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CCNA holders bring practical skills in IP networking, switching, routing, basic automation, and network security. They are a strong fit for LAN and WAN rollouts, branch connectivity, and day-to-day network support. Find vetted freelancers with this certification fast and precisely.
About the certification
What CCNA proves
The Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA, shows that a professional can work with core network technology with confidence. It validates practical knowledge of network access, IP addressing, routing basics, switching, and the common services that keep a business network running. For companies, it is a sign that the freelancer understands how networks are built, how they behave, and how to troubleshoot them without guesswork.
Core skills
- Network fundamentals and device roles
- Switching, VLANs, and basic interconnection
- IPv4 and IPv6 addressing concepts
- Routing principles and path selection
- Network security basics and access control
- Automation and programmable network ideas
- Monitoring, verification, and troubleshooting
The CCNA is broad on purpose. It covers the everyday skills needed to support small and medium networks as well as the foundation used in larger enterprise environments.
Typical holders
CCNA holders are often junior to mid-level network engineers, support specialists, field engineers, or infrastructure freelancers who work close to production systems. Many have hands-on experience with Cisco equipment and mixed vendor environments. In Germany, they are often brought in for projects where local teams need practical network support, clear documentation, and reliable implementation work across offices or plants.
Where it fits
- Office network setup and refresh projects
- Branch connectivity and site expansion
- LAN and WLAN troubleshooting support
- Firewall-adjacent network changes
- Data center access layer tasks
- Network handover and operational support
A CCNA freelancer is usually a good choice when the work is concrete and technical, but not yet deep specialist design. Companies value this certification because it suggests the person can follow standards, verify changes carefully, and work with both remote and on-site teams when needed in Germany.
What companies should expect
A freelancer with CCNA can usually read network diagrams, configure common Cisco network functions, and help diagnose connectivity issues across users, switches, routers, and edge links. The certification does not replace deep architecture experience, but it does tell you the person has a solid base and can contribute quickly to operational work. That makes it useful for project spikes, backfill, migrations, and support during network changes.
Related terms
Searchers may use CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or simply Cisco networking certification. All point to the same baseline credential. If you want a freelancer who can speak the language of network operations, understand common Cisco environments, and handle structured troubleshooting, this certification is a strong filter.
Meet FRATCH Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Rudolf Eggelbusch
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator
Last position:
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator at International insurance group
Operation and further development of the network and security infrastructure.
Monitoring, analysis and resolution of network and security incidents.
Cross-department collaboration with other specialist teams for operations, further development and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall rule approvals.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues in the network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal regulations.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
Faruk Sadriu
Software Developer
Last position:
Software Developer at HR Solutions GmbH
- Designing and developing a web application for the public sector
- Setting up and executing software tests, mainly unit tests
- Technical design and implementation of requirements
- Uploading and displaying CSV files
- Communicating with business units regarding development and test support
- Technologies used: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud, Spring Data JPA and Hibernate, RESTful, JSON, React, Oracle, JUnit, Mockito, CI/CD, GitLab, Docker, Keycloak, Liquibase, BIRT, Swagger, Microservices
Abdelhak Mahou
Network Architect
Last position:
Network Architect at Bechtle Managed Services GmbH
- Created as-is network documentation for a Bechtle customer
- Analyzed existing configurations and adjusted them
- Advised on Fortinet and Check Point products
- Troubleshot complex routing, switching and application issues
- Tools: MS Azure, FortiManager, Cisco Nexus & Catalyst, Cisco WLAN Controller, Citrix Netscaler SD-WAN, MS Visio, Checkpoint VSX, Wireshark
Tanja Heimes
Device Integration
Last position:
Device Integration at Miltenyi Biotec B.V. & Co, KG
- Connecting lab equipment to the IT infrastructure in Device Integration / Change Management using agile method (SCRUM)
- Reviewing RFCs for completeness of data
- Collecting missing documents and data from the business unit
- Clarifying effort estimates of RFCs with service-providing departments (Data Center, Network, Identity and Access Management, Workplace)
- Planning the implementation of RFCs involving the business unit and technical departments
- Obtaining security approval by completing a Risk Assessment form
- Creating planning documentation in Excel
- Creating implementation tasks from RFCs and assigning them to the relevant technical teams
- Coordinating and tracking the implementation
- Maintaining the CMDB with basic data and CIs
- Continuous communication with the business unit and technicians during implementation
- Managing software in SAM (Software Asset Management)
- Documenting implementation progress in Changes and Change Tasks
- Obtaining UAT (User Acceptance Test) from the business unit and closing the Change
Tools / Languages: ServiceNow, Aqua, Teams, Confluence; English, German
Mustafa Kederoglu
Senior Network Design and Engineer
Last position:
Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba
Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business-critical application system (MUREX) in the capital markets area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.
Created component specifications, a catalog of measures and an implementation plan.
Ensured proper integration of the developed results in line with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.
Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.
Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.
Acted as technical interface between the bank, service providers and consulting partners.
Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.
Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.
Initiated continuous improvements to ensure efficient resource use and acceptable response times for users.
Provided network support in a financial services organization and prepared operational changes on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.
Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.
Performed the role of network architect for medium to large projects involving team resources.
Paul Karnowka
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence)
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Dienstleistungszentrum Berlin
- Overall leadership of multiple strategic operations projects focused on workplace services, SLA framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as implementing system monitoring and feasibility studies for a 24x7 operation, partly including ServiceNow implementation
- Development of various ServiceNow operating concepts related to training, permissions, and emergency management as part of a new cloud-hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Board reporting and leading steering committees within the framework of corporate strategic objectives, as well as establishing new balanced scorecards to measure KPIs for optimization-driven project results
Flamur Abdyli
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer
Last position:
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer at VR Smart Guide GmbH
- Enhance and develop the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in compliance with ISO 27001 and TISAX standards by continuously updating and refining the ISMS to align with evolving global standards.
- Ensure that security practices and policies are integrated into all business processes to achieve and maintain certifications.
- Lead the effort to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks across the organization, setting benchmarks for security measures.
- Oversee and refine security processes, with an emphasis on incident management and rapid response by developing and enforcing policies for rapid detection, investigation and remediation of security incidents.
- Train and lead the incident response team to handle breaches effectively, minimizing impact and ensuring swift recovery.
- Implement continuous monitoring solutions to detect and respond to threats in real time.
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments for internal and external IT projects, ensuring adherence to GDPR, DORA and other relevant standards.
- Oversee security evaluations for all IT projects to ensure they comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Integrate security measures from the planning phase through deployment to ensure all projects uphold the organization’s security standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to address findings and ensure that security risks are managed effectively.
- Serve as the principal security advisor to the IT department and senior management, offering insights on potential security challenges.
- Facilitate a culture of security awareness throughout the organization through training and regular communication.
- Lead security initiatives that align with the organization’s long-term strategic goals.
- Establish and oversee a robust third-party risk management framework to mitigate external security threats by regularly assessing third-party security practices and compliance and developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies.
- Provide regular updates and security briefings to the executive leadership and relevant committees, highlighting recent security incidents, responses, lessons learned and recommending strategic improvements.
Eddy Abanum
Network Administrator
Last position:
Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern
- Managing firewalls (Securepoint)
- Operating and maintaining the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
- Operating and patching IoT devices in the safety management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP serial converters)
- Supporting integration of security technology into existing IT infrastructures
- Planning and performing network segmentation and separation
- Transferring and implementing solutions to other plants
- Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager, FNT/Command Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW
Adam Richter
Senior Software Engineer
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Tonies GmbH
- Complete platform upgrade from Expo 53 to Expo 54, considering project-critical breaking changes
- Version bump of react-native 0.79.5 to 0.81.5 including consolidation, updating, and reinstalling all project-related dependencies (JavaScript, native modules, build tools, TypeScript tooling)
- Identifying and fixing incompatible libraries as well as adjusting iOS and Android configurations (Gradle, Pods, build scripts)
- Enabling and integrating the React Native New Architecture (TurboModules & Fabric) including adjusting native interfaces, build configurations, and feature flags
- Cleaning up technical debt and harmonizing platform-specific implementations to ensure long-term maintainability
- Stabilizing the project through detailed debugging, regression analysis, and adjustments to the tooling chain (Metro, Babel, TypeScript)
- Conducting comprehensive test cycles (unit, E2E, device tests) and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for Bitrise and GitLab
- Ensuring stable releases for Android & iOS in conjunction with analytics, engagement, and monitoring systems
Matthias Scharf
Service Owner BSS Services
Last position:
Service Owner BSS Services at Telefonica
- Building APIs that enable communication and data exchange between the BSS and the underlying network infrastructure, supporting service provisioning, activation, configuration, monitoring, and billing
- Integrating NaaS APIs with existing BSS components such as CRM, order management, and billing systems to allow seamless end-to-end service orchestration
- Automating service delivery processes including order fulfilment, provisioning, and activation through APIs to reduce manual effort and accelerate time-to-market
- Implementing API-based monitoring and management of network services for real-time performance and fault management
- Integrating NaaS APIs with billing and charging systems for accurate, flexible billing based on usage or subscription models
- Enabling customer self-service portals and APIs for customers to manage network services, view usage data, and modify subscriptions
- Integrating NaaS APIs with third-party systems and applications such as cloud service providers and other network operators
- Leading a team of approximately 22 units with over 200 people
- Delivered new services that generated a recurring gross margin of €30 million year over year
Konstantinos Metaxas
Senior Project Manager
Last position:
IT-Fly Specialist – Global Rollout at Lufthansa Group
Plan & Prepare (Site Design & Readiness): Inventory & Design: Dell PowerEdge R-Series, Aruba switches (L2/L3), notebooks/peripherals; serials/asset tags, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, VLAN-/DHCP-/DNS plan
Runbooks/MOPs: site rollout runbook, backout strategy (<15–30 min), risk register, communication matrix; approvals via CAB/change
Images/Packages: Golden Image (Win10/11), driver packs, BIOS/UEFI baseline; O365/Teams/OneDrive KFM; BitLocker policies; MECM/SCCM, Intune/Autopilot, MDT/WinPE
Logistics: shipping/customs clearance, RMA/DOA, on-site spares; tools (barcode scanner, label printer), "Go-Bag" (cables, SFPs, console cables)
Deliver (on-site implementation): End devices: swap & migration (USMT/OneDrive KFM), peripherals (ATB/BT printers, scanners, boarding gate hardware); domain join, compliance checks, O365 activation, printers/queues, network drives
Acceptance: functional tests for DCS/CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS stations, ticketing/check-in workflows, boarding gates
Server (R-Series): rack & stack, cabling (PDU redundancy, fiber/copper), labeling/naming; firmware/RAID (PERC), Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC network; Windows Server 2022/2025 + CIS/BSI hardening; agents (backup/AV/EDR/monitoring), time service/NTP auth, Syslog/SNMPv3
Network (Aruba): VLANs, LACP trunks, MSTP root; PortFast + BPDU Guard at the edge; QoS (EF/AF); dual stack (v4/v6), DHCP relay. NAC/802.1X with ClearPass/Radius/TACACS+, roles + MAB fallback; guest isolation, ACLs (Guest→Mgmt deny). Telemetry: sFlow, SNMPv3, Syslog→SIEM; LLDP→inventory/CMDB
Airport specifics: CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS terminals; DCS/Amadeus/SITA connectivity; FIDS (read-only); bag tag/boarding pass printing; changes in off-peak/night windows
Stabilize (hypercare): first-day support, KPI tracking (login times, ticket volume, error classes), QoS fine-tuning
Troubleshooting: Wireshark/iperf, event logs, switch counters, sFlow flows; fast incident handling as SPOC
Knowledge transfer: short training sessions for station teams, mini-runbooks (fault/recovery)
Close (documentation & handover): docs & CMDB: final configs (switch/server), topology/patch plans, IP tables, serial/asset lists, before/after photos
Acceptance & sign-off: UAT protocols, functional evidence (use cases), return/reuse of old hardware
Lessons learned: risks, standard packages, driver freeze, "known issues"
Interfaces/communication: station IT, airport IT, SOC/NOC, ground ops/ramp/check-in, provider (SITA/Amadeus). ITSM: ServiceNow (Inc/Req/Change/KB), handover to BAU
Arnab Ghosh
Co-Founder - CTO
Last position:
Co-Founder - CTO at Ozank Gmbh
- Secured €300k seed financing via CLAs, with €200k committed for the next round
- Defined product strategy, business case, and fintech architecture
- Led software development, cloud setup, IT security, and compliance readiness
- Launched the platform; onboarded 500+ customers in 6 months
- Processed €1M+ in cross-border transactions within the first 6 months
- Negotiated BaaS partnerships to deliver regulated banking services
- Built CxO-level strategic partnerships, including direct collaboration with VISA's Chief Revenue Officer
- Selected among the Top 15 startups in the TechQuartier Incubation Program
Tonino Lo Chiatto
Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant
Last position:
Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant at LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG
- Development & implementation of the entire PV value chain
- Business model development for tenant electricity, PPAs & contracting
- Senior consulting, interim management, program management
- Strategic and operational management of FTTx rollout projects
- Management of subsidized fiber expansion in central Hesse
- Construction project management and acceptance management for thousands of households
Cesar Schneider
Lead Cloud Engineer
Last position:
Lead Cloud Engineer at Charge-V GmbH
- Responsible for setting up and configure AWS Organizations and Control Tower on company's master organizational account
- Administer and maintain various AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning to ensure scalability and reliability
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform
- Work closely with development and operations teams to automate deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Develop and maintain scripts for automating routine tasks and infrastructure provisioning
- Implement automation for monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure timely incident response
- Implement and enforce security company guidelines and best practices for AWS environments
- Configure and manage AWS security services such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS WAF, AWS Shield, etc.
- Collaborate with the Security Team to improve and update security policies and posture
- Collaborate with development teams to provide agile deployments and optimize application performance and reliability on AWS
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on AWS-related issues and best practices
- Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance overall infrastructure and operational efficiency
Tony Rosolek
Wireless LAN Expert | CWNE #356 | CCNP-Enterprise
Last position:
Network Expert at Self-employed
- Consulting and execution of migration from Cisco AireOS to Cisco IOS-XE controller
- Solution design
- Configuration and staff training
- Products: Catalyst Center, Cisco controllers and IOS and COS access points, 9800-40, 5520, 8510, 9120, 9136, 9166, Catalyst switches, Aruba Clearpass
- Keywords: Tags, profiles, SSIDs, 802.1X authentication, captive portal, Identity PSK (iPSK), VLANs, troubleshooting, automation, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) statistics
Typical experience
20 years
Average project duration
2.4 years
Certifications per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need clarity? Check out our simple overview of FRATCH
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) validates practical, entry-level network competence. It shows that a freelancer understands how to set up, verify, and troubleshoot common routing, switching, addressing, and security tasks. For companies, that usually means the person can support real network work, not just theory.
CCNA is the foundation level in Cisco networking. It focuses on core concepts and hands-on operations, while more advanced Cisco certifications go deeper into design, automation, security, or enterprise architecture. If you need someone for everyday network implementation and troubleshooting, CCNA is often the right starting point.
CCNA fits network support engineers, infrastructure freelancers, junior network engineers, and technical specialists who work on Cisco-based environments. It is also useful for professionals moving from general IT support into networking. Companies should look for it when the work needs practical network execution and careful troubleshooting.
A freelancer with CCNA is well suited to office network rollouts, branch connectivity, VLAN changes, access-layer work, and incident troubleshooting. It also helps in migration projects where teams need someone who can verify configurations and follow a structured change process. In Germany, this often applies to distributed teams that need both remote coordination and occasional on-site work.
Cisco does not frame CCNA as an advanced specialist certification, but candidates should be comfortable with basic networking concepts before they prepare for it. In practice, the best holders usually have hands-on exposure to devices, IP addressing, and common troubleshooting tasks. That background makes the certification more meaningful on a freelancer profile.
Preparation for CCNA usually combines study of networking fundamentals with lab practice on real or simulated Cisco devices. The exam rewards people who can explain concepts and also apply them in configuration and troubleshooting scenarios. Strong candidates spend time on routing, switching, IP services, and basic automation topics.
CCNA is maintained through Cisco’s continuing certification policy. Holders typically keep it current by earning qualifying continuing education credits or by passing an approved higher-level Cisco exam. For companies, this matters because it helps ensure the profile reflects current Cisco knowledge.
CCNA is useful in Germany because many organizations run mixed, structured network environments and need freelancers who can work cleanly with internal IT teams. It is especially relevant when communication, documentation, and disciplined change handling matter. If the work involves office connectivity, branch rollout, or network support, it is a strong signal.
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