Cisco Catalyst Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Cisco Catalyst
Florian Krebs
Last position:
LAN Planner at Global Network AG
- As-is assessment of the current network infrastructure and its documentation, including on-site inspections
- Independent planning of new distribution and main distribution rooms in the individual district offices (components used, rack layout, connectivity), considering the BSI IT-Grundschutz and InfoSic requirements
- Planning of new copper and fiber optic cabling, including patch panels
- Coordination with building services engineering (TGA) to ensure compliance with relevant on-site requirements
- Development of detailed execution plans and high-level concepts for the rollout of the new infrastructure
- Additional support after the components go live (hypercare phase)
- Regular communication with project management and client stakeholders
Frank Borgfeld
Last position:
Consulting & Project Management at B-IT - Ihr IT-Kompetenz
- Planning the migration approach from the old to the new ZEWIS system
- Configuring the modules (basic module, project recording, assembly billing, etc.)
- Setting up interfaces and data imports
- Coordinating the rollout and aligning with departments
- Supporting the team during the go-live and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and preparation for acceptance
- Documenting all steps for smooth operations
Marko Oršolić
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
Eddy Abanum
Last position:
Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern
- Support 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 serial converters)
- Support with the integration of security technology into existing IT infrastructures
- Planning and execution of network segmentation and separation
- Transfer and implementation of solutions to other plants
- Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service Manager, FNT/Command Manager Console, ServiceNow, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW
Tony Rosolek
Last position:
Network Expert at Self-employed
- Consulting and execution of migration from Cisco AireOS to Cisco IOS-XE controller
- Solution design
- Configuration and staff training
- Products: Catalyst Center, Cisco controllers and IOS and COS access points, 9800-40, 5520, 8510, 9120, 9136, 9166, Catalyst switches, Aruba Clearpass
- Keywords: Tags, profiles, SSIDs, 802.1X authentication, captive portal, Identity PSK (iPSK), VLANs, troubleshooting, automation, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG
Pascal Farys
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
Abdelhak Mahou
Last position:
Network Architect at Bechtle Managed Services GmbH
- Created as-is network documentation for a Bechtle customer
- Analyzed existing configurations and adjusted them
- Advised on Fortinet and Check Point products
- Troubleshot complex routing, switching and application issues
- Tools: MS Azure, FortiManager, Cisco Nexus & Catalyst, Cisco WLAN Controller, Citrix Netscaler SD-WAN, MS Visio, Checkpoint VSX, Wireshark
Hisham Elsharawy
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)
Valentin Oprea
Last position:
Network Architect at IT Service Provider - Public Sector
- Designed a network management strategy focused on NetDevOps principles and model-driven telemetry using YANG data models
- Conducted NETCONF/YANG workshops for L2VPN/L3VPN services over SRv6
- Automated configuration deployment in the testing environment with Ansible
- Developed end-to-end service measurement concepts with IPSLA and the Telegraf-Prometheus-Grafana stack
- Created the dual-stack architecture design (router + switch + firewall) including a detailed test plan; planned, executed, and documented acceptance tests for the management network
- Performed BSI IT baseline protection checks according to the IT-Grundschutz catalog (needs assessment, modeling, risk analysis, deriving measures)
- Protocols: SRv6, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, NETCONF/YANG, model-driven telemetry, IPSLA
- Systems: Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, SolarWinds Orion, Grafana, InfluxDB, Telegraf, Ansible, Git
- Components: Cisco NCS router series, Cisco Catalyst switch series, Cisco Firepower firewall series
Martin Frlička
Last position:
IT Security Consultant at Freelance
Christian Wolpert
Last position:
Cisco Catalyst Center - SDA Wireless Consultant at IT Service Provider
- Implementation of Cisco Catalyst Center wireless network for a federal ministry in Berlin with focus on wireless topics
- Troubleshooting of day 0, day 1 and ongoing templates for zero-touch provisioning of switches and access points
- Client authentication and authorization troubleshooting using Cisco ISE
- Wireless guest access via Cisco ISE captive portals
- Ekahau site surveys and WLAN survey reports
- Cisco DNA Center, Cisco WLC and Cisco ISE
- LAN and WLAN network design and planning based on existing HLD and LLD documents
- C9300L and C9500 series switches, CW9166i access points
Charles Jakob
Last position:
Network Architect at RedGlobal GmbH
- Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
- Error analysis and resolution.
- Environment: Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.
Oumarou Boureima
Last position:
Network Administrator WAN & Data Center at Teamative Germany GmbH
- Implementation, administration, configuration and operation of Cisco network components (PE-CE routers, provider routers, SD-WAN, switches, access gateways)
- Ensuring availability, performance, ongoing development and operation of the WAN access network infrastructure
- Creating technical documentation in FNT-Command
- Troubleshooting and handling 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
Szabolcs Kardos
Last position:
Senior Network Security Consultant at Mann+Hummel
- Network segmentation in a production IT environment
- Firewall migrations
- Integration of remote access sites
- Implementation of POCs (Backup, SCADA)
- Working in a multicultural environment
- Applied technologies: Panorama & Palo Alto Firewalls, Checkpoint, ServiceNOW, MS Azure Cloud
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Cisco Catalyst
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
55%
Master's degree or higher
36%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Polish
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 Cisco Catalyst
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
Campus switching
Cisco Catalyst is used for the wired backbone of office, campus, branch, and industrial networks. It connects users, phones, printers, access points, and local systems with stable switching, segmentation, and power delivery.
- Access and distribution layer design
- VLANs, trunks, and STP tuning
- PoE for phones and wireless gear
- StackWise and redundant uplinks
Platform skills
Strong specialists work with Catalyst hardware families, Cisco IOS XE, and the tools around deployment and monitoring. They understand port security, QoS, routing basics, and how to keep firmware and configs consistent across sites.
They also know how Catalyst fits with Catalyst Center, older Cisco Prime setups, and common network management flows used in larger environments.
Typical work
Companies bring in freelance expertise for new site rollouts, refreshes, migrations, and troubleshooting. In Germany, this often means multi-site offices, manufacturing floors, logistics hubs, and regulated environments where wired access still matters.
- New switch deployments and standard builds
- Migration from older Cisco switch lines
- Fault isolation for loops, drops, and STP issues
- Network segmentation for teams and devices
What good specialists deliver
A solid Cisco Catalyst professional leaves behind clean documentation, stable templates, and a network that is easy to support. They validate redundancy, confirm port behavior, and test end-to-end connectivity before handover.
They also spot weak designs early, such as oversubscribed uplinks, poor VLAN planning, or inconsistent PoE budgets.
Common search terms
People often search for Cisco Catalyst by the full name, by Catalyst, or simply as Cisco switches when they want wired campus expertise. Older Cisco gear is sometimes discussed in the same context, so the specialist should be able to separate legacy terms from current Catalyst platforms.
That matters when reviewing legacy configurations, upgrade plans, or mixed environments that still run different Cisco generations.
When to hire
Bring in freelance help when your internal team is busy, when a rollout needs a fast start, or when an outage points to the switching layer. It is also useful when you need someone to review a design before go-live or to support a short on-site window in Germany.
Remote work fits most planning, documentation, and troubleshooting tasks. On-site time helps with rack access, cabling checks, and hands-on cutovers.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Cisco Catalyst — answered in short.
Cisco Catalyst is used for campus and branch switching. It connects end devices, applies VLAN separation, carries PoE to phones and access points, and provides the access layer for wired users. Many teams choose it when they need stable switching across offices, plants, or distributed sites.
Cisco Catalyst is the name most people use for Cisco's campus switching family. It is usually compared with older Cisco switch ranges or with other vendors' access and distribution switches, depending on the existing network. A good specialist should know where Catalyst fits in a mixed Cisco estate and when an older platform should be migrated.
A strong Cisco Catalyst freelancer usually knows VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel, PoE, QoS, and basic routing. Experience with IOS XE, configuration templates, and network monitoring tools is also important. In larger environments, knowledge of Catalyst Center and change control practices helps a lot.
The right Cisco Catalyst experience depends on the task. A simple access switch refresh needs less depth than a multi-site redesign, a StackWise migration, or a cutover that must avoid downtime. If the work touches segmentation, redundancy, or production branches, choose a specialist who has handled similar live environments.
Much of Cisco Catalyst planning, troubleshooting, and documentation can be done remotely. That works well for config reviews, design checks, and post-change support. On-site help is still useful for cabling validation, rack work, hardware swaps, and cutovers where physical access matters.
If your network has recurring loop alarms, inconsistent VLAN behavior, failed uplinks, or messy switch templates, Cisco Catalyst expertise can help. Companies also bring in outside specialists when they need a fast rollout, a cleanup after growth, or a review before a larger network change. Legacy Cisco environments often need this kind of focused support.
Ask which Catalyst families they have worked on, what they have done with IOS XE, and how they handle changes in live networks. For Cisco Catalyst, you should also ask about StackWise, PoE planning, STP troubleshooting, and documentation quality. If you run multiple sites in Germany, check whether they can work in English and coordinate on-site when needed.
A good Cisco Catalyst specialist produces clear configs, explains design choices, and tests the network before handover. Look for evidence of clean VLAN design, stable redundancy, proper port security, and sensible recovery steps. Strong experts also leave notes that make later support easier, not just a working switch list.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 782 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects, 55% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 36% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Polish (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Telecommunication (64%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Customer Service (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Cisco Catalyst
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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