Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
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Christian Fritsch
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
Markus Halbedel
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
Vicenco Kenk
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Roland Bohlender
Last position:
Senior Technical Lead at RIS Raiffeisen Informations Systeme
- Group-wide transformation program to replace a legacy Lotus Notes/Domino application landscape with a standardized, multi-tenant SharePoint Online target platform for the Italian Raiffeisen banking group.
- Total scope:
- 21 legally independent banks
- approx. 350 live Notes databases
- several thousand end users
- parallel operation of legacy and cloud platforms
- high regulatory requirements (audit, traceability, governance)
- Program designed as application, organizational and platform transformation – not just a technical migration.
- Definition of multi-tenant target architecture based on SharePoint Online
- Design of tenant separation including security, permissions and governance model
- Analysis and classification of Notes applications by criticality and complexity
- Definition of migration strategies (standard migration, redesign, retirement)
- Development of a multi-stage migration approach (pilot, test, production)
- Planning of fallback, rollback and stabilization measures
- Technical support and quality assurance of migration runs
- Development of automations (PowerShell, WebParts)
- Central technical interface between central IT, bank tenants, business departments and service providers
- Support in escalations and critical decision situations
- Technologies: SharePoint Online, Microsoft 365, Azure, PowerShell, Quest Notes Migrator
Vincent Rothländer
Last position:
Freelancer at VINROTLAB.IO
- Consulting and creation of various web applications based on SharePoint and the React framework for different clients
- Development and testing of accessible apps for SharePoint
- Creation of various test cases for test automation
- Development of various solutions based on Azure
- Creation of various web services based on .NET
- Development of various SharePoint Framework solutions
- Development of various UI solutions based on SharePoint
- Consulting and creation of various Power Apps applications and Power Automate for the steel industry and an IT consulting company
- Support, consulting, and development with offshore teams for SharePoint 2013, 2016, and microservices for a logistics company
- Consulting, concept design, and development of microservices and web applications based on Microsoft technology and the React framework for a logistics company
- Consulting, concept design, and development of various SharePoint Framework solutions on SharePoint 2016 for logistics
- Consulting for the migration from SharePoint 2010 to 2016 for an IT consulting company
Hasan Aydin
Last position:
Service Manager Infrastructure (Interim) and Worldwide Program Manager at Self-employed / Cloud4IT GmbH
Implementation of Rittal MDC’s hybrid data center (on-premises, Azure and local)
Implementation of backup solution (Azure, Azure local, M365 and Entra ID) with Rubrik
Application migration and optimization
Client management (Intune) with Microsoft 365, Office 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint Online)
WAN migration and network optimization including Cisco Umbrella, network segmentation and microsegmentation in IT and OT areas
Implementation of comprehensive WLAN
Active Directory, Azure AD and Azure tiering model
Security optimization (NIST, SoSafe, BitSight, SecureScoreCard)
IT Service Management implementation (ITIL, workflows, ticket system, SIEM and SOC monitoring)
Strategy consulting and reporting to CIO
Tendering and selection of service providers for various managed services
Maintaining operations for IT infrastructure security topics
Creation, updating and monitoring of project plan/progress, business case and PMO
Planning and managing work packages, costs, resources, risks, quality, communication and configuration management
Stakeholder analysis, HR and procurement management
Holistic view of data security and privacy (IT baseline protection, GDPR)
Monitoring, reporting and compliance with project management processes and standards
Review and adjustment of IT service contracts based on customer requirements
Management of new and existing IT service providers
Solution design / requirements management
Mark Schürz
Last position:
Administration / operation / configuration / control / coordination at State authority (State of Hesse)
- administration, configuration, operation, installation, and troubleshooting of Windows Server systems (2016–2025) in a multi-domain infrastructure by tier level
- operation of Windows systems (VMware, Hyper-V, and physical)
- automated installation and patch management via MECM and WSUS
- support in the patch management process and backup process
- creation of server and operating system hardening according to BSI
- administration, configuration, and operation of Active Directory (AD)
- administration, configuration, and maintenance of group policies (GPOs)
- administration of cluster systems
- granting, modifying, and revoking access permissions and access groups
- control and documentation as well as coordination between business units and service providers
- change management: reviewing, evaluating, and controlling change requests
- performance analysis to optimize operating systems
- responsibility for solving malfunctions and internal service requests
- second- and third-level support
- creating documentation, operation manuals, and presentations
- working according to ITIL and IT baseline protection (BSI)
Tobias Walther
Last position:
External Contractor at Government Agency
- Project support for VMware/Active Directory
- Operational support for administration, process execution
- Creation and review of documentation
- Active Directory, Powershell, VMware VSphere 7, Confluence, Jira
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 GUI/Core
- Concept and rollout of Windows Update Services (approx. 500 client/server systems) and takeover of a central WSUS gateway company-wide
- Takeover and redesign KMS/RDS systems company-wide
Boban Stamenkovic
Last position:
Senior Citrix Consultant & Architect, NetScaler Expert at Freelancer
- Design, installation, configuration, administration, optimization, and further development of IT infrastructures in Citrix environments
- Upgrading older Citrix systems to the latest versions
- Installation, configuration, and delivery of applications in Citrix environments
- Support in 2nd- and 3rd-level support
- Performing performance analyses and optimizations in complex Citrix environments
- Analysis and fixing of issues in complex Citrix systems
- Creating, updating, and maintaining technical documentation
- Troubleshooting slow logons in Citrix XenApp / CVAD environments
- Analysis and fixing of printer problems in Citrix environments
- Creating, maintaining, and optimizing Citrix VDI policies
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) 2402 LTSR, Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Citrix Hypervisor / Citrix XenServer, Citrix Director / Citrix StoreFront, Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) / Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS), Citrix App Layering, Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM), Citrix Profile Management
- NetScaler SDX 14 / NetScaler Gateway 14 / NetScaler Console 14, NetScaler Load Balancing / Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), NetScaler Applications Analytics (Web Insights, Security Insights, SSL Insights, TCP Insights, Gateway Insights, HDX Insights, ADC Infrastructure Analytics)
- Design, installation, configuration, management, optimization, and further development of IT infrastructures in Microsoft environments
- Upgrading older Microsoft systems to the latest versions
- Installation, configuration, and delivery of applications in Microsoft environments
- Creating, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Group Policy policies
- Design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft Azure environments
- Windows Server 2022 / Windows 11, Windows Group Policy / Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), SQL Server 2022 / SCCM Server, RADIUS Server, FSLogix, PowerShell
- Implementation of standard changes according to ITIL guidelines
- VMWare / Splunk
Reza Sayyarzamani
Last position:
DevOps and Cloud Engineer at Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group
- Migrated backups and full workloads to AWS and Azure, including setup and management of AKS & EKS clusters.
- Automated infrastructure with Terraform & ArgoCD and implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.
- Monitored systems on OpenShift 4 (on-premise) with Grafana & Prometheus, using CloudWatch and X-Ray for analysis and logging.
- Built and maintained secure network infrastructures (VPCs, SGs, WAFs, ACLs), integrated Azure Log Analytics.
- Collaborated closely with infrastructure and development teams, maintained technical documentation with Confluence, handled tickets via Jira, and promoted cloud knowledge within the company.
Cedric Oettel
Last position:
Development at Construction
- New development of project space features
- Connecting a REST API of a custom-built web service (.NET 7/8) as an Azure App Service
- UI tests with Playwright
- Extending Azure DevOps pipelines
- Migration to Azure SQL Server
- Software / technologies: SharePoint Online, PowerShell scripts, SharePoint Framework, MobX, C#, Logic Apps, Playwright, Azure SQL Server, Graph API
Natdanai Promchinavongs
Last position:
Software Developer for SiC-Mold Production Line at Vitesco Technologies Germany GmbH
- Developing software solutions based on technical requirements and existing systems
- Developing TLV commands for automated laser cleaning and laser power measurement
- Supporting and assisting production processes
- Performing software tests as well as analyzing and fixing errors
- Integrating and connecting MES systems
- Using C# and Structured Text (ST according to IEC 61131-3)
- Using TwinCAT 3.1 as the development environment
- Implementing visualizations with Windows Forms
- Working with Beckhoff CX controllers and Stäubli industrial robots
- Using Ethernet and EtherCAT networks
- Integrating TRUMPF TruMark 3330 and 7050 laser systems
- Using a KEYENCE vision system
- Version control with Git and GitLab
Peter Voloshin
Last position:
IT Consultant at Evotec KG
- Operation and administration of Windows 2016 / 2019 servers and domains
- Infrastructure services (Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, Group Policies)
- Consulting, support and troubleshooting of customer systems
- Documentation and concept design in the area of MS Active Directory
- Updating operation, process and system documentation
- Ticket handling (remote analysis and resolution via incident, change and problem management)
- Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMware vSphere, CheckMK, Exchange 2019, PowerShell, Jira, Confluence, Office 365, Matrix42, NetApp, Ansible
Marco Fischer
Last position:
System Engineer–Vmware, Veeam at DCSO
- About 800 different server VMs, operation and lifecycle/asset management of about 40 ESXi hosts (Lenovo)
- Upgrade of all clusters to ESXi/VCSA 7.0U3 and 8. Planning patch management for all hosts
- Cleaning up the AD – many different domains that all needed to be migrated into the main environment. Planning/execution
- Veeam – check the configuration and migrate to a newer, partly virtual infrastructure to make the setup leaner and faster
- VMware – upgrades/updates, general maintenance
- Proxmox POC – evaluate if an alternative to VMware
- Documentation for Veeam/VMware/storage
- Implementation of the uniflow cloud solution
- NetApp migration to new storage, CIFS maintenance and administration of SVMs
Thorsten Ludwig
Last position:
Infrastructure Architect IPv6 Test Lab at Federal authority
- Infrastructure architect for a test lab for all federal authorities IPv6
- Support for internal IT with design questions
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Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
59%
Master's degree or higher
24%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Germany 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 Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany
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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What MCITP means
Microsoft Certified IT Professional, usually shortened to MCITP, is a Microsoft credential for professionals who can run, support, and troubleshoot Microsoft-based environments. It is most often associated with Windows Server, desktop support, and related infrastructure work. For companies, it signals hands-on ability rather than only theory.
Core skills
MCITP holders are commonly expected to work with:
- Windows administration and user support
- Server roles, services, and access control
- Network and system troubleshooting
- Deployment, maintenance, and recovery tasks
- Microsoft messaging and collaboration environments
The exact focus depends on the specific MCITP path behind the profile, but the common thread is practical Microsoft platform support.
Typical holder profile
This certification is often found on profiles of systems administrators, desktop support specialists, infrastructure consultants, and workplace engineers. In many cases, the person has spent time in operational roles where stable Microsoft environments matter every day. In Germany, it is especially relevant when teams need English-speaking technical support that can still fit local business communication.
What it tells employers
An MCITP certification suggests that the freelancer can step into existing Microsoft environments and work with structure. That matters in migration projects, incident handling, new workstation rollouts, access problems, and routine administration. It is a useful signal when you need someone who can read the environment quickly and act without long onboarding.
Where it matters
MCITP experience is relevant in companies that still rely on Microsoft server and client systems, mixed on-premises and remote work setups, and internal IT support teams. It also fits temporary cover for administrators, project support during upgrades, and troubleshooting when business users need fast help. For Germany-based engagements, remote work is often possible, while on-site access can matter for hardware, networks, or sensitive systems.
Before you hire
The title alone does not tell you the full story. Ask which MCITP track the person holds, what systems they managed, and whether their experience is current with the environment you run today. That helps you separate broad Microsoft support knowledge from deep experience in the exact stack you use.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) validates practical ability to support Microsoft environments. It usually points to real work with Windows systems, administration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure tasks. For employers, it is a sign that the freelancer can operate in day-to-day IT work, not just explain concepts.
Yes, but it should be read with context. MCITP is an older Microsoft credential, so the main question is whether the person has kept their hands-on skills current. If the profile also shows recent project work, it can still be a strong signal for Microsoft administration and support roles.
MCITP comes from an earlier Microsoft certification model, while newer Microsoft credentials are organized differently. The older title often maps to server, desktop, or infrastructure administration rather than today’s role-based paths. When hiring, focus on the actual systems and project experience behind the certificate.
Microsoft Certified IT Professional is a good fit for system administrators, desktop support engineers, infrastructure consultants, and workplace IT specialists. It is useful for people who work close to end users and keep Microsoft environments running. It is less about pure strategy and more about operational delivery.
Preparation for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) is usually built around real Microsoft administration experience and focused study of the relevant platform area. Candidates need to understand setup, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a practical way. It is not a lightweight certificate; the content assumes familiarity with live systems.
For MCITP, the important point is that it is an older certification family. In practice, employers care more about whether the holder has kept skills current than about a modern renewal cycle. When reviewing a freelancer, ask how they have stayed up to date since earning it.
A freelancer with MCITP is useful in server support, workstation rollouts, access and account issues, Microsoft environment troubleshooting, and upgrade preparation. It also fits short-term cover for internal IT teams. In Germany, these projects may be remote, on-site, or hybrid depending on the systems involved.
Ask which Microsoft area the certification came from, what systems they supported, and what their most recent hands-on work looks like. MCITP can cover several technical tracks, so the exact profile matters more than the label alone. A strong candidate can explain the environment they worked in and the problems they solved.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 786 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany, 59% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 24% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (8%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Operations (68%), and Project Management (68%).
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