Endpoint Detection and Response Experts in Munich
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Vicenco Kenk
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Athanasios Sarakatsanis
Last position:
Senior Manager at valantic Management Consulting
- Led bankable technical and commercial due diligences and IT carve-outs across hospitality, TIC energy, SaaS, and FMCG
- Conducted comprehensive IT assessments for mid-market companies across the DACH region
- Created pitch decks and sales materials driving new client acquisition in large-cap transactions
- Managed customer-facing projects with complex stakeholder landscapes, providing CIO support in project management, portfolio management, and coaching
Konstantinos Metaxas
Last position:
IT-Fly Specialist – Global Rollout at Lufthansa Group
Plan & Prepare (Site Design & Readiness): Inventory & Design: Dell PowerEdge R-Series, Aruba switches (L2/L3), notebooks/peripherals; serials/asset tags, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, VLAN-/DHCP-/DNS plan
Runbooks/MOPs: site rollout runbook, backout strategy (<15–30 min), risk register, communication matrix; approvals via CAB/change
Images/Packages: Golden Image (Win10/11), driver packs, BIOS/UEFI baseline; O365/Teams/OneDrive KFM; BitLocker policies; MECM/SCCM, Intune/Autopilot, MDT/WinPE
Logistics: shipping/customs clearance, RMA/DOA, on-site spares; tools (barcode scanner, label printer), "Go-Bag" (cables, SFPs, console cables)
Deliver (on-site implementation): End devices: swap & migration (USMT/OneDrive KFM), peripherals (ATB/BT printers, scanners, boarding gate hardware); domain join, compliance checks, O365 activation, printers/queues, network drives
Acceptance: functional tests for DCS/CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS stations, ticketing/check-in workflows, boarding gates
Server (R-Series): rack & stack, cabling (PDU redundancy, fiber/copper), labeling/naming; firmware/RAID (PERC), Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC network; Windows Server 2022/2025 + CIS/BSI hardening; agents (backup/AV/EDR/monitoring), time service/NTP auth, Syslog/SNMPv3
Network (Aruba): VLANs, LACP trunks, MSTP root; PortFast + BPDU Guard at the edge; QoS (EF/AF); dual stack (v4/v6), DHCP relay. NAC/802.1X with ClearPass/Radius/TACACS+, roles + MAB fallback; guest isolation, ACLs (Guest→Mgmt deny). Telemetry: sFlow, SNMPv3, Syslog→SIEM; LLDP→inventory/CMDB
Airport specifics: CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS terminals; DCS/Amadeus/SITA connectivity; FIDS (read-only); bag tag/boarding pass printing; changes in off-peak/night windows
Stabilize (hypercare): first-day support, KPI tracking (login times, ticket volume, error classes), QoS fine-tuning
Troubleshooting: Wireshark/iperf, event logs, switch counters, sFlow flows; fast incident handling as SPOC
Knowledge transfer: short training sessions for station teams, mini-runbooks (fault/recovery)
Close (documentation & handover): docs & CMDB: final configs (switch/server), topology/patch plans, IP tables, serial/asset lists, before/after photos
Acceptance & sign-off: UAT protocols, functional evidence (use cases), return/reuse of old hardware
Lessons learned: risks, standard packages, driver freeze, "known issues"
Interfaces/communication: station IT, airport IT, SOC/NOC, ground ops/ramp/check-in, provider (SITA/Amadeus). ITSM: ServiceNow (Inc/Req/Change/KB), handover to BAU
Tobias Walther
Last position:
External Contractor at Government Agency
- Project support for VMware/Active Directory
- Operational support for administration, process execution
- Creation and review of documentation
- Active Directory, Powershell, VMware VSphere 7, Confluence, Jira
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 GUI/Core
- Concept and rollout of Windows Update Services (approx. 500 client/server systems) and takeover of a central WSUS gateway company-wide
- Takeover and redesign KMS/RDS systems company-wide
Volker Reisberger
Last position:
Architect and Senior System Administrator at International Trading Company
- Analysis and optimization of the VMware environment for operation in a critical infrastructure environment
- Planning and execution of updates for the VMware and hardware environment in a critical infrastructure environment
- Deployment of Skyline Health Diagnostics
- Review of existing documentation
- Training and onboarding of new internal staff
- Support for migration and upgrade projects
- Preparation for moving scripts in the virtualization environment to GitLab
- Ticket handling with ServiceNow
Gilbert Lintner
Last position:
Cyber Security Expert at TĂĽV SĂĽd AG (via Sthree GmbH)
- Security analysis of alerts
- Further development of the security operations center
- Development of processes and workflows in the security environment
- Implementation of SOC solutions
- Forensic expertise
- Conducting hunts
- Vulnerability scans and proof of concepts
- Risk assessments and risk analyses
- Maintenance and further development of the Tenable.sc ScanCenter environment
Rupesh Kumar Sendge
Last position:
IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant
- Baseline compliance verification against MAS audit findings
- Building technical architecture concept for 30 technologies to build hardening standard artifacts
- Identifying and building automation possibilities for given technologies based on CIS
- Building the standard baseline configuration based on internal security standard
- Responsible for building Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on Azure cloud platform
- Responsible for RFQ and RFP for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
- Supporting compliance verification and validation via automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
- Responsible for complete vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, remediation, reporting and integration of results with Splunk, HPSM and Tableau
- Audit support for MAS
Dhia Laouiti
Last position:
Software Developer Internship at Passau University
- Developed a C++ library using IDL for secure DDS system communication, focusing on protocol serialization and interface definition.
- Implemented rigorous validity tests and created a CLI window to simplify library integration and ensure optimal performance and security.
Volker Jung
Last position:
Interim CISO (Germany, Austria, US, APAC), Auditor at Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
- Planned and initiated BIA/BCM assessment to identify risk mitigation measures and process optimization, and provide risk transparency to the general management
- Evaluated KRITIS/NIS-2 status and implemented requirements
- Created comprehensive digital roadmap and ISO 27001/NIS-2/Data Privacy KRITIS roadmap
- Enhanced crisis management process and documentation
- Integrated information security clauses into customer and supplier contracts to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
- Ensured organizational readiness for audits by the Landesbehörde für Aufsicht (LBA) and supported audit processes
- Improved asset management processes and classification of sensitive data to strengthen overall security
- Planned and ordered regular penetration tests (internal, external) to identify vulnerabilities and improve security measures
- Performed compliance checks against EU CER requirements and reporting
- Created management status and risk reports to ensure transparent communication of risks and security posture
- Managed registration with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and provided ongoing status updates
- Conducted risk assessment of supply chain, enhanced evaluation and reporting processes
- Improved IT/OT network segmentation to enhance security and reduce potential audit risks
- Strengthened cyber resilience by proactive measures and enhanced security frameworks and KPI reporting
- Onboarded SIEM/SOC/EDR to improve cybersecurity monitoring and response
- Planned and conducted awareness trainings for employees, administrators, and management
- Enhanced incident reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of cybersecurity events
- Created AI policy in cooperation with the Legal department to secure use and governance of Artificial Intelligence within the organization
- Scoped and implemented ISO 27001:2022 requirements as part of the Information Security Management System
- Served as interim InfoSec team lead
- Introduced information security to global KAM and Sales organization
- Improved admission and access management including privileged access
- Conducted internal audits in collaboration with internal audit department
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Statistics of experts using Endpoint Detection and Response
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 2.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
16 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Customer Service, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
83% (Germany: 73%)
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 34%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 6)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Munich using Endpoint Detection and Response
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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
What EDR does
Endpoint Detection and Response, often shortened to EDR, helps security teams detect suspicious activity on laptops, servers, and other endpoints, then investigate and contain it quickly. It is used to spot malware, credential abuse, ransomware behavior, and lateral movement before damage spreads.
Typical work
- Deploy and configure policies and alert rules
- Tune detections to reduce noisy events
- Investigate endpoint timelines and process trees
- Support isolation, remediation, and recovery steps
- Document response actions for security teams
Common stack
Strong professionals working with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, and SentinelOne know how agents, telemetry, and response actions fit together. They also understand SIEM integration, threat intelligence feeds, and how endpoint data supports incident triage.
When companies bring help in
Companies usually look for freelance EDR expertise when alerts are piling up, a rollout is blocked, or a security team needs help after an incident. In Munich, this often matters for enterprise IT, manufacturing, finance, and regulated environments that need careful rollout and clear handover.
What good specialists deliver
Good specialists do more than click through alerts. They write clean detection logic, test it against real endpoint behavior, and explain why an event matters. They also coordinate with IT teams so containment does not break business-critical systems.
What to look for
A strong EDR professional understands endpoint telemetry, operating system internals, incident response, and security operations workflows. Look for people who can separate true threats from benign activity, adapt to your tooling, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Endpoint Detection and Response, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Endpoint Detection and Response is used to watch endpoint activity, flag suspicious behavior, and help security teams contain threats fast. It is especially useful when malware, ransomware, or account misuse shows up first on a laptop or server. The value is not only detection, but also investigation and response on the device itself.
EDR goes deeper than classic antivirus or endpoint protection platforms because it focuses on behavior, context, and response. Antivirus tries to block known bad files, while EDR helps teams trace what happened, where it spread, and what to do next. Many companies use both together because they solve different parts of the same problem.
Endpoint Detection and Response projects often center on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, and SentinelOne. The exact tool matters less than the ability to tune detections, manage telemetry, and handle response actions cleanly. A good specialist can move between vendor ecosystems without losing sight of the incident workflow.
A strong EDR specialist understands Windows and Linux behavior, endpoint logs, process analysis, and incident response. Scripting, SIEM integration, and threat hunting are also useful because endpoint alerts rarely live in isolation. Communication matters too, since containment often affects IT operations.
Most Endpoint Detection and Response work benefits from someone who has handled real incidents, not just set up an agent. Simple rollouts or policy updates may need lighter support, but tuning, hunting, and response planning need deeper practical judgment. If the environment is complex, you want someone who has seen false positives, noisy sensors, and live containment decisions before.
Yes, most EDR work can be done remotely because policy tuning, alert review, and investigation are usually console-based. On-site help can still matter for sensitive environments, rollout coordination, or device handling in restricted networks. For Munich teams, a remote expert who can work in English and align with local stakeholders is often enough.
A good Endpoint Detection and Response freelancer can explain their decisions clearly, show how they reduced noise, and describe how they handled a real alert chain. Ask for examples of detection tuning, incident timelines, and response steps they have owned. Strong specialists also know when not to isolate a device and how to avoid disrupting the business.
EDR is often paired with incident response, SIEM operations, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. It also touches identity security because stolen credentials often appear first in endpoint activity. If your team needs broader coverage, a specialist who understands these adjacent areas can connect the pieces faster.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Endpoint Detection and Response in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 991 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Endpoint Detection and Response 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 Munich, Germany who have used Endpoint Detection and Response in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Endpoint Detection and Response in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Endpoint Detection and Response in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Endpoint Detection and Response in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (89%), and Operations (78%).
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