F5 BIG-IP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used F5 BIG-IP
Rudolf E.
Last position:
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator at International Insurance Group
Operation and further development of the network and security infrastructure.
Monitoring, analysis and resolution of network and security incidents.
Cross-departmental collaboration with other teams on operations and further development, and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall access requests.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues on network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal requirements.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
Ulf H.
Last position:
Configuration Manager (Interim) at In-house Development
- Requirements analysis and replacement of local SharePoint as CMDB with open source NetBox to prepare for deploying Cisco ACI (SD-WAN) with Microsoft Azure
- Coordination with systems like Checkmk and Grasp
- Introduction and coordination of cmdbsyncer as CMDB data hub; further development of the syncer with Kuhn & Ruess GmbH
- Implementation of SNMPv3 on AIX LPAR/VIO, Linux, Windows, SAN/storage, network components (Cisco switches, F5 load balancers, Palo Alto and CheckPoint firewalls, iLO boards)
- Deployment and further development of the network scanner JDisc in cooperation with the vendor (Utimaco HSMs, Linux detection)
- Integration of NetBox, JDisc, and cmdbsyncer into the infrastructure using Docker containers
- End-user training: preparation, creation of materials, and delivery
- Creation of data flow and network diagrams
- Population and planning of IPv4/IPv6 with NetBox including VLAN import
- Dual-stack setup of servers and clients with IPv4 and IPv6
- Connection of REST interfaces for Checkmk, JDisc, vSphere, HMC, i-doit, NetBox Software: Confluence, Jira, MS Office 365, Teams, i-doit, NetBox, JDisc, cmdbsyncer, DB Visualizer, vSphere, HMC
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.
Luca P.
Last position:
ERP Program Manager at Fiserv
The customer is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. All SAP ECC landscapes worldwide are being migrated to SAP S/4HANA, with the goal of introducing a standard template worldwide.
The program also includes the “RISE with SAP” migration and modernization program, which may involve migrating the landscapes of selected country installations to the SAP Private Cloud.
On the stakeholder side, the program reporting line extends to the company’s executive board and that of the implementation partner.
Fiserv Germany’s ERP landscape currently includes several non-standard SAP tools and applications that extend the functionality of the ECC environment and can often be integrated into downstream systems. As part of the transition to SAP S/4HANA, it is essential to assess the core functionality, integration points and future viability of these applications in order to determine their alignment with the target architecture.
The focus of the work is on providing expert advice and assessment to define the scope, strategy and roadmap for transitioning Fiserv Germany’s SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA.
The recommended best practices from SAP are followed and a structured approach is used to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption while maximizing business value.
This assessment forms the basis for a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation and ensures alignment with industry best practices, regulatory compliance and future scalability.
Migration Strategy Definition – assessment of available transition approaches based on business objectives, technical feasibility and SAP Best Practices.
Technical Readiness Assessment – conducting a system analysis to assess compatibility, custom code impact, data volume management, integration points and infrastructure readiness for SAP S/4HANA.
Business Process Impact Analysis – reviewing the latest business process documentation to define the scope and effort required to implement the necessary functions in SAP S/4HANA and to identify opportunities for process optimization.
Roadmap for Non-SAP Systems and Applications – assessment of third-party and legacy applications regarding their integration with SAP S/4HANA and recommendation of consolidation, migration or replacement strategies.
Deployment & Implementation Planning – defining a phased approach for implementation, including project schedules, risk mitigation strategies and key milestones aligned with business priorities.
This transformation takes place in phases: the Discovery phase leads to the Explore phase, which is followed by the Design phase and finally implementation.
Program management
Change management
Requirements management
Transition management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Comprehensive coordination
Charles J.
Last position:
Network Architect at RedGlobal GmbH
- Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
- Troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers environment, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.
Pascal F.
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
Szabolcs K.
Last position:
Senior Network Security Consultant at Mann+Hummel
- Network segmentation in the production IT environment
- Firewall migrations
- Integration of remote access sites
- Implementation of POCs (Backup, SCADA)
- Working in a multicultural environment
- Technologies used: Panorama & Palo Alto Firewalls, Checkpoint, ServiceNOW, MS Azure Cloud
Andreas A.
Last position:
Project Manager for Network and Infrastructure Project Migration EU/US/MEX at Klöckner & Co SE
- Implementation of a Network Access Control (NAC) security system at 106 locations in the USA, Mexico, and three European countries to safeguard facilities against cyberattacks.
- Management of infrastructure renewal in the core network in the USA and Mexico, transitioning to a new hardware provider.
- Optimization of LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure, including division of network topology into dedicated VLAN segments for IT and OT separation.
- Development of project scope definition considering technical and organizational business requirements.
- Integration of local IT resources and external suppliers to capture functional, temporal, and financial requirements.
- Specification of work packages for US/EU NAC system implementation and modernization of the US core network.
- Acquisition of necessary approvals for project execution and budgeting from the board.
- Creation of rollout plans, inventory data collection, data validation, and drafting detailed project definitions.
- Development of a central project control application.
- Execution of pilot implementations to test developed solutions.
Alexander N.
Last position:
Security Expert at DAK-Gesundheit
- Pentesting of mobile applications
- Code review
- Gematik audit
- Development of secure software development methods
- Creation of security and test concepts
- Penetration testing of software and architecture
- Vulnerability analysis
- Automation and information security
- Use of Confluence and Jira
- Working with databases, J2EE, JavaServer Faces, Liquibase, Apache, Maven, Mercurial, Oracle Financials
- Documentation and creation of security policies
- Management of software systems, SharePoint, PrimeFaces, Git
- Compliance with security regulations and .NET, AWS, API
- Tools: MobSF, Frida, Android Studio, Drozer, Objection, Azure
Stephan S.
Last position:
IT-Security Manager at Large industrial corporation with multiple international locations
- Planning and managing all projects in the context of IT security
- Establishing a Cyber Security Incident Response procedure according to ISO/IEC 27035
- NIS2 readiness: impact analysis, planning and implementation of NIS2 compliance
- Management reporting based on KPIs
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Statistics of experts using F5 BIG-IP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
17%
Certifications per freelancer
9
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Germany 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 Germany using F5 BIG-IP
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.
F5 BIG-IP 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 (90%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Telecommunication (60%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Energy (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Retail (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Traffic Management
F5 BIG-IP is an application delivery and security platform for controlling traffic between users, applications and infrastructure. Companies use it for load balancing, high availability, SSL offloading, health checks and intelligent routing across data centers, private clouds and public clouds.
Core Modules
The BIG-IP portfolio combines modules that address different delivery and security needs:
- Local Traffic Manager for load balancing and application availability
- Advanced WAF and Application Security Manager for web application protection
- Access Policy Manager for identity-aware access and remote connectivity
- DNS for resilient name resolution and global traffic steering
- BIG-IQ for centralized visibility, policy and device management
Ecosystem And Skills
Strong professionals work with TMOS, iRules, iControl REST and TMSH, as well as virtual and cloud editions such as BIG-IP VE. Their surrounding skills often include TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, DNS, routing, firewalls, Kubernetes ingress, Terraform, Ansible and observability tools. They can connect F5 controls with existing network, identity and security processes.
When Companies Need Help
Freelance expertise is useful during migrations, security hardening, application launches and urgent capacity changes. Companies also bring in specialists when they need to replace legacy appliances, standardize configurations or troubleshoot intermittent production traffic. In Germany, projects may involve regulated industries and collaboration with infrastructure teams on site or remotely.
- Design a resilient BIG-IP topology
- Migrate policies and virtual servers to a new platform
- Tune WAF policies without disrupting applications
- Automate repeatable configuration changes
Delivery And Operations
A reliable engagement covers discovery, traffic flows, dependencies, rollback planning and clear handover documentation. Professionals should test changes against real application behavior, protect configuration secrets and establish monitoring for pools, certificates, WAF events and device health. They should also know how to coordinate with German and international teams in the language the project requires.
What Good Looks Like
Look for a specialist who can explain why a BIG-IP design fits the application rather than simply reproduce a template. Relevant evidence includes clean iRules, controlled change procedures, meaningful dashboards, tested failover and practical incident analysis. Experience with F5 BIG-IP should be paired with sound network fundamentals and a clear understanding of application security.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about F5 BIG-IP? Start with the answers below.
F5 BIG-IP manages and protects traffic reaching applications and services. Companies use it for load balancing, SSL termination, web application firewalls, access control, DNS traffic management and high availability across data centers or cloud environments.
BIG-IP offers deeper control over complex traffic policies, application security, TLS handling and hybrid environments than many basic cloud load balancers. Cloud-native services may be simpler for a single provider, while BIG-IP is often considered when consistent controls must span several environments.
A capable F5 BIG-IP specialist should understand TCP/IP, HTTP, TLS, DNS, routing and firewall behavior. Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, identity systems, monitoring and incident response is valuable when BIG-IP is part of a wider infrastructure.
The right level depends on the scope. A simple virtual server change needs less preparation than a high-availability redesign, WAF rollout or migration from physical appliances to BIG-IP VE. For critical systems, choose someone who has handled production changes, rollback plans and troubleshooting under pressure.
Much of the F5 BIG-IP work can be done remotely through secure access, especially design, configuration review, automation and documentation. On-site work may still be needed for appliance installation, restricted environments or coordinated data-center changes, and language expectations should be agreed before the engagement.
Before changing BIG-IP, a freelancer should map traffic flows, dependencies, pools, certificates, persistence rules and health monitors. They should confirm backups, approval paths, maintenance windows and rollback steps, then validate the result with application owners rather than relying only on device status.
Ask a BIG-IP professional to explain a comparable design decision, its risks and how success was verified. Strong answers cover failover behavior, observability, security policy tuning, automation, documentation and the effect of changes on real applications.
F5 BIG-IP remains relevant where organizations need consistent traffic management and security across physical, virtual and cloud systems. The platform can support hybrid architectures, but its value depends on fit, operational skills, automation maturity and the complexity of the applications involved.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used F5 BIG-IP in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 864 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used F5 BIG-IP in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 17% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used F5 BIG-IP in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used F5 BIG-IP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used F5 BIG-IP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (90%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used F5 BIG-IP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Project Management (80%).
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