Cloud & Network Engineering
Strategic Cloud & Network Engineering: Secure by Design, Delivered at Pace
As part of Arkaya Venture Limited, operating across multiple sites globally, we provide secure-by-design cloud and network engineering. Our expertise spans data centres, offices, PoPs, and cloud platforms.
From Palo Alto Networks NGFW and Zero Trust remote access to cloud landing zones and Cloudflare application protection, we empower teams to modernise securely and operate at scale. Engagements typically extend beyond 18 months, focusing on sustainable outcomes.
Built on Four Core Pillars of Excellence
Our expertise spans the full spectrum of enterprise infrastructure -- from perimeter security and network architecture to cloud-native patterns and infrastructure-as-code automation.
Security
- Palo Alto Networks NGFW for App-ID and Threat Prevention
- Cloudflare Zero Trust access controls, WAF, and identity-aware segmentation
- Minimising attack surface while significantly enhancing visibility
Infrastructure
- End-to-end office, data centre, and PoP builds including structured cabling
- Expert WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi design, ISP integration, and optimal equipment selection
- Best practices ensuring minimal downtime during upgrades and refreshes
Cloud
- Secure landing zones with robust inspection patterns and hybrid connectivity
- Specialising in AWS and Google Cloud environments
- Repeatability and consistent security controls across all cloud service providers
Automation
- Terraform, Terragrunt, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef for policy-as-code and API-driven configuration
- GitOps workflows via GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and CircleCI for streamlined operations
- BDD testing, Selenium, and performance/pen testing for infrastructure validation
Edge Computing
- Azure Stack HCI with ARM and Bicep automation for edge deployments
- AKS on Azure Stack HCI -- Kubernetes at edge locations for regulated and remote environments
- Hybrid connectivity patterns between edge sites, on-premises data centres, and cloud platforms
Strategic Cloud & Network Solutions
Security Solutions
- Palo Alto Networks NGFW: Hardware + cloud deployments with HA designs and policy standardisation
- Remote Access & ZTNA: Evolving GlobalProtect to identity-aware, per-application access controls
- Cloudflare Zero Trust: WARP, WAF, and secure app exposure via Tunnels and Load Balancing
- Firewall Migrations: Streamlined transitions from Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet
Infrastructure Excellence
- Data Centre, Office & PoP Builds: Structured cabling, rack layouts, and server room best practices
- WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi Design: Comprehensive refresh with capacity planning, heat-mapping, and seamless roaming
- ISP Integrations: Optimised hardware selection and documentation for performance and security
- Network Health Checks: Cost-optimised recommendations to eliminate over-provisioning
Cloud-Agnostic Patterns
- Secure Landing Zones: Inspection patterns deployed across AWS and Google Cloud
- Cloud NGFW & VM-Series: Centralised traffic inspection and hub-and-spoke architectures
- Zero-Trust Access: Patterns using OAuth/OIDC, mTLS, and portable reference architectures
- Terraform & GitOps: Repeatable, multi-cloud deployments with policy-as-code principles
Palo Alto Networks Solutions
Enterprise-grade security across the full product suite: hardware, VM-Series, Cloud NGFW, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager. Architectures that balance robust protection with operational simplicity.
Core Platforms & Profiles
PA-Series hardware, VM-Series, Cloud NGFW, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager with App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, Threat Prevention, and WildFire integration.
Architecture & High Availability
Internet egress protection, hub-and-spoke models, branch security. Active/Active or Active/Passive HA with data centre segmentation and zero-trust policy alignment.
Remote Access & ZTNA
GlobalProtect VPNs with migration pathways to Zero Trust Network Access. Per-application, identity-aware access across on-premises and cloud workloads.
Cloud Security
Cloud NGFW and VM-Series in AWS and hybrid environments. Traffic inspection for VPCs with cloud routing integration and scalable landing zone security patterns.
Firewall Migrations
Seamless migrations from Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, and Fortinet. Pre-migration assessments, automated rule translation, and best-practice policy redesign.
Automation & Orchestration
Terraform, Ansible, and API-driven firewall and policy management. Rule lifecycle workflows, security baselines, and operational runbooks.
Cloudflare: Zero Trust and Application Protection
Leveraging Cloudflare's edge platform for Zero Trust access controls, advanced application protection, and secure connectivity -- eliminating traditional VPN bottlenecks.
Zero Trust Access
Cloudflare Access with identity-based policies, device posture checks, and hybrid integration. Granular, context-aware access control without traditional network boundaries.
Application Protection
Cloudflare WAF with managed rulesets, custom rate limiting, and bot management. Defence against OWASP threats, DDoS attacks, and exploits.
Secure Connectivity
Cloudflare WARP with split tunnels, Gateway policies for DNS filtering and HTTP inspection. Private network access without traditional VPN complexity.
Automated Deployment
Cloudflare Tunnels, Load Balancing, and Argo Smart Routing automated via Terraform and Cloudflare API with infrastructure-as-code governance.
Unified Cloud Security: Agnostic & Resilient
Cloud-agnostic security patterns focused on zero-trust access, identity controls, network segmentation, and centralised visibility. Portable, resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
End-to-End Protection
Secure landing zones with private subnets, Layer-7 inspection via WAF and reverse proxy, TLS everywhere, and least-privilege security groups for defence-in-depth.
Advanced Traffic Inspection
Cloud-agnostic firewalls for north-south and east-west inspection, leveraging virtual appliances, service VPC/VNET patterns, or sidecar/ingress in Kubernetes.
Portable Architecture Designs
Standards-based implementations using DNS, Anycast, API gateways, service meshes, OAuth/OIDC, and mTLS for consistent architectures regardless of cloud platform.
Security Automation
Terraform modules, GitOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines for multi-cloud posture management, policy enforcement, and compliance at scale.
Delivery Methodology: Evaluate, Implement, Optimise
A proven three-phase methodology designed for speed, precision, and lasting value -- tailored for enterprise organisations.
Evaluate (Weeks 1-2)
- Rapid assessment & architecture review
- Gap analysis & risk identification
- Stakeholder interviews
- Actionable roadmap creation
- Compliance and regulatory review
Implement (Months 1-6)
- Phased deployment with continuous testing
- Minimal disruption approach
- Daily standups & transparent tracking
- Ongoing knowledge transfer
- Change advisory board approvals
Optimise (Ongoing)
- Continuous performance tuning & cost optimisation
- Proactive security hardening
- Robust operational runbooks
- Quarterly health checks
- FinOps practices
Proven Impact
75%
Reduced Incident Response Time
200+
Workloads Migrated, Zero Downtime
30%
Cloud Cost Reduction
40%
Improved Resource Utilisation
Case Studies
Client identities are confidential. Detailed references available under NDA.
Palo Alto NGFW Migration & Redesign
Challenge: Inconsistent legacy firewall rules amplified risk, hindered visibility, and slowed service delivery.
Solution: Comprehensive policy assessment and migration to Palo Alto NGFW with Panorama centralised management and zero-trust policy redesign.
Value: Dramatically improved control and observability via standardised security profiles including App-ID, User-ID, URL filtering, Threat Prevention, and WildFire.
Legacy: Repeatable reference architecture, Terraform and Ansible automation frameworks, and operational runbooks.
GlobalProtect to ZTNA Transformation
Challenge: Traditional VPN architecture created bottlenecks, broad network access, and complex partner connectivity management.
Solution: Phased migration from GlobalProtect to ZTNA, enabling per-application, identity-aware access with centralised visibility.
Value: Significant attack surface reduction and enhanced user experience through least-privilege access patterns.
Legacy: Phased migration roadmap, security baselines, and automated rule clean-up processes.
AWS Landing Zone with Cloud NGFW
Challenge: Needed secure AWS landing zone with consistent traffic inspection across VPCs and hybrid connectivity.
Solution: Cloud NGFW and VM-Series in hub-and-spoke architecture, integrated with AWS routing, Transit Gateway, and ALB.
Value: Centralised security controls and logging with repeatable, auditable patterns.
Legacy: Terraform modules and CI/CD workflows for independent secure environment deployment.
Data Centre & PoP Build with Resilient WAN
Challenge: New point-of-presence required resilient multi-path connectivity and secure perimeter controls.
Solution: Complete implementation: structured cabling, ISP turn-ups, WAN/LAN design, HA firewall deployment, and core network segmentation.
Value: Enhanced resiliency and performance with standardised, repeatable designs.
Legacy: Comprehensive site documentation and template architecture for replication.
Cloudflare Zero Trust & WAF Deployment
Challenge: Customer-facing applications required protection against OWASP threats, DDoS, and bot traffic.
Solution: Cloudflare Access with device posture checks, WAF managed rules, and secure application exposure via Tunnels.
Value: Measurable risk reduction and improved application availability through edge-based controls.
Legacy: Repeatable deployment patterns automated via Terraform and Cloudflare API.
Office Network Refresh & Secure Wi-Fi
Challenge: Multi-site network and wireless infrastructure refresh with minimal business disruption.
Solution: WAN/LAN equipment refresh, Wi-Fi capacity planning with heat-mapping, and phased site-by-site cutovers.
Value: Improved wireless roaming with stronger network segmentation and identity-aware access.
Legacy: Ongoing quarterly health checks and cost-optimised recommendations.
Engagement Models
Team Augmentation
Dedicated specialist engineers or delivery squads integrate with your teams to scale capacity and accelerate delivery.
Managed Service
End-to-end ownership of design, implementation, and steady-state operations. Full lifecycle accountability.
Blended Engagement
Rapid transformation followed by embedded operational model. Combines external delivery pace with internal continuity.
Tooling & Methods
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