Active Directory Experts in Vienna
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Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own Company for AI Governance and Data Products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Expert presentations in business and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge Encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Connection to bank account systems via SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats according to ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in ongoing operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared code base, separate delivery for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Publications on EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI Governance / Compliance: Data Quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act Readiness, Risk Classification, AI Ethics
Robert K.
Last position:
Enterprise Architecture and Overall Transition Lead — UK National Lottery, 4th Licence at Scientific Games International GmbH
Owned the end-to-end architecture and the transition for the fourth licence period of the UK National Lottery: a complete technology stack replacement delivered against a hard regulatory deadline. Produced the end-to-end high-level architecture that served as the delivery baseline for the replacement of all major IT service components including infrastructure
Target architecture across two geo-redundant UK data centres: multiple VMware ESX clusters, OpenShift, MS SQL Server clusters, Oracle Exadata, integrated with AWS-hosted components and a retailer WAN over VSAT, DSL and LTE
Business continuity concept and geo-redundant high availability design
Review and approval authority over all low-level designs, application and infrastructure: network security, Oracle RAC, VMware, OpenShift, SQL clustering, geo-redundancy
Designed and implemented full hardware and network separation between test environments and staging/production
SME for third-party security audits against CIS benchmarks and NIST standards: preparation, execution, findings analysis, remediation prioritisation
Delivered software deployment to 45,000 retail terminals with minimal downtime, plus data migration from the incumbent end-to-end landscape to the new architecture
Transitioned 45,000 POS terminals and 19 million online players on time with no critical incidents
Owned the integrated transition plan for the full replacement of the lottery technology stack: work packages, milestones, dependencies and critical path across parallel technical sub-projects
Central organisational interface between internal IT leads, technical workstream leads, multiple external vendors and client executive stakeholders
Planned and led migration and cutover of live, regulated national infrastructure, including 80+ bare metal servers running VMware ESX, Microsoft VMs across several Active Directory domains, Linux VMs, OpenShift on Linux, 2 SANs, 2 Oracle Exadata systems, AWS components and a retailer WAN
Ran 4 full cutover dress rehearsals ahead of the 2 major go-live releases
Governed all changes through the ITIL change process and CAB; ran risk, issue and escalation management with regular status reporting to the Program Director and client's CTO
Onboarded the internal cyber security team and acted as architecture SME in pre-deployment security audits for client and internal security teams, including prioritisation and remediation of findings
Joined the programme as Enterprise Architecture Lead from May to September 2022, gaining detailed knowledge of the target infrastructure before taking overall delivery responsibility; after go-live, supported the delivery teams through the warranty phase
Michael L.
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
Christian T.
Last position:
Project Management / Program Management at Energy company, AT
- NIS2/IT-OT infrastructure project for network and firewall: PoC, roll-out, and blueprint
- Coordination of IT, OT/operations, information security, business units, and external suppliers
- Risk and escalation management
- Direct evidence of security, multi-vendor delivery, and operational context.
Martin A.
Last position:
Systems Architect at ASFiNAG
- Migrated infrastructure automation from Puppet to Ansible
- Ensured compatibility with CentOS and RHEL 8 and 9
- Managed users in Active Directory
- Managed applications, services, security policies, certificates, and more
Joseph W.
Last position:
Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS) at A1 Bank
- I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
- The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
- Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
- Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
- Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.
Christian F.
Last position:
Project Manager at EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbH
- Lead the SPG team
- Coordinate teams and activities across company boundaries
- Intensive time and cost controlling
- Monthly reporting to the CIO/CDO
- Contributing to the technical solution concept and sprint planning
- Responsibility for rollout planning
- Involvement in testing
Marcel Z.
Last position:
Project Associate Software Migration at APC Business Services GmbH; AG Wien Digital MA01/MA41
- Created PowerShell scripts for silent installation and uninstallation of software
- IT office setup in the construction sector
- Installed PCs, smartphones, printers, NAS
- Various client-side problem resolutions
- Web design for WordPress websites
Michael K.
Last position:
Business WIFI installation
- WIFI installation for various customers
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Statistics of experts using Active Directory
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
4.4 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Danish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 9 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Vienna are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Vienna using Active Directory
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 9 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Active Directory 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 (89%)
- Banking and Finance (56%)
- Healthcare (56%)
- Professional Services (56%)
- Telecommunication (56%)
- Aerospace and Defense (44%)
- Energy (33%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core role
Active Directory is Microsoft’s directory service for identity, access, and policy control in Windows-based environments. It keeps users, groups, computers, and permissions in one place so teams can manage authentication and authorization consistently across internal systems.
Typical work
- Design or clean up domains, forests, and organizational units
- Build and maintain Group Policy for endpoints and servers
- Set up trust relationships and access models
- Troubleshoot logon, replication, and authentication issues
- Support migrations and directory consolidation
Ecosystem
Strong specialists work across Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server, PowerShell, and related security tools. They also understand Kerberos, LDAP, certificate services, and how directory design affects VPNs, file access, email, and business apps.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise during migrations, domain merges, security reviews, and incident recovery. In Vienna, that often includes organizations with mixed on-prem and cloud identity setups that need careful coordination with local IT teams and clear documentation.
What good specialists do
A strong Active Directory expert thinks in dependencies, not just screens and clicks. They document changes, test replication, review permissions, and make sure policy settings do not break business users, service accounts, or critical applications.
Signals and outcomes
- Cleaner group and permission structures
- Fewer authentication and login problems
- Safer delegation and admin control
- Better change tracking and recovery plans
- Easier handover for internal teams
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Active Directory? These answers cover the essentials.
Active Directory is used to manage identities, computers, groups, and access rules in Windows environments. It helps companies control who can sign in, what they can reach, and which policies apply to their devices and accounts.
Active Directory is built for on-premises directory services and Windows domain control, while Entra ID is used for cloud identity. Many companies use both together, so a good specialist should understand hybrid sign-in, synchronization, and policy boundaries.
A strong Active Directory specialist usually works comfortably with DNS, DHCP, Windows Server, PowerShell, Kerberos, and LDAP. Security awareness matters too, especially when the work involves delegation, service accounts, and access control.
A Active Directory project often needs outside help during migrations, domain restructuring, incident recovery, or security hardening. Freelance support is also useful when internal teams need a fresh review before a major change goes live.
Yes, much of Active Directory work can be handled remotely because configuration, review, and troubleshooting are usually done through secure admin access. On-site time is still useful for sensitive cutovers, hardware-related issues, or coordination with local support teams in Vienna.
Look for clear documentation, careful change planning, and a structured approach to testing and rollback. A strong Active Directory expert explains trade-offs, catches dependencies early, and avoids quick fixes that create later cleanup work.
No, Active Directory is about much more than accounts. It also covers computer objects, security groups, Group Policy, trust relationships, and the way systems authenticate across the network.
Typical deliverables include a reviewed directory design, a migration plan, policy documentation, troubleshooting notes, and a clear handover for internal teams. A good Active Directory specialist leaves the environment easier to operate, not harder.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Active Directory in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 866 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Active Directory in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Active Directory in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Danish (11%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Banking and Finance (56%), and Healthcare (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (89%), and Quality Assurance (78%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Active Directory
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