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CompTIA Network+ signals solid skills in network setup, troubleshooting, routing and switching basics, and secure connectivity across mixed environments. It helps identify freelancers who can support stable office networks, remote access, and day-to-day incident resolution, with fast, precise matching to vetted professionals holding this certification.
About the certification
What it covers
CompTIA Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification for practical network support. It shows that a professional understands how networks are built, kept stable, and fixed when something breaks. For companies, it is a useful signal when a freelancer must work on LANs, WANs, wireless setups, and secure connectivity without being tied to one vendor stack.
Core skills
- Network topologies, cabling, and device roles
- IP addressing, subnetting, and basic routing concepts
- Wireless configuration and access control
- Troubleshooting performance, connectivity, and common faults
- Network security basics and secure remote access
- Monitoring, documentation, and change handling
Typical profiles
People who earn Network+ often work as support engineers, junior network administrators, infrastructure technicians, or general IT freelancers who need a stronger networking base. It is also a common step for professionals moving from help desk work into hands-on network operations. In Switzerland, it can be especially relevant for companies that need flexible support across multilingual teams, branch offices, or hybrid work setups.
What it tells you
A freelancer with this certification should be able to speak clearly about connectivity issues, isolate likely causes, and work with standard network tools and procedures. The certification does not replace deep platform-specific experience, but it does show a practical grasp of how networks behave in real environments. That makes it useful when you need someone who can join a project quickly and keep systems stable.
Where it matters
CompTIA Network+ is relevant in internal IT, managed services, service desks, and project work around network refreshes or office moves. It also fits assignments that involve wireless rollout, VPN access, device onboarding, or documenting existing infrastructure. For Swiss companies, it is a good fit when the work may start on site and continue remotely, and when clear communication matters as much as technical skill.
Before you hire
- Ask whether the freelancer has used Network+ knowledge in active environments, not only in study
- Check comfort with troubleshooting under pressure and following change procedures
- Confirm experience with the network tools and devices your setup uses
- Look for clear communication with users, security teams, and other IT staff
- Prefer people who can explain fixes in plain language and document what they changed
Meet FRATCH CompTIA Network+
Daniela Hengl
Data-Based Transformation & Strategic Business Capability Mapping
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.
Uwe Wollgast
Service Manager
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
Uwe Wollgast
Service Manager
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
- 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
- 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 Darda
Senior System Engineer (Server)
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
Markus Darda
Senior System Engineer (Server)
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
- 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
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
Miguel Skirl
Senior System and Cloud Engineer
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
Miguel Skirl
Senior System and Cloud Engineer
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
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Tomáš Lukas
Senior Network Engineer
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
Tomáš Lukas
Senior Network Engineer
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,
- 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
Bluecat DNS and IPAM, DAMS, PRTG, Git, Ansible, ACI with NCAE and NexusDashboard, SAN
Stephan Rudolph
ICT Architect/Programmer, DevOps, Design, Implementation, Test, Documentation
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
24 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
25
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
21
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Average rates for CompTIA Network+ & Seniority distribution
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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CompTIA Network+ shows that the freelancer understands the building blocks of modern networks and can support them in day-to-day work. It covers practical knowledge such as addressing, connectivity, wireless basics, security fundamentals, and troubleshooting. For hiring teams, that usually means less hand-holding when a network issue needs a structured response.
Network+ is often earned early in a networking career, but it is not limited to true beginners. Many support engineers and infrastructure freelancers use it to show a solid baseline before moving into deeper vendor-specific work. It is most useful when you want proof of broad, practical networking knowledge rather than advanced architecture design.
CompTIA Network+ is vendor-neutral, so it focuses on general networking concepts that apply across many environments. CCNA is more closely tied to Cisco technologies and usually goes deeper into Cisco-centric configuration. If you need someone who can work across mixed setups, Network+ is the broader signal.
CompTIA Network+ suits people who support users, devices, and network services and want a stronger base in troubleshooting and infrastructure. It is a good fit for freelancers who handle help desk escalation, office network support, or general IT operations. Companies often value it when the assignment needs a reliable technical generalist with network awareness.
Preparing for CompTIA Network+ usually means combining study with hands-on practice. The exam expects familiarity with real network tasks, not just definitions, so candidates should work with routing, switching, wireless, and troubleshooting scenarios. People with experience in support or junior infrastructure roles often find the material more practical than theoretical.
Network+ is part of CompTIA’s continuing education model, so holders need to keep the certification current through ongoing professional development or by meeting CompTIA’s renewal requirements. That helps keep the credential aligned with changing networking practices. For employers, it is worth checking that the certification is still active.
A freelancer with CompTIA Network+ is a strong fit for office network setup, wireless rollout, VPN access work, device onboarding, and general troubleshooting. It also helps in projects where documentation, monitoring, and stable handover matter. If the assignment involves mixed hardware or a fast-moving support environment, this certification is a useful baseline.
CompTIA Network+ can be very useful for companies in Switzerland that work across multiple sites, hybrid teams, or mixed-language environments. The certification suggests a freelancer can handle common network tasks and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. It is especially helpful when you need flexible support that can start on site and continue remotely.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with CompTIA Network+ in Switzerland is 150 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,201 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with CompTIA Network+ in Switzerland, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with CompTIA Network+ in Switzerland have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with CompTIA Network+ in Switzerland are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers with CompTIA Network+ in Switzerland are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (83%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with CompTIA Network+ in Switzerland are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Customer Service (67%).
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