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Precision Python Solutions for Cisco Infrastructure

At Nautomation Prime, we bridge the gap between complex infrastructure and streamlined Python-driven automation. We provide hardened, production-ready logic designed to eliminate manual error and scale your network operations.


What We Solve

🛠️ Custom Python Scripting

We build bespoke tools tailored to your specific topology. We don't just provide code; we provide transparency.

  • Automated Provisioning: Scripts for bulk VLAN, SVI, and Interface configurations.
  • Fleet Upgrades: Intelligent Python workflows for IOS and IOS-XE software management, with expertise in Nornir-based parallelization and Ansible integration.
  • Compliance Auditing: Automated "Golden Config" verification against your enterprise standards.
  • Framework Integration: Expert guidance on integrating Python orchestration with Cisco Catalyst Center, Ansible, and Nornir for hybrid automation strategies.

🚀 Zero-Install Deployment (Portable Bundles)

We understand that enterprise workstations are often restricted. Our custom solutions can be delivered as Portable Python Bundles.

  • No Installation Required: Run our automation tools directly from a folder or USB drive without needing to install Python on the local machine.
  • Full Transparency: Unlike compiled binaries, our bundles keep the source code visible and auditable, maintaining our commitment to "Line-by-Line" clarity.
  • Self-Contained: All required libraries (Netmiko, Nornir, etc.) are pre-packaged within the bundle for a "plug-and-play" experience.

🔐 API & Security Automation (ISE)

Streamline your Zero Trust architecture through programmatic control.

  • Identity Services Engine (ISE): Automation of SGT assignments and endpoint profiling via the ERS/OpenAPI.
  • Automated Policy Enforcement: Logic-based ACL generation and deployment.

📊 Network Visibility

Turn CLI data into actionable insights with custom Python parsers.

  • Automated Reporting: Generate real-time audits for inventory and compliance.
  • Topology Intelligence: Discovery scripts that map your physical and logical layers.

🐳 Scheduled "Appliance" Containers (Docker)

For enterprises looking for continuous oversight, we provide pre-built Docker containers designed for autonomous execution.

  • Scheduled Auditing: Automate "Golden Config" checks or security scans to run daily or weekly without human intervention.
  • Health Monitoring: Containers that periodically poll Cisco ISE or IOS-XE devices to alert you to anomalies before they become outages.
  • Zero-Touch Maintenance: Our containers come pre-configured with the necessary Python environments and logic—just pull, run, and let the automation work for you.

Why Choose Nautomation Prime?

Our engagement model is built on three core commitments:

Commitment What This Means
Line-by-Line Transparency Every script includes detailed explanations. You understand your automation, not just run it.
Hardened for Enterprise Production-grade error handling, pre-flight validation, and security best practices—not shortcuts.
Framework Agnostic Expertise across Netmiko, Nornir, Ansible, NAPALM, and PyATS. We integrate with your existing tools (Catalyst Center, AWX/Tower) rather than forcing replacements.

Investment & Engagement Model

How We Price Bespoke Automation

Nautomation Prime operates on a fixed-fee project basis—you receive a detailed scope, deliverables list, and total cost estimate upfront. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep.

This model protects both parties: you gain budget certainty, and we're incentivised to deliver efficient, well-architected solutions rather than dragging out billable hours.

What Influences Project Cost?

Every engagement is scoped individually, but pricing is typically determined by:

Factor Impact on Scope
Device Count A 50-device access layer audit has different complexity than a 500-device campus.
Infrastructure Complexity Legacy IOS vs. modern IOS-XE, and distributed topologies require additional validation logic.
Deliverable Type A standalone Python script is a different engagement than a Dockerised container with Grafana dashboards.
Integration Requirements Connecting to ISE, ServiceNow, or your CMDB adds development and testing overhead.
Documentation Depth Line-by-line code explanations (our standard) vs. operational runbooks vs. full knowledge transfer workshops.

Typical Project Ranges

To give you a sense of scale (all prices exclude VAT):

  • Simple Automation Script (e.g., single-device configuration audit, basic VLAN provisioning): £1,200–£2,500
  • Medium Complexity Tool (e.g., multi-threaded inventory collection with Excel reporting for 50+ devices): £3,000–£5,500
  • Enterprise-Grade Solution (e.g., multi-threaded CDP topology mapper, ISE SGT automation, portable Docker containers with full documentation): £6,000–£12,000+

These are indicative ranges—actual quotes depend on your specific requirements. A detailed scope call is always free.


Why Fixed-Fee Pricing Works for Network Automation

For You:

  • Predictable budgets for finance and procurement teams
  • No incentive for inefficiency—we're motivated to deliver clean, maintainable code
  • Single invoice per project phase—simpler accounting

For Us:

  • Rewards engineering excellence—the better our architecture, the more efficient our delivery
  • Encourages reusable components—we build smarter over time
  • Aligns with our philosophy—"Line-by-Line Transparency" means we document once, properly

The ROI Case for Python Automation

Industry research consistently shows Python-driven network automation delivers measurable returns:

Cisco & ACG Study (2023): Mature automation deployments achieve 55% OPEX reduction in network operations.

What Does This Mean for Your Team?

Consider a mid-sized UK enterprise with 200 Cisco devices:

  • Manual provisioning time: ~15 minutes per device for VLAN/SVI changes × 50 changes/year = 125 hours
  • Compliance audits: Manual "golden config" checks across 200 devices quarterly = 80 hours/year
  • Incident response: CLI data gathering during outages = 40 hours/year (conservative)

Total: 245 hours of repetitive engineering work annually.

At an average senior engineer cost of £50/hour (internal cost, not salary), that's £12,250/year in manual effort. A £6,000 automation investment pays for itself in 6 months, then delivers savings every year thereafter.

Beyond cost, you gain:

  • Elimination of human error in production changes
  • Audit trails for compliance and security teams
  • Instant runbooks embedded in the code itself
  • Faster incident response—data gathering in seconds, not hours

What You Receive in Every Engagement

Regardless of project size, all deliverables include:

Production-hardened Python code with enterprise-grade error handling
Line-by-line documentation explaining every design decision
Pre-flight validation logic to prevent misconfigurations before deployment
Comprehensive README with installation, usage, and troubleshooting guides
Example inventory files tailored to your environment
Post-delivery support window (typically 30 days for bug fixes and adjustments)

Optional add-ons available:

  • Knowledge transfer workshops (remote or on-site)
  • CI/CD pipeline integration (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Custom Grafana/Prometheus dashboards for scheduled automation containers
  • Extended support contracts for ongoing maintenance

The Engagement Process

  1. Discovery Call (30–60 minutes, free)
    We discuss your pain points, topology, and automation goals. No obligation.

  2. Scope & Proposal (delivered within 5 business days)
    Detailed project plan with deliverables, timeline, and fixed-fee quote.

  3. Agreement & Kickoff
    Once approved, we schedule a technical deep-dive to gather inventory, credentials (securely), and validation criteria.

  4. Development & Testing (typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks for medium projects)
    You receive progress updates and can request checkpoint reviews.

  5. Delivery & Handover
    Final code, documentation, and a walkthrough session. Your team gains full ownership and understanding.

  6. Support Window (30 days post-delivery)
    Bug fixes and minor adjustments included. Feature additions quoted separately.


About Nautomation Prime

We are a UK-based, specialist network automation consultancy focused exclusively on Cisco infrastructure and Python-driven solutions.

As a boutique practice, you work directly with the principal engineer on every engagement—no junior developers, no outsourcing, no knowledge loss between "sales" and "delivery." You get senior-level expertise from discovery through to production deployment.

Credentials & Compliance:

  • VAT-registered UK business (VAT number provided on invoices)
  • Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Insurance
  • GDPR-compliant data handling (see Privacy Policy)
  • All client code licenced under MIT or Apache 2.0 (your choice)

Get Started Today

Ready to eliminate manual error and accelerate your network operations?

Request a Free Scope Call to discuss your automation needs.

Typical response time: within 24 to 48 hours (UK business days).


Mission: To empower engineers through Python-driven transparency and provide enterprises with hardened automation that eliminates error and accelerates growth.