Florian Ruhnau - Network Administrator

Q: Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 2 months . Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Network Administrator at Smartconnect Berlin .

Q: What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Smartconnect Berlin .

Q: Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Customer Service , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Network Administrator

Smartconnect Berlin

Configuration and management of routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, HP)
Design and expansion of networks in corporate environments
WLAN site surveys and optimization (e.g., with Ekahau, NetSpot)
Implementation of security policies and access controls

Jan 2006 - Dec 2017

12 years

Wilhelmshaven, Germany

IT System Administrator

Deutsche Telekom

Administration and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers
Setup and support of WLAN and LAN infrastructures
Network segmentation, firewall management, VPN setup
Planning and execution of IT projects
User support (1st and 2nd level support)
Documentation and monitoring (e.g., with PRTG, Zabbix)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication and Information Technology.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Customer Service, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Customer Service

Project Management

Summary

Dedicated IT expert with a focus on network technologies, WLAN infrastructures, and system administration. Many years of experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems, as well as in user support and training. Goal-oriented, solution-driven, and a team player.

Skills

Operating Systems: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Centos)
Network: Tcp/Ip, Dhcp, Dns, Vlan, Vpn, Firewall Management
Hardware: Cisco, Hp, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik
Wlan: Site Surveys, Troubleshooting, Access Point Configuration
Scripting/Automation: Powershell, Bash
Virtualization: Vmware Esxi, Hyper-V
Monitoring: Prtg, Zabbix, Nagios
Backups: Veeam, Acronis
Documentation: Confluence, Itil Basics
Soft Skills: Teamwork, Structured Work Style, Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2001

BBS Wittmund

Agricultural Machinery Mechanic · Wittmund, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CompTIA Network+

LPIC-1 – Linux Administrator

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 2

Experience in Telecommunication 12 y

Avg length 10 y 2 m

Longest experience 11 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Network Administrator, IT System Administrator

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Customer Service, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

February 2026

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Florian based?

Florian is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Florian speak?

Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Florian have?

Florian has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 2 months. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Florian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Network Administrator, IT System Administrator.

What is Florian's latest experience?

Florian's most recent position is Network Administrator at Smartconnect Berlin.

What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Florian has worked for Smartconnect Berlin.

Which industries is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Customer Service, and Project Management.

Which industries has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology.

What is Florian's education?

Florian attended BBS Wittmund for Agricultural Machinery Mechanic.

Does Florian have any certificates?

Florian has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, and LPIC-1 – Linux Administrator.

What is the availability of Florian?

Florian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Florian?

Florian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.