One-Time Network Fixes — Fast

Back up config, plan upgrade, apply vendor firmware, verify services, and keep rollback handy.

• Full config backup + version notes
• Post-upgrade validation (WAN, NAT, DHCP)
• Rollback plan documented

Trace packet paths, correct default/static routes, and restore reachability.

• Hop-by-hop tracing + ARP/route checks
• Fix next-hop / metric / ECMP issues
• Before/after proof (pings/traces)

Make external services reachable and secure, without breaking existing flows.

• Correct VIP/1:1 NAT/DNAT/SNAT rules
• Service tests from outside network
• Optional lockdown by source/geo

Fix tagging, trunks, and native VLAN drift to restore segmentation.

• End-to-end VLAN map and cleanup
• 802.1Q trunk/native alignment
• Isolation tests & doc updates

Isolate loops, calm the storm, and harden spanning tree.

• Loop detection, port isolation
• STP/RSTP tuning & BPDU guard
• Health baseline after fix

Prioritize real-time traffic and smooth out congestion without overcomplication.

• Class-map & policy-map tuning
• VoIP/Video prioritization checks
• Throughput + jitter before/after

Rapid posture review to surface risky services and quick wins.

• Rules, objects, NAT sanity check
• Shadow/disabled rule cleanup plan
• 30-min readout + action list

Deep-dive rulebase cleanup and hardening with before/after metrics.

• Unused/duplicate object purge
• Logging, zones, apps, services alignment
• Change set + rollback plan

Stand up a stable S2S or RA tunnel with verification and docs.

• Crypto/profile alignment & IKE/IPsec
• Split-tunnel + ID options
• Connectivity + failover test

Secure remote access with MFA and least privilege.

• Portal/gateway config + address pools
• MFA hook-up (if available)
• Client package + test users

Port rules between vendors with minimal service disruption.

• Object translation & deduplication
• Phased cutover plan
• Rollback tested

Fix sync, failover, or session persistence issues.

• State sync/heartbeat validation
• Failover test + timers tuning
• Witness + log review

Safely upgrade with snapshots and staged rollback.

• Image checks + interop notes
• Window + validation steps
• Rollback script prepared

Reduce clutter and errors with a clear, minimal object model.

• Unused/overlapping object removal
• Naming convention alignment
• Export of cleaned set

Quick hardening pass to close obvious gaps safely.

• Mgmt plane lockdown + MFA
• Disable weak services
• Logging/export to SIEM

Eliminate dead zones, reduce channel overlap, and stabilize roaming.

• Survey + channel/power plan
• Band-steering & min-RSSI tuning
• Throughput + roaming tests

Map SSIDs to correct VLANs with proper isolation and policy.

• AAA / radius (if available)
• Guest vs corp segmentation
• Firewall rule touch-ups

Standardize AP configs and resolve adoption/template issues.

• Controller upgrade + templates
• AP adoption + provision cleanup
• Rollback and notes

Create a safe guest SSID with bandwidth limits and isolation.

• Captive portal (optional)
• Rate limits & VLAN isolation
• FW rules for internet-only

Fix sticky clients and optimize thresholds for smooth handoffs.

• RSSI/roam thresholds tuning
• AP overlap heat check
• Client capture logs review

Produce a clean, current diagram with addressing and links.

• Logical + physical layers
• IP plan and labeling
• Editable export (Visio/Draw.io)

Get an asset list and off-box config backups for safety.

• Discovery + CSV export
• Config snapshots w/ dates
• Storage & retention notes

Measure latency, jitter, and throughput for a known-good baseline.

• WAN/LAN tests & charts
• VoIP MOS + jitter samples
• PDF summary for stakeholders

Generate a clear report for compliance or internal reviews.

• Findings + remediation plan
• Diffs/changes tracked
• Audit-friendly PDF export

Connect on-prem to cloud VPC/VNet securely with tested routes.

• Policy-based or route-based
• HA/Redundancy notes
• Routing + health checks

Repair underlay/overlay issues and path selection policies.

• Tunnel health & SLA policies
• App-aware routing tweaks
• Validation + metrics export

Right-size security groups/NSGs and reduce overly-permissive entries.

• Least-privilege cleanup
• Tagging & automation tips
• Report + terraform hints (if used)

Get back online quickly: triage, stabilization, and survival guide.

• Immediate remote engagement
• Containment + quick remediation
• After-action notes

Off-hours priority response when every minute matters.

• First-available engineer
• Stabilize + plan next steps
• Optional on-site quote

Find the real cause and prevent a repeat event.

• Log/time series correlation
• Sequence of events timeline
• Preventive controls list

Quarantine bad actors, restore safety, and document evidence.

• Segmentation controls applied
• IOC hunt + block lists
• Containment report

Pre-test tune-up to pass pentests with fewer findings.

• Admin plane lock-down + MFA
• High-risk service review
• Pre-test checklist

Validate internal segmentation and privileged access paths.

• VLAN/ACL review
• Privileged pathway checks
• Remediation roadmap

Map gaps before the auditor does and fix the quick wins first.

• Scope + controls snapshot
• Evidence checklist
• Prioritized fix plan

Bring a problem or design; get straight answers and a mini-plan.

• Live Q&A with an engineer
• Light config review
• Action items recap

Compare options and land a budget-aware, scalable design.

• Requirements capture
• Shortlist + tradeoffs
• High-level diagram

Level up your career path with security/cloud emphasis.

• Resume & LinkedIn pass
• Skills roadmap
• Exam strategy tips

Upgrade any one-time fix for same-day completion (before 2 PM ET).

• Priority scheduling
• First-available engineer
• Works with most services

Get a client-ready PDF with findings, changes, and next steps.

• Before/after evidence
• Risks + remediation plan
• Executive summary

Schedule a focused follow-up session for tweaks and questions.

• Screen-share review
• Minor tuning
• Q&A

Local on-site support add-on for hands-on changes and tests.

• Travel included up to 25mi
• On-site diagnostics
• Coordination with staff