Cisco DNA Center Experts in Germany
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Eddy A.
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
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)
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
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 D.
Last position:
Managing Director and Senior Consultant at business-security (b-sec®) GmbH
- Conceptual consulting for securing business processes
- Consulting on planning and implementation of IT and IT security projects
- Security and policy checks, process optimizations, emergency planning
- Project management and interim management in IT infrastructure and information security
Overview of relevant projects:
- 2025: Consulting on a DLP concept for Digid GmbH.
- 2025: Consulting a client after a cybersecurity attack that compromised the IT infrastructure and where the attacker obtained M365 tenant admin rights. Investigated the IT infrastructure and restored it. Developed recommendations to improve IT security.
- 2025: Continued the projects listed below for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norddeutsche Landesbank.
- 2024: Created a DNS concept including advice on DNS strategy and technology, DNS design, DNS security, load balancing, reverse lookup zones, and automation. Created a DHCP concept including advice on DHCP design, a central DHCP management system and automation. Advised on operating the mentioned products, the operational processes, and updated IT documentation and IT service descriptions for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
- 2024: As-is analysis and assessment of the network and security infrastructure established by providers in terms of overall architecture including design and components. Designed solution proposals to improve current operations for performance and security maximization as well as complexity reduction. Presented the results to C-level, their causes and possible solutions including required decision templates. Developed a SASE concept based on a zero-trust architecture for Norddeutsche Landesbank.
- 2024: Continued 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 proofs of concept 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: Continued the projects listed below for Digid GmbH, Vaillant Group GmbH (until 09/2023), Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (until 05/2023), and Union Investment IT-Services GmbH (until 07/2023).
- 2022: Created and reviewed whitepapers for infrastructure and security architectures, and planned new network infrastructures for the German Aerospace Center.
- 2022: Developed a concept for the technical and procedural modernization of a disaster recovery plan for United Nations Volunteers.
- 2022: Developed a concept for migrating measurement data to a cloud environment, introduced network access control, and conducted an awareness training for Digid GmbH.
- 2022: Developed a network segmentation concept for DZ Hyp AG.
- 2022: Developed a network segmentation concept for the Federal Employment Agency.
- 2021: Developed a new load balancer architecture concept for Bundeswehr Fuhrparkservices GmbH.
- 2021: Conducted a vulnerability scan and penetration test of a web frontend including analysis and recommendations for remediation considering risk and likelihood for the client ifi GmbH.
- 2021: Consulting, design, and subproject management for implementing a network access control solution (certificate authentication and MAC address bypass) and macro segmentation (area and zone concept based on dynamic device assignment) in office and production IT for Vaillant Group GmbH.
- 2021: Upgraded and optimized LAN and WLAN infrastructure for United Nations Volunteers.
- 2021: Developed a target concept for modernizing the IT security infrastructure including the DMZ (Cisco switches, firewalls, WSA, ESA, SMA), internet connections, admin and management networks, and the wireless LAN, including overseeing implementation for the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources.
- 2021: Created a micro-segmentation concept based on Cisco DNA, SGT, and zero trust for Union Investment IT-Services GmbH.
- 2021: Reviewed and updated ISMS level 3 policies and created procedure instructions for Software AG.
- 2021: Project lead for the global tech refresh project Meraki WLAN 2.0, coordinated the outsourcing of LAN/WLAN infrastructure to a managed service provider, and created a WLAN concept for automated guided vehicles for Heraeus Infosystems GmbH.
- 2021: Project management and technical support for the 'Transition of SIEM/SOC Services' project migrating a client to a shared environment, and took on the interim role of Head of Security Operations at Datagroup SE.
- 2021: Conducted a workshop for the future implementation of mobile device management for Allgeier Experts Go GmbH.
- 2021: Subproject management for implementing a firewall rule management tool and recertifying NAC endpoints based on 802.1x and MAB for Union Investment IT-Services GmbH.
- 2020: Developed a network segmentation concept for two data centers based on Cisco and VMware for Aareon AG.
- Recorded and analyzed the current network architecture including project initiation.
- Designed a micro-segmentation concept in the data center and access network.
- 2020: Infrastructure and security architecture audit for Stuttgarter Versicherung AG.
- Analyzed the IT infrastructure and security architecture regarding network and security component configurations. Also reviewed contracts, process documents, and manuals for completeness. Developed recommendations to improve the stability and operation of the infrastructure. Created a network segmentation concept and led the project to implement the measures from the audit.
- 2020: Consulting on setting up an ISMS-light for Josera foodforplanet GmbH & Co. KG.
- 2020: Security architecture consulting for Datagroup SE.
- Developed a future IT infrastructure and IT security architecture.
- Documented the current IT architecture of all 23 entities.
- Made recommendations to optimize the IT infrastructure and drafted a comparison of a traditional perimeter security concept versus a zero trust model.
- Created a security zone concept.
- Designed an IT infrastructure architecture in coordination with all entities.
- 2018 - 2019: Stream lead in the cybersecurity program at 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
- Project management for the development, evaluation, and management of the company-wide information security architecture.
- Developed a security strategy and a roadmap to align the security architecture with the zero trust model.
- Evaluated market security solutions, services, and tools.
- Defined requirements for RFPs and assessed proposals.
- Developed, maintained, and monitored security architecture artifacts.
- Conducted security assessments of existing and new IT systems and security services.
- 2018: ISMS consulting for GLS IT Services GmbH.
- Advised on implementing and initially operating an ISMS based on ISO27001.
- Audited the IT environments of GLS country subsidiaries.
- Analyzed and assessed IT security risks and derived necessary measures.
- Developed solution proposals in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Managed the project and handed over the ISMS to operations.
- 2016 - 2018: Security pre-sales consultant for Cisco Systems GmbH.
- Provided nationwide strategic and conceptual consulting to major enterprise and financial and insurance clients on Cisco and Meraki security products and services such as Firepower, WSA, ESA, Stealthwatch, and ISE.
- 2017 - 2018: Designed and implemented an ISMS for Verivox GmbH.
- Conducted various BIAs and gap analyses.
- Developed security policies based on ISO 2700x.
- Served as interim information security officer.
- 2017: Developed an emergency concept for VPV Lebensversicherungs-AG.
- Reviewed and updated the IT emergency manual.
- 2016: Consulting and project management for designing cloud & hosting services for Vodafone Group Services GmbH.
- Analyzed and optimized the sell-build-run process.
- Created detailed level designs for cloud products.
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
21 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 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 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 19 Sep 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 (86%)
- Automotive (71%)
- Telecommunication (71%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Insurance (43%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Network control
Cisco DNA Center is used to manage enterprise campus networks from one place. It helps teams handle provisioning, policy, assurance, and automation across wired and wireless environments. In many projects, it now appears under the name Cisco Catalyst Center, so both terms matter in search and hiring.
Common work
- Device discovery, inventory, and network segmentation
- Day-2 operations, assurance, and fault isolation
- Template-based provisioning and policy rollout
- Wireless onboarding and SSID standardization
- Migration planning from legacy campus tools
Ecosystem fit
Strong professionals know Cisco IOS XE, Catalyst switches, and Cisco wireless access points. They also work with APIs, network automation, certificates, and identity tools that connect policy to access. This is where DNA Center becomes part of a wider Cisco stack, not a standalone console.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when deployments stall, assurance data looks inconsistent, or a migration needs careful planning. That is common in large offices, industrial sites, universities, and distributed German enterprises that need stable campus access across multiple buildings. External specialists are also useful when internal teams need short-term support in English or German.
What good specialists do
A strong specialist can map business intent to network policy, explain dependencies clearly, and validate changes before rollout. They document settings, reduce manual work, and know how to separate design issues from device problems. They also understand when Cisco DNA Center is the right tool and when another Cisco management approach fits better.
Delivery focus
Typical deliverables include campus network assessments, policy design, automation scripts, migration runbooks, and handover documentation. Good experts also support troubleshooting after cutover, so operations teams can keep using the platform with less risk. If Cisco DNA Center appears as DNA Center or Cisco Catalyst Center in your project, the same depth of expertise still applies.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Cisco DNA Center, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Cisco DNA Center is used to manage and automate enterprise campus networks. Teams use it for provisioning, policy control, assurance, and visibility across wired and wireless access. It is most valuable when many devices and sites need consistent operations from one control layer.
Cisco rebranded Cisco DNA Center as Cisco Catalyst Center, so many projects still use both names. The core idea is the same: centralized management for Cisco campus networks. When you search for help, include both terms so you do not miss the right specialist.
You want a Cisco DNA Center specialist who has worked on campus design, automation, and assurance, not only on routine device changes. Look for hands-on experience with Catalyst switches, Cisco wireless, templates, APIs, and troubleshooting. The best fit can explain both the technical setup and the operational impact.
Compared with older tools, Cisco DNA Center is more focused on intent-based operations, automation, and assurance. It reduces manual work by tying policy, inventory, and monitoring together. Many companies still compare it with traditional Cisco CLI-driven operations or separate monitoring tools before deciding on a rollout.
A strong Cisco DNA Center expert usually also knows Cisco IOS XE, wireless design, IP routing, certificates, and network automation basics. API work and good documentation habits matter as well. In larger environments, knowledge of identity and access control tools is often important too.
It depends on the scope, but Cisco DNA Center work is rarely beginner-friendly. Small tasks may only need focused support, while migrations, policy redesigns, and assurance tuning need deeper hands-on experience. If production access is involved, choose someone who has already delivered similar campus projects.
Yes, many Cisco DNA Center tasks can be done remotely, especially assessment, design, troubleshooting, and documentation. On-site time is useful when hardware access, wireless validation, or cutover support is needed. For German companies, it also helps to agree early on language, handover style, and change windows.
A good Cisco DNA Center specialist talks about outcomes, not just features. They should describe how they handled provisioning, assurance, policy, and rollback in real projects. Ask for examples of migrations, network segmentation work, and how they verified that changes were safe before going live.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 951 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects, 83% 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 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 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 Arabic (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Automotive (71%), and Telecommunication (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco DNA Center in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (86%), and Project Management (86%).
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