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Skills
• Operating and troubleshooting Arista Data Center environments including Arista CVP, BGP EVPN and VXLAN.
• Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP Protocol Architecture and Cisco Operating Systems IOS, XE, XR, NX-OS.
• Managing and operating lifecycle of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switches, ISR Routers, Gateways, Cisco and Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems.
• Programming and analysing IPS systems, such as Palo Alto, Cisco FireSIGHT/POWER and FireEYE.
• Operating Cisco Identity Service Engine to enrol identity and policy enforcement.
• Leveraging Cisco Catalyst Center for management control and device/software inventory of wired devices.
• Deploying and managing configurations. Of network nodes via Automation Tool Ansible.
• Configuring applications like Cisco Catalyst Center to manager Cisco environments.
• Leveraging tools like Wireshark, NMAP, TCPdump, and Splunk to analyze network related is-sues. to conduct Network Forensic Analysis.
A solid understanding of data collecting and monitoring protocols, such as Simple Network Man-agement Protocol (SNMP), Syslog, and NetFlow is required.
• Operating and troubleshooting Linux-based operating systems.
• Admintering loadbalancing in F5, Firewall Rules in Palo Alto, and IP Addressmanagement in InfoBlox.
• Python programming, scripting in Linux Shell. Apply those skills in network data gathering, back-up management processes, and Cron jobs.
• Creating playbooks for Network Automation Tool Ansible to apply changes to Arista EoS and Cisco IOS / XE network devices.
• Designing and managing VMware ESXi platforms including their virtual guests, such as Win-dows Server environments and Linux-based operating systems.
• Familiarity with the concepts and data structures of Interior and Exterior Gateway Protocols, such as EIGRP and OSPF as well as BGP.
• Knowledgeable of High Availability concepts, such as Virtual Switch Systems (VSS) and Virtual Device Context (VDC) architecture.
• Hot Standby Protocols, such as Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) and GLBP (Gateway Load Balancing Protocol).
• Analyzing and identifying Voice Signalling Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Session Description Pro-tocol SDP (SDP) related issues.
• Planning and designing Network Diagrams via MS Visio and LucidChart.
About
With over two decades of experience in networking and IT infrastructure, particularly in network optimization, automation, and security, I believe I am well-equipped to contribute to your team's mission of driving innovation and upholding integrity.
At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I led high-impact projects, including a full data center migration from Cisco to Arista Fabric. This initiatives-driven role involved analyzing complex network challenges and implementing advanced protocols such as eBGP, BGP EVPN, OSPF, VXLAN, LACP, vPC, and HSRP. Additionally, I drove operational efficiency by automating configurations using Python-based tools, Ansible, and pyATS. My responsibilities also included managing and maintaining security infrastructure through Cisco ISE and Palo Alto Networks. Furthermore, I orchestrated vital IP and application services using Infoblox, F5 Load Balancers, and Cisco DNA Center to ensure a highly reliable and efficient network. For deep-dive analysis and rapid issue resolution, I regularly leverage standard troubleshooting tools including Wireshark, TCPdump, dig, and NMAP. These comprehensive experiences align directly with the qualifications for the Infrastructure Network Engineer role, where robust network management, proactive monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting are vital.
My technical acumen and passion for mission-driven organizations will enable me to support critical operations and enhance infrastructure reliability, contributing to your goal of pushing the boundaries of technology.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing how my expertise can contribute to the success of your team.
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