Brocade Experts in Germany
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Vicenco K.
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Kevin F.
Last position:
DevOps and Platform Engineer at DB Systel GmbH
- Error analysis and fixes including performance optimization of the in-house developed platform API
- Change and incident management in day-to-day operations
- Responsible for compliance with security and compliance requirements
- Vendor management for software development and maintenance
- Planning and execution of migration of legacy services to a cloud native platform
Role in the project: project staff, implementation team
Used skills: requirements analysis, IT service and application management, IT operations, error analysis and performance optimization, software maintenance and lifecycle management
Project environment: Cloud Native Platform (Kubernetes, Crossplane, AWS, ArgoCD, Grafana)
Pierre G.
Last position:
Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG
- PRISMA project
- Ansible automation
- Windows third-level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
Serge K.
Last position:
Data Scientist & MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) at REWE Digital GmbH
- It is like a startup within REWE, where we have to build a new forecasting system on Google Cloud Platform from the scratch. Although, officially my role is called MLOps, my actual tasks also include development of data processing pipelines (data engineering) and data scientists tasks such as feature engineering and model trainings.
- GCP: Terraform (tofu), Vertex AI (Kubeflow), Cloud Run, IAM, Google Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Artifact Registry
- Data engineering: Snowflake as the main data warehouse, Terraform, DBT for data model implementations
- CI/CD: GitLab. We have built a CI/CD pipeline that automates deployments of new releases up to production environment
- Development of feature store and data synchronization between environments
- Data science: evaluation of different forecasting models, including CatBoost, Contextual Gamma and Random Forest; implementation of training pipelines using Kubeflow on Vertex AI; scaling and development of an event-driven interface using Kafka as a forecasting service; evaluation of MLFlow for model tracking and model registry
- Implementation of REST API using KeyCloak OAuth2 and OpenID (JWT)
- Monitoring: implementation of dashboards with Grafana, Prometheus, Mimir, Streamlit and Loki to monitor prediction metrics, GCP and Snowflake costs for pipelines, and system metrics
- Development of Copilot Agent Skills
Michael K.
Last position:
DevOps, Linux Administrator, Infrastructure, Security at ERGO / ITErgo
- Installation, planning, maintenance and further development of the server farm in the area of hardware and software
- Migration of live systems with minimized downtime
- Processing tickets and changes in daily business
- Documentation of changes and processes in Confluence
- Test runs in the development environment
- Configuration and administration of Linux systems
- Configuration and administration of backup systems (Dell Networker, DataDomain)
- Administration of the Checkpoint firewall
Roman B.
Last position:
Lead SAN/Storage & Backup Consultant / Architect at Daimler/Mercedes-Benz
- Led a small team of Storage/Backup consultants responsible for EMEA region data center transformation across 200 DCs
- Developed and defended HLD and LLD designs for SAN (Brocade), block storage (HPE Primera/Alletra), NAS (EMC Unity), object storage (Iternity with iCAS FS), and backup (Commvault)
- Performed build and configuration of ~25 data centers, coordinating with network, compute, and security teams
- Developed new processes and standards for infrastructure builds and finalized hardware purchases and BOM preparation
- Created and executed testing approach including DR tests, and handed over builds to operation and migration teams
- Trained other storage consultants to ensure SLA compliance
- Technologies: Brocades, HPE/IBM/EMC/NetApp/CEPH, vSAN, NSX, TSM, Veeam, Commvault, tape libraries, drives & VTLs
Thomas S.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Public Sector / SÜ2
- Operation of VMware, Veeam and further development of the system
- Implementation of BSI requirements in the design/construction
- Control and analysis of the VMware environment using PowerShell scripts
- Working according to ITIL processes
- Version control of scripts with TortoiseSVN
Majid A.
Last position:
Lead Consultant at Infosys
- Network automation
- CI/CD and Docker environment
- Python Nornir for network automation
- pyATS for monitoring and test case automation
- Network Access Control (Radius) and Device Admin Access Control (TACACS) with AAA and Cisco ISE with Cisco/HP/Aruba Devices
- Cisco ISE Clusters (2/4/8 nodes) configuration
- Cisco ISE Authentication and Authorization configuration
- Cisco/HP/Aruba Switch/WLC Tacacs/dot1x/Radius configuration
- Cisco ISE automation with Restconf and Python
Marko O.
Last position:
System Administrator in a 6-person Team at FITS
- System administration of FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.1 in a secure cloud software solution
- Administration of proxy servers for FITS and its clients, banks and state banks
- Administration of secure internet solutions
- Administration of secure mail solutions and mail gateways
- Administration of Apache 2.4 web servers
- Planning and maintenance of servers and network components in FNT Command
- Incident, change and ticket handling, especially troubleshooting network issues using Splunk and ARS
- Troubleshooting and log file analysis using Splunk Enterprise
- Monitoring with Nagios
- Ordering, provisioning and installation of certificates on Apache web servers, Nginx web servers and load balancers
- Hardware: HP ProLiant DL380 Gen 9 and 10, Cisco Catalyst
- Software: FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.2, FNT Command, shell scripts, MySQL databases, ServiceNow, ARS, Splunk Enterprise 8.15
Manfred S.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer Linux at DB InfraGo AG
- Set up and updated virtual machines for railway operations infrastructure.
- Used VMWare vSphere 6–8, Veeam Backup, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, NPS, and WSUS.
- Used RedHat Satellite Server, rSyslog Server, Icinga2, Postfix, Tacacs, Ansible, and Ansible Automation Platform.
- Operated HPE rack servers and HPE Synergy blade servers with Meinberg NTP Server, Brocade FC, and Cisco Nexus 9000.
Alexander B.
Last position:
IT Specialist SAN at Self-Employed
Administration of Brocade SAN
Optimization of processes in the Pure Storage environment
Automation in the storage environment
Administration of block, file and S3 storage (NetApp / Pure Flash Blade)
Software/Tools: BNA, SANnav, bash, python, Remedy ARS
Michael W.
Last position:
Storage Architect at BSI GmbH
- Processing changes to build new storage in a new data center environment
- Draft design of the storage solution with its backup area
- Discussions on the future storage architecture and cloud backup solution
- Timeline creation for each project with duration and maturity level
- Documenting each project in Confluence
- Updating all storage product items in Certlich
- Updating and fixing errors in Alfabet
- Adding new products and their details in Alfabet for the storage area
Hans K.
Last position:
Senior IT-Operations Specialist at Carl Zeiss Digital Innovation
- Technical and strategic support for the task force to build a globally available service unit focused on Microsoft Azure Cloud under the Follow the Sun principle and SAFe
Wolfgang L.
Last position:
Senior Storage Engineer
- Operation and design of storage and backup infrastructure
- Planning and execution of tasks and changes
- Timely handling and resolution of incidents and problems
- Further development of monitoring and incident prevention
- Design and execution of migrations
- System upgrades and optimization
- Automation of operational tasks
- Coaching of the operations team
- Documentation
- Technology: NetApp cDOT Cluster, ONTAP NAS, SAN, NetApp Active IQ, System Manager, Veeam, VMWare, PowerShell, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, MS Office
- Industry: Defence and Space
Axel R.
Last position:
Thuringian Courts and Public Prosecutor's Offices - ITeGS
- As-is assessment of data center rooms and data center infrastructure at the Jena data center, including analysis and documentation based on BSI IT-Grundschutz, EN 50600, EN 50001/EMAS, ISO 27001, ASHRAE
- As-is assessment of the IT infrastructure at the Jena site, including analysis and documentation based on ISO 27001
- Development of a concept for the data center infrastructure and IT infrastructure of the Jena data center
- Development of a concept for the IT infrastructure at other sites
- Creation of the technical specification of the bill of quantities for the tender
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Statistics of experts using Brocade
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using Brocade
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Brocade 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Automotive (47%)
- Government and Administration (47%)
- Telecommunication (47%)
- Insurance (40%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Brocade at a glance
Brocade is best known for enterprise networking and storage connectivity, especially Fibre Channel switches used in storage area networks. Its portfolio includes director-class and fixed-port switches, Ethernet products and Fabric OS, the operating system behind many SAN environments. The Brocade name is now closely associated with Broadcom’s storage networking business.
SAN and data centre use
Brocade fabrics connect servers, storage arrays and backup systems with predictable, resilient paths. Companies use them for database platforms, virtualisation, private cloud infrastructure, business continuity and high-throughput workloads. The technology is common in data centres where storage traffic needs clear separation from ordinary Ethernet traffic.
- Design dual-fabric SAN topologies
- Connect hosts, arrays and tape systems
- Plan fabric expansion and technology refreshes
- Support disaster-recovery and replication paths
Ecosystem and tooling
A Brocade specialist works with Fabric OS, zoning, aliases, trunking, ISLs and multipathing. Related tools and systems may include Brocade Network Advisor, SANnav, command-line administration, VMware, Linux, Windows Server and storage platforms from major vendors. Strong knowledge of Fibre Channel standards and vendor interoperability is essential.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful during SAN implementations, storage migrations, data-centre moves and urgent fabric incidents. Companies also bring in specialists when internal teams need an independent design review or when a legacy Brocade environment must be documented and modernised.
- Investigate link, port or fabric faults
- Review zoning and naming conventions
- Prepare migration runbooks and rollback plans
- Document production fabrics for operations teams
What strong professionals deliver
The best professionals combine practical switch experience with disciplined change control. They read logs, isolate faults without disrupting critical paths and explain risks before changing a live fabric. Their deliverables can include topology diagrams, zoning plans, configuration backups, implementation procedures and clear handover documentation.
Working across Germany
Brocade work often touches sensitive production systems, so collaboration may combine remote analysis with planned on-site access in Germany. A suitable freelancer should be comfortable coordinating with storage, virtualisation, security and operations teams. Clear technical English is common; German communication can be important for local stakeholders, documentation and change approvals.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Brocade, in one place.
Brocade is mainly used to connect servers and storage through Fibre Channel storage area networks. Its switches and Fabric OS support reliable data paths for virtualisation, databases, backup, replication and other critical data-centre workloads.
Brocade and Cisco MDS are both established Fibre Channel SAN technologies. The choice usually depends on the existing fabric, storage compatibility, operational tooling, internal skills and the migration risk of introducing a different vendor.
A strong Brocade freelancer usually understands Fibre Channel, zoning, multipathing and Fabric OS administration. Experience with VMware, Linux, Windows Server, storage arrays, backup systems, SAN monitoring and data-centre change processes is also valuable.
The right level depends on the work. Brocade configuration reviews or documentation updates may need focused platform knowledge, while a production migration or outage investigation calls for a specialist who has handled complex fabrics and controlled changes under operational pressure.
Yes, much of Brocade assessment, planning, documentation and troubleshooting can be performed remotely through approved access. Hardware installation, cabling checks and certain change windows may still require on-site coordination at a German data centre.
Ask a Brocade specialist to explain a comparable SAN design, a zoning approach and a fault-isolation method. Good answers show structured diagnostics, awareness of fabric dependencies, careful rollback planning and clear communication with storage and operations teams.
Brocade is the product and technology name widely used for enterprise storage networking, while Broadcom owns and continues to develop that business. Project requirements may therefore refer to Brocade switches, Fabric OS or Broadcom storage networking products.
A capable Brocade freelancer can deliver current topology diagrams, switch inventories, zoning records, configuration backups, migration plans and operating procedures. For troubleshooting work, expect a concise root-cause report, corrective actions and recommendations for preventing recurrence.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Brocade in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 840 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Brocade in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Brocade in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Brocade in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Brocade in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Brocade in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (93%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Brocade
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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