Network Topology Design – Planning LAN, WAN, MAN, and SD-WAN architectures.
Capacity Planning & Network Scaling – Designing networks to handle traffic growth.
Subnetting & IP Address Management (IPAM) – Allocating and managing IPv4/IPv6 addresses.
Network Redundancy & High Availability (HA) – Designing failover and redundancy solutions.
VLAN Design & Implementation – Segmenting networks for security and performance.
Layer 2 & Layer 3 Network Design – Creating efficient switching and routing infrastructures.
Data Center Network Design – Planning network layouts for server farms and cloud connectivity.
Wireless Network Design – Conducting RF site surveys and optimizing Wi-Fi coverage.
Cloud Network Architecture – Designing hybrid, multi-cloud, or private cloud connectivity.
Network Documentation & Diagrams – Using Visio, NetBrain, or Lucidchart for documentation.
Switch & Router Configuration – Setting up Cisco, Juniper, and other networking devices.
Firewall Setup & Rules Management – Configuring security rules on FortiGate, Palo Alto, ASA, etc.
QoS (Quality of Service) Implementation – Prioritizing traffic for VoIP, video conferencing, etc.
BGP, OSPF, EIGRP Routing Configuration – Managing dynamic routing protocols.
DHCP & DNS Server Setup – Deploying and maintaining core network services.
Network Address Translation (NAT) Configuration – Managing public-private IP mappings.
SD-WAN Deployment – Implementing software-defined wide-area network solutions.
VoIP & Unified Communications Network Setup – Optimizing networks for real-time traffic.
Load Balancer Configuration – Setting up F5, Citrix ADC, or HAProxy for traffic distribution.
Network Automation & Scripting – Using Python, Ansible, or Terraform for automated deployments.
Firewall Rule Auditing & Hardening – Ensuring proper access control policies.
Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) Implementation – Restricting access based on identity.
VPN Configuration & Secure Remote Access – Deploying site-to-site and client VPNs (IPsec, SSL, WireGuard).
Network Access Control (NAC) Implementation – Enforcing security policies for devices (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass).
Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS) – Deploying security solutions like Snort or Suricata.
802.1X Authentication Implementation – Securing wired/wireless access with RADIUS.
DDoS Mitigation & Protection – Implementing solutions to prevent denial-of-service attacks.
Network Security Audits & Penetration Testing – Identifying vulnerabilities in network infrastructure.
SIEM & Log Analysis – Monitoring logs for anomalies using Splunk, ELK, or Graylog.
Compliance & Regulatory Adherence – Ensuring networks meet PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, etc.
Firmware & OS Updates – Keeping network devices up to date with patches.
End-of-Life (EOL) & End-of-Support (EOS) Hardware Replacement – Upgrading outdated equipment.
License & Subscription Management – Tracking software licenses for firewalls, routers, and monitoring tools.
Configuration Backup & Restoration – Automating backups for disaster recovery.
Disaster Recovery & Failover Testing – Ensuring business continuity in case of failures.
Asset Inventory & Lifecycle Management – Documenting network devices and their warranties.
Change Management & Rollback Planning – Minimizing risks when making network changes.
Patch Management for Security Appliances – Applying patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
End-User Network Training & Documentation – Educating IT staff on network policies and best practices.
Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis – Diagnosing major outages and implementing solutions.