Cisco ASA Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Cisco ASA
Eddy A.
Last position:
Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern
- Management of firewalls (Securepoint)
- Operation and maintenance of the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
- Operation and patching of IoT devices in the hazard management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP-to-serial converters)
- Support with the integration of security technology into existing IT infrastructures
- Planning and implementation of network segmentation and separation
- Transfer and implementation of solutions in other plants
- Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service, FNT/Command Manager Console, Service Now, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW.
Mohamad D.
Last position:
DevOps Engineer & IT-Security-Architect at BMW Group
- Built Azure Kubernetes clusters (AKS) with network policies, security groups, and RBAC
- Terraform-based infrastructure as code for secure, reproducible deployments in the BMW Azure cloud
- Hardened CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify SSC, and Contrast AST
- Integrated SAP BTP/Kyma and ServiceNow GRC
Can K.
Last position:
DevOps Specialist at Eviden Germany GmbH
Manage the development release and update process for a digitized nationwide trade register project "AuRegis".
Support software in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments, configure management with Kustomize, and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitLab, SonarQube, ArgoCD, and Azure.
Oversee system release of microservice architecture.
Build the CI/CD stack from scratch with GitLab CI, integrating integration tests, dependency checks, and security measures.
Automate deployment onto OpenShift using Kustomize.
Set up infrastructure components for development, code review, and code quality analysis including SonarQube.
Integrate GitOps tools such as Kustomize and ArgoCD, using both Azure and private cloud for sensitive data handling.
Develop Python scripts in Jenkins for cryptostore configuration and system packaging of products and microservices into deployable units.
Automate delivery to customers and deployment on test systems.
Create Kustomize manifests for microservices and develop the related automation, treating documentation as code for clarity and reproducibility.
Serve as technical advisor for the project's first go-live and oversee further deployments as technical rollout manager.
Hisham E.
Last position:
System Engineer Network & Security at Isringhausen GmbH
- Operation, maintenance and administration of the global network & security system landscape
- Troubleshooting and support in 2nd & 3rd levels and provide technical advice to other dept.
- Configuration of complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN and WLAN network infrastructures (N5K, N9K, ASR 8000, Wireless Controller WLC9800, AP C91xx and VMware Velo Cloud)
- Control of external service providers as part of service and escalation management
- Implementation and monitoring of system updates (software upgrades, minor/major changes)
Charles J.
Last position:
Network Architect at RedGlobal GmbH
- Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
- Troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers environment, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.
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
Oumarou B.
Last position:
WAN & Data Center Network Administrator at Teamative Germany GmbH
- Implementation, administration, configuration and operation of Cisco network components (PE-CE routers, provider routers, SD-WAN, switches, access gateways)
- Ensuring the availability, performance, further development and operation of the network infrastructure of the state access network WAN
- Creation of technical documentation in FNT-Command
- Troubleshooting and handling of incidents, changes, requests and problems tickets
- Tools: ITSM, Command-FNT, Orion, ASDM, Panorama
- Scripting: Bash Shell, Python, Ansible
- Protocols: IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, VRF, GETVPN, Segment-Routing, Static routing
- Devices: NCS-57C3 Series, ASR-1000 Series, ISR-4331, ISR-4451 SD-WAN, Catalyst 9k Series, Nexus 9k Series
- Firewall: Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA-5585, FWSM
Pascal F.
Last position:
Senior Network Security Consultant at IT-Systemhaus
- Provided expert level consulting for lifecycle, upgrades and refresh activities
- Used Remedy for effort recording and billing to customers
- Used ServiceNow for service management and workflow
- Used Jira for project management with agile/Scrum methods
- Used Confluence for documentation
- Worked with customer-specific software tools
- Worked with customer-provided and secured hardware suitable for IT security operations infrastructure setup for customers
- Built firewall rule sets and handed over to service owner and delivery teams
- Environment: Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, CSM, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco ISE, Check Point VSX and gateways
Sami B.
Last position:
German Customer (Pharma Supply-Chain Sector)
- Integration of a FortiManager into the existing FortiGate firewall infrastructure to centralize and optimize firewall management.
Szabolcs K.
Last position:
Senior Network Security Consultant at Mann+Hummel
- Network segmentation in the production IT environment
- Firewall migrations
- Integration of remote access sites
- Implementation of POCs (Backup, SCADA)
- Working in a multicultural environment
- Technologies used: Panorama & Palo Alto Firewalls, Checkpoint, ServiceNOW, MS Azure Cloud
Andreas F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
- Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
- Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
- Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
- Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
- Coordination with clients and service providers
- Escalation management, schedule control
- On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
Axel D.
Last position:
Instructor at Cimdata
- Delivered training courses for IT specialists (Fachinformatiker)
Martin F.
Last position:
IT Security Consultant at Freelance
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Statistics of experts using Cisco ASA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Customer Service, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
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 Cisco ASA
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.
Cisco ASA 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 (92%)
- Automotive (62%)
- Banking and Finance (62%)
- Manufacturing (62%)
- Telecommunication (46%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
- Energy (31%)
- Healthcare (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Cisco ASA does
Cisco ASA, short for Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance, is a firewall and security platform for controlling traffic between trusted and untrusted networks. It supports stateful inspection, network address translation, access-control rules, VPN connectivity and threat prevention at the network edge. Companies use it to protect offices, data centers and remote connections.
Core security work
Cisco ASA specialists define security zones, permit only required traffic and segment internal services from public networks. They configure site-to-site IPsec VPNs, remote-access VPNs, authentication flows and resilient firewall pairs. Strong work also covers logging, rule cleanup, change control and recovery procedures.
- Firewall policy and object-group design
- NAT, routing and access-control configuration
- IPsec, AnyConnect and remote-access VPNs
- High availability and failover setup
Ecosystem and tooling
Cisco ASA operates alongside Cisco AnyConnect, ASDM, Firepower Management Center and Cisco Secure Client, depending on the environment and software path. Professionals often use CLI diagnostics, packet captures, syslog, SNMP and central monitoring to investigate traffic and policy behavior. Related knowledge of IOS, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, DNS and identity services is valuable.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an organization is replacing a legacy firewall, merging networks or preparing a controlled migration to Cisco Secure Firewall. Specialists can also resolve intermittent VPN failures, remove risky rules and document an inherited configuration. In Germany, remote delivery often works well for analysis and configuration, while on-site support may help during hardware changes or cutovers.
- Firewall migration and policy redesign
- VPN troubleshooting and user access changes
- Audit preparation and configuration documentation
- Incident response and traffic analysis
What strong professionals deliver
A strong Cisco ASA professional starts with traffic flows, business requirements and a clear rollback plan rather than adding broad permit rules. They distinguish routing, NAT and policy problems, test changes in a controlled sequence and explain security decisions plainly. Their deliverables include readable rule sets, network diagrams, runbooks and evidence that failover and remote access work as intended.
ASA compared with alternatives
Cisco ASA remains common in established Cisco environments, but teams may compare it with Cisco Secure Firewall, Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks or cloud-native controls. The right choice depends on inspection needs, existing skills, licensing, integration and migration risk. Cisco ASA expertise is especially relevant when a company must maintain a stable estate while planning a gradual transition.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Cisco ASA? These answers cover the essentials.
Cisco ASA is used to filter network traffic, enforce access policies, provide NAT and connect sites or remote users through VPNs. It commonly protects branch offices, data centers and internet-facing network segments.
Cisco ASA focuses on firewall, VPN, NAT and access-control functions, while Cisco Secure Firewall adds broader threat inspection and centralized security capabilities. The best option depends on the current estate, required inspection depth and migration plans.
A strong Cisco ASA specialist usually understands IP routing, VLANs, DNS, authentication, IPsec and enterprise monitoring. Experience with AnyConnect, Cisco Secure Client, ASDM, CLI troubleshooting and Cisco IOS is also useful.
A Cisco ASA freelancer should have handled comparable firewall policies, VPN designs or migrations in environments with similar traffic and availability needs. Ask for evidence of careful change planning, rollback procedures, documentation and troubleshooting under controlled conditions.
Much Cisco ASA work can be completed remotely through secure access, configuration reviews, screen-sharing sessions and documented change windows. On-site collaboration may still be appropriate for hardware installation, cabling, physical failover testing or a sensitive cutover, with language expectations agreed in advance.
Review whether Cisco ASA policies are least-privilege, clearly documented and tested against real traffic flows. A quality professional explains rule order, NAT behavior, logging, VPN authentication, failover and the rollback path without relying on unexplained defaults.
Cisco ASA supports remote-access VPN scenarios through Cisco AnyConnect and related Cisco Secure Client components. The design must also address identity integration, endpoint posture, split tunneling, certificate handling, logging and user support.
Before changing Cisco ASA, freelancers should obtain the current configuration, topology, object inventory, access requirements and maintenance plan. They should confirm administrative access, backup and restore procedures, monitoring coverage and the business impact of a failed change.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco ASA in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 750 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco ASA in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco ASA in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco ASA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco ASA in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Automotive (62%), and Banking and Finance (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco ASA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (85%), and Project Management (62%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Cisco ASA
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