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Milivoje Radonjic

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ICT Project Engineer

Zug
Milivoje Radonjic

Last position:

ICT Project Engineer at Mund Consulting AG (at VBS Cyber Command)

  • Client engineering
  • Getting familiar with the new digitized platform
  • GPO adjustments
  • Handling work packages
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Markus Darda

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Senior System Engineer (Server)

Birmensdorf
Markus Darda

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
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Beat Zangger

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SAP Test Manager

Zürich
Beat Zangger

Last position:

SAP Test Manager at E.ON Grid Solutions GmbH

  • Responsible for IT integration test and user acceptance test for SAP S/4 Hana and BDO BO Customer Financials Management
  • Led the test team (business testers and IT testers)
  • Resource planning and control within the test team
  • Created test concepts and test plans
  • Performed test risk analysis
  • Coordinated test execution and defect tracking
  • Ensured test progress
  • Generated and visualized reports
  • Summarized test reports and reported to management
  • Prepared and conducted user acceptance tests
  • Managed SIGMA and JIRA/Confluence at project level
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Michael Morgen

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Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration

Zürich
Michael Morgen

Last position:

Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration

  • Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
  • Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
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Viktors Dundurs

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IT Consultant

Baar
Viktors Dundurs

Last position:

IT Consultant at Dundurs Consulting GmbH

  • Supporting the implementation of a digitalization project in the area of nutrient balancing
  • Analyzing complex business processes and interfaces to surrounding systems (data flows, dependencies)
  • Designing processes for data retrieval, storage, and sharing, including plausibility checks and validation logic
  • Creating and prioritizing user stories and guiding developers in agile sprints (clarifying acceptance criteria, conducting technical reviews)
  • Supporting the Product Owner in defining functional and technical requirements
  • Participating in the rollout process and delivering training for stakeholders
  • Documenting processes, requirements, and interfaces (including records/changes for releases)
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Tarik Gül

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Freelance Employee

Winterthur
Tarik Gül

Last position:

Freelance Employee at Reinsurance industry

  • System administration 3rd level server management and troubleshooting
  • Azure DevOps administration
  • Administration of virtual servers
  • Monitoring and documentation of work processes
  • 1st, 2nd & 3rd level support
  • Administration of virtual servers (VMware)
  • Administration of file servers and backup
  • Onsite & remote support
  • Office 365 user administration and troubleshooting
  • Active Directory user setup and management

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Statistics of experts using Active Directory

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

Position duration

1 years

Positions per freelancer

19

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Top industries

Information Technology, Insurance, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

40%

Master's degree or higher

20%

Doctorate

20%

Certifications per freelancer

10

Most common languages

German, English, Russian

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Zurich 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 of experts in Zurich using Active Directory

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 747 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 720 €

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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Identity Core

Active Directory is the directory service behind Windows-based identity and access control. It keeps users, groups, computers, and permissions in order so teams can sign in, reach shared resources, and follow the right security rules. Many companies still know it as AD or Microsoft Active Directory.

Typical Work

  • Design domains, forests, and organizational units
  • Set up group policy for secure workstation use
  • Manage users, groups, service accounts, and trust relationships
  • Support hybrid identity with Azure AD and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Troubleshoot sign-in, replication, and access issues

Where It Runs

Active Directory shows up in internal IT systems, file sharing, remote access, application login, and device control. It is common in larger office networks, regulated environments, and companies that still run on-premises Windows Server infrastructure. In Zurich, it is often part of mixed environments that also include cloud identity services.

When to Bring In Help

Companies bring in freelance Active Directory specialists during migrations, domain cleanups, security reviews, and outage work. This is also common when a team needs help after a merger, a domain controller issue, or a policy change that affects many users at once. Short projects often need deep hands-on experience more than long availability.

What Good Experts Do

Strong professionals know how AD fits into DNS, Kerberos, LDAP, certificate services, and Windows Server. They work carefully with permissions, delegation, replication, and backup and recovery. They also document changes clearly, because small mistakes in identity systems can affect many services at once.

Search And Skills

  • Active Directory administration and hardening
  • Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID integration
  • PowerShell automation for directory tasks
  • Troubleshooting authentication and group policy
  • Support for Zurich teams in English or German
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Active Directory.

Active Directory is used to manage identities, access, and trust inside a Windows-based network. It controls who can sign in, what they can reach, and which policies apply to their devices. Many teams also use it to connect on-premises systems with cloud identity services.

Active Directory handles classic domain-based identity for Windows networks, while Azure AD, now called Microsoft Entra ID, is built for cloud access and modern sign-in flows. Many companies use both together in a hybrid setup. A good specialist knows where each one fits and how to connect them cleanly.

Bring in a Active Directory specialist when you plan a migration, need help with group policy, have login or replication issues, or must clean up a domain after years of change. Freelancers are also useful for audits and short recovery projects. They can step in without long onboarding if the environment is well documented.

A strong Active Directory professional usually also knows Windows Server, DNS, PowerShell, Kerberos, LDAP, and certificate services. In hybrid environments, Azure AD and Microsoft Entra ID matter as well. These skills help the specialist solve identity problems without guessing.

Not every Active Directory task needs a very senior profile. Simple user, group, or policy work can be handled by a solid generalist, while domain restructuring, trust issues, and recovery work need deeper experience. The more systems depend on the directory, the more important proven judgment becomes.

Most Active Directory work can be done remotely if the specialist has secure access and clear documentation. On-site help can be useful for sensitive changes, legacy environments, or teams that want hands-on workshop sessions in Zurich. Many projects use a mix of both.

Look for clear examples of domain design, recovery, hardening, and problem solving in live environments. A strong Active Directory specialist explains risks, makes careful changes, and leaves behind documentation that your team can use later. You should also expect precise questions about DNS, permissions, and replication before work starts.

Yes. Active Directory is still central in many Windows estates, especially where file servers, internal applications, and group policy are involved. Even when a company moves more identity work to the cloud, AD often remains part of the backbone.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Active Directory in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 747 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Active Directory in their recent projects, 40% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 20% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Active Directory in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1 year.

The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Russian (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Insurance (75%), and Professional Services (75%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (88%), and Operations (75%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Active Directory

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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Zurich Geneva Basel Bern

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