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CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Networks. Servers. Backups. Cybersecurity. Done Right.

Networks that don't go down. Servers that stay up. Backups that actually work. Serving small businesses from Dallas to McAllen — Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and everywhere in between. No help desk — just real infrastructure, built right the first time.

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15+
Years IT Experience
3
Service Branches
100%
Veteran Operated
SMB
Specialists
Objective // What We Build

IT FOR
SMALL BUSINESS.
BUILT RIGHT.

Most small businesses need the same core things: a reliable network, servers that work, backups that actually run, and security that keeps threats out. We handle all of it — with the discipline and documentation of a military operation.

// 01 — MOST REQUESTED
Network Setup & WiFi

Wired and wireless networks built for reliability — not whatever the ISP left behind. Proper routing, firewall config, VLANs for guest vs. work traffic, and cabling done right. Works on day one and stays working.

Routers · Switches · WiFi · VLANs Full details →
// 02
Servers & Storage

On-premises servers, NAS storage, file sharing, and Active Directory setup — done properly so your team can work without IT being a daily problem. We handle procurement, setup, config, and full handoff docs.

On-Prem · NAS · Active Directory Full details →
// 03 — CRITICAL
Backup & Recovery

Automated backups that run on schedule, store offsite, and actually restore when you need them. We test recovery, document the process, and make sure you survive ransomware, hardware failure, or human error.

Every Business Needs This Full details →
// 04
Cybersecurity Setup

Firewall rules, endpoint protection, email security, multi-factor authentication, and basic employee security awareness. Sized for small business budgets, built to stop the attacks targeting businesses your size every day.

Firewall · MFA · Endpoint · Email Full details →
// 05
Cloud & Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 setup and migration, cloud storage, Teams configuration, and hybrid cloud environments. We handle the migration so nothing gets lost and train your team so they can actually use it.

M365 · Google Workspace · Azure Full details →
// 06
Security Systems, Cameras & VoIP

IP camera systems, access control, physical security, and business VoIP telephone systems. Designed, installed, and documented — integrated with your existing network infrastructure.

IP Cameras · Access Control · VoIP Full details →
Advanced Capabilities

COMPLEX SOLUTIONS
FOR GROWING BUSINESSES

When your business outgrows standard IT — multi-site connectivity, remote facilities, or specialized requirements — we bring enterprise-grade capabilities without the enterprise overhead.

Starlink & Satellite Deployment SD-WAN Multi-Site Connectivity Data Center Build-Outs CMMC / NIST 800-171 Compliance Enterprise Switching & Routing Hybrid Cloud Architecture Systems Integration Government Contracts (SDVOSB)
V VAELANCE • INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTING • DISABLED VETERAN OWNED • SDVOSB CERT •
100%
Veteran-Operated
SDVOSB
Certified Business
Sit-Rep // Who We Are

WE WERE
BUILT
DIFFERENTLY.

Vaelance was founded by disabled service veterans who spent careers building and defending critical infrastructure. We brought that discipline home to help small businesses stop duct-taping their IT together.

We work with businesses tired of calling a help desk and waiting three days for someone to "look into it." We show up, build it right, and hand you documentation your team can actually use.

◈
Fixed on the First Call

We diagnose and build — not escalate. Every job has one owner who sees it through.

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No Surprise Invoices

You get a written scope before work starts. Changes are communicated, not sprung on you at billing.

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You Own What We Build

Every job ships with documentation, credentials, and runbooks. You're never dependent on us.

Objective // Pricing

SIMPLE,
CLEAR PRICING

Complex infrastructure built right the first time. Ongoing oversight for what we build. Full embedded command for those who demand more.

// One-Time Engagement
FORGE

Complex builds. Scoped, deployed, documented. Handed off complete.

$CUSTOMFlat-Rate Per Engagement
  • Network, server, security, or compliance deployment
  • Written scope of work before anything starts
  • Full deployment, hardening, and testing
  • 30-day post-deployment oversight window
  • Full documentation and credentials handed off
  • Best for: new infrastructure, security programs, migrations
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// Ongoing Oversight // Monthly
SENTINEL

We watch what we build. Proactive oversight, not a help desk.

$1,750Per Month — Starting At
  • Continuous monitoring of network and server infrastructure
  • Monthly security patching and firmware updates
  • Backup verification and integrity checks
  • Security event review and anomaly response
  • Complex incident response — not end-user support
  • Quarterly infrastructure health and security review
  • Dedicated senior engineer — no ticket queues
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// Enterprise // Full-Scope
COMMAND

Strategic IT ownership. We run the complex problems. You run your business.

$CUSTOMEnterprise Pricing
  • Unlimited scope — network, servers, cloud, security
  • Embedded senior engineer, dedicated lead
  • Technology roadmap and strategic advisory
  • Multi-site and complex infrastructure ownership
  • Compliance management (CMMC, NIST 800-171)
  • vCISO and security program oversight
  • Critical incident command and response
  • Custom SLA and executive reporting
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Intel // Common Questions

ANSWERS
UP FRONT

No — and that's intentional. We specialize in infrastructure builds, setups, and managed IT for businesses that want proactive care rather than reactive ticket responses. If you need a traditional help desk, we can refer you to the right partners.
A typical small business network setup runs between $2,500–$12,000 depending on square footage, number of devices, and complexity. We provide a written flat-rate quote before any work starts — no hourly billing surprises.
A project is a one-time build — we scope it, build it, hand it off. The Managed monthly plan means we stay engaged: monitoring, patching, verifying backups run, and being your first call when something goes wrong.
That is our most common starting point. We do a free assessment, document what you have, identify the biggest risks, and give you a prioritized plan. You decide what to fix first.
Yes. As a certified SDVOSB, we can work within sole-source and set-aside contracting vehicles. We also support CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance builds for defense contractors.
A free 30–60 minute call or on-site walkthrough where we review your current setup, identify vulnerabilities and pain points, and give you an honest priority list. No obligation, no pitch — just a straight answer about where you stand.
Managed clients get priority response. For critical issues (complete outage, security incident), we target same-day response. For non-critical issues, we respond within 24 hours and resolve within 48 hours in most cases.
Yes — full Starlink deployment including hardware mounting, network integration, and failover configuration. We also handle SD-WAN setups for businesses with multiple locations that need reliable multi-carrier connectivity.
Yes — Vaelance is 100% owned and operated by disabled service veterans. SDVOSB stands for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business — a federal certification that enables government and government-adjacent contracting advantages.
Always. Every engagement ships with a documentation package: network diagrams, server configurations, backup schedules, credentials, and a runbook your team can follow. You own everything we build.
Intel // Resources

FROM THE
FIELD

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// Network
Why Your Business WiFi Is Slowing You Down (And How to Fix It)

Most small business WiFi problems come down to three things: wrong placement, cheap consumer hardware, and no separation between employee and guest traffic. Here is how to fix all three.

5 MIN READ  ·  NETWORK
// Backup
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: What It Is and Why Most Businesses Ignore It

Three copies of your data, two different media types, one offsite. It is a 20-year-old standard that still works — and most small businesses do not follow it.

7 MIN READ  ·  BACKUP
// Cybersecurity
5 Cybersecurity Basics Every Small Business Should Have Done Yesterday

MFA, email filtering, endpoint protection, firewall rules, and employee awareness. None of these are expensive. All of them stop the attacks that target businesses your size every single day.

6 MIN READ  ·  SECURITY
// Connectivity
Starlink for Business: What It Is Actually Good For (And When to Skip It)

Starlink has become a real option for remote offices, construction sites, and rural businesses. We break down where it works well and how to integrate it properly.

8 MIN READ  ·  STARLINK
// Cloud
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: The Real Decision for Small Business

The answer depends on three things: what software your team already uses, how much you care about offline access, and whether you have on-premise servers that need to integrate.

6 MIN READ  ·  CLOUD
// Veterans
What Military IT Taught Us About Running a Small Business Network

In the military, documentation is not optional. Redundancy is not optional. Testing is not optional. Turns out those same standards are exactly what small businesses need.

5 MIN READ  ·  INSIGHTS
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Action // Schedule

BOOK YOUR
FREE IT
ASSESSMENT

A 30-minute call or on-site walkthrough. We look at your current setup, identify your biggest risks, and give you a straight priority list — no sales pitch, no obligation.

  • 30–60 minutes, remote or on-site
  • Network, server, backup, and security review
  • Written priority list delivered same day
  • No cost. No commitment. No pressure.
  • Response within 24 hours of booking
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Intel // Differentiators

WHY
VAELANCE

There is no shortage of technology engineers. There is a shortage of ones who show up on time, build it right, and give you everything you need to run it yourself.

// 01

Military Discipline, Civilian Price

Veterans bring habits that standard IT shops do not have: clear ownership, mandatory documentation, and the discipline to see every job through until it works — not until it is mostly done.

// 02

Flat Rates, Written Scopes

You will never get an invoice that looks nothing like your quote. Every project gets a written scope before work starts. Changes are communicated before they are charged.

// 03

You Own Everything We Build

Credentials, documentation, network diagrams, backup schedules — all yours. We do not create lock-in. We build your capability, not dependency on us.

// 04

SDVOSB Government Advantage

Government and defense-adjacent businesses can access sole-source and set-aside contracting vehicles through our SDVOSB certification — without sacrificing commercial delivery quality.

Intel // The Operators

THE TEAM

Veteran-owned means veteran-led. Both founders served, both understand what it means to build systems that can't fail.

Jake Sims, CEO
JAKE SIMS
// CEO & Co-Founder

25+ years in cybersecurity engineering and IT infrastructure — spanning the defense industrial base, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Career history includes tenures at BP and Petroleum Geo Services before moving deep into defense and government-adjacent work.

  • CMMC Lead Assessor operating within a C3PAO framework
  • Expert in NIST SP 800-171, CUI handling, and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • M.S. in Cyber Security — Capella University
  • U.S. Navy Veteran with active Secret clearance

As CEO, Jake owns every client relationship from scoping through delivery — bringing military-grade accountability and documented, repeatable processes to every engagement.

US Navy Veteran · CMMC Lead Assessor · M.S. Cyber Security
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Rudy Martinez, CTO
RUDY MARTINEZ
// CTO · CAIO & Co-Founder

30+ years of IT leadership across enterprise technology, AI infrastructure, and defense systems. Career includes executive and engineering roles at Dell, Visa, and Shield AI — from Fortune 500 scale to cutting-edge defense tech.

  • Co-author of The AI Mindset — a published framework for integrating AI into organizational strategy
  • M.S. in Cyber Security with deep fluency in CMMC and NIST SP 800-171
  • U.S. Navy Veteran — defense tech and AI infrastructure specialist
  • Founder of rudymartinez.ai — research and applied AI practice

As CTO and CAIO, Rudy leads all AI engineering strategy and solutions — from AI-augmented compliance workflows to infrastructure automation and intelligent operations tooling. He architects every engagement from the ground up: network topology, server infrastructure, backup strategy, and compliance frameworks — all built to document, hand off, and outlast any vendor relationship.

US Navy Veteran · CTO · Chief AI Officer · Co-Author, The AI Mindset · M.S. Cyber Security
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Jared Appelt, Head of Infrastructure
JARED APPELT
// Head of Infrastructure & Platform Engineering

15+ years specializing in advanced network and infrastructure engineering solutions — rooted in U.S. Air Force service. Deep experience in enterprise server provisioning, hybrid cloud migrations on AWS and Azure, and large-scale network architecture across defense and commercial sectors.

  • CompTIA Security+ and AWS Solutions Architect certified
  • HPC infrastructure — cluster builds, InfiniBand networking, compute node provisioning
  • SD-WAN deployment — multi-site WAN optimization, failover design, edge deployments
  • U.S. Air Force Veteran — communications and IT systems background

Jared leads all technical deployments at Vaelance — from first rack to final documentation handoff. Every system ships with runbooks your team can actually own.

US Air Force Veteran · HPC Infrastructure · SD-WAN · AWS Solutions Architect
Intel // Social Proof

WHAT PEOPLE
ARE SAYING

"Rudy and Jake don't just set things up and leave. They handed off documentation I could actually use, explained every decision they made, and didn't leave until everything worked. That's the military standard — and it's exactly what a business needs from its IT team."

Jhoan Checo
Chief Revenue Officer · Combat Veteran
US Navy, 1998–2003

"We had no formal cybersecurity program — just scattered tools and no real strategy. Vaelance built everything from the ground up: policies, endpoint protection, incident response procedures, and a security baseline we could actually defend to our clients. For the first time I can say we have a real program, not just a firewall."

Edgar Chavez
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Program Build-Out

"CMMC compliance looked like a wall we couldn't climb. Vaelance mapped every control gap, built our SSP, handled the POAM, and walked us through the C3PAO assessment process step by step. We passed. I've worked with a lot of consultants — these guys actually know what they're doing, and they don't disappear after the engagement."

Roger Eades
IT Director
CMMC Level 2 Compliance
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