Skip to main content
🇩🇪GDPR-compliant
Build reliable networks with

Ethernet Experts in Frankfurt

matched in minutes from over 15,000 CVs

Hire experts who design, configure and troubleshoot Ethernet networks, industrial communication systems and data centre connectivity. FRATCH matches you quickly and precisely with vetted, available freelancers suited to your technical and delivery needs.

Meet FRATCH Experts in Frankfurt, who have recently used Ethernet

Verified expert

Mustafa K.

View profile

Senior Network Design and Engineer

Frankfurt
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 markets area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.

  • Created component specifications, a catalog of measures and an implementation plan.

  • Ensured proper integration of the developed results in line 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 the 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 improvements to ensure efficient resource use and acceptable response times for users.

  • Provided network support in a financial services organization and prepared operational changes 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 the role of network architect for medium to large projects involving team resources.

Verified expert

Eugen B.

View profile

Test Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Eugen B.

Last position:

Test Manager at Research Industrial Systems Engineering (RISE) Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Großprojektberatung GmbH

  • Creation of test concepts
  • Requirements management
  • Release planning and support
  • DDS management
  • Reporting (test report, AFO TestMatrix)
  • UAT/BAT coordination
  • Onboarding of new team members
  • Team planning / capacity planning
  • Support with documentation
  • Methods/tools/technologies: black box, white box, exploratory testing, E2E testing, regression testing, L&P testing, acceptance testing and interface testing, integration and system testing, networking, JIRA with Zephyrscale plug-in, Confluence, RISE Portal, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, Linux, VM, Postman, SQL, SQL-Developer, Bruno, Wireshark, cloud, Burp Suite, Notepad++
Verified expert

Thomas H.

View profile

Project Manager & Tender Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Thomas H.

Last position:

Project Manager & Tender Manager at GEA Group AG

  • Implemented an access control solution and prepared tender documents for a visitor management system.
  • As project manager, I was responsible for the successful rollout of a cloud-based access control system for two sites with around 4,000 employees.
  • Accountable for the successful execution of the project.
  • Created and aligned project plans and status reports with all stakeholders.
  • Prepared/coordinated an initial effort or cost estimate and related planning for operational services implementation.
  • Identified interfaces.
  • Ensured budget and schedule compliance.
  • As tender manager / demand manager, the following specific tasks were my responsibility:
  • Analyzing potential suppliers.
  • Gathering requirements.
  • Creating and aligning the requirements catalog.
  • Developing an evaluation matrix.
  • Preparing the tender documents.
Verified expert

Reinhard G.

View profile

IT Infrastructure / User Management

Raunheim
Reinhard G.

Last position:

IT Infrastructure / User Management at UMF – University Medical Center Frankfurt

  • User account management and creation in Active Directory
  • Group management and modification in Active Directory
  • Permission 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
Verified expert

Mohamed H.

View profile

SAP Solution Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Mohamed H.

Last position:

SAP Solution Manager

  • Creating test concepts
  • Creating test plans and packages in the Test Suite module of SolMan
  • Defining test objects, test types (manual, automated), and schedules
  • Coordinating and tracking all test activities
  • Maintaining and versioning test cases in SolMan
  • Supporting the test team in various test activities
  • Checking links between test cases and requirements
  • Ensuring traceability between test cases and requirements
  • Controlling and monitoring test execution
  • Managing error messages directly in SolMan
  • Tracking and re-testing after bug fixes
  • Working with the release manager, developers, and key users
  • Managing error messages (defects) directly in SolMan
  • Tools: SolMan, SAP S/4HANA
Verified expert

Peter V.

View profile

IT Consultant

Weiterstadt
Peter V.

Last position:

IT Consultant at Evotec KG

  • Operation and administration of Windows 2016 / 2019 servers and domains
  • Infrastructure services (Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, Group Policies)
  • Consulting, support and troubleshooting of customer systems
  • Documentation and concept design in the area of MS Active Directory
  • Updating operation, process and system documentation
  • Ticket handling (remote analysis and resolution via incident, change and problem management)
  • Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMware vSphere, CheckMK, Exchange 2019, PowerShell, Jira, Confluence, Office 365, Matrix42, NetApp, Ansible

Discover over 15,000 top freelancers

Statistics of experts using Ethernet

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 25 years)

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt have 22 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 25 years.

Position duration

2.5 years (Germany: 3.2 years)

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average. It is 0.7 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

17

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt have completed 17 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 91%)

100% of Ethernet experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 9% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 91%.

Master's degree or higher

25% (Germany: 63%)

25% of Ethernet experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Master's degree. It is 38% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 63%.

Certifications per freelancer

4 (Germany: 3)

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt hold 4 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Ethernet experts in Frankfurt most often speak German, English, and Arabic.

Speak two or more languages

86% (Germany: 98%)

86% of Ethernet experts in Frankfurt speak two or more languages. It is 12% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 1 2 3 4
2 of the Ethernet experts in Frankfurt charge less than €640 per day.
One of the Ethernet experts in Frankfurt charges between €720 and €800 per day.
2 of the Ethernet experts in Frankfurt charge €960 or more per day.
<€640 €720-​800 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using Ethernet

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

800
600
400
200
Rate comparison chart
Daily rate avg. 761 €
Germany avg. 735 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

800
600
400
200
Rate comparison chart
Median rate 720 €
Germany median 720 €

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.

Ethernet 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 (100%)
  • Banking and Finance (86%)
  • Automotive (71%)
  • Professional Services (71%)
  • Transportation (57%)
  • Manufacturing (57%)
  • Healthcare (43%)
  • Government and Administration (43%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Ethernet does

Ethernet is a family of wired networking technologies used to connect computers, servers, switches, machines and control systems. It carries data across local area networks and supports reliable communication in offices, data centres, factories, transport systems and connected buildings. The name commonly refers to the standards maintained under IEEE 802.3.

Networks and systems

Ethernet specialists deliver the physical and logical foundations of connected environments.

  • Office and campus LAN designs
  • Data centre switching and server connectivity
  • Industrial Ethernet for machines and automation
  • Structured cabling and fibre uplinks
  • Network segmentation, redundancy and monitoring

Ecosystem and tooling

The work spans copper and fibre cabling, switches, transceivers, patch panels and network interface hardware. Professionals work with managed switching, VLANs, Power over Ethernet, link aggregation, spanning-tree mechanisms and quality-of-service policies. They also use packet analysers, switch logs, network monitoring systems and vendor command-line tools to verify performance and isolate faults.

When companies need specialists

Companies often bring in freelance expertise during a new site rollout, a data centre migration or an industrial automation project. A specialist can assess an existing network, define the target design, coordinate cabling, configure equipment and document the result. In Frankfurt, this can be valuable for organisations operating offices, logistics facilities, manufacturing sites and technology infrastructure that require dependable local connectivity.

Skills that matter

Strong professionals understand how physical installation choices affect network behaviour. They can read topology diagrams, calculate link requirements, plan addressing and segmentation, and distinguish a cabling fault from a configuration or application problem. Experience with routing, firewalls, wireless networks, automation protocols and virtualisation is useful when Ethernet is part of a broader environment.

Quality in delivery

Good Ethernet work is measurable, documented and easy for the internal team to maintain. A capable specialist tests links under realistic conditions, checks redundancy and security controls, records port and cable assignments, and explains operational procedures clearly. Remote collaboration works well for design, configuration review and troubleshooting, while site access may be needed for cabling, hardware changes or industrial commissioning. German and English communication can both matter in Frankfurt-based projects.

Published on:
FRATCH GPT

FRATCH GPT delivers freelancer proposals with clear reasoning and transparent pricing in minutes, helping your hiring department quickly and compliantly find the best talent.

Give it a try:

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Ethernet, in one place.

Ethernet connects devices across local networks, including workstations, servers, printers, switches, cameras and industrial equipment. It is used for office connectivity, data centres, building systems, production lines and other environments where predictable wired communication is important.

Ethernet usually provides a more consistent physical connection, with less exposure to radio interference and shared wireless capacity. Wi-Fi is more flexible for mobile devices, so many organisations use both: wired links for infrastructure and fixed equipment, with wireless access for people and portable devices.

A strong Ethernet specialist may also understand routing, firewalls, VLANs, network monitoring, structured cabling and wireless design. Industrial projects may require knowledge of automation protocols, while data centre work can involve virtualisation, storage networking and high-availability design.

The right level depends on the scope. A small office change may need focused configuration and troubleshooting skills, while a site rollout, industrial network or data centre design calls for a professional who can plan topology, manage risks, validate performance and produce dependable documentation.

Ethernet design, documentation, configuration review and many troubleshooting tasks can be handled remotely when secure access and accurate network information are available. On-site work is more suitable for cable testing, hardware installation, port identification and commissioning at a Frankfurt facility.

Yes, Ethernet is widely used in industrial networks for communication between controllers, machines, sensors and supervisory systems. Industrial installations need specialists who understand environmental conditions, deterministic behaviour, redundancy, segmentation and the relevant automation protocols.

Ask for examples of comparable network environments, not just a list of equipment names. A quality professional can explain design decisions, testing methods, fault isolation, security boundaries and documentation practices in clear terms, and can adapt the approach to the site’s operational constraints.

IEEE 802.3 is the standards family behind Ethernet, covering how wired networks transmit data and support different physical media and speeds. Understanding the relevant standards helps a specialist select compatible hardware, cabling and interfaces and avoid problems during expansion or migration.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Ethernet in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 761 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Ethernet in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 25% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Ethernet in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Ethernet in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and Arabic (14%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Ethernet in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (86%), and Automotive (71%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Ethernet in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Customer Service (57%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Ethernet

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

Request a free demo

Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.

Contact form

Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!

FRATCH CEO avatar

Philipp Thomaschewski

FRATCH CEO

LinkedInFRATCH