Dev/Staging/Production Network Segmentation
Network segmentation that enforces environment boundaries at the infrastructure layer with Palo Alto Networks firewall enforcement and policy-controlled communication.
Technology Company Solutions
Infrastructure engineered for the pace, scale, and technical expectations of technology organizations
Software and technology companies maintain a distinct relationship with their infrastructure. Engineering teams have strong opinions about platform choices, and architecture decisions face scrutiny from people who understand what runs beneath the abstraction layers.
We design infrastructure that engineers respect: programmable platforms with open APIs, automation-first operations, and security architecture that produces audit evidence as a natural byproduct of normal operations.
Engineering partnership for technology companies that need infrastructure built to their standards.
Engineering Partnership
Infrastructure designed for development lifecycles, production requirements, and compliance frameworks
IVI approaches technology company engagements as a peer engineering partner, not a traditional IT vendor. We bring Arista, Palo Alto Networks, Cato, and cloud networking expertise applied to the specific architectural patterns technology companies require.
The Challenge
Software and technology companies face unique infrastructure challenges that differ fundamentally from other industries.
Development, staging, and production environments require rigorous separation enforced through actual network controls
CI/CD pipelines demand network infrastructure that provisions environments programmatically
Cloud networking spans multiple accounts and regions with inconsistent architectures
Enterprise customers require SOC 2 Type II certification with specific network control obligations
IT teams operate understaffed relative to company growth rate
Core Capabilities
Six key capabilities designed specifically for technology company requirements.
Cloud Network Architecture and Governance
AWS Transit Gateway architecture for multi-account environments, VPC design with appropriate segmentation, and Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code.
CI/CD Network Integration
Network automation that integrates with your CI/CD toolchain including Terraform modules and Arista CloudVision API integration.
Zero Trust Remote Access
Identity-aware, application-specific access with Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access ZTNA or Cato SASE for engineering teams and contractors.
SOC 2 Network Control Design
Infrastructure designed with SOC 2 requirements incorporated from the start, producing required documentation and audit evidence.
Engineering-Grade Observability
Cribl/Splunk/LogicMonitor stack spanning IT/engineering boundary with the right data delivered to each team.
Implementation Process
Six-phase approach from assessment to operational handoff.
1
Infrastructure and Compliance Assessment
Document current architecture and evaluate against SOC 2 requirements, identifying gaps in segmentation, access control, and monitoring.
2
Architecture Design
Design target architecture including network segmentation, cloud network design, zero trust access, and automation integration with tradeoffs documented.
3
Foundational Deployment
Deploy infrastructure foundation with segmentation enforcement, cloud networking redesign, zero trust access, and observability pipeline.
4
Automation Integration
Integrate network operations with CI/CD toolchain through Terraform modules, CloudVision APIs, and network test automation.
5
SOC 2 Documentation Delivery
Produce complete network control documentation package meeting audit requirements and coordinate with compliance team.
6
Aegis Onboarding
Onboard environment into Aegis for 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and change management discipline.
What You Get
Complete infrastructure transformation with operational handoff.
Infrastructure Assessment
Compliance assessment with SOC 2 gap findings and remediation roadmap.
Network Architecture
Complete design with dev/staging/production segmentation and cloud network redesign.
Zero Trust Deployment
Identity-aware access with provider integration and policy enforcement.
Automation Integration
CI/CD integration with Terraform modules and CloudVision API integration.
Observability Pipeline
Cribl + Splunk/LogicMonitor deployment with multi-team data routing.
SOC 2 Documentation
Complete network control documentation package for audit readiness.
Aegis Configuration
24/7 operational coverage with monitoring and incident response.
Quarterly Reports
Infrastructure health and compliance posture reporting.
Operational Impact
- Environment boundaries enforced at infrastructure layer with genuine production isolation
- Cloud networking governed by design across multiple accounts and regions
- SOC 2 network control documentation produced as operational output
- Remote access security appropriate to development and production sensitivity levels
- IT team focused on strategic work while Aegis handles operational monitoring
- Engineering team deploying network infrastructure through CI/CD workflows
Ideal Fit
- Preparing for SOC 2 Type II certification with network controls built to audit standard
- Multiple cloud accounts with inconsistent network architecture across product teams
- Engineering teams expecting programmable, API-accessible infrastructure
- Rapid growth outpacing IT team capacity for infrastructure provisioning
- Enterprise customers asking detailed network security questions during sales
- Moving toward infrastructure-as-code with network operations integration
Industry Applications
Tailored solutions for technology company verticals
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B2B SaaS Companies
Infrastructure that satisfies SOC 2 network controls and produces audit documentation evidence with continuous compliance maintenance.
Best Fit
SaaS companies with enterprise customers requiring SOC 2 certification.
Fintech and Payments
Network segmentation and access controls satisfying PCI DSS requirements integrated with modern fintech development infrastructure.
Best Fit
Technology companies in payments space facing PCI DSS requirements.
Healthcare Technology
Segmentation isolating PHI-handling systems with access controls meeting minimum necessary standard and HIPAA audit logging.
Best Fit
Health tech companies handling PHI with HIPAA obligations.
Cybersecurity Software
Infrastructure reflecting the same standards security companies sell: zero trust, programmatic operations, and comprehensive observability.
Best Fit
Security companies with demanding internal security requirements.
Why IVI
Engineering depth that technology company IT organizations respect
Platform-Level Engineering
Our engineers work at the platform level — Arista EOS, CloudVision APIs, Palo Alto Networks App-ID, Terraform — not at the management console level.
Automation-First Design
We design infrastructure with automation as a first-class concern, not an afterthought.
Operational Leverage
Aegis co-managed operations gives technology company IT teams operational leverage without adding headcount.
Technology Company Focus
We don't apply generic enterprise IT playbooks to software company environments — we understand the specific architectural patterns technology companies require.
Compliance Integration
SOC 2 network controls designed into infrastructure from the start, not retrofitted for audit preparation.
Developer Velocity
Security enforcement that doesn't compromise developer velocity with CI/CD integration.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about technology company IT solutions.
We're a 200-person company with a 2-person IT team. Can Aegis really provide enterprise-grade infrastructure operations at our scale?
Yes. Aegis was designed for exactly this model — sophisticated infrastructure operated by a small internal team with IVI providing the operational depth that team size cannot cover alone. The 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and change management work that Aegis handles is the work that a 2-person IT team cannot sustain at the quality level SOC 2 continuous compliance requires. Your team sets strategy and makes decisions; Aegis handles the operational layer.
We use Terraform for everything. Can IVI deliver network infrastructure as Terraform modules we can manage ourselves?
Yes. For cloud networking, Terraform is our standard delivery format. We design and build Terraform modules for your AWS and Azure networking that your team can maintain and extend. For on-premises Arista infrastructure, we deliver CloudVision API integrations and Ansible playbooks that integrate with your automation toolchain.
Our security team wants Splunk for SIEM. Our engineers use Datadog for application monitoring. How do we avoid running two separate observability stacks?
Cribl is the answer here. We design a Cribl pipeline that collects telemetry from all sources, routes security-relevant events to Splunk, and routes infrastructure metrics and application traces to Datadog — from the same collection infrastructure. Each team gets the data they need in the platform they use.
We're going through our first SOC 2 audit in 6 months. Is that enough time?
Six months is tight but achievable if infrastructure gaps are addressed quickly. We start with the compliance assessment immediately, identify the highest-priority gaps, and sequence deployment to close audit-critical findings first. Network segmentation, access control documentation, and change management are typically the most significant infrastructure gaps in first-time SOC 2 environments.
How do you handle environment separation for companies with complex development workflows?
We design network segmentation that enforces environment boundaries at the infrastructure layer through Palo Alto Networks firewall policies, not through access control lists that developers can route around. Communication between environments is policy-controlled, logged, and auditable, forming the foundation for SOC 2 network control requirements.
What makes your approach different from traditional MSPs for technology companies?
We approach technology company engagements as a peer engineering partner, not a traditional IT vendor. We bring platform-level expertise in Arista, Palo Alto Networks, and cloud networking applied to the specific architectural patterns technology companies require: automation-first operations, programmable infrastructure, and security that produces audit evidence naturally.