Edwards Technical Services – Secure IT consultancy
Edwards Technical Services

Secure IT consultancy for government & industry

We design, integrate and support secure Windows & Linux environments, networking, storage and geospatial systems—on-prem and virtualised—across the UK.

UK-basedEast of England
ClearancesSecure sites
ApproachITIL-aligned

What we do

  • IT support & integration — Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, Solaris)
  • Networking & security — Cisco, Dell, HPE; Forcepoint, OPNsense, pfSense, Palo Alto
  • Virtualisation & HCI — VMware ESXi & Horizon, Hyper‑V, NetApp HCI
  • Storage — NetApp, Dell, HPE
  • Dev & ML environments — Python, GPU/CUDA, CI/CD
  • Security management — AppLocker, GPO, McAfee ePO, Symantec, Avanti

Services

Secure IT support & integration

ITIL-aligned support for mixed Windows & Linux estates, on secure networks.

Outcome: Stable, supported platforms that pass audits.

Networking & perimeter security

Design, replacement and hardening of mission‑critical firewalls and switches.

Outcome: Resilient, compliant connectivity.

Virtualisation & HCI

VMware ESXi/Horizon and Hyper‑V on NetApp HCI; migration and upgrades.

Outcome: Consolidated platforms with higher availability.

Storage & backup

NetApp, Dell, HPE storage design, integration and lifecycle management.

Outcome: Reliable, performant data services.

Dev/ML environments

GPU/CUDA workstations and servers, Python stacks, CI/CD pipelines.

Outcome: Faster delivery for data science & apps.

Endpoint & policy security

AppLocker, GPO hardening, McAfee ePO, Symantec Endpoint Security, device control.

Outcome: Reduced attack surface.

Recent work

Mixed Windows/Linux dev environment for ML

Designed and implemented a physical/virtual development estate for Python and machine learning workloads.

  • Tech: Windows, Linux, Python, GPU/CUDA
  • Impact: Accelerated R&D with reliable tooling.

Security uplift to pass ITHC

WSUS patching, Linux repo updates and EoL remediation ahead of formal IT Health Check.

  • Tech: WSUS, Linux, hardware refresh
  • Impact: Successful ITHC outcome.

GOTS reverse‑engineering for secure file transfer

Enabled installation, configuration and testing of a new file‑transfer capability from a GOTS product.

  • Tech: Secure networks, custom tooling
  • Impact: Operational capability restored.

Deploying BAE GXP Xplorer

Integrated geospatial exploitation tooling into an existing imagery domain.

  • Tech: GXP Xplorer, geospatial stack
  • Impact: Improved imagery exploitation workflows.

Enterprise virtualisation at Defence Intelligence HQ

Upgraded and virtualised enterprise systems on NetApp HCI with VMware, Windows 2019/2022, Windows 10 and Linux.

  • Tech: NetApp HCI, VMware ESXi/Horizon
  • Impact: Higher performance and availability.

Enterprise secure pull printing

Designed and implemented a secure, centralised print solution.

  • Tech: Enterprise print management
  • Impact: Reduced waste, improved security.

Mission‑critical firewall replacement

Led the design and changeover of perimeter firewalls at Defence Intelligence HQ.

  • Tech: Forcepoint / Palo Alto
  • Impact: Hardened perimeter with minimal downtime.

Endpoint hardening and device control

Strengthened enterprise endpoints with AppLocker, Symantec Endpoint Security and Avanti device control.

  • Tech: AppLocker, Symantec, Avanti
  • Impact: Reduced risk of unauthorised execution.

About Edwards Technical Services

We provide IT consultancy and hands‑on engineering to highly secure and nationally important facilities across the UK. Our team works to ITIL best practices and integrates Windows, Linux, networking, storage, security and geospatial technologies into robust, auditable platforms.

  • Based in the East of England, UK
  • Operating across government and industry
  • ITIL frameworks & best practices

Technologies we work with

Windows Server · Linux (Solaris, RHEL, Ubuntu) · Cisco · Dell · HPE · NetApp · VMware ESXi & Horizon · Hyper‑V · Forcepoint · OPNsense · pfSense · Palo Alto · AppLocker · GPO · McAfee ePO · Symantec Endpoint · Avanti · BAE GXP · Python · GPU/CUDA · CI/CD

Get in touch

Email: paul.edwards@etsit.co.uk

We typically work with secure, on‑prem environments and can accommodate site procedures and clearances.

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