Network Engineer
EshailSat
Total years of experience :11 years, 9 Months
• Designing, Implementing Network Infrastructure for the client Including Routing, Switching & Security.
• Responsible for Implementation, Testing of the project and Integration to existing Infrastructure.
• Creating Reviewing and executing Test Plans (SAT, UAT)
• Design, Implement and Troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, vPC, IPSec, MACSec, IPSLA, SNMP, TACACS etc.,
• Troubleshooting Network Issues Firewalls FMC, FTD, NGIPS, NGFW, PaloAlto. Panorama
• Router and Switch Hardening for security.
• Implementing and Troubleshooting Data Center Switching Infrastructure.
• Supporting Troubleshooting, Implementation of ACI infrastructure,
• Participate in Migration Activities and ensure the artifacts are captured.
• Liaise with ISP for configuration Troubleshooting to ensure the traffic flow in place.
• Creating Network Diagrams using MS Visio for Test Plans.
• Designing, Implementing Network Infrastructure for the client Including Routing, Switching & Security.
• Design, Implement and Troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, STP, IPSec, etc.,
• Implementing & Troubleshooting Firewalls FMC, FTD, NGFW and ASA’s including other vendors firewalls PaloAlto.
• Router and Switch Hardening for security.
• Implementing and Troubleshooting Data Center Switching Infrastructure.
• Responsible for Design Recommendation and Maintenance of Existing Network Infrastructure.
• Assisting with creating VMs when required.
• Troubleshooting Networks including Wifi WLC, AP’s.
• Preventive Maintenance for all Network Infrastructure devices.
• Ensure thorough network documentation, including maintaining each account’s network matrix, backup configurations and network diagrams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing customized configurations for Cisco routers and switches, involved in the configuration of firewalls, network security applications, and security protocols within specific networks.
• Managed Cisco routers and switches related activities, including their configuration, redundancy management, maintenance and troubleshooting, and ceasing of devices in line with customer requests.
• Providing technical support and assistance to Field Engineers in the installation of Cisco equipment at client sites / facilities, and also in making physical changes to existing live networks.
• Handling the configuration of various technologies including MPLS, BGP, STP, VTP, VLANs, PBR, ACLs, and NAT, more particularly for key client networks.
• Collaborating with Telco Engineers to conduct troubleshooting exercises for various circuit and connectivity related incidents that take place from time to time.
• Developing complex network configurations and undertaking their installation to CE and PE in the ISP MPLS, along with their maintenance and technical support.
• Involved in the designing and structuring of network maps and designs, using powerful tools like Intermapper and MS Visio, along with IPAM designing and deployment.
• Formulating business continuity plans, defining standard operating procedures during network breakdowns, and turning to disaster recovery measures to arrest the impact of such incidents.
• Handling accountability towards the development of new policies and improvement of existing ones, aimed at the best possible implementation of ITIL practices within the networking framework.
• Managing end-to-end configuration management activities for IPS Signatures, Fortinet Firewall, FortiAnalyzer, Cisco Data Center Blade Switches etc.
• Performing IOS upgrades of devices during installation / change, and ensuring that all aspects of the network have been handled according to client needs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handled responsibility for the design, architecture, finalization, and implementation of innovative corporate / enterprise networks at various high-end facilities.
• Managed end-to-end development, maintenance, and technical support related activities as part of mission critical networking projects in the company.
• Ensured integrity of high availability network infrastructures with a view to render optimum performance levels for all users, staff, internal / external stakeholders etc.
• Involved in the configuration of Tier II Implementation of various Cisco routers and switches, right from equipment selection to setting up the hardware, and completing the actual configuration.
• Managed the company’s WAN communication network, identified major problem areas with regards to routing, MPLS, IBGP, OSPF, and STP, and conducted troubleshooting to overcome these problems.
• Functioned as a high level Network Engineer in the Data Center environment, and supported the configurations of Nexus Devices including 2k, 5k, and 7k models.
• Ensured complete compliance with the laid down parameters for data quality, adhered to information security and protection protocols at all times.
• Coordinated with the team of telecom engineers to identify, analyze, and troubleshoot various issues related to network connectivity and communications.
• Prepared robust business continuity plans, communicated standard operating procedures for network breakdowns, and activated disaster recovery measures to manage crisis situations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Generated the configuration settings for Cisco routers and switches which were either installed or were to-be installed, in line with the provided requirements.
• Provided assistance to Field Engineers for the installation of Cisco devices and equipment at client sites / facilities, and configuration of Cisco routers connected to ISP MPLS network.
• Ensured smooth functioning and optimum service quality for all installed network devices, through the configuration of security protocols, redundancy elimination, etc.
• Tasked with the execution of complex configuration changes to live networks, physical changes within live networks, and reconfiguration of network equipment accordingly.
• Provided assistance to clients in migrating from legacy network to MPLS with a view to optimize network performance, in accordance with the required configurations.
• Established robust networking environments through systematic structures, system configuration, installations, documentation, and implementation through industry best standards.
• Improved resilience to the existing networking environments through the design and implementation of innovate solutions tailored towards customized customer requirements.
• Optimized network performance by evolving procedures to monitor, troubleshoot, and eliminate network, connectivity, and circuit related problems / outages.
• Handled data network fault investigation procedures, and deployed stringent policies to define firewall settings, security protocols, connectivity loops etc.
• Handled IOS upgrades of devices during installation / change, and ensured that all aspects of the network have been handled according to client needs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Involved in the start-to-end maintenance cycles for the existing systems and networks of an online project, with accountability to ensure that all operations are in order.
• Participated in one of the many mission critical projects of the company as the System Support Expert, tasked with the responsibility to ensure that the workflow is seamless.
• Handled the configuration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LAN and WAN networks, along with remote client implementations as per requirements.
• Managed the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for various hardware and network equipment including routers, switches, network printers etc.
• Designed and deployed IPv4 addressing, VLAN, ACL's, NAT, as per the requirement, and supported MPLS connectivity with ISP Providers.
• Involved in the installation, configuration, and management of systems and servers within the scope of the organizational framework.
First Class Honours
Certifications: • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE#49014) – Data Center • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP R&S) • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) • Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center (CCNA-DC) • Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA-Security) • Cisco Certified Network Associate R&S (CCNA R&S) • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) • Fortinet Certified Network Security Administrator (FCNSA) • Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) – Junos • ITIL-F v3 Certificate in IT Service Management (ITIL) • RIPE - IPv6 for LIRs Training Course • RIPE - LIR Training Course • RIPE - Database Training Course