Namratha Reddy

Sr Network Engineer

404-474-3792

Email : divya@[Link]

LinkedIn : [Link]

Professional Summary:
● Over 8+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex network infrastructures using
Cisco along with other multivendor technologies for both enterprise and service provider environments.
● Currently licensed CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate in Routing and Switching and CCNP Feb
2025.
● Design, develop, and document comprehensive test plans to setup test scenarios, both hardware and
software components.
● Experience in testing Cisco & Juniper routers and switches in laboratory scenarios and then deploying
them on site for production.
● Proficient in IPv4/IPv6, implementation of Subletting, VLSM and ARP, reverse & proxy ARP, Ping
Concepts.
● Designed and deployed new Cisco catalyst 6513 and 6509 with dual Supervisor Engine 720 at both Distro
and Core layer.
● Extensive hands-on experience with VoIP technologies, server infrastructure, and load balancers,
ensuring optimal network performance and scalability.
● In-depth expertise in implementing and managing TACACS+ and RADIUS for robust access control in
enterprise networks.
● Proficient in MPLS technologies, including Layer 2/3 VPNs and traffic engineering, to enhance network
efficiency and scalability.
● Comprehensive knowledge of virtual firewalls such as Check Point VSX, as well as IDS/IPS systems and
encryption techniques for advanced network security.
● Extensive experience with SD-WAN solutions, supporting diverse connection types such as MPLS, VPN,
and Frame Relay, to optimize connectivity and performance.
● Proven experience in implementing Cisco ACI and SDN solutions for streamlined network operations and
scalability.
● Managed global Cisco ASA firewall administration, ensuring robust security across enterprise networks.
 ● Extensive experience in setup, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Cisco ASA, Palo Alto,
Fortinet, Juniper NetScreen, Check Point firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems.
● Proficient in using tools such as SecureCRT, PuTTY, Packet Tracer, GNS3, and Wireshark for network
configuration, simulation, and troubleshooting.
● Solid understanding of SDN technologies to optimize and enhance modern networking environments.
● Expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced Layer 2 technologies such as
VLAN, Trunks, VTP, FabricPath, EtherChannel, STP, RSTP, RPVST, MST, and Port Security,
including troubleshooting inter-VLAN routing and VLAN trunking with 802.1Q.
● Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS upgrades across various Cisco devices and modules to enhance
network performance and security.
● Proficient in configuring and optimizing network protocols, including HSRP, GLBP, VRRP, ICMP,
IGMP, PPP, HDLC, PAP, CHAP, and SNMP, ensuring high availability and robust network performance.
● Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000, 7000, 5000, 2000 series switches; Cisco 7600,
7200, 3800, 3900, 2800, 2900 series routers; and Cisco Catalyst 6500, 4500, 2960, 3750 stack switches,
delivering scalable and resilient network solutions.
● Provided technical leadership for problem escalation and resolution, ensuring minimal downtime and
efficient issue resolution.
● Skilled in managing and utilizing Jira ticketing systems for tracking, managing, and resolving network
issues.
● Strong team player with the ability to work independently and a commitment to maintaining the highest
levels of professionalism.
● Proficient in designing and configuring OSPF and BGP on Juniper Routers and SRX Firewalls to optimize
routing and improve network efficiency.
● Implemented traffic filters using Standard and Extended Access Lists, Distribute-Lists, Prefix Lists, and
Route Maps to control and secure network traffic effectively.
● Solid background in mathematics with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex
networking challenges.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Protocols RIP, RIP V2, EIGRP, OSPF, IGRP, HSRP, VRRP,

GLBP, LACP,
PAGP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, LDP/TDP, WLAN,
802.11/802.11e, LADP, Juniper radius.
LAN Technologies Cisco series 1200 Aironet Access Points, Juniper
Routers, VLAN, Trucking, VTP, STP, MST, RSTP, Port
Mirroring, Ether channel (PAGP & LACP, load
balancing), Optimizing STP (Port fast, Uplink fast,
Backbone fast, Root Guard, BPDU Guard), 802.1Q-in-Q
Tunneling, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n).
Network Products CISCO Routers 1700, 1800, 2500, 2600, 2800, 2851.
CISCO High End Routers 3600, 3800, 7200. CISCO
Switches 1900, 2950, 2950, 2960G. Switches 550XL,
4948 Core Catalyst 4507 RE, 6509, 3650, 3750, 3850,
2960, Nexus 2K, 5K and 7K,9K Cisco PIX 500 series,
Cisco ASA 5500 series, Juniper MX series.
Routers.

Monitoring Tools Wire shark, Infoblox IPAM, Putty, Traceroute, Splunk.

Operating Systems Cisco IOS, JUNOS, PA-OS, NX-OS, CATOS Windows,
LINUX, Solaris.
Firewalls Checkpoint, Juniper (Net screen), Cisco ASA, FortiGate.

Remote Access IP Sec VPN, VPN, Remote/Secure client, Site to site

VPN, tunneling.

Work Experience:

Barclays – Whippany, New Jersey Nov 2019 – Till Date

Network Solutions Design and Delivery Engineer

Responsibilities:
● Managing Barclays Enterprise IT Infrastructure working with multivendor products including Cisco ACI
ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across the network environment.
● Managing the Datacenter Network includes Cisco Routers, Switches, Application centric Infrastructure
(ACI), Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Fortinet, FortiGate, Palo Alto and Juniper Netscreen Firewalls, F5
BIG IP load balancers, VPNs, Juniper routers, Aruba Switches, Wireless Infrastructure.
● Coordinated with vendors and IT architects, contributing to the upgrade of routing protocols which
improved network resilience.
● Responsible for designing and implementation of new ACI infrastructure (APIC, SPINE, LEAF)
including Design build guides, Detailed connectivity diagrams, configuring Tenants, VRFs, BDs, EPGs,
L3 outs for routing, Contracts, Subjects, Filters, Interface policy groups, L2 Interface Policy, Global
Policies, vlan pools, and mapping vlans to interfaces using AAEP Profiles.
● Designed and deployed advanced network solutions to optimize LAN (Local Area Network)
performance, leveraging high-performance switches such as Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series and Nexus
3000/9000 Series. These upgrades replaced legacy infrastructure, reducing bottlenecks and increasing
data throughput by 20% across departmental LANs.
● Planned and executed software upgrades on the Cisco ACI fabric to ensure the latest features and
security patches are applied.
● Working with vendors for SMARTNET Contract for product Cisco, Standard configurations etc.,
● Firewall installation, configuration, DMZ Setup, administration, monitoring and implementing the
policies.
● Troubleshooting Firewall related issues, Application Zones, eChannel environment, NETOPS Products.
 ● Troubleshot and resolving LAN/WAN network problems (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP and a variety of
hardware and other networking issues).
● Acceptance into Run (AiR) process for devices which requires installing, modifying, and
decommissioning of products includes working with python Automation tools.
● Managing IP via DHCP, IPAM, adding to monitoring tools Spectrum, TACACS, CMCS, SEV ONE,
Cyber Ark through DMR Automation Tool.
● Work duties included working on FortiManager for centralized management of multiple FortiGate
devices and FortiAnalyzer for log analysis and reporting.
● Configuring and managing Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels using FortiGate firewalls, including
site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
● Configuring Check Point firewalls, including setting up security policies, rules, and network address
translation (NAT).
● Configured and managed Check Point firewalls by implementing and optimizing firewall policies to
enforce network security and access controls.
● Monitored checkpoint firewall logs and security events using SmartView Tracker to identify and mitigate
security incidents.
● Assisted in the configuration and management of F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers, focusing on the LTM
(Local Traffic Manager) module for efficient traffic distribution and application delivery.
● Created and maintained basic iRules to customize traffic flow and enforce specific application-layer
policies based on client and server requirements.
● Configured health monitors on F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers using protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, TCP,
and ICMP with custom send/receive strings, intervals, and timeouts to ensure backend server
availability and optimal traffic distribution.
● Monitoring IP address blocks, Address inventory, audit logging, DHCP scopes for the inside network
infrastructure through IPAM InfoBlox.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Arista solutions into complex network
● Leadership of AMER based NIP/RFT projects for new hardware procurement and installation activities.
● Training and knowledge transfer for new onboardings.

Environment: Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus switches 9K,2K, 3K, 7K and Catalyst switches 9K, 6K, Firewall:
Checkpoint, Juniper, FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, LAN, WAN, NAT, VLAN, VTP,
HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and Ether channel technology, STP.,IPAM, Infoblox.

Verizon – Cary, North Carolina Oct 2018 – Nov 2019

Sr Data Network Engineer

Responsibilities:
● Working on a project for migration of Network device information into Verizon and serving as POC for
Network related information.
● Actively contributed to requirement gathering, retrospective reviews, and project kickoff meetings,
providing expert insights to align network infrastructure with project objectives.
● Providing troubleshooting for applications and systems, determining cause and effect. Creating and
adding to a knowledgebase by documenting issues, causes and resulting fixes.
● Working with Business Analysts, System Analysts, Database teams and software teams to support the
Verizon SNM applications.
● Prepare schematics to define and illustrate network design solution using Microsoft Visio.
● Assisting with day-to-day operation support, performance tuning, disaster recovery and patch/release
management of Data network.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement lab build-ups and migrations,
ensuring alignment with architectural requirements and leveraging industry-standard tools and
technologies for seamless execution.
● Maintaining multivendor Network devices such as Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel, Ciena, Netvanta including
documentation of network inventory and support activities.
● Involved in designing, staging (configuration and lab testing) and deployment of routers and switches in
multi- VRF OSPF, EIGRP and BGP environments.
● Configured and optimized Cisco ASR 1006 and ASR 1013 routers, as well as Juniper MX960,
MX2020, and MX2010 routers, ensuring high-performance routing and scalability for large-scale
enterprise and service provider networks.
● Designed and implemented switching configurations for Cisco ASR 9010, 9001, Alcatel 7210, 7750,
Ciena 3111v, and 3930 series switches, focusing on high availability, efficient traffic management, and
network redundancy across various network topologies.
● Performed comprehensive IOS upgrades on legacy Catalyst 1900, 2900, and 3500 series switches, as
well as 2500, 2600, and 3600 series routers, ensuring compliance with the latest security patches and
performance enhancements.
● Performed Cisco code upgrades for IOS/NX-OS platforms across all core data center environments,
driving improved performance, security, and operational efficiency across critical network infrastructure.
● Expertise in maintaining uptime during device upgrades through effective change management and
backup procedures, ensuring minimal downtime and reliable rollback options.
● Configured basic F5 BIG-IP virtual servers and pools to ensure seamless traffic distribution and high
availability of web applications across multiple servers.
● Set up HTTP/TCP health monitors to ensure backend servers' availability by checking for valid
responses and applied these monitors to load balancing pools for efficient traffic routing.
● Implemented SSL offloading by creating SSL client profiles with certificates and private keys,
optimizing backend server performance by handling encryption and decryption on the F5 BIG-IP.
● Configure PE/Gateway routers using Verizon tools SNM/IPSM and direct access to the router as
needed.
● Configured LAN technologies such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP),VLAN,VLAN Trunking
Protocol (VTP), EtherChannel and load-balancing port-channels.
● Provide IP routing strategy – Routing Protocol Development (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
● Implemented complex traffic filtering solutions using ACLs, Route Maps, and Prefix Lists, enhancing
network security and optimizing route advertisement.
● Experience configuring and troubleshooting VPN issues on different types of SSL/ IPSec endpoints
including Cisco Firewalls and Cisco Routers.
● Provide configuration steps needed for migration of existing customer traffic onto the newly built
upgraded network of Cisco ASR 9Ks, Nexus switches.
● Deploying and decommissioning of VLANs on core ASR 9K, Nexus 9k, 7K, 5K and its downstream
devices.
● Incorporate Cisco Nexus 9000 NXOS to ACI fabric to work in concert with existing Nexus 7000s and
ASRs for Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS).
● Comparison of configuration parsed data using Python and optimizing the data in the database with that
of live configs by loading them using SQL Loader.
 ● Administrated Solarwind’sOrion monitoring and NetFlow for entire network and backing up network
configurations using NCM for bandwidth reporting and inventory.

Environment: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, LAN, WAN, NAT, VLAN, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Ether channel
technology, STP. Cisco switches like ASR9010, ASR900, catalyst switch [Link] switches 311v, [Link]
switches 7201, [Link] BigIron RX16 switch. F5 BIG-IP i4600, BIG-IP 5000 Series, F5 Configuration Utility,
tmsh, Cisco routers like ASR1006, ASR1013. Juniper MX960,
MX2010, MX2020, ERX1410, ERX1440.

Kindred Health-Louisville, KY Mar 2017 – Mar 2018

Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:
● Performed network engineering, design, planning (WAN & LAN) & implementation. Studied
single point failures & designed WAN structure in such a way that there are no failures in network in
case of any device or link failure.
● Worked on design, planning, and implementation for both WAN and LAN environments, leveraging
Cisco ASR 1000 Series, Cisco ISR 4000 Series routers, Catalyst 9000, and Nexus 9000 switches to
ensure robust network scalability, reliability, and performance.
● Configured and designed LAN networks with Access layer switches such as Cisco 4510, 4948, 4507
switches.
● Configure customer premise equipment's (Routers, Linux Servers, Layer 3 switches, VLAN's, and
WAP).
● Configured IPsec tunnels with Palo Alto to enable secure transport and cloud based/site-site VPN to
multi-vendor firewalls. Experienced in configuring both policies based and route-based site to site
VPNs between Palo Alto and Juniper SRX.
● Configured ACLs in Cisco 5540 ASA firewall for Internet Access requests for servers, Protocol
Handling, Object Grouping and NAT.
● Worked with Palo Alto firewalls PA5050, PA3020, performing changes to monitor/ block/ allow the
traffic on the firewall.
● Expertise in Palo Alto firewalls PA-5250, PA-5060 using Panorama, performing changes to enable
security to the traffic on the firewall.
● Migrated Cisco ASA Firewalls to Palo Alto Firewalls and Installed Palo Alto PA 5250,5060 firewalls
to protect Data Center and maintained IPSec and SSL VPNs on Palo Alto Firewalls.
● Configuration of firewall (Palo Alto) security policies, Global Protect VPN, URL filtering, Data
filtering and file blocking.
● Analyzing and correlating logs from firewalls, servers, IDS/IPS, and other network devices.
● Experience with Firewall Administration, Rule Analysis, and Rule Modification and project
implementations.
● Performed Configuration changes on BIG IP (F5) Load balancers and monitored the Packet Flow
in the load balancers.
● Extensive knowledge of load balancing technology including health check options, iRules
implementation and licensing F5 Big-IP load balancer devices.
● Adept at configuring and troubleshooting of VPC on Nexus (9K,7Ks, 5Ks and VDC on
[Link] knowledge of various line cards in Nexus 7Ks and 5Ks.
 ● Deployment of OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and Policy routing over Cisco Routers, Switches (Nexus 7Ks,
Catalyst 6500).
● Extensive hands-on experience with network monitoring and packet sniffing tools such as Wireshark,
SolarWinds and Cisco Prime Infrastructure, enabling proactive network performance analysis,
troubleshooting, and optimization.
● Proficient in installing and configuring DNS and DHCP servers using technologies such as Windows
Server, Linux-based systems, and Cisco IOS DHCP for efficient IP address management and domain
resolution across enterprise networks.
● Designed and implemented network security architectures based on CheckPoint firewalls to protect
critical assets and data.
● Configured and managed CheckPoint firewalls, including Security Management Server (SMS) and
Security Gateway.
● Optimized CheckPoint firewall policies and rule sets to improve performance, reduce latency, and
enhance overall security posture.
● Configured site-to-site VPNs and remote access VPNs using CheckPoint firewalls to securely connect
remote offices, users, and partners.
● Utilized SmartView Tracker and SmartLog to search, filter, and analyze firewall logs, generate reports,
and investigate security incidents
● Responsible for Firewall policy provisioning on Fortinet Fort iGATE appliances using Forti Manager.
● Implemented and managed for various security zones and zone-based policy provisioning on Fortinet
firewalls through Forti managers.
● Assist clients in network audits, data analysis, and assessments to determine overall areas for
improvement, and assist in selecting SolarWinds modules best suited to handling client needs.

Environment: LAN, WAN, NAT, VLAN, VTP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, and Ether channel technology, Nexus 7Ks
and 5Ks, Inter-VLAN routing & Multi-Layer Switching, Access points 3700's, 3500's, 1142, Cisco ASR 9K, 7200,
3900, 2800, 2600, 2500 and 1800 series Router / Cisco Nexus 7010, 5548, 2148 Catalyst Cisco 6500 (sup 720),
4500 (SUP 6), 3750, 2950 series Switches, Juniper SRX.

GGK technologies, India May 2015 – Aug 2016

Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:
● Configured ASA 5500-X Series firewalls to provide highly secure and high-performance connectivity
between the site locations.
● Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of connectivity problems using PING, Traceroute.
● Planning and implementation of Subnetting VLSM to conserve IP addresses.
● Experience in configuring STP for loop prevention and VTP for Inter-VLAN Routing.
● Configuration and troubleshooting of EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
● Configuration of Standard and Extended ACLs for Security.
● Provide technical assistance for LAN/WAN management and complex customer issues.
● Work on PIX firewalls to build ACL rules for extranet connectivity and implement rules on corporate
firewalls.
● Monitored logs for issues.
● Configured and troubleshot Nexus 5k and 7k series.
 ● Configure, add and deploy Cisco Meraki appliances (from ap to routers) to warehouses and stores.
● Perform IOS upgrades on Catalyst 6500, 3550, 2950, 1900 switches, and 3600, 2600 and 2500 routers.
● Implement and configure routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and troubleshoot related issues.
● Assist and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki Solutions remotely including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless networks,
Stateful firewall, VLAN to VLAN routing, Link bonding / failover, 3G / 4G failover, Traffic shaping /
prioritization, WAN.
● Monitor, manage and troubleshoot the network using Network Monitoring tools.
● Implement Network Security with Cisco IOS Feature Set, NAT, and Simple Network Management
Protocol.
● Fortinet Migration from other firewall platforms (Cisco, Juniper, CheckPoint) to Fortinet.
● FortiGate , FortiManager AND FortiAnalyzer Support and Configuration.
● Deal with DNS, DHCP troubleshooting and other IP conflict problems.
● Implementation of name resolution using WINS & DNS in TCP/IP environment.
● Maintained DNS security via DNS ACLs and other DNS security measures. Implemented IP security
measures and cured areas of DNS vulnerability.
● Performance monitoring and optimization of DNS/DHCP servers with respect to load sharing and traffic
balancing.
● Installation of Windows 2003 & 2008 on Servers using VMware Virtualization software.
● Prepare the technical documentation using Microsoft Visio/Microsoft Office.
Environment: Cisco routers 3700, 3800, 7200, 7604, Cisco catalyst series Switches 2960, 3750, 3560, 6500, Nexus
5k, F5 Networks, Nexus 7k, Frame Relay, Cisco UCS, Fabric interconnects, VRF, DSLAM, RIPv2, OSPF, BGP,
IPSEC, VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP.

Redcentric Solutions Pvt Limited – India Aug 14 – May 2015

Internship – Junior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:
● Work on different networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, OSPF and other
LAN/WAN technologies.
● Cisco Level2 operations support with hardware operations – fixed all problems & RMA’s, taking any
escalations that dealt with the equipment and its connection: interfaces, VLAN’s, routes, etc.
● Installation and Configuration of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers on Branch ISR G2 Service Ready
Engines (SRE) and Virtual Wireless LAN Controllers for Central Office Infrastructure.
● Part of team in deploying the subnets across two carriers/routers using BGPv6.
● Implemented and configured BGP, BGPv6, using policy route-maps, prefix list to regulate advertise routes
from specified Autonomous Systems.
● Good knowledge of using Cisco NAC Agent and ISE appliances for connecting Internet.
● Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving VLAN's, OSPF, and QoS.
● Implemented security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC, SSL, VPN, IPS/IDS, AAA (TACACS+ &
RADIUS).
● Assisting in Configured and troubleshooting BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS WAN, QoS and Route Maps.
● Configuring Site-Site VPN on Check-point Firewall with R77 GAIA.
● Knowledge of voice and data network administration and troubleshooting.
● Support remote office WAN, PFR & DMVPN technologies.
 ● Installation and configuration of Citrix access gateway.
● Involved in a project for a re-design of the LAN network (Cisco Catalyst 2960 and Nexus 5000 switches)
and the virtualization of some systems.
Environment: In Corporate office architecture with highly reliable & secured network including Cisco routers
(7200,3800,2800), Cisco switches (3560,3650,2900), Nexus 5000, Cisco ASA Firewall (5500), Palo Alto Networks,
Check-Point Firewalls, Routing Protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS), Switching protocols (VTP, STP, HSRP).

Education:

 PhD in Information Technology from University of the Cumberlands, USA Mar 23’ – Current

 Master’s Graduate in Information Technology Management from Campbellsville University, USA

Jul 21’ – Mar 23’

 Master’s Graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Bridgeport, USA
Aug 16’ – May 18’

 Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in JNTU-Hyd, India

Aug11’- May15’