Microsoft Entra Connect Experts in Germany
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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
Oliver Kretz
Last position:
Azure Cloud Engineer at DVAG-Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG
- Conceptualization and administration of Azure AD (app registrations, hybrid identities, group concepts)
- Azure Monitoring
- Design and building of Azure-based solutions (IaaS / PaaS)
- Consulting and technical support of internal cloud projects
- Automations for Azure solutions
Alagi Mansaray
Last position:
Senior S/4HANA Project Manager in the Energy Sector at RKU Informations- und Telekommunikationsdienste
- Coordination and monitoring of required tasks and resources
- Coordination and ensuring the flow of information between involved departments
- Windows 10/11
- Time management and project control
- Integration of S/4HANA solutions in collaboration with business units
- Microsoft Project
- Confluence
- Jira
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Planner
- Responsible expert for client management environment services and patch management
- Coordination of interfaces and integration with existing systems
- Enable and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Ensuring data migration and quality during the S/4HANA implementation
- Creation of a project structure plan
- Optimization of the design and implementation of service and client management processes
- Azure AD
- Project management & risk management
- Regular updates and drafting of decision documents for decision-makers
- Set up of an additional Linux-based infrastructure for administrative purposes
- Advising program management on transformation and migration projects
- PowerShell scripting
- Enhancement, maintenance and troubleshooting of the existing ERP application
- Synchronization with on-premises directories (Azure AD Connect)
- Conducting concept development and planning
- Procurement, integration, and deployment of MacBooks
- Autopilot
- Integration of systems into a client management system (Intune), Microsoft Defender, and Azure AD
- Implementation of single sign-on for mobile devices & PCs
- Migration from Active Directory to MS Intune
- Implementation and integration of SAP S/4HANA solutions
- Software packaging (MSI)
- Mobile device management with MS Intune and Mobile Iron
- Management of servers and services using Ansible
- MIM (Microsoft Identity Manager)
- Identity and permission management
- Access management
Ercan Yüksel
Last position:
Digitalization Manager / SharePoint Manager at EBRO Armaturen GmbH
- Administration and enhancement of the SharePoint farm (M.Office 365)
- Migration using ShareGate
- Building a global employee portal
- Development of DMS and customer portal solutions
Jens Martens
Last position:
Apple IT Trainer at Apple
- Intensive travel at home and abroad for Apple IT trainings
- Training from version 10.5 Leopard to macOS Sonoma
Ensar Yilmaz
Last position:
Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)
- Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
- Coordinated service providers in collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
- Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operational processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
- Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Entra Connect
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
5 years
Positions per freelancer
20
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology 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 of experts in Germany using Microsoft Entra Connect
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Hybrid identity
Microsoft Entra Connect links on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID. It is used for user and group synchronization, sign-in consistency, and identity lifecycle control in hybrid Microsoft 365 environments. Many teams still know it by the former name Azure AD Connect.
What specialists do
- Install and configure sync and sign-in options
- Plan source anchors, filtering, and attribute mapping
- Troubleshoot sync errors, duplicate objects, and password writeback
- Support moves from ADFS or older identity setups
Strong professionals understand how identity data flows across directories and authentication methods. They document changes clearly so IT, security, and messaging teams can work without surprises.
Common project work
Companies bring in freelance expertise for tenant migrations, domain consolidations, and remediation after failed sync changes. They also need help when Azure AD Connect must be upgraded, rebuilt, or replaced during a transition to Microsoft Entra Connect Sync or cloud-first identity design.
Ecosystem skills
A solid specialist knows Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell, and Windows Server. They should also understand hybrid authentication, conditional access impacts, and directory schema details that affect sync scope and account matching.
When Germany teams call
In Germany, companies often need support that can work with local IT teams, security leads, and infrastructure owners across office and remote setups. Clear communication matters when identity changes affect Microsoft 365 access, VPN sign-in, or regional support desks.
Good work looks like
- Clean object matching and stable synchronization rules
- Minimal disruption during cutover or repair work
- Clear rollback and recovery steps
- Practical guidance for ongoing operations
The best experts do not only make sync work once. They leave a setup that is understandable, supportable, and ready for future directory changes.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Microsoft Entra Connect? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Microsoft Entra Connect is used to connect on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID. It synchronizes users, groups, and selected attributes so companies can run hybrid identity with one account source. Many teams still refer to it as Azure AD Connect.
Microsoft Entra Connect is the newer product name, while Azure AD Connect is the older name many teams still use. In practice, people often mean the same hybrid identity synchronization service. A good freelancer should understand both names and the versions involved in your environment.
Microsoft Entra Connect expertise is often needed for tenant migrations, Active Directory consolidation, password hash sync setup, and fixing broken synchronization. It is also common when companies move away from ADFS or rework hybrid sign-in. These projects can affect access for the whole organization, so planning matters.
A strong Microsoft Entra Connect specialist should know Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, PowerShell, and Windows Server. They should also understand hybrid authentication, attribute filtering, and how sync changes affect sign-in and mailbox access. Experience with troubleshooting duplicate identities is especially useful.
With Microsoft Entra Connect, look for clear examples of past hybrid identity work, not vague platform claims. Good specialists explain how they handled filtering, matching, writeback, and recovery steps. They should also be comfortable describing risks before they change production settings.
Most Microsoft Entra Connect work can be done remotely if your team provides secure access and someone local can approve changes. On-site help can be useful for cutovers, large migrations, or environments with strict change windows. In Germany, many companies use a mix of remote planning and local execution.
Common Microsoft Entra Connect problems include sync errors, duplicate objects, attribute conflicts, and broken password writeback. Teams also run into issues after domain changes, schema updates, or unexpected directory cleanup. A skilled specialist will check the sync rules before making more changes.
A Microsoft Entra Connect project can be simple or highly sensitive depending on how much identity data and authentication logic is involved. Basic troubleshooting may need only focused expertise, while migrations and recovery work need someone who has handled hybrid identity end to end. The key is proven project experience, not a generic admin background.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Entra Connect in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 812 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Entra Connect in their recent projects, 25% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Entra Connect in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Entra Connect in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Entra Connect in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Transportation (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft Entra Connect in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Entra Connect
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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