• Responsible for Network design and implementation and management across Kia Canada Locations and CBU’s• Configure and manage Cisco routers and switches to support LAN, TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN• Troubleshoot complex network problems and level 3 support for network-related issues.• Responsible for planning, configuring and implementation network hardware, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, VOIP, & Barracuda load balancers• Manage Cisco ASA firewall, Firepower UTM, FireEye malware protection. • Configured and Manage cisco Nexus switches and core network catalyst switches• Configured and manage hybrid network with Azure datacenter with site-to-site VPN links. • Upgrade network devices software and install security patches.• Setup, Configured and Manage Cisco C170-Ironport for email security.• Setup, configured and monitor network monitoring tools SolarWinds, PRTG ManageEngine to monitor servers and network devices.• Configured and manage cisco ISE for network access control• Work with Cisco Tac and other external vendors to resolve network issues• Manage M365 products, Exchange hybrid, one drive, SharePoint, MS Teams• Support and maintain Active Directory, GPO, DHCP and DNS servers.• Support, maintenance and manage backup jobs with Veeam backup solution. • Support and maintain ESXi hosts VMware 6.0.• Collaborate with vendors for IT project and procure IT equipment’s • Installed and configured Windows Servers for user applications and network services. • Installed, configured and managed security patches through ManageEngine patch management server.• Support, maintenance and manage backup jobs using Veeam backup solution • Manage endpoint security cisco umbrella, Sophos endpoint protection.

• Support Network of more than 20 companies with 40 Servers and 2000 computers.• Assist end users with resolving software/hardware problems, network communication and connectivity issues over the phone, email or through remote control tools.• Installation of Window server 2008,2012, SBS 2011, Active directory, IIS Web server, Mail exchange server, FTP server, DHCP server and other Windows server Features and Roles.• LAN and WAN installation, configuration, and support and IOS update (Cisco routers, switches, firewalls).• Joining the domain, move users profile Installation of desktop hardware and software applications, security updates, and security packs.• Configure routers between sites, IP Sec LAN-to-LAN VPN tunnels• Perform necessary upgrades to the operating systems, including researching and installing patches, security updates, and service packs.• Setup and configuration of handheld devices (e.g Blackberry / IOS/Android) outlook email in enterprise environment.• Responsible for installing and troubleshooting Allworx IP phone systems.• Implements Local Security policies For Domain users, Password resets, Applying Group policies.• Perform and manage system backups and recovery with Symantec Backup Exec and Backup assist.• Assessment and optimization of the LAN/WAN networks, through network monitoring, statistics, and daily health checks and trend analysis.• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of system issues, documented help desk tickets/resolutions, and maintained equipment inventory lists.• Implemented Symantec Endpoint protection and network monitoring solution for offices to ensure 99% network up time.

• Reimaged software on IBM, Dell, Compaq, and AST microcomputers Configuring and Troubleshooting of LAN/WAN and data network problems.• Installed Server roles like Exchange Server, Active Directory, and IIS Web Server, File server, FTP server and VPN servers.• Installed and Configured PC hardware.• Troubleshoot network, hardware and software related problems of windows 2003/2008/XP/WIN 7 32/64 bit operating systems..• Installed and Configured Windows OS, antivirus, MS offices, windows Server and associated standard tools, utilities and peripheral third party products.• Configured and Maintained Network and local printers. • Coordinated the implementation of networking projects by working with vendors & business partners to ensure that installations meet service level objectives.• Performed daily network backup and install/maintain backup hardware/software.• Provided users technical support, analyze and troubleshoot problems that cause operational delays