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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
Florian Krebs
Last position:
LAN Planner at Global Network AG
- As-is assessment of the current network infrastructure and its documentation, including on-site inspections
- Independent planning of new distribution and main distribution rooms in the individual district offices (components used, rack layout, connectivity), considering the BSI IT-Grundschutz and InfoSic requirements
- Planning of new copper and fiber optic cabling, including patch panels
- Coordination with building services engineering (TGA) to ensure compliance with relevant on-site requirements
- Development of detailed execution plans and high-level concepts for the rollout of the new infrastructure
- Additional support after the components go live (hypercare phase)
- Regular communication with project management and client stakeholders
Mohamad Dib-Skhni
Last position:
DevOps Engineer & IT-Security-Architect at BMW Group
- Set up Azure Kubernetes clusters (AKS) with network policies, security groups, and RBAC
- Developed Terraform-based infrastructure as code for secure, reproducible deployments in the BMW Azure cloud
- Hardened CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, SonarQube, Fortify SSC, and Contrast AST
- Integrated SAP BTP/Kyma and ServiceNow GRC
Serge Kalinin
Last position:
MLOps (machine learning operations) at REWE Digital GmbH
- It is like a startup within REWE, where we have to build a new forecasting system on Google Cloud Platform from the scratch. Although, officially my role is called MLOps, my actual tasks also include development of data processing pipelines (data engineering) and data scientists tasks such as feature engineering and model trainings.
- GCP: Terraform (tofu), Vertex AI (Kubeflow), Cloud Run, IAM, Google Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Artifact Registry
- Data engineering: Snowflake as the main data warehouse, Terraform, DBT for data model implementations
- CI/CD: GitLab. We have built a CI/CD pipeline that automates deployments of new releases up to production environment
Gilbert Lintner
Last position:
Cyber Security Expert at TüV Süd 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
Alexander Nagy
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
Sebastian Fohler
Last position:
Managing Director System Administration & DevOps at Far Galaxy Networks
- Windows application migration using Windows Server 2022/2025, DHCP, Active Directory, directory trust and setup, GPO management
- Cloud service automation, firewall and network management, debugging
Dmytro Grekov
Last position:
Retraining (IT Specialist System Integration) at Comcave
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Statistics of experts using Fortinet
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
1 years (Germany: 1.9 years)
Positions per freelancer
16 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
71% (Germany: 67%)
Master's degree or higher
43% (Germany: 24%)
Doctorate
14% (Germany: 4%)
Certifications per freelancer
6 (Germany: 7)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 Munich 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 Munich using Fortinet
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
Fortinet in practice
Fortinet is used to secure networks, users, and traffic across offices, cloud setups, and hybrid environments. Companies bring it in when they need tight control over firewall policy, remote access, inspection, and segmented network design.
Core stack
Strong specialists work across the Fortinet ecosystem, not just one appliance.
- FortiGate firewall setup and policy design
- FortiOS tuning, routing, and VPN configuration
- FortiManager for central policy control
- FortiAnalyzer for logs, reports, and incident review
- SD-WAN and secure access integration
What companies hire for
Freelance experts are often needed for migrations, rule cleanup, security hardening, and network redesign. They also support audits, performance issues, and integrations with identity systems, cloud services, and branch connectivity.
Good fit signals
- firewall rules are hard to maintain or review
- VPN access is unstable or poorly documented
- FortiGate devices need upgrades or replacement planning
- security logs are available but not useful
- Munich teams need short-term help on-site or remote
What strong specialists do well
Good Fortinet professionals combine network knowledge with careful security work. They document changes clearly, test failover and policy impact, and keep routing, inspection, and access control consistent across the environment.
Munich delivery
In Munich, Fortinet work often sits close to manufacturing, finance, professional services, and regional IT operations. Many projects can be handled remotely, but on-site work helps when hardware refreshes, branch rollouts, or coordination with local teams is involved.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Fortinet, in one place.
Fortinet is used to protect networks, users, and applications with firewalls, VPN access, traffic inspection, and policy control. In practice, that often means FortiGate appliances, FortiOS configuration, and central logging or reporting through FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
Fortinet is the vendor and broader security ecosystem, while FortiGate is the best-known firewall product in that lineup. People often search for both names, especially when they need help with firewall policy, VPNs, or device upgrades.
A Fortinet freelancer is useful when firewall rules need cleanup, a VPN rollout is blocked, or a migration must be done with low risk. Companies also hire outside help for audits, logging gaps, branch connectivity, and short-term support during refresh projects.
A strong Fortinet specialist usually also knows routing, VLANs, IP addressing, identity integration, and security logging. Experience with related tools such as FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and SD-WAN setup is often important.
Fortinet is often chosen when teams want a broad security stack around FortiGate and centralized control across sites. Palo Alto and Cisco are common alternatives, but the best choice depends on the existing network, operations model, and how much policy and logging control the team needs.
For a simple rule change or a single appliance task, a mid-level Fortinet professional may be enough. For migrations, high-availability design, SD-WAN, or cleanup of a long-running rule base, stronger experience is worth it because mistakes can affect security and connectivity.
Much Fortinet work can be done remotely if access, change windows, and device management are in place. On-site support in Munich helps when hardware is being replaced, branches are being commissioned, or local teams want direct coordination during cutover.
Look for clear examples of firewall redesign, secure migration, and stable operation after changes. A good Fortinet expert explains the policy model, documents the work, tests the impact, and can speak clearly about FortiGate, FortiOS, and central management tools without jargon.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Fortinet in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 826 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Fortinet in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Fortinet in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1 year.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Fortinet in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Fortinet in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (63%), and Banking and Finance (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Fortinet in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Project Management (75%).
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