Dear sir/madam I am contacting you regarding your opening for a Network Engineer in your IT department. With my extensive computer knowledge and hands-on experience I am confident that I can help your network run as flawlessly as possible. My qualifications for the position also include: ? Over 5 years of experience in Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Service Provider Networks and Enterprise Networks and Network administration, implementation, design and troubleshooting seeking a challenging and interesting opportunity in computer/network engineering which enables me to maximize my technical and managerial skills. ? Strong hands on experience on Checkpoint Firewalls, ASA (5550) Firewalls. Implemented Security Policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ & RADIUS). ? In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience on IP Addressing, Sub netting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping Concepts. ? Extensive knowledge of deploying and troubleshooting L2/L3, TCP/IP, Multilayer Switches. ? Extensive Knowledge on the implementation of Cisco ASA 5500 series and checkpoint R 75 firewalls. ? Experience in working with Cisco Merkai routers, switches and access points. ? Experience in working with Cisco Nexus 5000 series switches for data center. ? Experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. ? Expert level knowledge about TCP/IP protocol suite and OSI model. ? Experience working with Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000 series to provide a Flexible Access Solution for datacenter access architecture. ? Experience in layer-3 Routing and layer-2 Switching. Dealt with Nexus models like 5K, 2K series, Cisco router models like 12k,10k,7200, 3800, 3600, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series and Cisco catalyst 6500, 4500, 3750, 3500, 2900 series switches.. ? Experience of 802.11 a/b/g/n Ethernet standard for wireless Technology ? Experience in Configuring BGP/OSPF routing policies and designs ? Expertise in implementation and troubleshooting of protocols such as STP, RSTP, PVST, HSRP and VRRP. ? Advanced knowledge in Design, Installation and configuration of Checkpoint Provider Environment. ? Involved Knowledge on Data Center Design with Cisco Nexus in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems. ? Knowledge of implementing and troubleshooting complex layer 2 technologies such as VLAN Trunks, VTP Ether channel, STP, RSTP and MST. ? Protocols Awareness: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, HSRP, ACL, VTP, NAT/PAT, CDP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, SNMP, ARP, STP (802.1D), SNMP, DNS & DHCP. ? Implemented new ultra-secure networks in multiple data centers that included Cisco and Juniper security devices. ? Well Excellent problem solving and debugging skills with good verbal/written communication and presentation skills. ? Experience in Network Management Tools and sniffers like SNMP, Wire shark and Cisco works to support 24 x 7 Network Operation Center. ? Hands on experience and good working knowledge with Checkpoint Firewall p