Dynamic IT Professional seeking challenging role to effectively leverage technical expertise and academic knowledge.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant CIsco ISE Specialist
HCL Tech
08.2024 - Current
Implementation and Deployment.
Experience with various Cisco ISE deployment models (standalone, distributed, and hybrid).
Proficiency in setting up Policy Administration Nodes (PAN), Policy Services Nodes (PSN), and Monitoring and Troubleshooting Nodes (MnT).
Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE upgrades and migrations.
Deep understanding and practical application of authentication, authorisation, and accounting (AAA) protocols.
Expertise in RADIUS and TACACS+.
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting 802.1X for wired and wireless networks.
Knowledge of different authentication methods, including MAB (MAC Authentication Bypass), EAP-TLS, PEAP, and EAP-FAST.
Ability to design, create, and manage complex policy sets and rules.
Experience with network access control (NAC) policies, including guest access, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), and posture assessment.
Proficiency in using Cisco TrustSec for policy-based segmentation and applying Security Group Tags (SGTs).
Experience integrating Cisco ISE with other network devices, such as Cisco switches, wireless LAN controllers (WLCs), and firewalls.
Familiarity with integration with identity sources such as Microsoft Active Directory (AD), LDAP, and other external databases.
Knowledge of pxGrid for sharing contextual information with other security platforms.
Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow, and Syslog.
Experience analysing ISE logs, reports, and dashboards to resolve connectivity and policy issues.
Ability to use diagnostic tools and reports to analyse authentication and authorisation failures.
Infra Technology Specialist
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd
12.2023 - 07.2024
Managed SDA migration and LAN automation to boost network efficiency.
Configured SD-WAN, ensuring seamless connectivity across all locations.
Executed DNA CIMC configuration for optimal performance management.
Integrated DNA Center with ISE, streamlining identity services effectively.
Configured fabric networks to enhance scalability and flexibility.
Deployed Cisco products, maintaining high availability throughout operations.
Upgraded Cisco DNA Center to utilize advanced features and functionalities.
Utilized Cisco ThousandEyes to improve overall network visibility.
Network SME L3
ACL Digital
10.2023 - 11.2023
Executed SDA migration and LAN automation processes effectively.
Configured and managed SD-WAN for optimized network performance.
Integrated DNA center with ISE to enhance security measures.
Managed fabric network configurations to streamline operations.
Deployed and managed Cisco products to ensure reliability.
Upgraded Cisco DNA center configuration for improved functionality.
Configured 802.1x authentication and created SSIS for secure access.
Oversaw access point configuration and management of Cisco devices.
Network Engineer L2
Orient Technologies
Mumbai, Maharashtra
03.2022 - 10.2023
Company Overview: (Nayara Energy)
SDA Migration and LAN automation.
Configuration and manage SD-WAN.
DNA CIMC Configuration & Management.
DNA center & ISE Integration.
Configuration and manage fabric network.
Deployment and management Cisco products.
Configuring and Upgrade cisco DNA center.
Knowledge off Cisco Thousand Eyes.
ISE integration and management SGT Policy.
802.1x authentication Created SSIS.
Access point configuration cisco devices.
WLC and AP management & configuration cisco products.
Net flow configuration on cisco router.
Experience on, Nexus Switches & FEX technology on 9000K,7000K,5000K.
Working On Palo alto firewall As L1.
Working on New Cisco Switch 9200, 9300,9500.
Working on New Cisco 4K router c1100,c1000,4000,5000.
Working on Cisco SD-WAN Deployment.
(Nayara Energy)
Network Engineer L3
Velocis Systems Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2021 - 03.2022
Operate, Maintain, Manage, and Improve Network.
Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, DNAC, ISE, WLC, and (Access Point).
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
Coordination with customers & Vendors for network related problems and providing Remedies, Root Cause Analysis of Faults.
Work closely with team members to provide quick support.
Broad knowledge of networking and network equipment/operating systems with detailed experience with CISCO, Routing, Switching DNAC, ISE, NMS Tool.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and solving hardware, software, and other issues affecting the network and device.
Network performance monitoring to decide whether any changes are required.
Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration and directing system installation.
Defines, documents, and enforces system standards.
Maximizes performance by troubleshooting network problems and outages and scheduling upgrades.
Network Engineer L2+
Orient Technologies
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2019 - 01.2021
Company Overview: (Nayara energy)
SDA Migration and LAN automation.
DNA CIMC Configuration & Management.
DNA center & ISE Integration.
Configuration and manage fabric network.
S deployment and management Cisco.
Configuring and Upgrade cisco DNA center.
ISE integration and management SGT Policy.
802.1x authentication Created SSIS.
Access point configuration cisco devices.
WLC and AP management & configuration cisco products.
Net flow configuration on cisco router.
Experience on, Nexus Switches & FEX technology on 9000,9500.
Working On Palo alto firewall As L1.
Working on New Cisco Switch 9300,9200,9500,9600.
Working on New Cisco ISR, ASR 4K router c1100, c1000, 4000, 5500.
(Nayara energy)
Network Support Engineer IP MPLS
Dimension Data
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2017 - 02.2019
Company Overview: (JIO R4G)
Troubleshooting of Cisco routers (901) (903) (920) and BGP configuration, router.
Routing and Switching.
ERPS & PTP configuration and troubleshooting on L2 switches and routers (ASR CISCO 901).
Troubleshooting for Enterprises link e.g. Jio Center, RJIL-IT, and Warehouse etc.
Troubleshooting for RAN devices e.g. Indoor Small cell & Outdoor Small cell.
MPLS Connectivity.
VLAN management.
Preparation of Network diagram - LAN/WAN topology.
Configuration & testing of new network devices.
IOS upgrades.
Configuration VRF and BDI.
Configuration ERPS and Troubleshooting CISCO ASR 901.
Syslog analysis.
(JIO R4G)
Network Engineer
Trimax IT Infrastructure & Services Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2015 - 06.2017
Troubleshot Cisco routers (1900, 1841, 2900) and configured BGP for optimal performance.
Implemented router hardening and crypto configurations to enhance security.
Configured MPLS and established P2P link connections, including password resets and IOS updates.
Monitored links and analyzed resource usage for efficient network management.
Managed VLANs and conducted IOS upgrades to ensure system integrity.
Collaborated with vendors for escalation processes and issue resolution.
Developed network diagrams illustrating LAN/WAN topology for enhanced planning.
Identifying, prescribe and resolve common LAN WAN VLAN problem, networks media, configuration issues, auto negotiation.
Troubleshooting of Cisco routers (1941) and Cisco switches (2950, 2960, 6509, 6506) including password resetting, Backup Restore IOS of routers and switches.
Using the appropriate media, cable, I/O Box, port and connectors to connect routers, switches and end users.
Education
Bachelor Degree -
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
Jaunpur, IN-UP
2020 - 2023
Diploma - Computer Hardware and Networking
JNCIA
Thane, India
01.2012
Intermediate -
UP Board
Allahabad, UP, India
01.2007
High School - Science Stream
UP Board
Allahabad, UP, India
01.2005
Master of Business Administration - Information Technology
Sikkim Professional University
Gangtok, SK
2023 - 2025
Skills
Cisco DNA Center and ISE expertise
CCNP (Routing and Switching)
LAN/WAN design and implementation
Wireless network design and deployment
VLAN and MPLS configuration
SD-WAN setup
Network management and automation
Security protocols implementation
Technical documentation and reporting
Client relationship management
Network troubleshooting and performance monitoring
System integration and design
Change management strategies
Critical analysis and decision making
Leadership and team building initiatives
Process improvement methodologies
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA), Cisco Systems Inc.