sniffer, Cisco 6509/ 3750/3550/3500/2950 switches,
Checkpoint firewalls (SPLAT).


Parag Enterprises, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Aug 2008 to Dec 2009
Network and System Engineer

Responsibilities:

Provided estimated bandwidth requirements for data replication, to best determine adequate timing for
Migration service levels
Configuring HSRP between VLANs, Configuring Ether-Channels, Port Channel on 6500 catalyst
Switches Replace branch hardware with new 2851 routers and 2960 switches.
Implemented WLAN Aruba Wireless Access Points and its Controllers at various corporate sites fort 11n
Infrastructure and its legacy technologies.
Experience in working with Cisco Nexus 5000 series switches for data center.
Configured OSPF on CISCO devices with multiple routing processes and redistributed them. Tested and hands on
Experience in multi area OSPF topologies.
Configuring, managing and troubleshooting networks using routing protocols like RIP, EIGRP and OSPF (Single Area
And Multi Area).
Assisted with troubleshooting all network issues with routers and switches when necessary and consulted with on
Call tech as needed for client.
Monitor, troubleshoot, test and resolve Frame Relay, ATM, MLPPP, PPP, and Dial-up.
Configuring/Troubleshoot issues with the following types of routers Cisco (7200, 6500, 4500, 1700, 2600 and 3500
Series), to include: bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet, NAT, and DHCP, as well as assisting with customer LAN
MAN, router/firewalls.
Wrote IOS and CAT OS upgrade procedures and Pre/Post checks for customer production upgrades.
Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and Customer Centric approach.
Actively participated in upgrading fast Ethernet, Layer 3 switched/routed LAN infrastructure from Cisco 3640 to
Cisco 2811 ISR routers and switches at access level to 2950, 3550.
Configuring Vlans, VTPs, enabling trunks between switches.
Configured VLANs with 802.1q tagging. Configured Trunk groups, ether channels, and Spanning tree for creating
Access/distribution and core layer switching architecture.
Assisted in network engineering efforts consistent with the infrastructure of an Internet Service Provider and
Support of such network services. Helped in designing and implementation of VLAN for the new users.
Installation and Configuration of various types of Personal Computers and Printers. Installation of different
Operating systems on Intel based PC's.
Installed Hard disks, Floppy drives, CD Drives, Sound Blaster cards, CPU, Memory, Power supply unit, Network
Card, Video graphics card, Hard disk controller card on PC systems.
Troubleshooting of personal computers. On line Support to customers concerning their computer problems.


Environment: Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, TACACS, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, Ether Channels,
Fluke and Sniffer.

SoftHQ, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Sep 2007 July 2008
Network Engineer

Performed IOS upgrades on Catalyst 1900, 2900, 3500 series switches and 2500, 2600, 3600 series routers.
Responsible for maintenance and utilization of VLANs, Spanning-tree, HSRP, VTP of the switched multi-layer
backbone with catalyst switches.
Implemented and configured routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF and BGP.
Connected switches using trunk links and Ether Channel
Used Network Monitoring tool to manage, monitor and troubleshoot the network.
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Configured Cisco IOS Feature Set, NAT and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for Network Security
implementation.
Implemented redundant Load balancing technique with Internet applications for switches and routers.
Support Network Technicians as they require training & support for problem resolution including performing
diagnostics, & configuring network devices


Education

Bachelors of Engineering in computer Science