Microsoft FIM Experts in Germany
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Christian Fritsch
Last position:
Architecture Management at Agency
Expert in the company's architecture management area
Support for standardizing the company's IT landscape
Further development of architecture management
Shaping the company's business architecture
Restructuring, administration and maintenance of all IT assets
Support in creating a unified software asset management and CMDB
Creation of unified document management (e-file)
Transition of documents into a central DMS structure
Link between architecture management and the department's internal business process management
Support in developing strategic and tactical development plans
Organizing communication with key stakeholders
Support in the conception, organization and coordination of the architecture office to be built up
Accompanying and advising the entire architecture management process
Advising the company's business units on architectural topics and their framework conditions
MS Office, Windows 10, VBA
ITIL, TOGAF, PowerBi, Kanban, Scrum
Internal agency tools
Open Touch Conversation, Webex, wire, bdbos
MS Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence
ARIS, Archimate, BPMN
Martin Mittermeyer
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at MCM Modern Engineering UG HB
- Analysis of the current process
- Development of the target processes
- Support for the implementation of improvements in an SAP-enabled program
- Simplification of customer contact initiation
- Streamlining internal processes through automated real-time verification of claim relevance
- Creation of use cases
Dawid Kozlowski
Last position:
Plant Assembly and Commissioning at Armaco
- Project duration: 14 weeks
- Continuous debinding and sintering of MIM components for the automotive, aerospace, consumer goods (CCC), medical, military, office, and sporting equipment industries
- Example products: bipolar plates for fuel cells, orthodontic brackets, components for automotive airbag sensors, weapons
- Heating: electric
- Atmosphere: forming gas, Ar, N2, dissociated NH3, 100% H2 (e.g. for stainless steel products)
- Temperatures: 1280 °C, 1350 °C, 1450 °C, 1600 °C
- Mechanical and electrical assembly of the plant
- Routing of cable trays and cables
- Connection of machine components and sensors
- Wiring according to circuit diagrams
- Connection of control cabinets
- Performing I/O checks
- Support during commissioning
- Fault analysis and troubleshooting
- Coordination with customers and project management
Alagi Mansaray
Last position:
Senior S/4HANA Project Manager in the Energy Sector at RKU Informations- und Telekommunikationsdienste
- Coordination and monitoring of required tasks and resources
- Coordination and ensuring the flow of information between involved departments
- Windows 10/11
- Time management and project control
- Integration of S/4HANA solutions in collaboration with business units
- Microsoft Project
- Confluence
- Jira
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Planner
- Responsible expert for client management environment services and patch management
- Coordination of interfaces and integration with existing systems
- Enable and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Ensuring data migration and quality during the S/4HANA implementation
- Creation of a project structure plan
- Optimization of the design and implementation of service and client management processes
- Azure AD
- Project management & risk management
- Regular updates and drafting of decision documents for decision-makers
- Set up of an additional Linux-based infrastructure for administrative purposes
- Advising program management on transformation and migration projects
- PowerShell scripting
- Enhancement, maintenance and troubleshooting of the existing ERP application
- Synchronization with on-premises directories (Azure AD Connect)
- Conducting concept development and planning
- Procurement, integration, and deployment of MacBooks
- Autopilot
- Integration of systems into a client management system (Intune), Microsoft Defender, and Azure AD
- Implementation of single sign-on for mobile devices & PCs
- Migration from Active Directory to MS Intune
- Implementation and integration of SAP S/4HANA solutions
- Software packaging (MSI)
- Mobile device management with MS Intune and Mobile Iron
- Management of servers and services using Ansible
- MIM (Microsoft Identity Manager)
- Identity and permission management
- Access management
Michael Lenz
Last position:
Identity & PAM Architect at BfArM
- Implementation of CyberArk OnPremise
- BSI basic protection (high protection needs)
- Breaking Class Strategy
- IdP / Identity Strategy / PIM
- Technologies: PAM, CyberArk OnPremise, KeyCloak
Christoph Guse
Last position:
IAM/AD Management Consultant
- Analysis of the One Identity Manager installation on enterprise systems
- Database consistency check
- Error analysis of database integrity and consistency
- Data analysis
- Creating recommendations based on the collected data and errors
- Designing an update strategy
Danial Sarfraz
Last position:
Managing Partner at Ascensify Consulting GmbH
- Add-on modules for NAV/Business Central, e.g. time and expense tracking application for mobile devices
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft FIM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
15 years
Position duration
1.2 years
Positions per freelancer
22
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 Germany 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 Germany using Microsoft FIM
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
Identity control
Microsoft FIM, also known as Forefront Identity Manager, is used to manage identities, groups, and access across connected systems. It helps keep account data aligned between directories, HR sources, and business applications. Strong professionals use it to reduce manual provisioning work and to keep identity records consistent.
Common work
- User and group synchronization
- Joiner, mover, leaver workflows
- Access request and approval flows
- Connector setup for directory and application systems
- Rule and policy maintenance
These tasks often sit in larger IAM programs. In Germany, companies use Microsoft FIM when internal systems, compliance needs, and legacy directories must still work together.
Ecosystem
Microsoft FIM rarely stands alone. It is often tied to Active Directory, SQL Server, PowerShell, and custom connector code. Many projects also involve reporting, identity data cleanup, and integration work with HR or ticketing systems.
What good experts do
Good Microsoft FIM professionals understand synchronization rules, metaverse concepts, workflows, and connector space behavior. They read logs well, trace failed joins, and spot data quality issues before they break provisioning. They also know when a configuration fix is better than a custom extension.
When to bring help
Bring in freelance support when an identity platform is unstable, a migration is planned, or a new system must be connected without breaking existing access flows. Teams also need outside help when documentation is thin or a long-running setup needs a careful handover.
Migration and support
Many environments still run Microsoft FIM alongside or ahead of Microsoft Identity Manager, so upgrade planning matters. Specialists can review scripts, map sync rules, and prepare transition steps without disrupting access for users or connected applications. That is especially useful for distributed teams working across Germany and remote locations.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Microsoft FIM, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Microsoft FIM is used to manage identity data, synchronization, and access-related workflows across connected systems. It helps organizations keep user accounts, groups, and lifecycle changes aligned between directories and business applications. In practice, it is a core tool for identity governance and provisioning.
Yes. Forefront Identity Manager is the full product name behind the Microsoft FIM abbreviation. Searchers also use the older name when they are looking for support, migration help, or legacy environment expertise.
Microsoft FIM is the earlier generation, while Microsoft Identity Manager is the later successor. Many companies still run FIM because the rules, connectors, and custom logic are deeply embedded in their environment. A strong specialist should understand both versions and the path between them.
A strong Microsoft FIM specialist knows synchronization rules, workflow design, connector setup, and troubleshooting. PowerShell, SQL Server, Active Directory, and general IAM knowledge are important adjacent skills. Experience with legacy integrations and clean migration planning is a plus.
Microsoft FIM work becomes risky when identity data, approvals, and provisioning logic are tightly connected to production systems. If your team is changing rules, connecting new sources, or planning a migration, external help is usually worthwhile. You do not need a full program rewrite to justify specialist support.
Yes, Microsoft FIM work is often well suited to remote collaboration, especially for rule reviews, troubleshooting, and migration planning. On-site access can still help when internal network constraints, security reviews, or sensitive directory changes require it. Many German companies use a mixed setup.
Look for clear examples of fixing sync failures, handling joins and disconnectors, and cleaning up provisioning logic in Microsoft FIM. Good specialists explain root causes in plain language and can describe how they tested changes before release. Documentation habits matter because identity systems need careful handover.
Microsoft FIM is often paired with Active Directory, SQL Server, PowerShell, and HR or IT service systems. Depending on the environment, the work may also touch file feeds, custom connectors, and reporting tools. A good freelancer should be comfortable across that stack.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft FIM in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 858 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft FIM in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft FIM in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft FIM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft FIM in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Professional Services (71%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft FIM in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Project Management (86%), and Operations (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft FIM
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