Network engineeringSecurityBonaire
Enterprise Network Expertise.Locally Available.
Professional network infrastructure and security solutions, locally based on Bonaire and available to organizations across Curaçao, Aruba and the Dutch Caribbean.
Network engineeringNetwork securityEnterprise Wi-FiConsulting
More than 25 years of IT and network engineering experience.
- 25+
Years of IT and network engineering
- CCNP Enterprise
Cisco certified
- Enterprise &
GovernmentInfrastructure experience
- Bonaire
Locally based, serving the Dutch Caribbean
Networks are our specialty.
CNSS designs, secures, implements and supports professional business and enterprise infrastructure: the switches, routers, firewalls and wireless that everything else depends on. Not desktops, printers or helpdesk.
Network design & architecture
Campus, LAN and WAN architecture, routing, switching, VLANs, segmentation, high availability and modernization, designed to scale with the organization.
Learn moreNetwork security
Firewall architecture, segmentation, VPN and secure remote access, web application firewalls, policy design and hardening of the network itself.
Learn moreEnterprise Wi-Fi
Professional wireless design, deployment, optimization and troubleshooting for offices, hotels, campuses and public buildings.
Learn moreNetwork assessment
An independent review of infrastructure, security, performance, resilience and technical risk, with prioritized recommendations.
Learn moreImplementation & migration
Network refreshes, Cisco and Fortinet deployments, firewall migrations, office moves and infrastructure modernization.
See detailsSenior network consulting
Advanced troubleshooting, architecture review and specialist engineering support for organizations, ICT departments and IT providers.
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Also from CNSS
Network & cybersecurity training
Practical networking and security knowledge based on real-world engineering experience. Customized training for ICT teams and organizations, from fundamentals to approximately CCNA-level concepts.
When to call CNSS
Complex network problem? That's where CNSS comes in. These are the situations organizations on Bonaire bring to us most often.
- Network redesignThe infrastructure has grown organically and needs a professional architecture before the next expansion.
- Firewall migrationThe organization is replacing, upgrading or redesigning its firewall infrastructure and cannot afford a broken cut-over.
- Wi-Fi problemsCoverage, roaming, performance or reliability is affecting staff or guests, and adding access points has not fixed it.
- Network security reviewAn independent review of segmentation, firewall policies and infrastructure security is needed, often for an audit or insurer.
- Infrastructure refreshSwitches, firewalls or wireless equipment are approaching end of life and the replacement should improve the design, not repeat it.
- Complex troubleshootingNormal IT support cannot identify or resolve a persistent network problem, and the business is paying for it daily.
- Second opinionA proposal, architecture or existing environment should be reviewed by an independent senior engineer before money is committed.
Not sure which of these applies? A network assessment answers that question first.
About the network assessment
Already have an IT provider?That's not a problem.
CNSS complements an existing IT provider or internal ICT department with specialized, senior-level network engineering. Your partner keeps the day-to-day. CNSS takes the network layer.
Think of it as an outsourced Tier 3 network engineering resource: cooperation, not competition.
Your IT provider keeps handling
- Users and accounts
- Endpoints and laptops
- Microsoft 365
- Printers
- Helpdesk
- Everyday IT support
CNSS focuses on
- Network design and architecture
- Routing and switching
- Firewalls, VPN and segmentation
- Enterprise Wi-Fi
- High availability and redundancy
- Network modernization and lifecycle planning
- Cisco, Fortinet, Arista, Juniper, HPE Aruba Networking
- Complex troubleshooting
How healthy is your network?
Your network may be working today. But is it secure, resilient, documented and ready for tomorrow? The CNSS Network Assessment gives an independent, senior-level answer.
What is evaluated
Architecture
- Switching infrastructure
- Routing
- VLAN architecture
- Network segmentation
- WAN and internet connectivity
Security
- Firewall configuration and rule base
- Remote access and VPN
- Management access and hardening
- Security risks and exposure
Resilience
- Redundancy and high availability
- Single points of failure
- Configuration backups
- Performance bottlenecks
Lifecycle
- Firmware and software versions
- Hardware lifecycle and end-of-support dates
- Wi-Fi coverage and design
- Documentation
What you receive
Current state assessment
A clear overview of the environment as it exists today: topology, equipment, configuration and how traffic actually flows.
Risk and findings report
Technical weaknesses and operational risks, explained in plain language for management and in detail for the ICT team.
Prioritized recommendations
Each issue categorized by urgency and impact, so the important fixes come first and the rest can be planned.
Improvement roadmap
Practical, sequenced recommendations for improving the infrastructure over the coming months, with realistic scope.
Assess, design, implement, support.
One engagement can cover the whole path, or start at the step where the organization needs help. The order stays the same, because the design should always come from an assessment, not a quote.
- 01
Assess
Understand the environment, the requirements and the risks before anything is changed.
- 02
Design
Develop the architecture and the solution that fits the organization, documented and reviewed.
- 03
Implement
Deploy and migrate in planned stages, with testing, rollback and as-built documentation.
- 04
Support
Maintain, optimize and provide senior escalation support after go-live.
Enterprise experience.Delivered locally.
CNSS brings senior-level network engineering expertise to complex government and enterprise environments on Bonaire and across the Caribbean Netherlands.
Public sector / enterprise networking
Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland
Enterprise network infrastructure for an approximately 500-user environment.
- ~500-user environment
- Cisco and Fortinet
- VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site
- Wireless controller high availability
Public sector / network design
Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire
Network design and implementation for an approximately 450-user environment.
- ~450-user environment
- Cisco and Fortinet
- Web application firewall
- Centralized monitoring
Regional reach
Local presence.Regional expertise.
Based on Bonaire, CNSS provides senior network engineering expertise locally, while extending project, consulting and specialized support services to organizations in Curaçao and Aruba.
One engineering standard. Three islands.
Bonaire
CNSS home base
Local network engineering, consulting and support.
Curaçao
Regional services
Network projects, consulting, specialized support and training.
Aruba
Regional services
Network projects, consulting, specialized support and training.
Based on Bonaire. Available across Bonaire, Curaçao and Aruba.
Discuss your projectCNSS is based on Bonaire and provides project, consulting and specialized network engineering services in Curaçao and Aruba.
Built for organizations where connectivity matters.
The same engineering discipline applies whether the network serves a ministry, a resort, a clinic or a school. The requirements differ; the standard does not.
Government & public sector
Secure, reliable and maintainable network infrastructure for public-sector environments.
Hospitality
Corporate networks, guest Wi-Fi, segmentation, redundancy and reliable connectivity for hotels and resorts.
Professional services
Secure business infrastructure for organizations that depend on connectivity every hour of the day.
Healthcare
Reliable and segmented infrastructure for clinical and operational environments.
Education
Campus networking, wireless infrastructure and secure segmentation for schools and institutions.
Telecom & infrastructure
Advanced networking expertise for service-provider and critical-infrastructure environments.
Certified, current, and multi-vendor.
Credentials say what an engineer has proven. The technology list says where that knowledge is applied. None of these are partner badges; CNSS works independently of vendors and recommends what fits the organization.
Current certification
- Cisco CCNP EnterpriseCiscoValid through 2029Verify on Credly
Continuing professional development
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructurein progress
- Fortinet certificationsin progress
Shown separately: these are current study and preparation, not certifications held.
Multi-vendor network expertise
CNSS designs, implements and supports network environments across leading enterprise and business networking platforms. Cisco and Fortinet carry the deepest practical experience; the rest are working platforms, not logos.
Enterprise networking
Cisco · Arista · Juniper · HPE Aruba Networking
Network security
Fortinet
Business and SMB networking
Ubiquiti · Netgear
Infrastructure
HPE
Founder
Patrick Meijer
Founder & Senior Network Engineer
Patrick Meijer has worked in information technology since 1998 and brings more than 25 years of professional experience across enterprise, government and telecommunications environments. He founded Caribbean Network and Security Solutions B.V. to make that level of engineering available locally on Bonaire, and he is directly involved in every CNSS engagement.
- More than 25 years of IT and network engineering experience
- Cisco CCNP Enterprise certified
- Enterprise, government and telecommunications environments
- Multi-vendor: Cisco, Fortinet, Arista, Juniper, HPE Aruba Networking
- Network architecture, security and complex troubleshooting
- Practical network and cybersecurity training
When you hire CNSS, senior expertise is directly involved: the person who designs the network is the person who answers when it matters. Alongside engineering and consulting, Patrick provides practical network and cybersecurity training built on the same real-world experience.
Let's talk about your network.
Planning new infrastructure, dealing with a network problem, reviewing security, or looking for an independent second opinion? CNSS can help.