All Services Programming & Development Networking, Hardware & System Admin Network Infrastructure Implementation $200/hr · Starting at $1K Our Network infrastructure implementation service entails a six-phase process beginning with discovery and requirements gathering and resulting in solution handover and training.1- DiscoveryConduct stakeholder interviews and requirement gatheringAssess existing infrastructure (hardware, software, connectivity, security posture) Perform gap analysis (current vs. desired state)Assessment & Requirements GatheringCapacity & Performance Planning2- DesignDefine logical and physical network topologySpecify performance, availability, and redundancy requirementsIntegrate security design (firewalls, segmentation, access control)Design for growth and scalability (cloud, hybrid models, virtualization)Produce detailed design documentation, diagrams, and bill of materials (BoM)3- AcquisitionIdentify vendors and evaluate product compatibilityRequest quotes and proposals (RFQs/RFPs)Compare cost, performance, and vendor supportFinalize procurement contracts and licensing agreementsSchedule delivery timelines for equipment and services4- DeploymentPrepare implementation plan and change management approvalsInstall physical hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)Configure network devices, security controls, and monitoring toolsImplement LAN/WAN/WiFIMaintain documentation of configurations and changes5- TestingConduct unit, integration, and system-level testingPerform load, failover, and redundancy testingVerify security measures (penetration testing, vulnerability scanning)Compare performance against SLAs and KPIsDocument test results and resolve issues before go-live6- Handover & TrainingDeliver complete documentation (design, configurations, test results)Conduct training sessions for IT staff and end users (if applicable)Provide operational runbooks and escalation proceduresDefine ongoing support model (internal/external)Formally hand over infrastructure to operations with sign-off About $200/hr · Ongoing Download Resume Our Network infrastructure implementation service entails a six-phase process beginning with discovery and requirements gathering and resulting in solution handover and training.1- DiscoveryConduct stakeholder interviews and requirement gatheringAssess existing infrastructure (hardware, software, connectivity, security posture) Perform gap analysis (current vs. desired state)Assessment & Requirements GatheringCapacity & Performance Planning2- DesignDefine logical and physical network topologySpecify performance, availability, and redundancy requirementsIntegrate security design (firewalls, segmentation, access control)Design for growth and scalability (cloud, hybrid models, virtualization)Produce detailed design documentation, diagrams, and bill of materials (BoM)3- AcquisitionIdentify vendors and evaluate product compatibilityRequest quotes and proposals (RFQs/RFPs)Compare cost, performance, and vendor supportFinalize procurement contracts and licensing agreementsSchedule delivery timelines for equipment and services4- DeploymentPrepare implementation plan and change management approvalsInstall physical hardware (switches, routers, firewalls)Configure network devices, security controls, and monitoring toolsImplement LAN/WAN/WiFIMaintain documentation of configurations and changes5- TestingConduct unit, integration, and system-level testingPerform load, failover, and redundancy testingVerify security measures (penetration testing, vulnerability scanning)Compare performance against SLAs and KPIsDocument test results and resolve issues before go-live6- Handover & TrainingDeliver complete documentation (design, configurations, test results)Conduct training sessions for IT staff and end users (if applicable)Provide operational runbooks and escalation proceduresDefine ongoing support model (internal/external)Formally hand over infrastructure to operations with sign-off Skills & Expertise CiscoCloud ComputingCommunications TechnologyComputer HardwareDesignLinuxManagementNetworkingPerformance EngineeringProcess DesignRoutersTraining 0 Reviews This Freelancer has not received any feedback. Browse Similar Freelance Experts Networking ProfessionalsFramework DesignersFirewall ExpertsSecurity ConsultantsRouter ExpertsData Security ConsultantsPerformance EngineersProcess DesignersMobile Security ServicesCisco ASA SpecialistsDesignersManagement ExpertsCloud Computing EngineersComputer Hardware EngineersTrainersCisco ConsultantsSSL Services