sns-network-solutions/businesses/sns-technology-group/networking/01-networking.md

01 · SNS Networking — Scaffold / Research / TODO

Status: Business #1 — ACTIVE · Tagline: The Connected Foundation Entity: SNS Networking LLC (operating subsidiary of SnS Network Solutions Holdings LLC) Liability tier: High (physical/on-site + cyber E&O) Signature accent: Signal Blue #1E6FFF Formal brief: ../../divisions/sns-networking.md

Consolidates: former Infrastructure + Secure + Systems divisions into one entity. If it touches the network, protects the network, or runs on-prem compute — it's Networking.

Scope

Physical networking & cabling

• Structured cabling (Cat6/6A, fiber) and certification
• Enterprise networking (Cisco, MikroTik, Ubiquiti) — routing, switching, VLANs
• Wireless design, site surveys, Wi-Fi deployment
• Rack build-outs, patch panels, cable management, labeling
• Network documentation: IP schemes, rack diagrams, cable maps

Security (physical + cyber)

• IP cameras (design, install, NVR/VMS), access control, alarms
• Firewalls/UTM, VPN, network segmentation
• Security audits, hardening, monitoring, incident response
• Awareness training

On-prem systems

• Linux server design, deployment, administration
• Virtualization (Proxmox, KVM) and containers
• Self-hosted infrastructure (identity, files, backups)
• Storage, NAS/SAN, disaster-recovery design
• Ansible automation for repeatable builds

Boundary Rules

• Build, don't maintain. Project/build work lives here. Recurring managed contracts (SLAs, monthly monitoring, helpdesk) belong to SNS Support.
• Not cloud. Off-prem compute (AWS, Azure, hosted) belongs to SNS Digital.
• Not software/web. Custom apps, websites, and hosting belong to SNS Digital.

Working Documents (carried from former Infrastructure)

• sns-infrastructure-hiring.md — operator hiring plan
• operator-compensation-proposal.md — pay proposal
• cash-flow-model.md + cash-flow-model.csv — 12-month projection
• branding-prompt.md — logo prompt + variants

TODO → Launch

• Confirm name availability: SNS Networking LLC (or retain SNS Infrastructure LLC and file assumed name)
• Form LLC on INBiz (owner: Holdings LLC) · EIN · operating agreement
• Business bank account (separate from Holdings)
• Insurance: general liability + cyber E&O + workers' comp (field/low-voltage class)
• Confirm Indiana low-voltage / alarm / security licensing requirements
• Secure the ~$65–80k loan runway (personal guarantee likely)
• Hire the builder-operator; set up Field Nation / Work Market for labor
• Vendor accounts (Graybar, ADI, Wesco/Anixter) + Fluke certifier
• Finalize combined logo/branding for the consolidated entity

TODO → Security Service Line (formerly SNS Secure)

• Confirm Indiana alarm/security licensing — blocker for physical security work
• Decide launch shape: physical-first, cyber-first, or both
• Pick core product lines (cameras, access control, firewall/UTM vendors)
• Draft pricing + service packages (project vs. monitoring handoff to Support)

TODO → Systems Service Line (formerly SNS Systems)

• Define standard reference builds (hypervisor, backup, identity, monitoring)
• Build the Ansible baseline / IaC repo
• Pricing: project builds vs. handoff-to-Support maintenance

Milestones

Track build milestones here once the operator is onboarded and the plan is live.

Legal & Insurance

• Licensing flag: Indiana may require a state license to sell/install/monitor burglar/fire/electronic security, access control, and CCTV — verify before physical security work.
• Store formation docs, EIN letter, operating agreement, licenses, and insurance policies in docs/ when this splits into its own repo.