CompTIA Network+
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Paul K.
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Service Center Berlin
- Overall leadership of several strategic operations projects focusing on Workplace Services, SLA Framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as the introduction of system monitoring and feasibility studies for 24x7 operations, in some cases including implementation in ServiceNow
- Creation of various ServiceNow operating concepts covering training, access rights, and emergency management as part of a new cloud hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Executive board reports and leadership of steering committees as part of company-wide strategic objectives, as well as the establishment of new balanced scorecards for measuring KPIs related to optimization-driven project results
Martin H.
Last position:
Software Development & IT-Consulting at Self-Employed
Tech stack: Flutter/Dart, Unity3D, React, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Ollama, llama.cpp, LangChain, MCP, RAG, n8n, Node-Red, PlatformIO, Arduino, ESP, C, C++, Python/Django, NodeJS, C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS-SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Postman, REST, WebSocket, Figma, Penpot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, VS Code, Android Studio, Visual Studio, Unity3D, Jira, Confluence, Traefik, Rclone, Authentik, pfSense, Cloudflare, Proxmox, MQTT
Previous projects:
n8n automation that reads incoming emails from an Office mailbox and routes them to stakeholders
FastMCP 2 server exposing internal services via REST API to an LLM
Terraform migration of cloud infrastructure with Azure VMs, network, blob, storage and cloud-init
Azure Pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and artifact management
Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare Tunnel integration with Docker container provisioning and backups
GitHub Actions CI/CD for Flutter app builds, testing, automated screenshots, and App Store deployment
Flutter app with SSO, local database, backend integration, BLE synchronization
GCP setup with Cloud DNS, App Engine, Cloud SQL
AWS environment with EC2, S3, Route 53, ECS
Workshops delivered on Docker, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare, DevOps, modern software development practices
Backend development with Python Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, MQTT
SSO identity provider with OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, Cloudflare Tunnels, Authentik
Daniela H.
Last position:
Data-Based Transformation & Strategic Business Capability Mapping at CSS Versicherung
- Architected and implemented a Data Value Framework as a decision-making basis for strategic prioritization and determining data-driven value contributions along the corporate value chain, connecting data value with business objectives.
- Designed standardized use cases to assess the maturity levels for quantifying business value and data value.
- Integrated the framework within SAFe structures in Lean Portfolio Management and ARTs to guide strategic investment decisions.
- Developed metrics and evaluation procedures for prioritizing business areas based on quantitative data.
- Redesigned data governance, including the introduction of the data owner role with clearly defined responsibilities and differentiation from the data steward role.
- Derived MVP priorities using gap analyses across key areas and value stream analysis.
Reza N.
Last position:
Senior IT-Security Expert at Teambank AG
- Completed the integration of log sources into Microsoft Sentinel, including GCP workloads – centralized consolidation of all security-relevant events from Azure and GCP environments for complete end-to-end telemetry and comprehensive compliance evidence
- Developed custom rules and use cases based on the GFG Use-Case Library and the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix to cover company-specific threats and GFG-relevant scenarios with precise, mapped detection rules
- Tuned detection rules to minimize false positives, optimized detection thresholds, and modeled exceptions – enabling the SOC to work with relevant, prioritized alerts while reducing Mean Time to Detect/Respond
- Built SOAR capabilities in Sentinel by developing playbooks to automate recurring response processes such as containment, user and host isolation, and ticketing – shorter response times and 24/7 scalability
- Designed and built a log transformation solution to normalize and enrich incoming raw logs (GeoIP, CMDB, threat intelligence) and convert them into a consistent schema for high-performance KQL queries, use case logic, and correlations
- Managed Azure security through Azure Policies to enforce security and compliance standards, prevent drift, and continuously remediate deviations
- Operated the Defender XDR portal to link endpoint, identity, email, and SaaS signals with Sentinel findings, enable holistic incident triage, and orchestrate measures directly from XDR
Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Policy, KQL, GCP, MITRE ATT&CK
Nehat A.
Last position:
IT Application Manager at Self Employed - BM.I
- .net C# - IIS Application Management
- Graylog, MS Windows Server AD, DNS, DHCP, Failover Cluster Manager, Ansible Linux for Deployment, MS SQL Server
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie
- Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
- Active management of global Active Directory services
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
Christian F.
Last position:
Architecture Management at Agency
Expert in the company's architecture management area
Support for standardizing the company's IT landscape
Further development of architecture management
Shaping the company's business architecture
Restructuring, administration and maintenance of all IT assets
Support in creating a unified software asset management and CMDB
Creation of unified document management (e-file)
Transition of documents into a central DMS structure
Link between architecture management and the department's internal business process management
Support in developing strategic and tactical development plans
Organizing communication with key stakeholders
Support in the conception, organization and coordination of the architecture office to be built up
Accompanying and advising the entire architecture management process
Advising the company's business units on architectural topics and their framework conditions
MS Office, Windows 10, VBA
ITIL, TOGAF, PowerBi, Kanban, Scrum
Internal agency tools
Open Touch Conversation, Webex, wire, bdbos
MS Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence
ARIS, Archimate, BPMN
Peter L.
Last position:
Setting Up and Leading Software Development at Linecker GmbH
- Set up software development
- Project meetings
- Process planning
- Web and app development with backend services in the Azure Cloud
- Technological development
Uwe W.
Last position:
Service Manager at Galdabini Präzisionsmaschinen AG
- Leading the service department in the DACH region with budget responsibility
- Process optimization and lean management
- Customer support and team leadership
- Planning and execution of repairs, installations and retrofit projects in collaboration with the parent company in Italy
- Implementing a central service inbox to shorten processing and response times and increase customer satisfaction
- Digitizing service reports to speed up billing
- Optimizing machine installations and reducing warranty costs
- Introducing clear filing structures to minimize search times
- Improving customer satisfaction through structured feedback systems
Markus H.
Last position:
Senior M365 Consultant at BITMARCK GmbH
Creation of concepts for M365 implementation, especially Tenants, EntraID, EntraConnect and ExchangeOnline, taking BAS standards into account (mandatory baseline security requirements) in the project "Concept M365" with the aim of transferring the concepts to the M365 environments of Bitmarck and then handing them over to the customer.
- Creation of a current-state analysis of the existing M365 environments as well as the on-premises environments and the BAS standards.
- Creation of concepts for the topics Tenants, EntraID, EntraConnect and ExchangeOnline taking the BAS standards into account
- Design and implementation of an automated solution for creating standardized M365 tenants based on Microsoft M365 DSC (Desired State Configuration)
- Transfer of the concepts into the M365 environments
- Creation of detailed technical documentation
Miguel S.
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Rudolf E.
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
Tomáš L.
Last position:
Senior Network Engineer at Migros
- Support across the entire Migros network
- MPLS, L3/L2, complex BGP network, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls/VPN, F5 proxies and load balancers, Cisco WLAN with Prime/CCC and DNAC (the largest in Switzerland), ISE, Bluecat DNS and IPAM, DAMS, PRTG, Git, Ansible, ACI with NCAE and NexusDashboard, SAN
Karlheinz G.
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Stephan R.
Last position:
ICT Architect/Programmer, DevOps, Design, Implementation, Test, Documentation at PostFinance AG
Deployment of a Customer Engagement & Loyalty solution in the cloud (AWS) and integration into the existing on-premise system landscape.
Technology: AWS EKS - Kubernetes, Helm, AWS EC2, AWS S3, PostgreSQL, SAP GLIF, RabbitMQ, Git, GitLab, ArgoCD, GitOps, CI/CD, Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, JFrog Artifactory, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Linux, bash, IntelliJ, draw.io, Confluence
Result: Deployment of a cross-product bonus program for retail banking, embedded into online and mobile banking; actual and emotional customer engagement; improved profitability and loyalty; support for cross- and upselling; long-term improvement in customer satisfaction and positive impact on the company image.
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CompTIA Network+ statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years

Position duration
3.3 years

Positions per freelancer
13

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
11%

Certifications per freelancer
12

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates for CompTIA Network+
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
CompTIA Network+ experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (86%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Professional Services (45%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Manufacturing (39%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Government and Administration (27%)
- Energy (26%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What it covers
CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification for practical networking work. It shows that a professional can support modern network environments, solve common connectivity issues, and work across wired and wireless systems.
- Network architecture and device roles
- IP addressing, subnetting, and basic routing concepts
- Switching, VLANs, and wireless setup
- Network troubleshooting and monitoring
- Security basics for networked systems
- Cloud and virtual networking foundations
Who holds it
You usually see CompTIA Network+ on the profiles of network support specialists, junior network administrators, field engineers, and technical consultants. It is also common among freelancers who move between help desk, infrastructure support, and hands-on network projects.
For companies, it is a useful signal when you need someone who can join existing teams quickly and understand the language of network operations. For freelancers, Network+ is often a first solid proof that their skills go beyond theory.
Skills behind the certificate
The certification is built around day-to-day network tasks, not just memorized definitions. A holder should be comfortable with:
- Identifying faults in links, switches, routers, and wireless access points
- Reading basic network diagrams and documentation
- Working with cabling, ports, IP settings, and connectivity checks
- Supporting secure access and common network controls
- Escalating issues with clear technical notes
That makes Network+ useful in projects where speed, clarity, and reliable troubleshooting matter more than deep specialist design work.
What it tells employers
A freelancer with CompTIA Network+ is not just familiar with networking terms. The certification suggests they can support real environments, spot common causes of outages, and work in a structured way with internal IT teams or external providers.
It is a practical fit for maintenance work, migrations, office network changes, branch connectivity, and support tasks where the network must stay stable while other teams keep moving.
Exam and preparation
The Network+ exam is broad and hands-on in spirit. Preparation usually combines study of networking concepts with lab work, troubleshooting practice, and review of common tools and protocols.
CompTIA Network+ does not require a single formal path first, but many candidates build experience through help desk or infrastructure roles before taking it. For freelancers, it is especially relevant if they want to show confidence in mixed environments where vendors, devices, and teams differ from client to client.
Why it matters
Companies value Network+ when they need dependable support for everyday infrastructure rather than a narrow product skill. It is a good fit for internal IT teams, managed service work, rollout support, and technical projects that depend on stable network access.
It also helps clients compare freelancers more clearly. The certification gives a clean sign that the person understands how networks behave, where failures happen, and how to keep systems connected under pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about CompTIA Network+.
CompTIA Network+ shows that a freelancer understands core networking concepts and can handle common support tasks with confidence. It points to practical knowledge of network setup, troubleshooting, and basic security. For employers, that makes the profile easier to trust for infrastructure work.
Network+ is vendor-neutral, while Cisco and Microsoft certifications are tied more closely to their own technologies. That means Network+ is broader and useful across many environments, but it does not go as deep into a single vendor stack. It is often a good starting point before more specialized paths.
CompTIA Network+ fits people who support or manage networks in practical settings, such as support technicians, junior administrators, field engineers, and technical freelancers. It is especially useful for work that involves troubleshooting rather than full network design. Companies often look for it when they need someone who can join a mixed IT team quickly.
CompTIA Network+ covers the basics of network architecture, IP addressing, routing, switching, wireless connectivity, and security fundamentals. It also includes troubleshooting and monitoring, which are central to real support work. The focus is broad enough to be useful across many environments, but still practical.
Network+ is usually prepared for through study plus hands-on practice. People often review networking theory, then use labs or home equipment to practice configuration and troubleshooting. Candidates with real support experience usually find the exam more natural because many questions reflect everyday work situations.
CompTIA does not frame CompTIA Network+ as a specialist certification for deep experts only, but candidates usually benefit from some networking exposure. A background in help desk, technical support, or basic infrastructure work helps a lot. The exam is meant to confirm that someone can work with networks, not just define them.
Network+ is part of CompTIA's continuing education model, so holders must keep the certification current through approved renewal activity. That can include further learning, related certifications, or other accepted professional development. The key idea is to show that networking knowledge stays up to date as tools and environments change.
A Network+ freelancer is a strong fit for network troubleshooting, office moves, device rollouts, wireless issues, and support during infrastructure changes. The certification also matters in managed services, internal IT support, and projects where several teams depend on stable connectivity. It is less about architecture leadership and more about reliable execution on the ground.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with CompTIA Network+ is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 853 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with CompTIA Network+, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with CompTIA Network+ have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with CompTIA Network+ are German (99%), English (96%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers with CompTIA Network+ are Information Technology (86%), Telecommunication (46%), and Professional Services (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with CompTIA Network+ are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (71%), and Operations (69%).
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