What I Assist in#
Network Architecture & Design#
Enterprise Campus Networks
- Layer 2/3 switching design and implementation
- High availability with redundant paths and protocols
- Performance optimization and capacity planning
Data Center Infrastructure
- Spine-leaf fabric design with VXLAN/EVPN
- Storage networking (FC, FCoE, iSCSI)
- Compute integration with Cisco UCS and Nutanix
Routing & WAN
- BGP/OSPF design for complex environments
- SD-WAN architecture and deployment
- Multi-site connectivity and optimization
Security Architecture#
Perimeter & Internal Security
- Next-gen firewall deployment (Palo Alto, Cisco)
- Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
- Intrusion prevention and threat detection
Zero Trust Implementation
- Identity-based access controls
- Continuous authentication and authorization
- Least-privilege network access
Compliance & Auditing
- FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CMMC alignment
- Security policy development and enforcement
- Audit preparation and remediation
Cloud & Hybrid Solutions#
Cloud Networking
- AWS, Azure, GCP connectivity
- Hybrid cloud architecture
- Cloud security and compliance
Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform for network automation
- Ansible playbooks for configuration management
- Python scripting for API integration
Training & Knowledge Transfer#
Technical Documentation
- As-built network diagrams and documentation
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Runbooks for common scenarios
Team Training
- Hands-on technical workshops
- Cisco technology deep-dives
- Security best practices training
Engagement Models#
Consulting#
Short-term engagements for specific projects or challenges
Architecture Review#
Assess current infrastructure and provide recommendations
Implementation Support#
Hands-on deployment assistance for complex projects
Ongoing Advisory#
Retainer-based support for strategic planning and guidance
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