Network engineering consultancy is the engagement of senior network specialists to design, build, migrate, or optimise a business's network infrastructure. Unlike managed services, consultancy is project-scoped: a defined outcome, a fixed deliverable list, and a clear handback to your team at the end.
What We Deliver
VantagePoint Networks provides senior network engineering consultancy to UK businesses across a range of infrastructure challenges. Our engineers work across Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Juniper, Fortinet, and cloud networking platforms — and all work is documented so your team inherits a fully operational, understood network.
Network Design & Architecture
Layer 2/3 design, topology diagrams, IP addressing schemes, routing protocol selection, and capacity planning.
Cisco IOS Deployment
Configuration, hardening to NCSC baseline, OSPF/BGP/EIGRP routing, VLANs, QoS, and AAA implementation.
WAN & SD-WAN Migration
MPLS migration, SD-WAN evaluation and deployment, circuit failover, and multi-site connectivity.
Wireless LAN Design
RF surveys, AP placement, controller configuration, SSID architecture, and guest network segregation.
Network Hardening
Cisco IOS hardening baseline, ACL implementation, management plane security, and SNMPv3 configuration.
Documentation & Runbooks
As-built diagrams, configuration backups, change procedures, and runbooks your team can operate without us.
How We Work
All projects follow a consistent delivery model: scope first, build to spec, document everything, and hand back cleanly.
- Scoping call (free, 30 min): We understand your environment, objectives, and constraints. No obligation.
- Proposal and statement of work: Fixed-price or time-and-materials quote with explicit deliverables and timescales.
- Discovery and design: We audit your existing environment, produce a low-level design, and review it with your team before any changes.
- Implementation: On-site or remote delivery with change windows agreed in advance. All changes are tested before handback.
- Documentation handover: As-built diagrams, configuration archives, and operational runbooks delivered at project close.
Consultancy vs. Managed Service: Key Differences
| Aspect | Network Engineering Consultancy | Managed Service Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement type | Project-scoped, fixed deliverables | Ongoing monthly contract |
| Best for | Design, build, migration, audit | Day-to-day operations, monitoring |
| Cost model | Fixed-price or T&M per project | Monthly recurring fee |
| Knowledge transfer | Full documentation and handback | Often retained by the MSP |
| Engineer seniority | Senior / principal level | Varies by provider tier |
Technologies We Work With
| Category | Platforms |
|---|---|
| Routing & Switching | Cisco IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS, Juniper JunOS, Aruba |
| Firewall & Security | Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto |
| WAN & SD-WAN | Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet SD-WAN |
| Wireless | Cisco Catalyst Wireless, Aruba, Ubiquiti (enterprise) |
| Automation | Ansible, Python, n8n, Netmiko, NAPALM |
| Cloud | AWS Transit Gateway, Azure vNet, hybrid routing |