Cisco IOS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Cisco IOS
Florian Großmann
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & Business Development Manager HealthCare at CGI
- Responsible project manager for complex international infrastructure projects
- Coordinator and decision-maker for IT architects in network infrastructure and software with over 100,000 users
- End-to-end project management
- Launch and implementation of initiatives
- Project management of international infrastructure projects with C-level reporting
- Leading and coordinating IT architects
- Technical project management for merger and cloud transformation
- Delivery of international software and hardware rollouts
- Implementation of IT security projects and compliance
- Work with key technologies (e.g. 5G/6G standard)
- Support of complex defense and aerospace projects (e.g. Ariane 6, Eurodrone)
- Building the healthcare and life sciences business unit
- Creating and leading internal employee trainings
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
Roland Judas
Last position:
Business Analyst Generative AI solutions at Nextedge Technologies
- Conducting market analyses for GenAI solutions
- Developing the go-to-market strategy for an international GenAI/RAG solution
- Supporting the recruitment of offshore specialists in India
- Supporting the sales team
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
Dirk Eichler
Last position:
Senior IT Engineer at IT service provider
- Planning, concept design, re-design
- Pre-sales support
- Project support according to PRINCE2
- Setup of a CMDB
- Implementation of communication processes
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)
Matthias Weigel
Last position:
Self-employed at maweos GmbH
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
Majid Asadpoor
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 on Cisco/HP/Aruba devices
- Cisco ISE cluster configuration (2/4/8 nodes)
- Cisco ISE authentication and authorization configuration
- Cisco/HP/Aruba switch/WLC TACACS/dot1x/RADIUS configuration
- Cisco ISE automation with RESTCONF and Python
Danial Sarfraz
Last position:
Managing Partner at Ascensify Consulting GmbH
- Add-on modules for NAV/Business Central, e.g. time and expense tracking application for mobile devices
Alf Kern
Last position:
Application Support at Netto Online Supermarkets
- Application support for the e-commerce presence of the Netto Online Supermarket chain [link]
- Webshop runs with PIM, ERP and Diva software - Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- ITIL incident, change and problem management
- Diva components include ERP, CRM, OMS, WMS and POS
- Receiving, handling and, if needed, forwarding user requests
- Error analysis and support with problem solving
- Monitoring/orchestration of the individual systems
- Day-to-day collaboration with external service providers and development team
- User management and second-level support activities
- System logging/maintenance of external interfaces
- Application administration with Jira and Confluence in QA and production environments
- Technology: Windows Server 2008, Linux servers, MS SQL Server
H̊akan Källberg
Last position:
Consultant at Simulina GmbH
- Project planning of photovoltaic systems for a citizens' initiative
- Design of billing systems
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Statistics of experts using Cisco IOS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 IOS
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
Cisco IOS basics
Cisco IOS, also called Cisco Internetwork Operating System, is the software that runs many Cisco routers and switches. It handles the device command line, packet forwarding, routing, and access control. Companies bring in specialists when they need stable branch, campus, or WAN networks.
Typical work
- Configure routing and switching features
- Set up VLANs, trunking, and interface policies
- Tune access lists, NAT, and basic security controls
- Troubleshoot outages, loops, and misroutes
- Support upgrades and device migrations
Ecosystem and skills
Strong Cisco IOS professionals work comfortably with IOS CLI, SSH, console access, and common show and debug commands. They also understand adjacent tools such as SNMP, syslog, TACACS+, and backup workflows. In Germany, this often matters for distributed offices, industrial sites, and headquarters that need clear change control.
When to bring in experts
A freelance specialist helps when internal teams are short on time or need a fresh view on a tricky network issue. That includes new device rollouts, legacy configuration cleanup, ISP handoffs, and incident recovery. It is also useful during planned maintenance when downtime must stay low.
What good specialists do
- Read configs and identify risk quickly
- Document changes in a way operations teams can use
- Validate the impact of routing and access changes before rollout
- Work cleanly with handovers, rollback plans, and maintenance windows
Related Cisco terms
Searchers often use Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Software, or just IOS when they mean the same device operating system. Good experts know where IOS ends and where related Cisco families begin, such as IOS XE on newer platforms. That matters when a project mixes older hardware with current network standards.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Cisco IOS.
Cisco IOS powers the control and management layer on many Cisco routers and switches. It is used for routing, switching, access lists, NAT, VPN-related edge tasks, and day-to-day device administration. Companies hire specialists when the network must be reliable and easy to operate.
Cisco IOS is the classic operating system many teams know from long-running Cisco environments. IOS XE is the newer software line on many current platforms, while NX-OS is used in different Cisco data center equipment. A strong specialist knows the differences and can work across mixed estates without treating them as the same thing.
A solid Cisco IOS freelancer should be comfortable with routing protocols, VLANs, ACLs, NAT, SSH, and configuration backup and restore. Familiarity with troubleshooting tools such as ping, traceroute, show commands, syslog, and SNMP is also important. If the work touches security or operations, TACACS+ and change management help too.
Not every Cisco IOS task needs deep seniority, but design changes, migrations, and incident recovery usually do. Straightforward configuration work can be handled by a capable specialist with solid operational habits. The more critical the network path, the more value you get from proven troubleshooting experience.
Yes, much of Cisco IOS work can be done remotely if the team has secure access, good documentation, and a clear change process. Remote collaboration is common for configuration reviews, troubleshooting, and upgrade planning. On-site help is still useful when a physical device issue, cabling problem, or local handover needs direct attention, including in Germany-based offices and plants.
Frequent routing issues, unclear legacy configs, repeated outages, and slow change execution are common signs that Cisco IOS expertise is needed. The same is true when a team inherits older Cisco hardware and needs to modernize without breaking service. A specialist can turn a risky setup into something easier to maintain.
Look for a Cisco IOS specialist who explains what will change, why it matters, and how rollback will work. Good signs are clean documentation, careful testing, and clear diagnosis instead of guesswork. The best experts also ask about business impact, not just device commands.
Cisco IOS is still very relevant in environments that run stable Cisco edge and branch infrastructure. Even when newer platforms are involved, IOS knowledge helps with migration planning, policy translation, and support of older devices that remain in service. That makes it useful for both maintenance and transition projects.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco IOS in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 836 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco IOS in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco IOS in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco IOS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco IOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Telecommunication (83%), and Government and Administration (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cisco IOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (83%), and Operations (75%).
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