Two straightforward ways to work together.
Simple, transparent pricing that keeps your business running.
Use this when
You have a discrete task or a short sprint of one to two weeks.
You want a quick second opinion or a small fix.
The scope is clear and limited.
How it works
We agree on a short scope and provide an estimate based on the hourly rate.
Work is billed at $150/HR.
Larger bodies of work can be quoted as a fixed amount after discovery.
Examples of common scopes for an hourly engagement
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace fees
Mail delivery issues, SPF DKIM DMARC setup, shared mailboxes.
Identity and access
Enable MFA for a user group, single sign on for one app, remove stale accounts.
Network troubleshooting
DNS or DHCP fixes, simple site to site or remote user VPN setup.
Backups and recovery
Configure backup for one system, run a restore test, set basic snapshots.
Cloud basics
Add tagging and budgets, right size one instance, secure a storage bucket.
Servers and storage
Create a new file share with correct permissions, small permission cleanup.
Vendor support
Review one proposal or compare two quotes.
Use this when
- You want ongoing leadership and steady movement across several fronts.
- Multiple projects, vendors, and maintenance tasks need attention in parallel.
- You prefer not to manage task by task estimates.
What it usually includes
- Weekly leadership check in and a maintained backlog.
- Coordination with internal teams and vendors or MSPs.
- Security and continuity oversight for access, backups, and recovery.
- Budget and roadmap updates in plain language.
Examples of common scopes for a monthly engagement
Centralized backups and disaster recovery
Design backup architecture, define RPO/RTO, test restore procedures, document runbooks, and ensure compliance with retention policies.
Identity and access management
Implement single sign-on across applications, enforce MFA, eliminate password sharing, deploy password vault, and establish joiner/mover/leaver workflows with least privilege principles.
Network segmentation and firewall setup
Organize network segments, define firewall policy, configure DNS and DHCP, set up logging, and document allowed network flows.
Site to site and remote user VPN
Establish IPSec links between sites, deploy remote user VPN with MFA, configure split/full tunneling, optimize performance, and set up failover.
Cloud migrations
Design landing zone, set up accounts and roles, configure networking, create migration plan, execute cutover, establish budgets and alerts, and build a secure and cost-aware environment.
How quotes work
We begin with a consultation to confirm goals and what is in scope.
If the work is simple, we proceed at the hourly rate with a clear estimate.
If the work is larger, we run a short discovery and follow up with a written estimate or a fixed amount.
The time required to prepare a quote depends on complexity.
If you need
A defined task or short engagement → Hourly
Ongoing ownership and coordination across several workstreams → Monthly
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