Teja

732-374-4352.
Email:teja.network87@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Eight years of experience as Network Engineer in area such as routing, switching, firewall
technologies, installation and analysis for a broad range of LAN / WAN communication
systems...
Hands on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of Cisco and Juniper
routers and switches.
Configured Juniper MX, EX and SRX series routers from scratch to match design and also
maintained them on an enterprise level.
Juniper: EX-2200, EX-4200, EX-4500, [] M Series, SRX210, SRX240
Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Juniper Routers (J, M and MX-series)
Serve as Subject Matter Expert on global operations projects and architect network
security solutions for customers utilizing a variety of cutting edge technologies (firewall
solutions, IDS, and IPS).
Experience in building the Firewalls using Juniper SRX routers.
Experience with Solar Cisco Works, SNMP, Wireshark Analysis and Monitoring.
Experience supporting, upgrading, and trouble-shooting Cisco, Juniper infrastructure
Proficient in resolving Connectivity and Troubleshooting issues and hardware problems on
Cisco networks of configuring and troubleshooting of Layer 3 Routing protocols RIP, EIGRP,
OSPF, ISIS and BGP and layer 2 protocols, VTP, STP and RSTP.
Experienced in configuring wireless networks.
Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as
VLAN Trunks, VTP, STP and RSTP. Implementation of HSRP, VRRP for Default Gateway
Redundancy.
Having knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP,
reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts.
Strong work experience on MPLS, QoS, VPN, and WLAN technologies.
Practical experience in Tier II ISP Routing Policies, Network Architecture, IP Subnetting,
VLSM, TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, DNS, Firewalls.
Designing and developing cost effective network solutions for enterprise customers based
on the business requirements.
Experience in Designing and assisting in deploying enterprise wide Network Security and
High Availability Solutions for ASA.
Have configured firewalls using Palo Alto and also have distinguished knowledge of using
Panorama for contacting all firewalls.
Extensive knowledge on design using MS Visio based on client needs.
Ability to Install, Operate, & Manage Large Networks & Security for the Co-located Servers,
Production, Development, Staging & Lab Environments.
Troubleshooting connectivity issues and application problems.
Adept in preparing Technical Documentation and presentations using Microsoft Office.
Experience in using Microsoft Project in estimating the time for the project completion and
estimating everyday schedule of every team member.

Experience in installing and configuring DHCP server.

Troubleshooting server workstations, network monitoring, and upgrading systems.
Experience in configuring Site-to-site and remote access VPN solutions.
Experience testing Cisco routers and switches in laboratory scenarios and deploy on site
for production.
Excellent customer management/resolution, problem solving, debugging skills and capable
of quick learning, implement and delivering solutions as an individual and as part of a
team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Routers
Cisco based 2950,2960,3600,3750,4500,6500,1700,1800,2600, Juniper
EX4500, 4200, MX 480/960
Switches
Cisco 3550, 3750, 4500, 4900, 6500 and Cisco Nexus 2000, 5000, 7000
Series.
Firewalls
Cisco ASA
Routing
OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, RIP, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization,
Static routing
Switching
VLANs, Dot1Q, VTP, STP, RSTP, VLAN Maps, HSRP, GLBP, CEF, DCEF, Port
Security
LAN/WAN
Ethernet, Frame relay, MPLS, HDLC, PPP, T1, T3 ,OC Standard, ISDN
Technologies
Protocols
IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, NAT, DleadNS, DHCP, SNMP, IPSEC, SSL, HTTP, SSH.
VPN
IPSEC, SSL
Technologies
Operating
MAC OS, DOS, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Linux Red Hat,
Systems
Active Directory 2008, 2012R2
MicrosoftMS Office XP Professional, Outlook Exchange, MS Office 2007, 2010, 2013,
Office
2016, Office 365.
Security
CCTV Cameras (DVR, NVR), Fire Alarms, Door Access Controls, Video
Systems
Conference Devices
Client: Chase Bank, Baltimore, MD.
Present
Role: Sr. Network Engineer

Feb 2015 -

Responsibilities:
In-depth expertise in the analysis, implementation, troubleshooting & documentation of
LAN/WAN architecture and good experience on IP services.
Maintain responsibility for the network engineer, including Cisco routers and Switching,
firewall configuration, deployment, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Involved in configuring and implementing of composite Network models consists of
Cisco7600, 7200, 3800 series routers and Cisco 2950, 3500, 5000, 6500 Series switches.
Deployment and Management of Bluecoat proxies in forward proxy scenario as well as for
security in reverse proxy scenario.
Performed network implementation that includes configuration of routing protocols,
leased lines, ISDN lines, VLANs and IOS installations
Implementing IOS upgrades for Cisco router and switches.
Helped the network team to install new switches and routers and configure the IOS
according to the requirement which included VLAN, OSPF, Sub netting, EIGRP, BGP, VTP,
PaGP, spanningtree, IP Sub netting, wireless access points, T1 circuits and PIM-SM using
auto RP.
Experience working with ASR 9000 series switches with IOS-XR
Designing and troubleshooting Point-to-point (PTP) and Point-to-multipoint (PTMP) RF
deployments.


Performing troubleshooting on slow network property problems, routing problems that
involves OSPF, BGP and distinctive the foundation reason for the problems.
Created Network diagram for Cisco/ Brocade switches.
Engineer network topology to transport 10/100/1000 Mb/s and 10 Gig/s of internet
bandwidth by DWDM multiplexing on the fiber channel.
Assist in network design, deployment, and maintenance of network hardware. (E.g.
Layer2/Layer3 switches, CWDM/DWDM multiplexers and SFP+ optics etc.).
Design and configuring of OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
Configuring Cisco Nexus (7k, 5K & 2K) and Brocade devices(MLX) for Network and SAN
connectivity.
Responsible in troubleshooting on Cisco ISE added new devices on network based on
policies on ISE.
Implementing, configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as RIPv2 HSRP,
GLBP.
Implementation of Key customers projects & complex projects. Preparing High Level
Design (HLD), Low Level Design (LLD).
Hands-on expertise with Ether Channel, Spanning Tree, Trunking, ACLs, Syslog.
Worked on Juniper MX 480/960 and Juniper MX 80
Experience in Supporting and troubleshooting Checkpoint (R77 Gaia, R75.40, R70, R65,
Provider-1, MDM/MSD, VSX, SPLAT and IPSO) juniper (SRX, JUNOS, Screen OS, Net Screen
SSG, SPACE and NSM) and Cisco firewall (ASA 5550, 5540, 5520, PIX 525, 535, CSM and
ASDM) technologies.
Expertise within the setup of HSRP, Access-Lists, and RIP, EIGRP, and tunnel installations.
Configuring rules and Maintaining Palo Alto Firewalls & Analysis of firewall logs using
various tools.
Worked with completely different ISP globally for any WAN circuit and BGP
routing problems. Gap up cases for cerium routers, river bottom optimizer problems.
Built a lab environment with Juniper vMXs (virtual MX series Router) and configured the
routers to run IGP and BGP protocol.
Documentation involved preparing Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Work Orders. Also
creating and submitting Remedy tickets for user auditing.
Experience with Security- Firewalls, NAT / PAT, IPSEC, S2S.
Strong work experience on MPLS, QoS, VPN, and WLAN technologies.
Worked on ISR Routers like 2900, 4000 series routers and ASR routers like 1000, 9000.
Experienced working with Nexus OS, IOS, CATOS and Nexus 7K, 5K & 2K Switches.
Worked with network services like DNS, DHCP, DDNS, IP4, IP6, IPSec, VPN etc.
Configured and maintained IPsec and SSL VPN's on Palo Alto Firewalls.
Configured trunk and access ports, and implemented granular control of VLANs and
VXLANs using NX-OS to ensure virtual and flexible subnets that can extend further across
the network infrastructure than with previous generation of switches.
Implemented SNMPv3, GLBP, Rapid STP, regular scheduled IOS updates, and configured
network components of Video Teleconferencing deployment across HRSA.
Configuring Virtual Chassis for Juniper switches EX-4200, Firewalls SRX-210
Worked with Cisco ACE GSS 4400 Series global site selector Appliances.
Provided front-end on-call network support 24x7x365 for all network infrastructures in
the co-operation.
Implemented Zone-Based Firewalling and Security Rules on the Palo Alto Firewall.


Excellent skills in Linux/Unix System Management concepts, Volume Manager and file
system organization, allocation and maintenance, backup/restore strategies,
implementation, management and troubleshooting.
Configuring SNMPv3, NTP, DNS, SSH parameters on routers, switches and terminal
servers as well as MD5 authentication on routers for OSPF protocol.
Maintained complex LAN/WAN networks with several VLANS and provided support for
routing protocols and also provided secure sessions over internet using IPsec and SSL
encryption.
Deployed VXLANs on the Nexus 9000 to map the physical VLANs to the Virtual Overlay
VLANs
Worked with Remedy Ticketing tool in maintaining and keep a track of logs/monitor.
Work & escalate problems effectively in order to meet customer SLA's (service level
agreements).
Worked extensively in Configuring, observation and Troubleshooting Cisco's ASA
5500/PIX security appliance, Failover demilitarized zone sectionalizing & configuring
VLANs/routing/NAT with the firewalls as per the planning.
Client: American Express, Phoenix, AZ.
Jan 2015
Role: Sr. Network Engineer

Oct 2013

Performed network engineering, planning (WAN & LAN) & implementation, studied single
point failures & implemented WAN structure in such a way that there are no failures in
network in case of any device or link failure.
Configured LAN networks with Access layer switches such as Cisco 4510, 4948, 4507
switches.
Performed network monitoring and packet tracing using tools like Wireshark, OPNET.
Setting up VLANS and configuring ISL trunk on Fast-Ethernet channel between Switches.
Deployed a large-scale HSRP solution to improve the uptime of collocation customers, in
the event a core router became unreachable.
Configuring and implementing F5 BIG-IP, LTM load balancers to maintain local and global
traffic.
Configuring Virtual Chassis for Juniper switches EX-4200, Firewalls SRX-210
Implementing, Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS inside
the core.
Configuring VLAN, Spanning tree, VSTP, SNMP on EX series switches
Understand the JUNOS platform and worked with IOS upgrade of Juniper devices
Configured OSPF, BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls.
Configured routing policy for BGP. Switching related tasks included implementing VLANs
and configuring ISL trunk and 802.1Q on Fast-Ethernet channel between switches
Configuring RIP, OSPF and Static routing on Juniper M and MX series Routers
Troubleshooting on network problems with Wire shark, identify problem and fix.
Experience with configuring Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender (FEX) which acts as a remote
line card Redistribution of routing protocols and Frame-Relay configurations.
Configuring and troubleshooting type of routing to route traffic flow per customer
requirement as primary, backup/load balanced and load splitting.
Performed the maintenance of Active Directory and replication scheme, DNS/DHCP
services and time services; wrote step-by-step procedures for implementing upgrades.
Dealt with creating VIP (virtual servers), pools, nodes and applying rules for the virtual
servers like cookie persistency, redirection of the URL
Configured VLANs on a switch for inter-VLAN communication. Configured VLAN Trucking
Protocol (VTP) on Core Switches. Configured various LAN switches such as CISCO CAT
2900, 3550, 4500, 6509 switches for STP, VTP Domain, VLAN, Trucking, Fast Ether
Channel configuration.


Strong work experience on MPLS, QoS, VPN, and WLAN technologies.
Successfully installed Palo Alto Next-Generation PA-3060, PA-5060 firewalls to protect
Data Center with the use of IPS feature
Worked on Extensively on Cisco Firewalls, Cisco PIX (506E/515E/525/) & ASA
5500(5510/5540) Series.
Implemented security policies using ACL, PIX firewall.
Monitored usage of network resources with Cisco works, and using sidewinder in PIX
Firewall.
Implemented Cisco IOS Firewall IDS using 2600 series router.
Configured Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with Routing Information Protocol
(RIP) on the customers Site.
Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows to authenticate users that
connects to a VPN 3000 Concentrator.
Worked on FTP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP servers in windows server-client environment with
resource allocation to desired Virtual LANs of network.
Responsible for day to day management of Cisco Devices, Traffic management and
monitoring.
Configured and managed OSPF redistribution and authentication with type 3 LSA filtering
and to prevent LSA flooding and also configured OSPF over frame relay networks for
NBMA and point to multipoint strategies.
Extensively worked on layer 2 features like STP, VLAN, and VTP and implemented them
on new switches and used to troubleshoot any issues.
Designing, configuring, implementing and troubleshooting (LAN) VLANs, VTP, Spanning
Tree (STP), Trunking (dot1q and ISL) and Ether channel.
Implementing and managing traffic engineering on top of an existing Multiprotocol Label
Switching (MPLS) network using Frame Relay and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
Hands on experience with Nexus Switches 2K, 5K and 7K.
Network consists of Heavy Cisco equipment such as: Cisco 3560 2950 2924 switches,
Cisco 6509 6513 5500 series Layer 3 switches, Cisco 3825 3640 7200 series routers.
Hands on experience and good working knowledge with Checkpoint Firewall policy
provisioning.
Worked on Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, and Rule Modification.
Troubleshoot and resolved dynamic routing, Ethernet switching and host connectivity
issues in a window and network environment
Client: Walmart, Herndon, VA.
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Role: Sr. Network engineer
Responsibilities:
Assisted with troubleshooting all network issues with routers and switches when
necessary and consulted with on call tech as needed for client.
Validate existing infrastructure and recommend new network designs.
Manages network device configurations, logical names and addresses, network design
and implementation.
Improving OSPF convergence by controlling SPF algorithm.
Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security internetworking
projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management
and operations support as required.
Has expertise in LAN/WAN technologies (fast Ethernet, Layer2 & 3 switched/routed LAN,
and Frame Relay).


Routing Protocols, Networking Layer1, 2, 3 Switching concepts, LAN/WAN technologies,
Wireless Networking, TCP/IP concepts.
Installed Bit9 and Carbon Black software on all workstations that touch systems or
machines that handle credit card data.
Responsible for Checkpoint firewall management and operations across our global
networks.
Working with Checkpoint Support for resolving escalated issues
Modified router configurations programming with additional VLANs, port assignment.
Configure Routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS static routing and policy base
routing.
Team member of Configuration of Cisco 7206 router with VPN and Configuration of
Catalyst switches.
Configuration 7609, 7606 with OSPF and catalyst 6505, 4500, 3550 switches with various
VLAN.
Create and test Cisco router and switching operations using OSPF routing protocol, ASA
Firewalls, and MPLS switching for stable VPNs. Cisco CLI, Ciscoworks, Network Security,
Network Analysis Tools.
Configuration and troubleshooting link state protocols like OSPF in single area and
multiple areas.
Redesign of Internet connectivity infrastructure for meeting bandwidth requirements.
Configured HSRP and VLAN trucking 802.1Q, VLAN Routing on Catalyst 6500 switches.
Optimized performance of the WAN network consisting of Cisco 3550/4500/6500 switches
by configuring VLANs.
Upgrading IOS, troubleshooting network outages.
Participate in all technical aspects of LAN, WAN, VPN and security Internet Service
projects including, short and long term planning, implementation, project management
and operations support as required.
Having Data Center Design Experience, installing and Configuring Network Devices in a
Data Center including patching the cables in the Patch Panel. Design and implemented
network
Hands-on experience in the network management of circuits using TDM and Frame Relay
network, performing configuration and provisioning management, fault management and
performance monitoring.
Company: DOTT SERVICESLTD, East Africa, Uganda.
Aug 2009 Aug 2012
Role: System Administrator/Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
Experience in System Administration, System Builds, Server Builds, Installs, Upgrades,
Patches, Migration, Troubleshooting, Security, Backup, Disaster Recovery, Performance
Monitoring and Fine-tuning on Red Hat Linux.
Experience in configuring monthly updates in windows server 2000, 2008 & windows
2012R2.
Experience in using various network protocols like HTTP, UDP, POP, FTP, TCP/IP, and SMTP
Networking and Communication devices, Server Utilities, TCP/IP, FTP. Expert in Data
center operations including hardware, software setup monitoring, troubleshooting on a 24
x 7 basis with ticketing Systems/remedy tickets/Solarwinds etc.
Experience in configuring IP routing protocols BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.RIP v1/v2
Experience in configuring VLANs, VLAN Trunking, VTP, STP etc.
Hands of experience on both static routing and dynamic routing
Installing and configuring the NAT and PAT routing
Backup and Restore of Router & Switch through TFTP Server

Configuration and Implementing Access-list

Sound Knowledge of DHCP, DNS Protocols
Installing and Configuring the Active Directory Service, DHCP, DNS, WINS
Plans, coordinates, implements and supports the LAN / WAN hardware, software and
Internet /Intranet integration network connectivity, diagnose network failures and resolve
any problems.
Resolving system errors and crashes, huge file sizes, file system full errors and Installing
Network Printers and rectifying the Printer problems over the network
Set up user and group login ID's, printing parameters, network configuration, password,
resolving permissions issues, and user group quota
Monitoring connectivity off all LAN attached to the divisional named server, including all
TCP/IP, Switches, NIS/NIS+, Telnet, FTP connection to over 2000 plus workstation
throughout the DIVISION using various gateways and Routers.
Installing and Configuration of Samba, DHCP, DNS Servers
Administration and configuration of qmail mail server, PDC and FTP Server
Administration/Configuration of Linux/windows print server/client in network
Planning and setting up the CCTV Cameras (DVR & NVR), Fire Alarms, Door Access
systems, Daily Monitoring and taking regular backups
Independent problem solving and a good team player with strong interpersonal and
communication skills.
Experience supporting 24x7 production computing environments. Experience providing
on-call and weekend support.
Support on peripherals devices Desktop/Laptop Support.
Configuring MS Office XP Professional, Outlook Exchange, MS Office 2007, 2010, 2013,
2016, Office 365.365 & troubleshooting the issues.
Install & Configure printer server & troubleshooting the issues.
Windows NT, 95, 98, 2000, 2003, XP, 7, 8,2008R2 Installation and configuration.
Troubleshooting of personal computers. On line Support to customers concerning their
computer problems.
Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems.
Responsible for reporting day to day operations of all associated hubs, routers, bridges,
gateways and related equipment.

Company: Supernal Solutions, India

Aug 2008 Aug 2009
Role: Desktop Support Engineer
Responsibilities:
To manage all network connectivity as well as system.
Support on peripherals and devices.
Desktop/Laptop Support.
Installing any kind of software and also troubleshooting the issues.
Configuring Outlook, MS Outlook & troubleshooting the issues.
Install & Configure printer server & troubleshooting the issues.
Day to day System Administration and troubleshooting of networking, windows.
Operating system and software support.
Windows NT, 95, 98, 2000, 2003, XP, 7, 8,2008R2 Installation and configuration.
Installing and Configuring the Active Directory Service, DHCP, DNS, WINS.
Proficient in using the Active Directory Service to create Users, Groups, Organization unit,
Computers, Network Printers and other objects in a Domain.
Configuring and managing User accounts, User rights, Account policies and Authentication.
Configuring Group Policy settings to manage user environment, security and software
deployment.


Responsible for installation and maintenance of servers and networking hardware and
software.
Using Windows Server Update Service to automate the delivery of windows
updates, Patches and security fixes to all the computers on the network.