CentOS Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used CentOS
Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization at ARTEVENT
Designed, built, and launched an internal event planning web application used by over 100 department leads for a large event, despite having no dedicated testing phase.
Ensured smooth, failure-free operation during first production use, leading to the tool being adopted for future events.
Automated catering calculations and related workflows, significantly reducing email communication and manual computation effort for meal planning.
Managed deployment and hosting on a Linux server using Coolify, including application setup and runtime operations.
Hired and guided a communication designer on UX while independently owning all technical decisions and implementation.
Alexandro L.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement
- Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
- Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
- Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
- Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
- Support with the communication strategy.
- Coordination of external and internal resources.
- Stakeholder management.
- Steering of steering committees.
André G.
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Florian R.
Last position:
Network Administrator at Smartconnect Berlin
- Configuration and management of routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, HP)
- Design and expansion of networks in corporate environments
- WLAN site surveys and optimization (e.g., with Ekahau, NetSpot)
- Implementation of security policies and access controls
Frank B.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Freelancer
- Freelance software engineer focusing on backend (Python/Django) and frontend (VueJS).
Pawel N.
Last position:
Subject Mater Expert Linux at TCS Alliance Healthcare
- Updating/upgrading Linux servers to new versions
- Installing Trend Micro on Linux servers
- Creating, presenting and maintaining technical documents
- Refactoring tools
- Platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10, 11, CentOS, RedHat, Windows 10, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Trend Micro AV, PuTTY, SSH, VMware
- Project language: English
Eric N.
Last position:
Data Engineer at Creditsafe Deutschland GmbH
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Statistics of experts using CentOS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
3.3 years (Germany: 3.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
20 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
80% (Germany: 78%)
Master's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 49%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using CentOS
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
CentOS 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%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Telecommunication (57%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Professional Services (43%)
- Aerospace and Defense (29%)
- Energy (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
CentOS foundations
CentOS is a community-supported Linux distribution built from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. CentOS Linux was valued for its stable packages, familiar administration model and strong compatibility with enterprise server environments. CentOS Stream now serves as a continuously delivered branch positioned between Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Server workloads
CentOS is used for dependable hosting and infrastructure rather than desktop applications. Companies run web servers, databases, APIs, monitoring tools, virtualization hosts and internal services on it. In Berlin, specialists may support digital products, industrial systems and business platforms that require predictable Linux operations.
- Configure web, application and database servers
- Harden hosts and manage access controls
- Operate virtual machines and cloud instances
- Plan migrations from CentOS Linux to a supported platform
Tools and ecosystem
Strong CentOS professionals work comfortably with systemd, SELinux, firewalld, DNF or YUM, Bash and SSH. They often connect server management with Ansible, Git, CI/CD pipelines, containers, Nginx, Apache HTTP Server and PostgreSQL or MariaDB. Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux helps when teams compare compatible operating systems.
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise is useful when a company inherits undocumented CentOS systems, faces an operating-system transition or needs to improve reliability without disrupting production. Specialists can audit configurations, document dependencies, upgrade packages, design repeatable automation and create a practical migration path. Remote collaboration works well for most administration and automation work; on-site support can help with sensitive infrastructure and hardware.
- Assess unsupported or aging CentOS Linux environments
- Prepare migrations to Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Automate provisioning, patching and rollback procedures
- Investigate performance, availability and security issues
What strong specialists deliver
Quality work starts with a clear inventory of hosts, services, repositories, credentials and operational risks. The right specialist tests changes safely, explains trade-offs and leaves behind readable automation and documentation. They understand that SELinux, firewalld, storage, DNS, certificates and backup recovery are part of the system, not isolated tasks.
Choosing the right fit
Look for evidence of production work with the specific CentOS release, workload and hosting model involved. Ask how the specialist handles end-of-life systems, repository changes, security updates and rollback plans. For Berlin teams, clarify German or English communication needs, access procedures and the balance between remote work and on-site collaboration before the engagement begins.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about CentOS.
CentOS is commonly used for web hosting, databases, APIs, monitoring, virtualization and internal business services. Its Linux administration model suits teams that need stable, scriptable server operations and compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux tooling.
CentOS Linux was known for compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, while Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux are community alternatives designed to provide a similar enterprise Linux experience. CentOS Stream follows an upstream position closer to future Red Hat Enterprise Linux updates, so the choice depends on stability, lifecycle and migration requirements.
A strong CentOS specialist should also understand Bash, SSH, systemd, SELinux, firewalld, networking, storage and backup recovery. Experience with Ansible, containers, Git, CI/CD and cloud infrastructure is valuable when the system is part of a larger delivery process.
The required background depends on the risk and scope of the work. A CentOS professional handling production migration, security hardening or recovery should have proven experience with comparable workloads, while routine configuration can suit someone with a narrower but relevant track record.
Most CentOS administration, automation and documentation can be completed remotely through controlled access, logs and monitoring. On-site collaboration may be useful for hardware, restricted networks or teams that need hands-on operational workshops, with German or English agreed in advance.
Before changing CentOS, a specialist should review the release, repositories, dependencies, service map, backups, access controls and rollback options. They should test the change outside production where possible and record every configuration decision for the operating team.
A company should review its position when CentOS Linux no longer receives the support or package updates its workload requires. A specialist can compare CentOS Stream, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, then plan testing, dependency remediation and a controlled cutover.
Ask a CentOS professional to explain a real migration, outage investigation or hardening task in clear operational terms. Good answers cover testing, security, observability, automation, documentation and recovery rather than focusing only on individual commands.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 824 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (57%), and Telecommunication (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (71%), and Product Development (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CentOS
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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