Nicholas Famularo
Tampa,FL
Summary
Network Engineer with extensive experience in configuring and managing Cisco, Nexus, and Juniper infrastructures. Expertise in implementing VLANs, VXLANs, and routing protocols, alongside developing robust firewall policies. Proven track record in maintaining network security and optimizing performance for high availability in enterprise environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Engr Spec-Ntwk Engring
Verizon Communications Inc
Temple Terrace, Florida
06.2000 - 12.2025
- Configured and maintained Cisco routers and switches to support enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity
- Designed and implemented VLAN and VXLAN segmentation to enhance network scalability and security
- Managed Juniper SRX firewalls and configured NAT, security policies, and VPN tunnels
- Monitored network health and perfomance using SMNP and Netflow toolsl
- Supported routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) in hybrid cloud and on-prem environment
- Collaborated with cybersecurity teams to enforce firewall rules and compliance policies
- Assisted with network hardware installation and troubleshooting
- Created and updated network diagrams and documentation
- Participated in network upgrade and migration projects
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Networking: VLAN, VXLAN, STP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRRP, HSRP
- Hardware: Cisco router switches/firewalls (ASA, Catalyst, Nexus), Juniper SRX/MX
- Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, ACLs, IPsec, GRE
- Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Netbox, Splunk, nGeniusOne
- Security: Firewall configuration, VPNs, access control policies
Certification
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Timeline
Sr Engr Spec-Ntwk Engring
Verizon Communications Inc
06.2000 - 12.2025
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Miami