CMDB Experts in Frankfurt
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Frankfurt, who have recently used CMDB
Reza N.
Last position:
Senior IT-Security Expert at Teambank AG
- Completed the integration of log sources into Microsoft Sentinel, including GCP workloads – centralized consolidation of all security-relevant events from Azure and GCP environments for complete end-to-end telemetry and comprehensive compliance evidence
- Developed custom rules and use cases based on the GFG Use-Case Library and the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix to cover company-specific threats and GFG-relevant scenarios with precise, mapped detection rules
- Tuned detection rules to minimize false positives, optimized detection thresholds, and modeled exceptions – enabling the SOC to work with relevant, prioritized alerts while reducing Mean Time to Detect/Respond
- Built SOAR capabilities in Sentinel by developing playbooks to automate recurring response processes such as containment, user and host isolation, and ticketing – shorter response times and 24/7 scalability
- Designed and built a log transformation solution to normalize and enrich incoming raw logs (GeoIP, CMDB, threat intelligence) and convert them into a consistent schema for high-performance KQL queries, use case logic, and correlations
- Managed Azure security through Azure Policies to enforce security and compliance standards, prevent drift, and continuously remediate deviations
- Operated the Defender XDR portal to link endpoint, identity, email, and SaaS signals with Sentinel findings, enable holistic incident triage, and orchestrate measures directly from XDR
Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Policy, KQL, GCP, MITRE ATT&CK
Reinhard G.
Last position:
IT Infrastructure / User Management at UMF – Universitäts Medizin Frankfurt
- User account management and creation in Active Directory
- Group management and updates in Active Directory
- Permissions management on file servers
- Exchange/Outlook support
- VPN setup
- System and product support: Windows 10, Windows 11, Office 2019, Office 365, Active Directory, TeamViewer, RSA VPN, Microsoft Teams, RSA Security Console, Deep Discovery Mail Inspector, ServiceNow, Macmon
Robert F.
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at IT services company of a regional energy supplier
- Delivery of various end-customer projects in server and network infrastructure on time, in quality, and within budget.
- Project 1: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall at an automotive supplier.
- Project 2: Migration of file services from dedicated servers at 5 branch locations into a central managed file service, including DHCP, directory, and print services, as well as decommissioning of the old domain controllers.
- Project 3: Renewal of the network infrastructure at the headquarters and branch locations of a logistics company and transition of the LAN, WLAN, and firewall environments into a managed network service.
- Project 4: Network renewal, replacement of the core and access switches at the headquarters of a medical technology company and transition into a managed network service.
- Project 5: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall for a city.
- Environment: ASA and Fortinet firewalls, Cisco network components, ITSM Heat/Ivanti, Confluence.
Alfons G.
Last position:
Senior Migration Consultant / Technical Project Lead
Europe-wide re-platforming & centralization
- Independently created the migration concept and implementation plan for the Europe-wide centralization and consolidation of IT services for around 20 European companies as part of a re-platforming program.
- Migration assessment: analysis of the existing IT, infrastructure, application, and service landscapes of the companies as the basis for the migration strategy.
- Development of the centralized target vision and target architecture based on a modern technology stack, taking platform and containerization approaches into account.
- Design of a highly available central infrastructure in an active-active model across two data centers; consideration of cloud, infrastructure, application, CMDB, and IAM services.
- Development of the migration and transformation roadmap, including defining migration waves, dependencies, requirements, and priorities for the move from decentralized services to the central platform.
- Analysis of technical and organizational dependencies, identification of migration risks, and development of a structured approach for step-by-step migration and centralization.
- Creation of target, solution, and implementation views for each service domain; design of the end-to-end join-move-leave process as a blueprint for the European rollout (Jira/Jira Asset Management).
- Alignment of migration strategy and roadmap with European companies, management, IT, providers, and other stakeholders; presentation of the 12-month roadmap to the Managing Director Europe.
Mustafa K.
Last position:
Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba
Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business critical application system (MUREX) in the capital market area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.
Created component specifications, catalog of measures and implementation plan.
Ensured proper integration of developed results in accordance with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.
Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.
Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.
Acted as technical interface between bank, service providers and consulting partners.
Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.
Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.
Initiated continuous enhancements to guarantee efficient resource utilization and acceptable response times to users.
Provided network support in financial service organization and operational change preparation on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.
Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.
Performed role of network architect for medium-large projects involving team resources.
Firas J.
Last position:
Interim Management Group Head of IT Governance & IAM at French-German Private Bank
- Head of the group-wide, international, and cross-functional IT Governance & IAM department within the central IT division of a large French-German private banking group. Disciplinary management of around 30 employees at five different locations within the group (Frankfurt, Paris, Tunis, Saarbrücken, Düsseldorf). Head of IT committees and key role in direct communication with management, the supervisory board, external stakeholders, and regulators.
- Definition and establishment of a state-of-the-art IT strategy process and related IT governance structures for the group's IT department with more than 600 employees (testified by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority and the ACPR) and successful process run.
- Establishment of a new future-oriented process framework for IT and necessary governance structures (process squads) for the continuous improvement of IT processes with regard to new regulatory requirements (including DORA, EU AI Act, etc.).
- Establishment of stringent processes to close a historical backlog of findings (> 100 IT findings, 40 overdue findings in 2022) from internal and external auditors (WP, ACPR, BaFin). Successful reduction of stock of overdue findings to 0 at the end of 2025.
- Supporting more than 20 IT audits per year and establishment of regulatory monitoring processes. Introduction of ServiceNow to revolutionize regulatory change and IT compliance processes with advanced AI functionalities.
- Realignment of IT control processes in conjunction with the newly established ICT risk function under DORA and the three lines of defense concept using the TopEase GRC solution.
- Reduction of the application landscape, by systematically analysing the purpose with application and business owners, identifying duplicates while implementing a One-Tool Strategy throughout the group. Successful reduction of one third of the application landscape within the CMDB.
- Onboarding of all group applications into One Identity's group-wide IAM solution, as well as operation and further development of the solution in connection with segregation of duties (SoD), role-based access management (RBAC), etc.
Mario P.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager / Program Lead – Network Strategy 2030 at ALDB GmbH
- Holistic responsibility for modernizing and expanding federal networks and upgrading critical data center and telecom infrastructure in the high-security agency environment of BDBOS
- Planning and management of the expansion of national BOS network infrastructure in the VS-NfD/KRITIS environment with technical decision authority at the architecture and component level (Cisco, Layer 2/3, WAN redundancy)
- Planning, tendering (EVB-IT/UVgO) and oversight of the upgrade of security-critical telecom infrastructure for emergency call 110/112 (ACD)
- Capacity planning, rack integration, structured cabling, power supply, cooling concept (CRAC/In-Row) and DCIM monitoring for data center expansion
- Building the IT department from scratch: structures, governance, processes, team recruiting, vendor selection and long-term IT strategy
- Planning and managing infrastructure and application migrations: migration strategies, batch planning, hypercare stabilization and rollback concepts
- Creating vendor-neutral specifications (telecom systems, signature solutions) according to EVB-IT and UVgO; contract award and vendor management
- Setting up a secure IT environment according to BSI basic protection, ISO 27001 and VS-NfD; developing IT security concepts and CMDB analyses
- Hands-on program leadership: decision papers for management and steering committees, risk management, reporting and change request control
Kurt R.
Last position:
Lead Solution Architect (AI HealthTech) / interim CTO & Product Co-Owner at Physio-Agil Frankfurt
- General CTO responsibilities (architectural design, operational setup, external runtime product evaluation, investor buy-in, regulatory compliance).
- Software development oversight (implementation on deep-dive-in) plus workflow design.
- Product co-ownership.
- Tech/tools/frameworks: proprietary software (Java, JavaScript), Kubernetes, Postgres, MiniIO, Ollama (internal), several xAI API (external), OpenTofu (Terraform), Keycloak, Kafka, Prometheus, ELK Stack, GitHub, GitHub Workflows, Argo CD, ISO 27001, BSI-ISM, EU AI Act.
Khalid S.
Last position:
IT Infrastructure Coordinator at SAFEE Technology
- GfK Data center IT Infrastructure project onsite coordinator (Equinix DC FR2/FR7) training FEs in Equinix DC Carla, FNT, Jira Confluence, ServiceNow (Change/Problem/Incident MGMT), DCIM, ITSM, ITIL
- Reporting significant incidents as the on-site technical coordinator and initial point of contact for vendor escort and smart hands
- Utilizing CMDB-GUI, NIQ-Browser, CMDB-Filtering-GUI, OSS-Radar, BigBrother, CheckMK, and TTWOS for 2nd and 3rd level troubleshooting support
- Maintaining MDF, IDF, computer rooms, and closets; coordinating with service desk, reception, and security for visitor access
- Managing asset lifecycle including operation, retirement, stocking, and destruction with proper SanDisk procedures
- Leading footprint data centre optimization and reduction in FR2/FR7; handling network, server, storage, desktop, hosting, IT security, video conferencing, and telephone operations
- Coordinating server relocations, fibre optics/copper cable preparations, CMDB updates, and stakeholder cooperation
- Implementing IT infrastructure design, maintenance, configuration, and construction following Dell/HP/Apple ESD safety precautions
- Single POC for change management network, Star Track, backup & storage, cloud, Linux, Windows, EUS teams & Software Centre installs
- Successfully completed DC Footprint Reduction Project 2021/2022 and GfK New Hardware DC Refresh Initiative
- Planning, configuring, and installing Dematic server rooms and switch configurations in Heusenstamm, Wurzburg, Kahl am Main, and Graz Austria
- Providing on-site media equipment setup for HP, hospitals, manufacturers, and laboratories
- Ensuring professional rack and cable management following best practices
- Maintaining up-to-date plant maps accessible to all teams showing technology space and spare locations
- Offering technical assistance for live events, town halls, forums, streaming, and hybrid events on and off campus
- Providing second level support for Poly video conferencing systems across multiple time zones
- Conducting frequent computer room walkthroughs, recording power, cooling, alarm, security threats, and mapping wireless environment and access points
Peter W.
Last position:
ISO 27001 Auditor for health insurance archive system at Health insurance company
The replacement of the existing archive system (document management system – DMS) on a host-based platform is well advanced.
The internal audit is meant to ensure the company's quality standards.
GDPR
ISO 27001 ff.
BSI
DORA
Patient data regulations
Host / Cloud / S3 / Container / highly scalable / Nuxeo
Budget: 50,000
Team: 1
Samir S.
Last position:
Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department at RWE AG
- Implementation of the new Group Cybersecurity Strategy based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Managing, coaching, and guiding the operational companies in their cybersecurity status quo analysis according to the NIST CSF methodology
- Gap analysis against the industry benchmark and target maturity level
- Client: CISO of RWE AG
Utku Ö.
Last position:
Third Level Support Infrastructure at VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
- Converting WinXP/Win7 clients to Win10/11 with special soft & hardware (some 20-year-old systems with custom software and GBIP and KUSB interfaces, 32- and 64-bit systems)
- Researching special measurement system drivers from National Instruments, Keithley, Förster, MPhysik, etc.
- Minor source code adjustments (DLL integrations) in the software with support from the developer
- CMDB maintenance, use case creation, and documentation
- Registry changes for kiosk mode, auto logins, NetJoin, etc.
- Group policy adjustments and various admin tasks in Active Directory
- Azure AD support (group creation, 2FA/MFA, SaaS, self-service, access permissions, SharePoint)
- Installation and maintenance/documentation of anti-virus software, Cisco AnyConnect, Qualys, and Ivanti agent
- Ivanti ticket system/deployment (Endpoint Manager software deployment, patches, etc.)
Daniel S.
Last position:
Business and IT consulting at Business and IT Consulting (freelance)
- Process consulting
- Project management
- Creating and aligning functional and technical specifications
- Portfolio management
- Stakeholder management
- Data cleansing
- Test, quality, and requirements management
- Rollout management
- Financial planning
- Marketing and sales consulting
- IT architecture and strategy consulting
- Trainer for IT, project management, and eBusiness
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Statistics of experts using CMDB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
2.8 years (Germany: 2 years)
Positions per freelancer
12 (Germany: 18)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
70% (Germany: 72%)
Master's degree or higher
40% (Germany: 38%)
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using CMDB
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.
CMDB 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 (92%)
- Banking and Finance (85%)
- Automotive (54%)
- Energy (46%)
- Healthcare (46%)
- Manufacturing (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Configuration foundations
A configuration management database, or CMDB, records the infrastructure, applications, services and relationships that support an organisation’s IT environment. It gives teams a shared view of configuration items, ownership, dependencies and lifecycle status. A reliable CMDB supports incident response, change planning, audits and service impact analysis.
Service context
CMDB work connects technical records to the business services they support. Specialists define useful classes, attributes, relationship types and ownership rules instead of collecting disconnected asset data. They help teams distinguish a CMDB from a simple inventory by making dependencies actionable for service management decisions.
Tools and integrations
The ecosystem often includes ServiceNow Configuration Management Database, Discovery, Service Mapping and the Common Service Data Model. Work may also involve asset management, IT service management, cloud APIs, endpoint tools, monitoring systems and orchestration workflows. Strong professionals understand how discovery sources, reconciliation rules and data imports affect trust in the database.
When expertise matters
Companies often bring in freelance specialists when a CMDB initiative has stalled, data quality is declining or a major platform change is underway.
- Define a practical configuration item model and service hierarchy
- Connect discovery sources and remove duplicate records
- Map application, infrastructure and business service dependencies
- Establish ownership, governance and data quality controls
Delivery in Frankfurt
Frankfurt organisations may need CMDB expertise across financial services, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and technology operations. Remote delivery works well for workshops, data analysis and platform configuration; on-site collaboration can help with service mapping, stakeholder alignment and complex discovery issues. German and English communication may both matter in regional teams.
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals combine IT service management knowledge with practical data modelling and integration skills. They test whether records support real incidents and changes, document decisions and make governance workable for operating teams. Look for evidence of improved reconciliation, clear service maps, controlled imports and user adoption—not just a configured platform.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around CMDB.
A CMDB stores information about configuration items such as servers, applications, cloud resources and business services, together with their relationships. Companies use it to assess change impact, investigate incidents, support audits and understand service dependencies.
A configuration management database focuses on the operational relationships and context around configuration items, not only ownership or purchase data. An asset register may track financial and lifecycle details, while a CMDB connects those details to services, dependencies and change processes.
A strong CMDB specialist usually understands IT service management, discovery tooling, data modelling, APIs and integration design. Experience with ServiceNow, Service Mapping, the Common Service Data Model, cloud environments and configuration governance is often valuable.
The right level of CMDB experience depends on scope, data quality and the number of discovery sources involved. A focused model review may need a specialist who can work independently, while a broad implementation benefits from proven expertise in governance, integrations, service mapping and stakeholder workshops.
Yes, CMDB work can often be delivered remotely through workshops, platform sessions, data reviews and documented decisions. On-site time in Frankfurt can still help when teams need access coordination, process observation or alignment across German- and English-speaking stakeholders.
A successful CMDB has a clear purpose, defined ownership and data that supports real operational decisions. Strong results come from a focused configuration item model, controlled discovery sources, reliable reconciliation and regular quality checks rather than from trying to record everything.
Ask a CMDB freelancer to explain how they would define scope, prioritise services and handle conflicting data sources. Review examples of relationship modelling, discovery integration, governance documentation and measurable improvements in incident or change workflows.
ServiceNow CMDB is a widely used product for implementing configuration management database practices, but CMDB is the broader concept. ServiceNow adds capabilities such as Discovery, Service Mapping, reconciliation and the Common Service Data Model; other IT service management tools can provide comparable functions.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used CMDB in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 914 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used CMDB in their recent projects, 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used CMDB in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used CMDB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Turkish (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used CMDB in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (85%), and Automotive (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used CMDB in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (92%), and Operations (77%).
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