Cisco DNA Center Experts in Germany
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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.
Christian D.
Last position:
Managing Director and Senior Consultant at business-security (b-sec®) GmbH
- Conceptual consulting for securing business processes
- Consulting for planning and implementing IT and IT security projects
- Security and policy checks, process optimization, contingency planning
- Project management and interim management in IT infrastructure and information security
Overview of relevant projects:
- 2025: Consulting on a DLP concept and for Digid GmbH.
- 2025: Consulting for a customer after a cybersecurity attack in which the IT infrastructure was compromised and the attacker gained M365 tenant admin rights. Investigation and recovery of the IT infrastructure. Preparation of recommendations for increasing IT security.
- 2025: Continuation of the projects listed below for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norddeutsche Landesbank.
- 2024: Preparation of a DNS concept including consulting on DNS strategy and technology, DNS design, DNS security, load balancing, reverse lookup zones and automation. Preparation of a DHCP concept including consulting on DHCP design, the central DHCP management system and automation. Consulting on the operation of the products mentioned, operating processes, and adapting the IT documentation and IT service description for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
- 2024: Analysis and assessment of the network and security infrastructure established by the providers with regard to the overall architecture, consisting of the design and components. Development of proposed solutions to improve current operations, maximize performance and security, and reduce complexity. Presentation of the results, their causes and possible solutions to C-level management, including the required decision templates. Development of a SASE concept based on a Zero Trust architecture for Norddeutsche Landesbank.
- 2024: Continuation of the projects listed below for Atlas GmbH and Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.
- 2023: Consulting on resolving findings from an IT security assessment of the IT infrastructure, conducting proof-of-concepts for DDoS protection and Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA & ZDX), creating a new security architecture based on Zero Trust, redesigning a Cisco ISE implementation and designing a DNS security solution to protect guests and financial advisors for Atlas GmbH / Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.
- 2023: Continuation of the projects listed below for Digid GmbH, Vaillant Group GmbH (until 09/2023), Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (until 05/2023) and Union Investment IT-Services GmbH (until 07/2023).
- 2022: Preparation and review of white papers for infrastructure and security architectures, planning new network infrastructures for Deutsches Luft- und Raumfahrtzentrum.
- 2022: Development of a concept for the technical and process-related modernization of a disaster recovery plan for United Nations Volunteers.
- 2022: Development of a concept for moving measurement data to a cloud environment, introducing Network Access Control and conducting an awareness training session for Digid GmbH.
- 2022: Development of a network segmentation concept for DZ Hyp AG.
- 2022: Development of a network segmentation concept for Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
- 2021: Development of a new load balancer architecture for Bundeswehr Fuhrparkservices GmbH.
- 2021: Vulnerability scan and penetration test of a web frontend, including evaluation and preparation of recommendations for remediation, taking risk and probability of occurrence into account, for customer ifi GmbH.
- 2021: Consulting, concept development and sub-project management for introducing a Network Access Control solution (certificate authentication and MAC address bypass) and macro-segmentation (area and zone concept based on dynamic assignment of endpoints) in office and production IT for customer Vaillant Group GmbH.
- 2021: Upgrade and optimization of the LAN and WLAN infrastructure for customer United Nations Volunteers.
- 2021: Development of a target concept for modernizing the IT security infrastructure consisting of the DMZ (Cisco switches, firewalls, WSA, ESA, SMA), internet access, admin and management networks and wireless LAN, including support during implementation, for Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe.
- 2021: Creation of a micro-segmentation concept based on Cisco DNA and SGT and Zero Trust for Union Investment IT-Services GmbH.
- 2021: Review and update of ISMS Level-3 policies and preparation of process instructions for customer Software AG.
- 2021: Project management for the global Tec-Refresh project Meraki WLAN 2.0, coordination of outsourcing the LAN/WLAN infrastructure to a managed service provider and preparation of a WLAN concept for automated guided vehicles for customer Heraeus Infosystems GmbH.
- 2021: Project management and technical support for the “Transition of SIEM/SOC Services” project of a customer into a shared environment and assumption of the interim role of Head of Security Operations at customer Datagroup SE.
- 2021: Workshop for a future implementation of Mobile Device Management at customer Allgeier Experts Go GmbH.
- 2021: Sub-project management for introducing a rule management tool for firewalls and recertifying NAC endpoints based on 802.1x and MAB at customer Union Investment IT-Services GmbH.
- 2020: Development of a network segmentation concept for two data centers based on Cisco and VMware for Aareon AG.
- Recording and analysis of the current network architecture, including project initiation.
- Development of a concept for micro-segmentation in the data center and access network.
- 2020: Infrastructure and security architecture audit for customer Stuttgarter Versicherung AG.
- Analysis of the IT infrastructure and IT security architecture with regard to the configuration of network and security components. Additional review of contracts, process descriptions and manuals for completeness. Development of recommendations to improve the stability and operation of the infrastructure. Preparation of a network segmentation concept and project management for implementing the measures from the analysis project.
- 2020: Consulting on setting up an ISMS-Light for customer Josera foodforplanet GmbH & Co. KG.
- 2020: Security architecture consulting for customer Datagroup SE.
- Development of a future IT infrastructure and IT security architecture.
- Analysis of the current IT architecture of all 23 companies.
- Recommendations for optimizing the IT infrastructure and preparation of a comparison between a classic perimeter security concept and the Zero Trust model.
- Preparation of a security zone concept.
- Preparation of an IT infrastructure architecture in coordination with all companies.
- 2018 - 2019: Stream Lead in the Cyber Security program of Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
- Responsible for designing and implementing 9 projects in IT security infrastructure and user access management, as well as managing project managers and experts.
- Project area: Network Segmentation and Access Control.
- Project area: Security Architecture.
- Project area: Privileged, Identity & Access Management.
- Project area: Simplify User Authentication (MFA).
- Project area: Mobile & Endpoint Security.
- Project area: OT Security.
- Project area: E-enabled Aircraft.
- 2018: Security architecture consulting for customer Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
- Project management for the development, evaluation and management of the company-wide information security architecture.
- Development of a security strategy and roadmap to align the security architecture with the Zero Trust model.
- Evaluation of security solutions, services and tools available on the market.
- Definition of requirements for RfPs and evaluation of offers.
- Development, maintenance and monitoring of security architecture artifacts.
- Conducting security assessments of existing and new IT systems and security services.
- 2018: ISMS consulting for customer GLS IT Services GmbH.
- Consulting on introducing and initially operating an ISMS based on ISO27001.
- Auditing the IT environments of the GLS country companies.
- Analysis and assessment of IT security risks and derivation of required measures.
- Development of proposed solutions in coordination with the relevant stakeholders.
- Project management and transition of the ISMS to later operations.
- 2016 - 2018: Security Pre-Sales Consultant for customer Cisco Systems GmbH.
- Nationwide strategic and conceptual consulting for major enterprise customers and financial and insurance customers on Cisco and Meraki security products and services such as Firepower, WSA, ESA, Stealthwatch and ISE.
- 2017 - 2018: Design and implementation of an ISMS for customer Verivox GmbH.
- Conducting various BIAs and GAP analyses.
- Preparation of security policies based on ISO 2700x.
- Assumption of the interim role of Information Security Officer.
- 2017: Preparation of a contingency concept for VPV Lebensversicherungs-AG.
- Review and update of the IT contingency manual.
- 2016: Consulting and project management for the design of cloud and hosting services for customer Vodafone Group Services GmbH.
- Analysis and optimization of the sell-build-run process.
- Preparation of detailed-level designs for cloud products.
Eduard D.
Last position:
Guest Lecturer at Politehnica University Bucharest
"Reasoning Models: From LLM Foundations to NOC Automation."
Minh Duc V.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer Network & Security at F.S. Fehrer GmbH & Co. KG
- Responsible for the configuration, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of the IT infrastructure, including Extreme Networks, SD-WAN, and Fortinet security solutions, at all international company locations in Europe and North America
- Development of a comprehensive strategic roadmap to optimize the network architecture, including VLANS, NAC, QoS, firewall configurations, VPNs, DPI, NGFW, threat intelligence, and SSL/TLS inspection
- Implementation of the OneIT strategy through the introduction of new technologies such as Cisco DNA Center, ExtremeCloud IQ, FortiOS, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer, which increased employee skills and the efficiency of the IT systems
- Integration of IT and OT systems to optimize the network and security architecture and improve operational efficiency
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)
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
Udo S.
Last position:
GRC Project Manager at 1 & 1 Mobilfunk
Developed a GRC guideline for project management in the rollout area.
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 DNA Center
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
9
Most common languages
German, English, Romanian
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 DNA Center
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 DNA Center 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 (88%)
- Telecommunication (75%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Professional Services (63%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Energy (38%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Insurance (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Cisco DNA Center does
Cisco DNA Center, also known as Cisco Catalyst Center, is a central management and automation system for Cisco enterprise networks. It helps teams design sites, provision switches and access points, apply policy, monitor performance and investigate faults through one interface. It is used across campus, branch, wireless and hybrid network environments.
Core capabilities
The platform combines intent-based networking with inventory, configuration templates, topology views and assurance data. Strong specialists work with Cisco IOS XE, Catalyst switches, wireless controllers, access points, Software-Defined Access and Cisco Identity Services Engine. They also connect APIs and automation tools to existing operational processes.
- Build network sites, hierarchies and device profiles
- Automate onboarding and configuration changes
- Track client, application and device health
- Apply segmentation and access policies
Typical project work
Companies bring in professionals to plan a Cisco DNA Center rollout, clean up device inventories or migrate from manual network administration. Deliverables can include discovery, design documentation, templates, policy models, API integrations, dashboards and operational runbooks. Germany-based teams may need support for distributed offices, manufacturing sites or regulated enterprise environments.
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise is useful when internal teams need to modernize network operations without interrupting business connectivity. Specialists can assess whether existing Catalyst hardware, licensing, software releases and identity services are ready for adoption. They also help resolve failed provisioning, inconsistent policy, telemetry gaps and integration issues.
- Define a practical migration path from legacy workflows
- Validate compatibility and release dependencies
- Standardize templates across sites
- Connect monitoring, identity and ticketing systems
Delivery and collaboration
A Cisco DNA Center project can often be delivered remotely through discovery sessions, lab validation, configuration reviews and controlled change windows. On-site work may add value during hardware staging, wireless surveys or complex cutovers. Clear documentation and communication in English or German can support collaboration with local infrastructure, security and operations teams.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals understand both the product and the network behind it. They can translate business intent into segmentation, access and service policies, while diagnosing issues at the routing, switching, wireless, identity and automation layers. Look for hands-on experience with Catalyst Center deployments, API use, rollback planning and measurable operational handover.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Cisco DNA Center, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Cisco DNA Center is used to design, provision, monitor and troubleshoot Cisco enterprise networks from a central system. It supports campus and branch infrastructure, wireless environments, policy control, Software-Defined Access and network assurance.
Cisco DNA Center combines inventory, configuration automation, policy and assurance in a workflow built for Cisco environments. Traditional tools may offer monitoring or configuration separately, while Catalyst Center focuses on intent-based operations and deeper Cisco device integration.
Cisco DNA Center work often depends on Cisco IOS XE, Catalyst switching, wireless networking, routing, segmentation and Cisco Identity Services Engine. Useful adjacent skills include REST APIs, Python automation, Software-Defined Access, monitoring integration and change management.
Cisco DNA Center projects vary with network size, hardware readiness, policy complexity and the number of sites involved. A specialist should be able to show relevant delivery experience across discovery, design, lab testing, phased rollout and operational handover rather than only product familiarity.
Cisco DNA Center can often be configured, tested and documented remotely when secure access to the environment is available. On-site support may still be useful for device staging, wireless validation, cabling checks or major cutovers in German offices and facilities.
Cisco DNA Center benefits from on-site support when physical connectivity, wireless coverage, hardware installation or strict change windows are central to the project. Remote specialists can handle much of the design and automation, while local teams perform hands-on validation.
Cisco DNA Center expertise is best assessed through specific examples of production rollouts, policy design, troubleshooting and automation. Ask how the professional handles failed provisioning, software compatibility, rollback planning, identity dependencies and documentation for the operations team.
Cisco DNA Center was renamed Cisco Catalyst Center as Cisco updated its networking portfolio terminology. The underlying product lineage and many search references remain associated with Cisco DNA Center, so both names may appear in project documentation and professional profiles.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 928 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Romanian (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Telecommunication (75%), and Automotive (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (75%), and Project Management (75%).
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