Backup Expert
to protect critical data with fast, precise AI matchingHire experts who design resilient backup strategies, configure Veeam, Commvault or cloud-native recovery, and test restore procedures across your infrastructure. FRATCH matches you quickly with vetted, available freelancers who fit your technical and project needs.
Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used Backup
Andreas R.
Last position:
Freelance Information Security Consultant at A-R-C Andreas Rühl Consulting
Development and implementation of customized information security strategies
Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI-Grundschutz and other standards
Risk management and preparation of security concepts
Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX and VdS 3473/10000
Establishment and optimization of security organizations
Creation and implementation of policies, guidelines, work instructions and process descriptions
Audit support and certification preparation
Delivery of training sessions, workshops and awareness campaigns
Selection and consulting for the introduction of IT security solutions such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, firewalls and encryption technologies
Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses
Consulting on the selection, integration and management of security architectures in complex IT environments
Consulting on ITSM, managed security services and SOC
Management and coordination of complex projects to improve information security
Process analysis, optimization and management according to ITIL, ISO 27001 and cybernetics
Introduction and quality assurance of management, documentation and knowledge management systems
Support in complying with regulatory information security requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GMP, KRITIS)
Development and implementation of risk analysis procedures
Organization of initial response, forensic investigations and organizational measures in security incidents
Design and delivery of targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks and current threat scenarios
Awareness campaigns to promote a security culture in companies
Special training on ISO 27001, BSI-Grundschutz, KRITIS and other relevant standards
Simulations and exercises to prepare for information security incidents
Interim management for leading information security projects or IT security organizations
Taking on the role of external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies
Coaching and mentoring of managers in information security
Establishment and management of security departments, including employee recruitment and qualification
Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Mohammed N.
Last position:
IT System Manager at Corporate Network Solution Provider
- Architected, Deployed and Supported hosted email solutions in Linux and Windows environments with enterprise-grade anti-spam and security architecture for service-provider environments.
- Managed Microsoft Azure environments including Virtual Machines, VNets, Storage, VPN, and Firewall configuration.
- Administered Microsoft Exchange Server (2010-2019), Microsoft Exchange Server SE, Active Directory, PKI, Hyper-V and Zimbra environments with disaster recovery planning and operational support.
- Led Microsoft 365 onboarding and migration projects from Exchange, IMAP, and Zimbra platforms to Microsoft 365.
- Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Implement information protection and data loss prevention by using Microsoft Purview.
- Implement retention, eDiscovery, and communication compliance in Microsoft Purview.
- Integrated Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
- Delivered secure hybrid infrastructure solutions integrating Microsoft Windows Server and Linux-based enterprise environments.
- Supported enterprise integration projects involving Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Barracuda ESG, Qmail and Zimbra Platforms.
Michael F.
Last position:
Platform Architect (Project lead) at Würth IT
I designed and built a self-service AWS platform for Data Science teams with little or no infrastructure-as-code experience. A team writes about 10 lines of Python and gets a deployable stack with full SDLC release cycle that already follows the governance rules. Networking, encryption, IAM and tagging are decided by the platform, not by each team.
New teams or AWS accounts are onboarded with one pull request. Waste prevention and cost control is built into the defaults: Data scientists don't need infrastructure skills.
- Construct library (AWS CDK, Python). Built a versioned catalog of about 20 hardened constructs for being used in data-science projects with ML context
- Governance as code
- Multi-account, multi-tenant
- Golden-path scaffolding
- CI/CD and supply chain. Built reusable GitHub Actions workflows
- Release engineering
- QA with e2e, contract testing and unit test coverage with each release candidate
Peter V.
Last position:
IT Administrator at SEAT Deutschland
- Creating concepts and architecture for domain integration (SEAT into the VW structure)
- Domain trusts and administration
- Operation and administration of Windows 2022/ 2025 servers and domains
- Domain restructuring
- GPO and SG editing and migration
- DNS restructuring and migration
Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V, Powershell, Jira, MS Office 365,), SCCM, VSAN Fileservices, Approximately 800 servers, 400 users
Jörg T.
Last position:
Consultant, Requirements Engineer and Database Expert
Project – Evaluation and development of databases for a new product line for a measuring equipment manufacturer
- Current-state analysis
- Requirements analysis of the data storage layer
- Writing benchmark tests
- Design of the new database schema
- Database migrations
- Development of audit logging and Part11
- Creation of backup and recovery concepts
- Design of the persistence layer API
- Writing unit tests
- Creating requirements in Azure
Tools: C#, Visual Studio 2022, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, Git, RestSharp, WebServer, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, SQLite, MinIO, Podman, Docker, DataGrip, SQL Management Studio, HeidiDB, pgAdmin
Klaus K.
Last position:
HCL Notes Banking Support, Domino Administration / Migration / Operations at Atruvia / HCL International
Description of duties “Atruvia / HCL International” Role: HCL Notes Banking Support, Domino Administration / Migration / Operations Operations, administration and technical support of the HCL Notes/Domino environment in the Atruvia banking environment on behalf of HCL. As part of an international support team, the focus was on second- and third-level support as well as the processing, management and monitoring of SLA tickets in categories 1, 2 and 3. Duties included the technical analysis and resolution of incidents in the Notes/Domino environment, system administration, and the development and modification of Lotus Notes /Domino applications and LotusScript agents when a programming solution was required. Another focus was ticket dispatching: analysing and assessing incoming tickets, assigning them to the responsible departments and specialist teams, and subsequently coordinating and tracking processing within the agreed SLA periods. There was also direct communication and coordination with subject-matter experts, departments and end customers of the connected banks. In particular, when language or technical communication problems arose within the international support team, German-language customer communication was handled and mediation between customers and technical specialists was provided. Objective Ensuring stable and reliable operation of the HCL Notes/Domino landscape in the Atruvia banking environment and the timely processing of business-critical support cases in line with the agreed Service Level Agreements. Incidents were to be analysed as early as possible and either resolved directly through administrative measures or suitable LotusScript/Notes solutions, or forwarded specifically to the responsible specialist teams. As of: 25.09.2026 (Version 2.10 LITE) including project times Page: 3 of 32 SPO-SOFT EDV Beratung, Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Kano, Tel.: +494532-2767682, Mail: [email], [link] At the same time, qualified preliminary analysis and targeted ticket dispatching were intended to ensure that every ticket reached the technically and professionally responsible department immediately and that unnecessary transfers, processing times and associated costs were reduced. Result Operational Notes/Domino support for the banks served was reliably ensured throughout the entire project period. SLA-relevant tickets were systematically analysed, prioritised, assigned to the responsible departments and tracked through to resolution. Some incidents were resolved directly through administration, technical error analysis and the development of suitable LotusScript agents and modifications to Notes/Domino applications. By directing tickets specifically to the relevant expert and specialist teams, incorrect assignments and unnecessary processing loops were reduced and compliance with the agreed SLA times was supported. Direct communication with the banks and mediation between German-speaking end customers and the international support team also contributed to efficient problem resolution and high customer satisfaction.
Martin L.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Aucoteam GmbH
- Development of a system for capturing, storing, and using knowledge
- Assessment of the current status and requirements for capturing employees’ tacit knowledge
- Creation of the appropriate taxonomy for the individual specialist areas
- Establishment of a suitable technical architecture
- Conducting expert interviews with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Concept for data backup
- Analysis and evaluation of the approach and results
- Incorporation of organizational changes
Paul K.
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Service Center Berlin
- Overall leadership of several strategic operations projects focusing on Workplace Services, SLA Framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as the introduction of system monitoring and feasibility studies for 24x7 operations, in some cases including implementation in ServiceNow
- Creation of various ServiceNow operating concepts covering training, access rights, and emergency management as part of a new cloud hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Executive board reports and leadership of steering committees as part of company-wide strategic objectives, as well as the establishment of new balanced scorecards for measuring KPIs related to optimization-driven project results
Frank J.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager / IT Manager - Email Gateway Migration & Information Security at Public Authority
- Strategic planning, detailed technical preparation and operational management of an email gateway migration in a security-critical government environment.
- Preparation of the technical specification and development of technical concepts and migration approaches in line with BSI requirements.
- Technical requirements management with business units, information security and operations.
- Coordination of external service providers, integrators and implementation partners; maintenance of project plans, milestones, resources, risks and dependencies.
- Regular reporting to project management, the program environment and internal stakeholders.
Vicenco K.
Last position:
Process and consulting services for a public-sector client in the field of internal security
- Standardization and further development
- Application monitoring
- Incident handling
- Change management
- Interface and integration operations
- Testing, acceptance and transition to operations
Dirk W.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, CX, C-Sat, Customer Value Management at ojuto GmbH
Customer Service Reorganization at DCS Digital Charging Solutions, Munich
Management of nearshore service providers
Implementation of scorecard, Q-management and CSAT management definition, customer loyalty
Customer Service Reorganization Strategy at TWS Total Webhosting Solutions Group, Amsterdam
Brand consolidation
Webhosting mass market customer service strategy
Q-management and CSAT management definition, upselling
Provider Strategy Nearshore Customer Service, RFP process at Advanzia Bank, Luxembourg
Definition of upsell campaigns for business customers from ISDN to NGN (VOIP) at 1&1 Versatel GmbH
Customer approach, switching terms, order entry, service delivery, end-to-end processes, customer communication
Definition of customer service processes (telecom, mass market, use cases) at E.ON Broadband, Avacon Connect GmbH, Berlin and Sarstedt
Order entry, field sales processes, commission settlement, requirements for the CRM system (MS Dynamics), service provider management
Definition of statement of work for phone and written contacts (skill definition, forecast process, SL measurement, quality measurement, scorecard, bonus-malus) at Lechwerke, LEW, Augsburg
Support of tender process for service provider selection
Federico L.
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As Germany’s only large integrated energy company, EnBW covers the entire value chain—from energy generation and distribution to serving customers. The company is expanding its renewable energy sources, working toward a socially responsible coal phase-out, and advancing key technologies such as the use of green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW. Developing and implementing an end-to-end process view that takes both technical and organizational aspects into account Ensuring end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services Establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities across the IAM landscape Working with various departments to identify and optimize an end-to-end architecture and act as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security Introducing and monitoring governance policies to ensure compliance and security Continuously improving IAM processes and systems through regular audits and service reviews Taking part in external process audits as part of official audits against ISO standards Further developing the policy that sets administrative requirements and procedures, and aligning it with administrative departments Conceptually developing the KPI system for measuring process quality
Martin R.
Last position:
Fractional CIO - IT Carve-out & Post-Merger Integration at XTRONIC GmbH & iinovis GmbH (Accursia Capital)
Carve-out and post-merger integration of two automotive engineering companies under Accursia Capital, 6 locations in Germany and Spain, 250+ employees after the carve-out. Reporting directly to the investor, with overall IT responsibility for both companies.
- Consolidation of the ERP landscape into one instance (replacement of SAP legacy)
- TISAX certification
- M365, identity and data center migration
- Replacement of end-of-life infrastructure
- Weekly investor reporting
Results:
- Critical infrastructure risk eliminated, backup and platform stabilized
- One IT organization established for both companies
- Weekly investor reporting successfully established
Erkan Y.
Last position:
Devops Expert at Datev
Task: Operator development and observability
Technologies and skills: Kubernetes, Valkey-Operator, Crossplane, Backstage, OpenPortal, OTEL, Grafana Cloud, Azure DevOps, Artifactory, Flux, Alloy, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OCF, Copilot
What I did:
- Evaluated/developed Valkey-Operator
- Set up OpenTelemetry
- Integrated it with OpenPortal/Backstage/CrossPlane
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Statistics of experts using Backup
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
74%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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 using Backup
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 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Backup 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 (96%)
- Banking and Finance (54%)
- Manufacturing (49%)
- Professional Services (46%)
- Government and Administration (40%)
- Telecommunication (38%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Retail (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Backup Covers
Backup is the disciplined process of copying data, systems and configuration state so they can be restored after deletion, hardware failure, cyberattack or operational error. It covers file protection, database backups, virtual machines, cloud workloads, endpoints and full disaster recovery. A sound design separates production data from recovery copies and defines how quickly each service must return.
Core Strategies
A backup strategy balances recovery point objectives, recovery time objectives, retention and storage cost. Professionals choose full, incremental or differential methods, then apply encryption, access controls and retention rules. They also protect backup copies from ransomware through immutability, isolation and carefully managed credentials.
- Map critical applications and dependencies
- Define retention and recovery requirements
- Configure local, off-site or cloud copies
- Document restore paths and ownership
Tools and Ecosystem
The ecosystem includes Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, Veritas and native services from AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Work often connects backup software with VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, Microsoft 365, databases, storage arrays and identity systems. Automation through APIs, scripts and infrastructure-as-code keeps policies consistent across environments.
When Companies Need Help
Companies bring in freelance expertise during cloud migrations, data-centre changes, platform upgrades, audits and recovery planning. Specialist support is also valuable after a security incident or when backup jobs run without reliable restore evidence.
- Replace fragmented backup tooling
- Migrate workloads without losing recovery coverage
- Build disaster recovery runbooks
- Test restores and report gaps
What Strong Professionals Deliver
Strong professionals begin with business impact, not tool settings. They inventory workloads, identify dependencies and translate service priorities into practical policies. Their deliverables may include architecture diagrams, configuration standards, runbooks, monitoring dashboards, recovery tests and clear handover documentation.
They understand that a successful job is more than a completed backup. They verify that data can be restored, permissions are controlled, alerts are actionable and recovery steps are usable under pressure.
Quality and Collaboration
Quality is visible in repeatable restore tests, documented assumptions, clean monitoring and evidence that retention rules work as intended. Ask for examples involving the systems your company actually runs, including cloud accounts, virtual platforms, databases or SaaS applications. For remote work, secure access, clear change control and scheduled test windows matter; on-site support can help with physical infrastructure and incident response.
The best fit combines Backup knowledge with security, networking, storage, virtualization, cloud operations and scripting. They communicate risks plainly and leave your team with a maintainable recovery process rather than an opaque configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Backup.
Backup is used to preserve data and system state so a company can recover after accidental deletion, equipment failure, software defects, ransomware or other disruptions. It supports file recovery, database restoration, virtual machine recovery, cloud workload protection and broader disaster recovery plans.
Backup creates recoverable copies that are usually retained for defined periods and can be isolated from production. Replication keeps a live or near-live copy for continuity, while archiving preserves information for long-term reference or compliance; neither automatically replaces a tested backup strategy.
A strong Backup specialist often works with storage, networking, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, databases and identity management. Security skills are especially important for encryption, privileged access, immutable copies and ransomware recovery. Scripting and API knowledge help automate policies and reporting.
The required depth depends on the environment and the consequences of downtime. A focused policy review may need a specialist familiar with the relevant tool, while a multi-site recovery design calls for someone who has planned, automated and tested restores across comparable systems.
Much Backup work can be completed remotely through secure access, configuration reviews, documentation and scheduled restore tests. On-site collaboration may be useful when the scope includes physical storage, tape libraries, data-centre changes or incident response. Clear access controls and change procedures are essential in either model.
Look for evidence of successful restore testing, clear recovery objectives, documented dependencies and actionable monitoring. A quality Backup professional can explain what is protected, how quickly it can be restored, where copies are stored and what happens when a job or recovery step fails.
Backup projects commonly involve Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity or Veritas, along with AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud services. Specialists may also protect VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, Microsoft 365, databases, NAS systems and enterprise storage.
Before starting Backup work, clarify critical services, recovery priorities, retention needs, data locations, security constraints and existing restore evidence. Confirm who approves changes, how access is granted and how success will be demonstrated. These details prevent a technically correct configuration from missing the company’s real recovery needs.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Backup in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 795 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Backup in their recent projects, 74% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Backup in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Backup in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (54%), and Manufacturing (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (99%), Project Management (72%), and Operations (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Backup
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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