Networks designed
to perform.

M. Scully — Network Consultant specialising in enterprise infrastructure, security architecture, and automation. Turning complex requirements into reliable, scalable networks.

Skills & Expertise

Automation
Python Ansible RANCID Bash / PowerShell Terraform
Cloud Networking
Cloudflare DNS Architecture
Infrastructure
Cisco IOS / NX-OS VMware NSX SD-WAN Linux / Windows Server
Monitoring & Observability
Wireshark Zabbix Grafana / Prometheus NetFlow / sFlow
Network Security
Palo Alto NGFW Fortinet IPSec / SSL VPN Zero Trust Architecture ACLs / Zone-Based FW IDS / IPS
Routing & Switching
BGP OSPF EIGRP VLANs / STP QoS HSRP / VRRP

Projects

SaltStack Infrastructure as Code Configuration Management Automation
Infrastructure as Code

Implemented SaltStack for configuration management across 80+ linux devices, providing a scalable and maintainable solution for configuration drift and compliance. Developed custom Salt states for service deployment, achieving a 60% reduction in manual configuration errors and improving deployment speed.

Experience

July 2026 — Present
Network Consultant
Linktivity (Self-Employed)

Providing network expertise to small and medium businesses, including network design, troubleshooting, and security assessments.

Oct 2023 — Present
Senior IT Systems Engineer
SRC UK Ltd

Led deployment of core infrastructure for a new data hall, including Fortinet firewalls, Cisco Management switches, Meraki Access switches and Dell core networking equipment. Responsible for network design, implementation, and ongoing support for a high-availability environment.

October 2022 — October 2023
Network & Security Engineer
Lincolnshire Police

Supported LAN/WAN infrastructure for a mid-size enterprise. Handled BAU changes, hardware upgrades, and assisted with a major data-centre consolidation project.

Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco
In-Progress

Get in touch

Whether you have a project in mind, need a network audit, or just want to explore what’s possible — I’d love to hear from you.