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Security fundamentals, threat analysis, secure network concepts, identity and access control. Ideal for support roles, junior security operations, and teams that need practical defensive skills. Find vetted freelancers holding CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland fast and precisely.
About the certification
What Security+ proves
CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level security certification that shows a freelancer understands the core tasks of modern cyber defense. It is widely used as a signal that someone can work with security controls, detect common threats, and support secure operations in real environments.
Core skills
- Basic risk awareness and security concepts
- Network security and secure configuration
- Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
- Identity, authentication, and access control
- Incident response and security operations
- Crypto basics and data protection
Typical holders
People with Security+ often work in help desk, system administration, security operations, or junior analyst roles. Some use it as a first step into cybersecurity. Others hold it to show they can speak the language of security when supporting infrastructure, users, or cloud workloads.
When it matters for companies
For hiring managers, CompTIA Security+ is useful when a project needs practical security awareness rather than deep specialist design work. It fits well for hardening endpoints, reviewing access rules, supporting monitoring, or improving incident handling.
- Internal security support and operations
- Network and endpoint hardening
- Basic incident triage and escalation
- Security-minded infrastructure projects
In Switzerland
In Switzerland, Security+ can be relevant for international teams, regulated environments, and companies that want English-speaking security support with a common baseline. It is especially helpful when freelancers need to collaborate with mixed IT, security, and compliance stakeholders across sites or remotely.
What to expect from the credential
Security+ does not make someone a senior security architect. It tells you the freelancer knows the foundations well enough to contribute safely, follow procedures, and spot common risks early. For many projects, that baseline is exactly what keeps work moving without unnecessary gaps.
Meet FRATCH CompTIA Security+
Geoffrey Grigor
Lead Researcher
Last position:
Lead Researcher at York St John Business School
- Independently designed, conducted, and evaluated a research project examining dynamic management capabilities (DMCs) in the implementation of HR practices at different management levels (top, middle, and frontline management).
- Focus on the strategic role of frontline management in implementing effective HRM measures.
- Self-initiated project with academic collaboration from York St John University, Robert Kennedy College, and the University of Cambridge.
Christoph Pardon
Senior Frontend Developer & UX Engineer
Last position:
ICT DevSecOps Engineer at Abraxas Informatik AG
Reduced time-to-market by optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Employees without customer VM access can now deploy. Increased system stability and performance and reduced maintenance effort through systematic database cleanup. Restricted rights for Flyway migrations versus service users. Improved transparency and decision-making basis with enhanced Grafana dashboards for response times, optimized logging, and standardization with Loki. Reduced security risks by consistently applying security best practices such as removing the public schema in PostgreSQL, individual service user permissions, and Docker security context. Facilitated knowledge transfer and sustainable process improvements by creating process diagrams and implementing various concepts. Conducted code reviews across multiple repositories.
Robert Kliche
Auriliance | Golden Source for Corporate Governance & Compliance
Last position:
Interim AML/KYC Consultant at UBS/Deloitte AG
Credit Suisse integration, Business Risk Management (BRM) AML/KYC framework gap analysis UBS/Credit Suisse | Interim AML/KYC framework adjustments | Target AML/KYC framework design | Concept reviews | Manual onboarding process controls assessments | Evaluation of risk assessments (wave migration) | Risk assessments (RtB) | Communication with stakeholders
CONTEXT: Subcontractor as Interim AML/KYC Consultant for Deloitte AG as part of the BRM-NFR integration program for the Swiss booking centre (BCCH)
11/2025 – 03/2026 Support for BRM Advisory, FCP Competence Centre 04/2025 – 03/2026 BRM Integration Task Force Risks & Issues Wave Migration (in collaboration with IO Risk Team, Compliance and Legal) 08/2024 – 03/2025 BRM Integration Risk Oversight AML/KYC Manual Onboardings 11/2023 – 07/2024 Deputy AML/KYC Project Manager
Venkata Renduchintala
DevOps & IT Responsibility
Last position:
Continuous Learning at Personal Time Off
- ZHAW CAS Secure Software Design and Development
- German C1 and Goethe Certificate C1
- ETH CAS Cloud and Mobile Computing at ETH Zurich
- Linux Foundation Linux System Administration LFS307
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes Fundamentals LFS258
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes for Application Developers LFD459
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes Security Fundamentals LFS460
Károly Aczél
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Frank Gassan
Program Manager | AI Strategist | Speaker | Author | Lecturer “Entrepreneurial AI” | Certified AI Consulting & Automation | PMP®
Last position:
Project Lead at Flamingo Med Solutions
- Led the founding of a startup for AI-based consulting products for dental practices.
- Developed and launched PraxisScore, a data-driven consulting product for economic analysis and corporate consulting of dental practices.
- Held full responsibility for technical implementation, AI integration, and structured startup setup from product idea to public launch at IDS 2025 in under three months.
Michael Speller
Bridging Law, ICT-Operations & Best Practices
Last position:
Freelance compliance & IT regulatory consultant at Various financial institutions and regulated companies
- Consulting financial institutions on implementing DORA and NIS2 requirements
- Gap analyses between existing governance structures and new regulatory requirements
- Creation and revision of policies, process descriptions, contract annexes, and technical-organizational measures
- Design of digital operational resilience testing programs (DORA Art. 24–25)
- Third-party risk management: building third-party registers, LEI matching, value chain analysis
- Training internal staff on DORA/NIS2 requirements
- Negotiation and renegotiation of outsourcing contracts according to DORA/NIS2 guidelines
- Use of technologies/frameworks: DORA, NIS2, EBA guidelines, BaFin requirements, NIST CSF, ISO 27001
- Engagements are subject to strict NDAs
Stefan Laager
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant at Laager Consulting GmbH
Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructures, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidations, support and call center setup
Since 1999 independent consultant and project manager: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructurings, business project management and consulting in various industries
Generalist with analytical skills, strong communicator at all hierarchy levels, deployable as manager, coach, project manager or consultant
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
Alexander Laechele
Project Manager, Architect
Last position:
Project Manager, Architect at Public Client
- Update from Windows 10 to Windows 11
- Involvement in the design of the new workplace
- Planning and management of the rollout
Marco Casagli
Global Process Owner Business Intelligence
Last position:
Global Process Owner Business Intelligence at Interroll SA
- Cover the role of Global Process Owner of the Business Intelligence area and contribute to designing the Data Strategy
- Responsible for the global BI platform based on SAP BW4/HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, Analysis for Office and Power BI
- Collaborate with the FICO team due to acquired skills in this area
- Work closely with the business worldwide to build dashboards, data models and reports to provide useful insights
- Coordinate international analytics teams as project manager and report project progress to the Board
- Participated in the two-year S/4 implementation project with SAP Switzerland, coordinating the SAP implementation team in Portugal and ensuring go-live with all dashboards and reports working and data matched S/4
- Managed BI projects in Sales, Finance, Global KPIs, Manufacturing and Purchasing as project manager; developed and coded when necessary
- Led the migration of reports from BusinessObjects and Lumira to Analysis for Office and BW4/HANA
- Developed Spend Analytics data models and dashboards to analyze purchasing across 30+ entities, achieving 8% savings on purchasing volume and increased group profitability
- Defined data strategy for the group
- Created the global Business Intelligence site on Viva Engage, published stories and built the BI website containing links to training, BI directive list of reports and dashboards
- Created success stories as business use cases, published on Viva Engage
- Led the Business Intelligence function globally, coordinating BI development teams in Switzerland and abroad
- Personally developed data models, reports and dashboards
- Involved in privacy and security topics to guarantee correct compliance of data management
- Coded using different programming languages
- Managed more than 15 BI projects over 5 years using agile methodology, delivered on time, on budget and on quality
- Wrote the BI directive on correct usage of BI tools in the company
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
Philipp Löffler
External Consultant & Interim Manager
Last position:
External Consultant & Interim Manager at Löffler Management GmbH
- Project manager for IT governance and IT compliance (including ISAE 3402, ISO 27001, DORA and NIS2 implementations)
- Project manager for digital transformation (including ServiceNow)
- Industries: banking, insurance and automotive
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CompTIA Security+ statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.7 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for CompTIA Security+ & 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
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
CompTIA Security+ validates a solid foundation in cybersecurity basics. It covers threats, risk, network defense, identity and access control, incident response, and secure operations. For companies, that means the freelancer understands how to support everyday security work without needing constant supervision.
Security+ is the common name people use for the CompTIA certification, and searchers often write it as CompTIA Security Plus as well. The official name is CompTIA Security+. They point to the same credential.
A freelancer with CompTIA Security+ has shown broad foundational knowledge, not deep specialization in one advanced area. It is a good signal for operational security, while more senior certifications usually focus on architecture, governance, penetration testing, or hands-on forensic depth. That makes Security+ useful for baseline trust, especially on mixed IT projects.
CompTIA Security+ fits people who support IT systems and want to work closer to security. Common profiles include junior security analysts, system administrators, help desk staff moving into security, and freelancers who need to prove they understand defensive best practices. It is also useful for generalists who join projects with security-sensitive requirements.
Security+ is designed as a first serious security credential, so it does not assume specialist-level depth. Practical IT experience helps, especially with networks, operating systems, and basic troubleshooting. Strong candidates usually prepare by studying security concepts, then connecting them to real system and incident scenarios.
For CompTIA Security+, preparation usually combines study of security theory with hands-on practice in common IT environments. Candidates should be comfortable with threats, access models, encryption basics, logging, and response steps. The exam style rewards clear understanding rather than memorized trivia alone.
Yes. Security+ is not a one-time credential; it must be kept current through CompTIA’s renewal process. In practice, that usually means continuing education or taking a renewal route that CompTIA accepts, so companies know the holder has stayed up to date.
CompTIA Security+ is useful in Switzerland when a company needs security-aware freelancers for internal IT, managed services, or cross-border teams. It can help when English is the working language, but the freelancer still needs to fit into local processes and documentation. It is especially relevant for projects where secure handling of systems and access matters from day one.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,034 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland are English (100%), German (92%), and French (46%).
The most common industries among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland are Professional Services (85%), Information Technology (77%), and Banking and Finance (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Switzerland are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (85%), and Operations (62%).
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