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Network Design and Integration

The document outlines the responsibilities and achievements in network design, integration, and security management, focusing on enterprise solutions that ensure stability, security, and scalability. It highlights experience with advanced technologies, project leadership, and troubleshooting across various network layers and systems, including cloud environments. Additionally, it details specific implementations and training initiatives in datacenter design, network monitoring, and wireless infrastructure across multiple projects.

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Network Design and Integration

The document outlines the responsibilities and achievements in network design, integration, and security management, focusing on enterprise solutions that ensure stability, security, and scalability. It highlights experience with advanced technologies, project leadership, and troubleshooting across various network layers and systems, including cloud environments. Additionally, it details specific implementations and training initiatives in datacenter design, network monitoring, and wireless infrastructure across multiple projects.

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Handled internal and external network and security flows, expansions and integration.

Proposed and
construct the network designs for customers to integrate with them for Datacenter hosted services.
Identified any potential network weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure and
mitigate. Responsible for the Planning, design, documentation, implementation and management of
enterprise network infrastructure solutions based on specific project needs. These solutions should
be stable, secure, highly available and scalable to evolving technology/architecture. Produced
professional diagrams and documentation for networks and operational best practices, standards,
policies and procedures, using Visio, Power Point and/or OmniGraffle. Managed or assisted in the
resolution of complex technical problems, while providing appropriate communications to all
involved business partners and related stakeholders. Design, re/architect, and implement a secure
global network infrastructure across multiple domains, platforms and multi-tiered architectures,
enabling automation and/or machine-based resolution, with optimized alerting through technical
analysis. Have advanced knowledge of Firewalls, VPN, and Network Virtualization – with strong
abilities to architect solutions that enhances/maintains the reliability and stability of the network,
and strengthens the traffic flow of data throughout global network. Well versed in network security,
security policies, cryptography, authentication, and secure communication protocols. Lead projects
containing cross-functional IT members to ensure timely delivery of business objectives,
communicating status and initiatives to management. Strong working knowledge of application and
server virtualization, networking and storage, enterprise-level infrastructure high availability/disaster
recovery etc. Identify, solve problems and/or track issues encountered during projects. Have hands
on network firewalls implemented in AWS / Azure / Google Cloud. Experience of deploying hybrid
systems, those with an on-premises data center and AWS / Azure / Google Cloud components.

Afiniti

1. Network Design and Integration: Managed internal and external


network security flows, expansions, and integration, and proposed
and constructed network designs for Datacenter hosted services.
2. Infrastructure Planning and Management: Planned, designed,
documented, implemented, and managed enterprise network
infrastructure solutions that are stable, secure, highly available, and
scalable.
3. Technical Documentation: Produced professional diagrams and
documentation for networks and operational best practices using tools
like Visio, PowerPoint, and OmniGraffle.
4. Advanced Technical Expertise: Possess advanced knowledge of
firewalls, VPNs, network virtualization, and cloud technologies (AWS,
Azure, Google Cloud) with hands-on experience in hybrid system
deployments.
5. Project Leadership and Problem-Solving: Led cross-functional IT
projects, resolved complex technical problems, communicated
effectively with stakeholders, and ensured timely delivery of business
objectives.
Handle network operations to ensure 24/7 99.99% availability of the network. Having meetings with
clients and proposing HLD, LLD, and DLD for the network design. Design and configure different
network integration scenarios to have successful integration of client network with the company
providing production services. Demonstrate high customer satisfaction with the ability to resolve
difficult situations. Troubleshoot the network and security environment including all aspects from L1 to
L7 to successfully mitigate the issues. Working on latest network and security technologies including
Datacenter Nexus switches, ASRs, Cisco ISE, ASAs, ASAv, FTDs, F5 LTM and F5 WAF, Cisco ACI, PaloAlto
and Panaroma, Fortinet and Forti Manager, and Cisco WSA. Managing and monitoring the
infrastructure using tools including ELK, Logic Monitor, and SolarWinds NCM. Configuring new instances
and maintaining ongoing operations related to F5 LTM and WAF in the production environment. Lead
the design, implementation, and management of F5 Web Application
Firewall (WAF) solutions. Develop and maintain WAF policies to protect
against a wide range of web threats. Conduct threat analysis and security
assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation
strategies. Mentor and train junior engineers on WAF configurations and
security best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure
seamless integration of WAF solutions into the broader security
architecture. Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for
complex security issues. Vulnerabilities assessment and mitigation of these on all the network
and security devices regularly and quarterly. Plan and execute the Upgradation of Operation systems
and hardware of all the infrastructure devices as per the latest releases from the vendor. Open TAC
cases with the principal vendor in case of unforeseen issues and bugs. Experience of configuring secure
network management and reporting. Day to Day Troubleshooting and configuration on following
networking things: IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, MPLS VPN, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VTIs, VPC, Trunks, Spanning Tree,
VLANs, SNMP, AAA Servers, DUO MFA etc. Configuring Firewall Change requests as per the internal and
external teams’ requests.
1. Network Operations and Client Interaction: Ensured 24/7 network
availability with 99.99% uptime, conducted client meetings to propose
High-Level, Low-Level, and Detailed-Level Designs (HLD, LLD, DLD),
and successfully integrated client networks with company production
services.
2. Technical Expertise and Troubleshooting: Worked on advanced
network and security technologies, including Cisco Nexus, ASRs, ISE,
ASA, ASAv, FTDs, F5 LTM and WAF, Cisco ACI, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and
Cisco WSA; performed troubleshooting across all OSI layers (L1 to L7).
3. Infrastructure Management: Managed and monitored infrastructure
using ELK, Logic Monitor, and SolarWinds NCM; configured and
maintained F5 LTM and WAF instances; planned and executed
upgrades for systems and hardware.
4. Security and Threat Management: Led the design, implementation,
and management of F5 WAF solutions, developed WAF policies,
conducted threat analysis and security assessments, and mentored
junior engineers in WAF configurations and security best practices.
5. Day-to-Day Network Configuration: Handled IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN,
MPLS VPN, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VTIs, VPC, Trunks, Spanning Tree,
VLANs, SNMP, AAA Servers, DUO MFA, and firewall change requests,
while performing advanced troubleshooting and collaborating with
cross-functional teams.

MMBL Datacenter Design and Implementation with Cisco Latest Technologies. Cisco XG Firewall FTDs
and FMC. o Cisco Integrated Service Engine ISE used as AAA functions for users and devices, Cisco
Nexus Switches for Datacenter infrastructure Spine-Leave Architecture, ASR Routers as an
Aggregation Router for the 300 plus branches. o Ensured High Availability between each device.
MMBL Solar Winds NMS Implementation o Implemented modules including NTA, NCM, NPM in Solar
Winds for the business-critical bank network. Created desired Alerts and Reports for efficiently
Monitoring the network. Implemented Cisco WLCs with High Availability and integrating APs.
Disaster Recovery Site Implementation with Juniper SRX 1500/330 and EX4200/4300 Switches
MMBL WAF Implementation on F5 with High Availability. MMBL Proxy Firewall Implementation on
SOPHOS with High Availability. Syslog Server Implementation for FMC Logs Storage. Managing and
Implementing changes in the network as per business requirement on routine basis.

1. Datacenter Design and Implementation: Designed and


implemented MMBL Datacenter using Cisco latest technologies,
including Cisco XG Firewall FTDs, FMC, ISE for AAA functions, Nexus
Switches for Spine-Leaf Architecture, and ASR Routers for aggregating
over 300 branches, ensuring high availability across devices.
2. Network Monitoring and Management: Implemented SolarWinds
NMS with modules such as NTA, NCM, and NPM, created alerts and
reports for efficient network monitoring, and managed network
changes based on business requirements.
3. Wireless and Disaster Recovery: Deployed Cisco Wireless LAN
Controllers (WLCs 9500) with high availability, integrated APs, and set
up a disaster recovery site with Juniper SRX 1500/330 and
EX4200/4300 switches.
4. Web Application Firewall and Proxy Implementation:
Implemented F5 WAF with high availability for enhanced web security
and set up a high-availability proxy firewall using SOPHOS.
5. Log Management: Established a Syslog server for FMC log storage,
ensuring efficient log management and analysis.

UET--Campus Network Infrastructure Migration from Core to Access Layer Designed Network
Infrastructure design including LAN, WLAN and WAN. Migrated the existing infrastructure from
Access to Core Layer with HUAWEI technologies. Configured and deployed of 150 L2 and L3 nodes
(Huawei S3300 and S5700 series). UET—HEC Smart Wi-Fi Deployment. Performed the Predictive
Planning for the WLAN Implementation on HUAWEI WLAN Planner tool. Designed a solution for the
WLAN Infrastructure as per Predictive Planning. Deployed 250 HUAWEI Indoor APs and the 6605
WLAN Controller and managed all the APs through central Dashboard. HUAWEI UET Telecom IT
Center--Datacenter Implementation & Deployment. Deployment of the Datacenter in Huawei UET
Telecom IT Center with the Huawei Official team as HALP (Huawei Authorized Learning Partner). 
Implemented and designed Datacenter for the Telecom and Network technologies of Huawei. 
Installation, Configurations and Commissioning of the 2G/3G whole network entities including
BTS1200/NodeB3900/BSC600/MSC6000/MGW8900/OLT5700T.  Installation and Deployment of
the networking and video conferencing equipment including Huawei Switches (S3300.S5300.S5700),
Routers (AR1200.2200), Firewalls (USG5500, USG6000), Videoconferencing: MCU and SMC.
Implementation of NMS: Solar Winds, PRTG, Cacti and ELK Taught CCNA Wireless Training for LUMS
Network Engineers HCNP/CCNP R&S Training for PSDF and NAVTCC  Conducted professional
training in HUTIC for the Govt. projects NAVTCC and PSDF.  Taught CCNP and HCIP Routing and
Switching exam blueprints to the10 batches and 300 students.

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