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CCNA holders bring practical skills in routing and switching, IP addressing, VLANs, basic security, and network troubleshooting. They are a strong fit for office networks, branch connectivity, and support work across Cisco environments. Get fast, precise matching with vetted freelancers who hold this certification.
About the certification
What CCNA proves
The Cisco Certified Network Associate, usually called CCNA, shows that a person can work with core network technology in real environments. It is a practical signal for companies that need help with day-to-day network setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The certification is closely linked to Cisco networking, but the skills transfer to many mixed vendor environments.
Core skills
- Routing and switching basics
- IP addressing and subnetting
- VLANs and inter-VLAN communication
- Network access control and basic security
- Wireless and WAN fundamentals
- Monitoring and troubleshooting common issues
CCNA holders usually understand how devices talk to each other, where failures happen, and how to isolate the cause without guesswork.
Typical profiles
A CCNA freelancer is often a network technician, junior network engineer, support engineer, or hands-on infrastructure specialist. Some are early in their career and use CCNA to show a solid foundation. Others hold it as a baseline while working on larger Cisco projects or broader infrastructure tasks.
In Munich, CCNA skills are useful for companies with branch offices, warehouse networks, service desks, and hybrid IT teams. Remote work is common for analysis and configuration. On-site support matters when cabling, switching, or local outages need direct attention.
What it means for a project
- Faster diagnosis of routing, switching, or access problems
- Cleaner handover between internal teams and external support
- Better support for network rollouts and office moves
- More reliable work on Cisco-based environments
For companies, CCNA is a strong filter when the task is practical network support rather than high-level architecture. It helps separate general IT experience from proven networking fundamentals.
For freelancers, CCNA confirms that the basics are in place and that they can speak the language of network operations, incidents, and changes. That matters when working with Cisco routers, switches, access layers, and mixed enterprise networks.
Meet FRATCH Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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
Cosmin Iliuta
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor
Last position:
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE
- Development and implementation of test strategies and test plans based on ISO-29119-2/3 for Porsche and Audi ISO-26262 compliant projects (functional, integration, system & regression tests).
- Leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations, including resource planning, coordination, and milestone tracking.
- Responsibility for defect management, root cause analyses, and process improvements to improve quality and efficiency.
- Technical analysis of test results and creation of structured test reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
- Reviewing specifications and architecture to validate test readiness and requirement compliance.
- Controlling & monitoring test progress using appropriate metrics.
- Communicating evaluated test results as input for function approvals to function project owners.
- Practical vehicle testing, ECU flashing, and troubleshooting – on-board diagnostics and live tracing.
Applied qualifications:
- SW requirements analysis
- Jira X-Ray
- SOME-IP
- ViWI
- Confluence
- Defect management – KPM
- ODIS
- E-SYS
- Agile methodologies
Youssef Ahmed Rawy Baghdady
Test Automation Engineer
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer at IAV GmbH
- Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
- Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
- Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
- Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
- Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
- Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
Rallis Tsetinis
Senior Project Manager Datacenter, Cloud, Network and Collocation
Last position:
Senior Project Manager Datacenter, Cloud, Network and Collocation at Noris Network AG
- Successfully led IT infrastructure projects with budgets up to €10M, including data center migrations and cloud transformations, improving operational efficiency by 30%.
- Managed project specifications, resources, and stakeholder alignment, delivering 95% of projects on time and within budget, ensuring seamless execution.
- Reduced project risks by 40% through proactive risk, cost, and claim management while maintaining 99.9% system uptime and effective C-level communication.
- Optimized team performance by 25% using agile methodologies like Scrum, enhancing service readiness and ensuring a 20% faster go-live for IT solutions.
Anne Uhrich
Usability Research
Last position:
Usability Research at Start-Ups
- Requirements analysis: Identifying issues that hinder adoption
- Usability testing: Presenting evidence of what is going wrong
Florin Burdea
Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin
Last position:
Hands-On Process Manager / Polarion System Admin at Metrax GmbH
Hands-on ALM-solution configuration: process refinement (BPMN), workshops and stakeholder management
Product development templates configuration and validation
Full traceability and decomposition
Tailored to fulfill 62304 internal SOP requirements and 29119
Regular meetings, metrics and dashboards
Work item workflows and link roles
User roles and rights
Prepared work instructions, training and rollout
Tools: Polarion (Siemens ALM), MS Visio, MS PowerPoint
Daniel Agreiter
Business Analyst – Freelance
Last position:
Business Analyst – Freelance at A1 Telekom Austria
- Business analysis and process optimization, including specifying business requirements and technical design
- Interface analysis (REST API, SOAP) and process optimization
- Process optimization with RPA, Power Automate, Microsoft Fabric, Power Automate Cloud, and Power BI
- Development of Power Apps for a point-of-sale platform using Power Automate and MS Fabric/Power BI to replace various tools
- Automation and replacement of manual maintenance of Excel spreadsheets and manual processes
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) statistics
Typical experience
19 years
Average project duration
2 years
Certifications per freelancer
6
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Automotive
Most common languages
German, English, Romanian
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) & Seniority distribution
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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
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A CCNA shows that a professional understands core networking concepts and can apply them in practice. It covers the basics of routing, switching, IP services, network access, and troubleshooting. For employers, that usually means the person can handle common network tasks without needing constant guidance.
No. Cisco Networking Academy is a learning program, while Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is a professional certification. Training can help someone prepare, but the certification is the formal proof that the candidate has reached the expected level.
CCNA is a good fit for network technicians, junior network engineers, support engineers, and infrastructure freelancers who work close to Cisco environments. It is also useful for general IT professionals who need to show solid networking basics. Companies often look for it when the work is operational, not purely strategic.
CCNA is the entry-to-foundation level in Cisco's certification path. It focuses on broad networking skills and practical fundamentals, while higher Cisco certifications go deeper into design, automation, security, or enterprise specialization. If you need someone to keep a network running and solve common issues, CCNA is often the relevant baseline.
A strong CCNA professional should understand addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing concepts, device configuration, and troubleshooting. They should also be comfortable with basic security controls and common network monitoring tasks. In practice, this helps them work on access issues, connectivity faults, and simple network changes.
Preparation for CCNA is usually hands-on and practical. Candidates need time with routers, switches, labs, and real network scenarios so the concepts become second nature. Someone who has worked in support or infrastructure often finds the material easier to absorb because the exam reflects everyday network work.
Yes. Like other Cisco certifications, CCNA is not meant to be held forever without maintenance. Professionals usually keep it current by meeting Cisco's renewal requirements through continued learning or another qualifying certification path.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) matters most in projects that involve office networks, branch connectivity, network refreshes, incident handling, and Cisco-based infrastructure. It is especially relevant in companies with distributed sites, operations teams, or a mix of remote and on-site support. In Munich, it is often a practical signal for employers who need dependable network help close to the business.
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