A highly motivated and detail-oriented CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Network Engineer, Certified CompTIA Linux +, and AWS-certified Solutions Architect (SAA) with knowledge in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures. Proficient in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting various Cisco devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring optimal network performance and security. Demonstrates strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, and VPNs.Ready to leverage technical expertise and hands-on experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic IT team and drive business growth through robust and reliable network infrastructure.Technical Skills: -Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, STP, RSTP, VLANs, VTPRouting and Switching: Cisco routers (ISR, ASR series), Cisco switches (Catalyst, Nexus series)Network Security: Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Firepower), VPN (IPSec, SSL), Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X, Network Address Translation (NAT), Port SecurityNetwork Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Cisco Network Assistant, Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, Wireshark, Syslog, SNMP, NetFlowWireless Networking: WLAN configuration, Cisco Wireless Controllers (WLC), Access Points, SSIDs, RADIUS, WPA2 EnterpriseNetwork Automation and Scripting: Cisco DNA Center, Python scripting, Ansible for network automationWAN Technologies: MPLS, Metro Ethernet, WAN Optimization, Site-to-Site VPNs, GRE TunnelsVoIP and Collaboration: Cisco Unified Communications (CUCM), VoIP, QoS, SIP, RTPOperating Systems: Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Windows Server, LinuxVirtualization: Cisco UCS, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Network Function Virtualization (NFV)Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure Networking, Cisco Cloud Services Router (CSR)Network Design and Architecture: Network Topology Design, High Availability (HA), Redundancy Planning, Network SegmentationDisaster Recovery and Backup: Network redundancy planning, data backup strategies, failover configurationsDocumentation and Reporting: Network diagrams (Visio), technical documentation, network audits, compliance reporting
