IT Networks&Security;Engineer - 8 years Experience:CCNP Certified - Dubai

Total 8 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Support Services

Employer: Wipro Ltd, Dubai – UAE (Employee ID: 650623), Period of Employment: - From 2010 to Current

Current Project: Emaar Properties – NOC (Network Operation Centre)
Role: Networks and security Engineer

Project Description:

To provide Network and security support for Emaar Hospitality group, Malls groups, Hills groups, International sites, Emaar Hotels & resorts, Emaar Retail, Emaar commercial leasing as per ITIL Standard SLA in 24*7 clock

●Implement, support and maintain multi-vendor network infrastructure such as Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Avaya, HP, and Aruba Networks

Cisco switches 4500, 4948,3560,2960,6500 series, Nexus platforms,
Cisco: Routers 1800, 2800, 2900, and 3800
HP switches models-P2610, HP 5412zl,
Nortel models 4550, 8310, ERS8010
Avaya VSP 4850 PoE Edge


Vlan creations(L3&L2;) &troubleshooting;, HSRP configuration, ACL changes, Port based issues, VTP, Ether channel LACP, ARP inspection, STP issues, DHCP related issues, VPN (site to site) troubleshooting, IOS upgradations, wireless connectivity issues. Support onsite as well as remotely

● Configuring, Troubleshooting and managing Cisco ASAs 5520, 5550, FWSM etc

● Configuring, Troubleshooting IGP Routing Protocol OSPF

● Configuring Troubleshooting and managing Wireless controller, Clear pass Policy manager 6.5
Aruba Controller - Aruba7210, Aruba7240, Aruba6000, Aruba3400
Aruba Airwave AMP 8.0
Cisco wireless controller – Cisco 4400, cisco 5508
HP Wireless controller – ProCurveWLANModule

● Configuring, changing and troubleshooting F5 load balancer BIG-IP 4000


● Networking monitoring - PRTG for MPLS, Internet Bandwidth Analysis, Solar winds for all network devices auto-backups, Scrutinizer Net flow Analyzer , ,for checking volume and type of applications running on the network, NetBrain for route Troubleshooting

● Troubleshooting and coordinating with ISP for different L2,L3 MPLS and Internet issues reported from any locations of Emaar Group.

● coordinating and providing network Support to IT security Team, Voice team for any kind of changes, Maintenance activities.

Project Site: DUBAI METRO Role: Network Engineer

Project Description:

Responsible for the Networks and security devices in Rashidiya Data Center Network (DC), Jebel Ali Data Center Network (DR), Qusais Data Center Network, Green Line Stations Network, and Red Line Stations Network under the supervision of Network administrator. Services are delivering as per standard SLA

● Responsible for Monitoring and troubleshooting of Cisco NAC 3315 (Network Admission control) and CAS located in Data centers

● Monitoring and taking part with Network administrator in RFC implementation of ASA5510, FORTIGATE 1240B, and other Cisco switches and Routers

● Responsible for Monitoring and Policy creation, HA status, web filtering, Application control, Intrusion protection, Email filtering, End point control, Vulnerability Scan in FORTIGATE 1240B which is located in RSD data center

● Responsible for Access Rules, NAT Rules, Service Policy Rules, ACL Manager, Object Groups, AAA Rules, Site- to-Site VPN Connection policies in ASA FIREWALL 5510 which is located in RSD Data center

● Responsible for monitoring Cisco 3750 Core Switches, Juniper SRX650 in Jabel Ali Data center, Cisco 3750 Core Switches in Qusais Data center, Redline (29 stations) - Green line (18 stations) Cisco 3560E switches
● Monitoring and preparation of Daily Health checklist of Network and security devices like FORTIGATE 1240B, ASA 5510, 4506 CORE SWITCHES, INTERNET ROUTER 2921, INTERNET SWITCH 2960. Parameters consist of CPU Utilization, Memory Utilization, Interface Status, Interface Utilization Inside and Outside, System Chassis Temperature.

Project Site: DU Telecom, Dubai - UAE

Role: Associate Network Security Engineer

● Issues handling related to Cisco ASA and Juniper Firewalls and Monitoring.
● handling the Jump server access requests for the vendors and users.
● working with the syslog servers and connectivity check
● working on the Tipping Point with applying and removing access Policies
● pulling the fixed firewall, IT Firewall and Mobile Firewall Health Check Report based on the Interface Utilization, CPU and Memory Usage.

Project Site: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), UAE.

Role: IT Application Support Engineer - Airport Infrastructure

Project Description:

● Installation, Configuration, Administration & troubleshooting Linux Based Flight
Information Display Systems (FIDS) With ICS Standard Applications.
● Troubleshooting Airport IT Equipment’s like FIDS, MATV.
● Installation and troubleshooting of Oracle ERP Application, Rostima Application, Citrix
Application and Cargo Spot Application
● WIFI Support and troubleshooting for all users implemented in Terminal 1, 2 and 3.
● Daily routine checkup for Internet kiosks machines and troubleshooting located in Terminal
1, 2 and 3
● Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of Staff FIDS (IVC and VDC) working on
the base of Linux
● Troubleshooting of Master clock System, Public Announcement Systems Installed in
Terminal 1,2 and 3
● Flight Logo Uploading and troubleshooting for Different Airlines by accessing Samba Server
And using NET 2000 Client Software in DIT (Data Input Terminal) machine.
● assigning permissions and giving admin rights to the users.
● Cabling and reinstallation of all IT Equipment while Airport renovation

Employer: Accel Frontline Ltd, Bangalore - India (Employee ID: 38910)

Role: Engineer – IT Infrastructure Management Services

Project Sites

1: BSNL Network Operation Centre, Bangalore (Utstar project)
Narrowband Support – Utstar devices TC1000 and components for enabling the services like ISDN, PSTN, NETONE, and SANCHARNET

2: Bangalore International Airport Ltd – Airport IT Infra Support
Employer: PCS Technology Ltd, Bangalore - India. (Employee ID: 20362)

Role: IBM Network and system management engineer

Project Site: IBM India Pvt Ltd - ABB, Bangalore - India.

Project Description:

To provide IT support for ABB Ltd from IBM Helpdesk.

● Installing and configuring DHCP and Managing Active Directory and User accounts
● Assigning permissions and giving admin rights to the user’s having GSD rights.
● Data backup and restoration, includes Daily Back Up, Weekly Back up and Monthly Back
Up on HP Tape Drives Using HP/LTO Ultrium backup devices.
● Installation and Troubleshooting of IBM Lotus Notes configuration Ver. 7.0.3 with
● Troubleshooting Techniques of mail replication, database creation, archiving, with
Multiuser operation techniques
● Configuration of VPN & wireless connectivity to the users and troubleshooting the same.
● Raising trouble tickets through and Involving in helpdesk activities like assigning, Reassign
the calls and closing the calls, if the user is satisfied with the Solution.
● Configuring and Managing the Network Printers.
● Monitoring Network Performance (CN-STATS), Application Performance, System Security
(protective network) etc...
● Coordinating video conference with all ABB locations using far end techniques.
● Antivirus management. Using Mcafee-8.7i Enterprise edition and MacAfee EPO 4.5.0.1270



Educational Qualifications
Three Year Diploma in Computer Engineering passed out (2006) from Sree Rama Govt. Polytechnic College, Valapad, Thrissur - Kerala, Dept. of Technical Education Kerala - India.

Plus Two Science passed out (2003) from G.H.S.S Cherpu, Thrissur - Kerala, Under Board of Higher secondary education Kerala - India.

S.S.L.C passed out (2001) from St Antony’s H.S Pazhuvil, Thrissur - Kerala under Board of Public Examination Kerala - India.

Pursuing MBA in IT and Systems – Distance Education from ICFAI University Bangalore- India



IT Certifications
● CCIE Routing and Switch Course completed
● (400-101) CCIE Routing and Switching written certified
● CCNP Routing and switching certified
● CCNA Routing and Switching certified

Additional certification Courses Completed

● MCITP Enterprise Server Administrator course completed
● CCNA, RHCE courses completed
● A+ course completed

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Networking and Security platforms:


● Routers & L2 and L3 switches configuration and operations
● Configuration of static and dynamic routing
● Knowledge of Routing and Routing Protocols, like RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF etc.
● Knowledge of OSI Layers, Virtual LANs, access List Concepts, NAT, subnetting
● Implement and troubleshoot first-hop redundancy protocols
● Knowledge and troubleshooting of BGP, MPLS, IPV6 technologies


Windows Platform:

● Installation and implementation of Windows servers & client operating systems
● Installation and configuration of Active Directory Service, DNS, DHCP on servers
● implementing group policy. Managing Users, Computers and Groups in active directory


Academic Project
Title : NBS (Network Backup System)
Platform (Front end) : Microsoft Visual VC++
Back End : Oracle 8i



Software Exposure
Languages : Basic Knowledge of C, C++, VB, HTML.
Platforms : Windows 10, 7, 2008 server, 2012 server,
Application : knowledge of MS-Office 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, 2010




Strength
Dedicated & Hardworking - Quick learner & confident - Pleasing personality-punctual
Possess good leadership qualities, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
Possess the initiative and drive to take up challenging assignments independently Effectively delegate authority to subordinates and implement instructions from superiors.
Personal Profile
Date of Birth : 27th September 1985

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Indian

Languages known : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada

Present Address : Ranjith K V
Dubai – UAE

Passport No : M9986093

Date of issue: 09/06/2015 Date of
Expiry: 08/06/2025
Visa Status : UAE – Residence with Family status

Declaration
I hereby declare that the above stated information is true and correct to the best of my
Knowledge and belief.

Place: Dubai
Date: Ranjith KV

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