 Support to the project and designed for core security, Routing, Switching networks. Managed a team of six employees and achieved a 99% customer satisfaction rating by all staff members. Maintains detailed documentation for tracking and audit purposes Implementing Palo alto, FTD, Checkpoint, ASA Firewalls, ASR routers, Access switches, Nexus switches, core switches as per customer requirement. Working on the BGP, OSPF routing protocols, and troubleshooting the core issues Configuring and set up ASA 5508-X, 5515-X, 5516-X, 5525-X, 5505, 5512, 5510, Firepower firewalls FPR-2110, FPR- 1120, FPR- 4110, FPR - 4115, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, VM 300, 500 as virtual firewalls depend on customer requirements. Based on the new business requirements for allowing and reaching the customer network by IPsec tunnel, Network Address translation, Managing outgoing and incoming network traffic. Managing and set up MS teams via Virtual FWs related project throughout the cognizant networks. Designing Cognizant support Different clients infrastructure security and networks, Firewall policies audit and Vulnerabilities related projects Maintaining and troubleshooting the Firewalls and switches, routers, Virtual firewalls. Directed network and security infrastructure design, implementation, and upgrade procedures around 200+ clients like Apple, Microsoft, Google, SFDC, Collaborative, ING etc. Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports for the individual and employee handling projects. Preparing inventory for the Cognizant managed and IT managed devices. Commissioning of Completely Isolated, Isolated, Secured, Standard ODC’s(new Logo) with dedicated firewall, access switches based on the design shared by ITCCS team or GNS Planning & Design team Implementation of project dedicated firewalls and testing the client connectivity Integrating the dedicated firewalls with all the monitoring tools, updating sustenance document specific to firewalls

 Support to the project and designed for core security, Routing, Switching networks. Managed a team of six employees and achieved a 99% customer satisfaction rating by all staff members. Maintains detailed documentation for tracking and audit purposes Implementing Palo alto, FTD, Checkpoint, ASA Firewalls, ASR routers, Access switches, Nexus switches, core switches as per customer requirement. Working on the BGP, OSPF routing protocols, and troubleshooting the core issues Configuring and set up ASA 5508-X, 5515-X, 5516-X, 5525-X, 5505, 5512, 5510, Firepower firewalls FPR-2110, FPR- 1120, FPR- 4110, FPR - 4115, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, VM 300, 500 as virtual firewalls depend on customer requirements. Based on the new business requirements for allowing and reaching the customer network by IPsec tunnel, Network Address translation, Managing outgoing and incoming network traffic. Managing and set up MS teams via Virtual FWs related project throughout the cognizant networks. Designing Cognizant support Different clients infrastructure security and networks, Configuring and performing maintenance activity on a regular basis to ensure the devices or working fine.  Maintaining and troubleshooting the Firewalls and switches, routers, Virtual firewalls. Directed network and security infrastructure design, implementation, and upgrade procedures around 200+ clients like Apple, Microsoft, Google, SFDC, Collaborative, ING etc. Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports for the individual and employee handling projects. Commissioning of Completely Isolated, Isolated, Secured, Standard ODC’s(new Logo) with dedicated firewall, access switches based on the design shared by ITCCS team or GNS Planning & Design team Implementation of project dedicated firewalls and testing the client connectivity Integrating the dedicated firewalls with all the monitoring tools, updating sustenance document specific to firewalls

 Study and plan the network needs of clients, Design, install, and monitor network setup Perform testing and troubleshooting of IT systems Document site configuration and network topology Provide technical support in network application design and configuration Performed maintenance and up gradation of network system, Developed, and maintained appropriate network project reports Debugged and troubleshot complex P1, P2 problems. Configured and installed Cisco and Juniper, Firewalls, routers and switch products Implementing FTD, ASA Firewalls, ASR routers, Access switches, Nexus switches, core switches as per customer requirement. Updating the BU on day1 the requirement of dedicated support POC to implement and manage the network setup for Expansion/Movement/Decommission Physical feasibility check on availability of network ports/rack space for deploying dedicated firewall and switches. Work with infra team to get quote for passive components, Work with GNS Carrier team on commissioning of project dedicated links  Preparing Bills of Material for network active and passive components, Coordinating with Procurement team for the material delivery Coordinating with Infra team to complete the passive work and with admin team for power requirement Post successful implementation, hand over the setup to dedicated support team / OPS for 24X7 operational support. Implementing and maintaining Cisco 7k, Cisco ASR 1004 series, Cisco 4506, Cisco 4506-E, 6509, 3550, C3750, C3650, C4507, C4510, C9300, C4948 and 2950 Switches, Juniper SRX375 devices. Configuring of Cisco routers and switches as per CITI Bank standards (Vlans, Ether channels, VTP, Trunk, QOS, SNMP, and Tacaas as a protocol to route in between communication Configuring and troubleshooting BGP, OSPF protocol in CITI Bank network. Maintaining high secure network in data center with the help of firewall, Redundancy Protocol configuring and supporting HSRP, VRRP.

Network Engineer and Reporting manager: Client City Union Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Indian Bank (NOC DATA Center Support)Providing support for L2 & L3 Networking analyst . Installation, supporting, Operational support to a wide range of CISCO,HP Routing and Switching, Firewall Products from to the Customer. Implementing and designing, supporting CORE Bank domain project. Maintaining and controlling a team of 34 zonal Engineer, 4 DATA Center Engineer, 4 DATA redundancy Engineer in Indian Bank Project,3 DC Engineer and 2 DR Engineer in Karur Vysya Bank. Configuring and maintaining Cisco 3k, Cisco 5k,Cisco 7k,Cisco ASR 1004 series, Cisco 4506, Cisco 4506-E,6509,3550 and 2950 Switches, Juniper SRX375 devices, Checkpoint Firewall and Load balancer. Configuring 2G, 3G, 4G through Cisco, Nomus router for bank network support. Design & Deployment of the network infrastructure and project environment setup in coordination with the client team. Implementation and troubleshooting of IPSEC VPN. Configuring of Cisco routers and switches (Vlans, Ether channels, VTP, Trunk, portsecurity, switching concept rootgurad etc). Worked on Nagios, troubleshooting issues for the incidents. Worked on radware for link load balancing and server load balancing. Operational support to Cisco ASA, fortigate, checkpoint firewalls to client by given access permission, block IPs,. Configuring and operational support to Cisco, HP, JUNIPER, checkpoint, fortigate, Cisco ASA, Radware load balancer. Configuring and troubleshooting BGP protocol in core network. Configuring rules and policies in checkpoint, fortigate, Cisco ASA, Sonicwall firewall. Maintaining high secure network in data center with the help of firewall. Monitoring and analyzing the network log using smart log and smart monitor analyzer. Implementation and troubleshooting of HSRP, VRRP for redundancy. Configuring BGP, OSPF protocol in Branch network.

Network Engineer: Client Vijaya Bank(DATA CENTER)Providing support for L2 & L3 Networking analyst to Data Center. Installation, supporting a wide range of CISCO Routing Products from the low-end 1600/1700 series to the Enterprise Carrier-Class 6500,2950 catalyst switches, 7000 Products, Cisco Desktop Switches to Core and Layer 3 Switches. Configuring and maintaining Cisco 7000, 6509, Cisco 6509-E series, Cisco 4506, Cisco 4506-E, 3550 and 2950 Switches. Configuring and maintaining 2000 branch routers throughout India. Monitoring and troubleshoot the Network of Vijaya Bank throughout India Configuring and Maintaining HP series like HP MSR 3020, MSR 2003,6600,6504,6800 HSR, Core Switch 12500, Design & Deployment of the network infrastructure and project environment setup in coordination with the client team. Worked as Layer 2 Engineer and managing Vijaya bank Network, Controlling 7 no’s of Layer1 Engineer and 30 no’s of FME. Configuring rules and policies in fortigate 1500D, 5001D firewall depends upon customer requirement.  Maintaining high secure network in data center with the help of firewall. Creating VPN as per client request between branches to data center in fortigate client. Monitoring and analyzing the network log using forti analyzer. Worked on WAF (Web Application Firewall) Barracuda to inspect L7 traffic. Implemented site to site IPSEC VPN, Setting up IPSEC (Site to Site) tunnel.  Implementation and troubleshooting of HSRP, for redundancy. Configuring BGP, OSPF protocol in Branch network. Configuring and IOS up gradations, Vlans, Ether channels, VTP, Trunk. Configured failover between branches network. through HSRP. Worked on Netflow, CA Spectrum, Net health, E-health check up for routers and troubleshooting the network issues.  Setting up LAN connectivity for new through STP,RSTP.

Providing support for Networking Support(Intermediate level). Installation, supporting a wide range of CISCO Products ROUTERS, SWITCHES Deployment of the network infrastructure and project environment setup in coordination with the client team. Implementation and troubleshooting of HSRP. Configuring of Cisco routers and switches, Vlans, Ether channels, VTP, Trunk. Worked on ITSM, troubleshooting issues for the incidents raised through Remedy tool. Setting up LAN connectivity and troubleshooting issues. Designed and configured the core model setup for the newly constructed site which consists of around 1000 membersSIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS: Functioned as a part of the team in upgrading IOS OS Platform for about over 60, 6500 and 4500 series L3 Switches. Configured EIGRP as a protocol to route in between communication.  Part of the team implementing VoIP setup.

Providing Helpdesk for Networking L1. Implementing set of permissions and security as per the customer needs, to prevent the files and folders from unauthorized access. Installing and managing all types of Workstations, Installed, configured and maintained 500 PCs. Function was to take care and maintain Desktop PC’s and Networks.  Provided the solutions for installing / un-installing and configuring of Corporate Software’s. Trouble shooting the problems occurring in LAN Environment, Maintain Daily Reports. Configuring and managing Cisco Routers, Switches for a highly resilient Network infrastructure. Checking and configuring ACL’s, Implemented. Configuring and maintaining Cisco 7000 Routers, Cisco 6509 and 2950 Switches. Managing LAN and WAN connectivity for the client network. Actively involved in configuring PRTG for monitoring utilization on device interfaces. Monitoring network health by checking the devices utilization, load, bandwidth etc.PROJECTS HANDLED: Network  Provide users’ technical support, analyze and troubleshoot problems that cause operational delays. Implemented LAN connectivity in a CISCO Layered Model Which Includes the Cisco 6509 series switches for Core and Cisco 4506 series for Access layer. Setting up new project setup based on the project design and requirement. Implemented for failover. Implemented VLAN pruning to optimize switch utilization. Monitoring Switches, Routers CPU utilization on daily basis. Enabling VTP pruning, Upgrading OS for Switches, Routers & Firewalls. Actively involved in setting up new VTP domain in our network.