DNS Experts in Switzerland
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Marcel Koenig
Last position:
Co-Founder & Owner, Principal Consultant at Ancoma Professional Group GmbH
- Commercialization of professional experience and formation of a consulting services offering for infrastructure, engineering, digitalisation, M&A and supply chain.
- Implementation of an expert network in the field of IT optimisation, IT financial management, benchmarking, rollout management and service validation & testing.
- Execution of project management and interim management mandates in the field of IT & telecommunications for decentralized or international organizations from the IT, industrial, pharmaceutical, finance, utilities, and public sectors.
- Transition manager for cloud access, LAN services and SD WAN rollout in AsiaPac for Siemens (2023 to date).
- Topic lead for Digital Backbone transition for Siemens (2023 to date).
- Project manager for R&D Lab IT move and next generation digital lab workplace rollout in pRED center Basel for Roche Pharma (2023 to 2024, 2025).
- TSA workstream responsible for IT infrastructure M&A carve out and contract separation for Novartis / Sandoz (2023 to 2025).
- Interim lead architect for network and datacentre redesign and transition project for an utility company at Bechtle (2023).
- Project manager for IT infrastructure build out of new engineering facility at ABB (2022 to 2024).
- Consultant process engineering, go to market for IoT services and security incident event monitoring and interim service owner for shopfloor networks and cyber security at Bystronic Group (2021 to date).
- Contract management consultant for software ADM optimization, cloud services and global WAN transformation at Novartis (2020 to 2022).
- Consultant for multi-utility, business development and smart grid services and implementation of a contract management system at EBL (2014 to 2024).
- Rollout manager for SD WAN at SAG Derendinger (2021).
- Interim & project management in global IT category, global SD WAN rollout (600 sites) and network integration (Baxter/Shire), DHC, DNS, server and WiFi consolidation at Takeda Pharma (2015 to 2022).
- Project manager for global SDWAN multi-vendor MSA technical negotiations and consultant for global network transformation and benchmark process (800 sites) at Unilever (2014 to 2021).
- Advisory board member and speaker in SDWAN conference “WAN Summit” at Telegeography (2018 to date).
- Project manager for IT organizational change and white-collar productivity programme, product & material master data governance implementation, M&A PMO for Power Grids spin-off to joint-venture Hitachi-ABB at ABB (2017 to 2020).
- Consultant for multi-domain IT benchmark and RFP preparation for global network and carrier services at Deutsche Bank (2018 to 2020).
- Project manager for rollout management and process design engineering of a global web proxy solution (Zscaler) at Munich Re (2018 to 2020).
- Consultant for development of architecture for cloud access and WAN optimization at Implenia (2018 to 2019).
- Consultant for global business strategy alignment at Swisscom (2019).
- Project manager for global migration from TDM and Cisco IPT to Skype for Business and for datacentre backup to a public cloud at Richemont (2017 to 2019).
- Consultant for telecommunications benchmark at AXA Insurance (2018).
- Interim CEO and workforce management in business engineering, software integration and service validation & testing at BIM (2014 to 2015).
Majk Kupferberg
Last position:
Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0 at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
- Roll-out of 12 core locations in Germany (covering core routers, route reflectors, border routers, CGNAT, Sedges)
- Roll-out of 40 aggregation locations in Germany (covering aggregation routers and BNG functionality)
- Roll-out of 230 edge locations in Germany (covering several edge routers per site)
- Network topology (re-) planning (core-to-core, core-to-agg, edge rings planning) including carrier management
- BNG (customer) migration to new network infrastructure including IT support
- Lawful interception and LIMS
- Network documentation with FNT Command, ServiceNow
- Network engineering handover to operations, process management
- Commercial and technological management, supplier management
- Management of architecture and design progress (HHLD, HLD, LLD)
Milivoje Radonjic
Last position:
ICT Project Engineer at Mund Consulting AG (at VBS Cyber Command)
- Client engineering
- Getting familiar with the new digitized platform
- GPO adjustments
- Handling work packages
Alexander Laechele
Last position:
Project Manager, Architect at Public Client
- Update from Windows 10 to Windows 11
- Involvement in the design of the new workplace
- Planning and management of the rollout
Miguel Skirl
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Tomáš Lukas
Last position:
Senior Network Engineer at Migros
- Support across the entire Migros network
- MPLS, L3/L2, complex BGP network, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls/VPN, F5 proxies and load balancers, Cisco WLAN with Prime/CCC and DNAC (the largest in Switzerland), ISE, Bluecat DNS and IPAM, DAMS, PRTG, Git, Ansible, ACI with NCAE and NexusDashboard, SAN
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Statistics of experts using DNS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
26
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Sales
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
40%
Certifications per freelancer
9
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland using DNS
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
DNS basics
DNS turns names into IP addresses and other records that services need to work. It sits behind websites, mail delivery, VPN access, SaaS logins, and internal tools. Strong specialists know how to keep resolution fast, clear, and reliable.
What they deliver
- Zone setup and record management for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, and NS
- Domain delegation, registrar changes, and DNS migration work
- Mail authentication records for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
- Troubleshooting for propagation, caching, split-horizon DNS, and lookup failures
Ecosystem and tools
DNS work often touches BIND, Unbound, PowerDNS, Route 53, Cloudflare DNS, and Google Cloud DNS. Specialists also read dig, nslookup, and network logs to track where resolution breaks. Good professionals understand TTLs, recursion, authoritative zones, and resolver behavior.
When companies bring them in
Companies usually need help during domain moves, outages, email delivery problems, security reviews, or new infrastructure rollouts. In Switzerland, this often matters for regulated firms, multinationals, and teams that run mixed on-site and remote environments. Clear communication in English is common, and German or French can help in local coordination.
What strong specialists do
A strong DNS specialist does more than edit records. They trace the full path from client to resolver to authoritative server, spot stale caches, and prevent fragile setups.
- Validate changes before they go live
- Reduce downtime during cutovers
- Document record ownership and rollback steps
- Align DNS with security and mail policies
Quality signals
Look for professionals who explain why a record exists, not just where to click. They should know how to test with dig, verify delegation, and separate resolver issues from upstream network problems. For complex estates, ask for past work with multi-domain, multi-provider, or hybrid cloud DNS.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about DNS.
DNS maps human-readable domain names to the records systems need, such as website addresses, mail routes, and service endpoints. It also supports verification records for email security and ownership checks. Without it, many public and internal services become hard to reach or fail outright.
DNS is the standard way to keep names flexible while infrastructure changes underneath them. Static host files work only on one device or in a very small setup, and direct IP access breaks as soon as addresses change. For most companies, DNS is the layer that keeps services manageable at scale.
A good DNS specialist usually understands networking, TCP/IP basics, TLS, and mail delivery. Familiarity with cloud networking, load balancers, and reverse proxies helps when records are tied to production traffic. For larger estates, experience with security controls and change management is valuable too.
A simple record change may only need a specialist who is careful and can test properly. A migration, outage investigation, or mail authentication cleanup needs someone who has worked across resolvers, authoritative servers, and registrar settings. The more systems depend on the zone, the more useful deep DNS experience becomes.
Most DNS work can be done remotely because the tasks are configuration, testing, and coordination. On-site presence only matters when a company wants closer collaboration during a sensitive migration or when local access rules require it. In Switzerland, many teams mix remote delivery with short on-site workshops.
If websites are slow to resolve, email fails validation, or traffic lands on the wrong service after a change, DNS is often part of the problem. Another sign is unclear ownership of records across registrars, cloud providers, and internal zones. Specialists are also useful before a merger, domain transfer, or cloud cutover.
Look for someone who asks about delegation, TTLs, caching, and rollback before making changes. A strong DNS professional documents each record, tests from multiple resolvers, and can explain the impact of every step. They should also know how to isolate whether a failure is in the zone, the resolver, or the network path.
Yes, DNS for public services focuses on availability, mail safety, and clean delegation, while internal DNS often deals with split-horizon setups and service discovery. The records may look similar, but the failure modes are different. A good specialist knows how to support both without leaking internal details or creating conflicts.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used DNS in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 901 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used DNS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used DNS in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used DNS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (83%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used DNS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Telecommunication (100%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used DNS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DNS
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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