Cisco Catalyst Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Cisco Catalyst
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.
Nasif M.
Last position:
Solution Architect at SAP
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Scope:
- Operation and configuration of the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, including network, storage, and security design.
- Implementation of centralized observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, alerting).
- Development of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automation frameworks.
- Training and enablement of operations and development teams.
Result: Accelerated service delivery, transparent operational metrics, and sustainable knowledge transfer.
Florian K.
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 B.
Last position:
Consulting & Project Management at B-IT - Ihr IT-Kompetenz
- Planning the migration approach from the old to the new ZEWIS system
- Configuration of the modules (basic module, project recording, assembly billing, etc.)
- Setup of interfaces and data transfers
- Coordination of the rollout and alignment with specialist departments
- Supporting the team during go-live and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and preparation for acceptance
- Documentation of all steps to ensure smooth operation
Valentin O.
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
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.
Tony R.
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
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
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
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
Abdelhak M.
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
Martin F.
Last position:
IT Security Consultant at Freelance
Christian W.
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
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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, Government and Administration, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
58%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Polish
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 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Cisco Catalyst 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 (93%)
- Government and Administration (60%)
- Telecommunication (60%)
- Automotive (53%)
- Banking and Finance (47%)
- Manufacturing (40%)
- Retail (40%)
- Energy (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Cisco Catalyst delivers
Cisco Catalyst is a family of enterprise switches, wireless solutions and network management tools for reliable campus, branch and industrial connectivity. Companies use it to connect users, access points, servers, phones and IoT devices while enforcing policies close to the network edge. The portfolio includes access, aggregation and core platforms, with capabilities varying by model and software license.
Networks and use cases
Catalyst supports wired and wireless environments across offices, production sites, public institutions and distributed branches. Common projects include:
- Designing resilient campus and branch topologies
- Replacing legacy switching infrastructure with Catalyst platforms
- Segmenting users, devices and operational systems
- Integrating access control, wireless and voice services
- Standardizing configurations across multiple locations
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work across Cisco IOS XE, VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, EtherChannel, routing and IPv6. They may also use Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, Meraki integrations, NetFlow and telemetry tools. Knowledge of Python, Ansible, REST APIs and configuration templates helps teams automate repeatable changes and connect Catalyst operations with wider IT workflows.
When companies need expertise
Freelance support is useful during network refreshes, mergers, site rollouts and complex fault investigations. Companies also bring in specialists when internal teams need a clean migration plan, stronger segmentation or operational documentation. In Germany, projects may require a mix of remote design work and on-site access for cabling checks, cutovers or acceptance tests, with communication in English or German depending on the stakeholders.
Delivery and collaboration
A capable professional starts with requirements, traffic patterns, dependencies and failure scenarios rather than applying a standard template. They produce logical and physical designs, configuration standards, migration runbooks, test plans and clear handover documentation. For remote work, secure access, change windows, monitoring data and an agreed escalation path are essential.
Signs of strong specialists
Look for professionals who can explain design trade-offs and verify changes safely in production. Useful evidence includes:
- Experience with the relevant Catalyst families and IOS XE releases
- Practical understanding of STP, routing, QoS and high availability
- Experience with ISE, Catalyst Center or comparable management workflows
- Structured troubleshooting based on logs, telemetry and packet behavior
- Clear documentation and disciplined change control
Strong specialists also know when a Catalyst design should connect with Cisco Meraki, third-party security tools or existing data-center infrastructure. They leave behind a network that the internal team can operate, monitor and extend with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Cisco Catalyst — answered in short.
Cisco Catalyst is used to build and operate enterprise wired and wireless networks. It connects endpoints, access points, phones, servers and industrial devices while supporting segmentation, routing, access control and centralized monitoring.
Cisco Catalyst offers detailed control through IOS XE, command-line configuration and broad enterprise features. Cisco Meraki emphasizes cloud-managed simplicity, so the better choice depends on operational preferences, scale, existing equipment and the level of local control required.
A strong Cisco Catalyst specialist often brings skills in Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center, wireless networking, firewalls and identity-based access. Routing, IPv6, QoS, Python, Ansible and IT service management are also valuable for complete network delivery.
The right Cisco Catalyst experience depends on the scope and risk of the work. A switch replacement needs solid configuration and migration skills, while a multi-site redesign or production cutover calls for proven planning, troubleshooting, security and rollback discipline.
Cisco Catalyst design, documentation, configuration review and many troubleshooting tasks can be handled remotely from Germany. On-site support may still be needed for cabling validation, hardware installation, console access or a sensitive site cutover.
Ask a Cisco Catalyst freelancer to describe a comparable network, the risks they identified and how they validated changes. Good answers cover failure handling, monitoring, documentation, testing and communication rather than focusing only on command syntax.
Cisco Catalyst environments can use Catalyst Center, templates, APIs, telemetry and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Python is useful for custom checks and integrations, while automation should include approval, validation and rollback steps.
A Cisco Catalyst engagement should account for the exact hardware, IOS XE release, feature set and management model in use. A specialist should verify compatibility, licensing requirements, support status and upgrade paths before recommending a design or migration.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 771 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects, 58% 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 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 (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Government and Administration (60%), and Telecommunication (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco Catalyst in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (93%), and Customer Service (67%).
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