MPLS Experts in Germany
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Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Karlheinz Götz
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Thomas Martin
Last position:
Lead AI-/Agentic-Engineering at AI-/Agentic-Engineering (Own research)
AI-supported development and PM acceleration with agentic workflows; deep reinforcement learning; fully automated 24/7 setup.
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
Jens Schneeweiß
Last position:
Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering
- Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
- Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
- Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
- Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
- Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
- Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
- VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
- Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT
Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP
Ralf Barthel
Last position:
Test Manager and Subproject Manager at SvenMahn IT GmbH & Co. KG
- Leading the subproject Test & Acceptance & Quality Assurance
- Project/program management according to Prince2
- Create and update subproject plan
- Resource management
- Creating and carrying out tests, creating tests in Azure DevOps, MS Dynamics etc.
- Process modeling
- Documenting project progress with PowerPoint and SÖREN (in-house development)
- Acceptance of the respective tests by the end customer
- Monitoring and reporting for the subproject
- Budget: N/A
- Team: 4 people
Ulf Haase
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
Dominik Piecuch
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Mustafa Kederoglu
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.
Mahmoud Tadjallimehr
Last position:
Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW
- Analysis of the fiber optic market with a focus on FTTH
- Advising senior management on strategy planning for the next 10 years
- Reviewing product portfolios and services
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Planning restructuring measures as part of a transformation program
- Designing a program structure "Fit For Profit" to implement the planned restructuring and meet strategic objectives
Daniel Karge
Last position:
Technical Project Manager & Interim Manager at Remmert GmbH
- Project volume in €: ~15 million
- Number of employees: 8
- Managing strategic projects & leading procurement
- Outsourcing standard products abroad
- Process optimization in quality management
- Interim manager for purchasing & procurement
- Planning and implementation of optimization measures
- Material flow in production
- Warehouse management
- Process automation
Andreas Ilias
Last position:
Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur
- Recognition of national notified bodies
- Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
- EU Radio Equipment Directive
Peter Streibel
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and transformation
Andreas Zimmermann
Last position:
ITSM Consultant at Industrial company / Global IT division
- Designed and implemented a new user support tower organization as part of the global IT transformation initiative.
- Created an operating and control model for the central service desk, including downstream support units (field service, VIP support, service points).
- Performed a comprehensive as-is analysis of existing service desk and field service structures and developed a target architecture based on ITIL 4 and SIAM.
- Defined roles, responsibilities, and governance mechanisms for internal IT and external providers.
- Prepared the blueprint document Service Management & Governance Handbook (User Support) to standardize global service processes (incident, request, problem, change, knowledge, ITSCM, CSI).
- Developed a KPI and SLA framework to measure service quality and performance in global user support.
- Defined the reporting and review structure (operations meeting, service review meeting, management steering board).
- Prepared RFP documents for the external tendering of L1/L2 support services, including definition of scope, governance model, process requirements, tool integration (ServiceNow), and KPI/SLA sets.
- Supported procurement and legal departments in evaluating and negotiating vendor proposals and assisted in vendor selection and contract finalization.
- Oversaw the handover to operational support, including knowledge transfer, training of provider teams, and establishment of a continuous improvement process (CSI).
- Methods / framework / tools: ITIL 4 / ITSM, SIAM, IT4IT, ServiceNow, Jira, BPMN, operating model canvas, KPI & SLA design, governance & performance management
Nikhil Gyamlani
Last position:
Co-founder / Solution Architect at Lima Care GmbH
- Developed a comprehensive business concept for a medical fall detection device based on a patented process registered in Germany
- Identified and collected use cases for medical device deployment in residential buildings and healthcare provider facilities
- Expanded the product scope to industry standards such as HL7/FHIR and designed a product based on modern communication protocols for IIoT
- Supported offshoring activities, defined SLA and scope-of-work documents for development teams after selecting various vendors
- Identified and selected hardware components (Terrabee, E-Con Systems) for LIDAR/TDOA functions
- Defined integrated AI features and LLM models for patient fall detection as well as AI-based audio triggers
- Oversaw the implementation of algorithms for object detection, fall detection, and false alarm identification
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Statistics of experts using MPLS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
3.6 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using MPLS
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
What MPLS does
MPLS, short for Multiprotocol Label Switching, moves traffic across private networks with label-based forwarding instead of only IP lookup. Companies use it to connect sites, separate customer traffic, and keep voice, video, and business apps on stable paths.
Common project work
- MPLS WAN design for branch and data center links
- MPLS VPN setup for isolated business traffic
- Traffic engineering and path control
- Migration from legacy WAN designs to MPLS
- Troubleshooting label switching and routing behavior
Tooling and ecosystem
Strong specialists work with routers, edge platforms, routing protocols, and carrier handoff details. They also understand OSPF, BGP, QoS, VRF design, and how MPLS fits into Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, and other network stacks.
When companies bring in specialists
Teams hire freelance MPLS experts when a rollout needs clean design, a migration is risky, or an incident affects site-to-site traffic. In Germany, this often comes up in retail, manufacturing, logistics, and finance, where private connectivity and stable application delivery matter.
What good experts deliver
Good professionals document label paths clearly, align routing and segmentation, and test failover before go-live. They also speak in practical terms, work well with network operations teams, and can explain the tradeoffs between MPLS, IPsec overlays, and SD-WAN.
What to look for
- Experience with provider networks and enterprise WANs
- Solid routing knowledge beyond MPLS itself
- Clear change planning and rollback habits
- Ability to debug under pressure
- Good communication with on-site and remote teams
Frequently asked questions
Curious about MPLS? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
MPLS is used to move traffic across private WAN links with predictable routing and traffic separation. Companies use it for branch connectivity, MPLS VPNs, and stable delivery for voice or other sensitive applications.
MPLS gives you label-based forwarding on managed private links, while SD-WAN usually adds more flexible control over top of Internet or hybrid transport. Many companies compare them when they want better application handling, but the right choice depends on existing carrier contracts, routing needs, and risk tolerance.
Bring in a MPLS specialist when you are designing a new WAN, migrating sites, troubleshooting routing issues, or changing provider handoffs. It also helps when the project touches QoS, VRFs, or mixed vendor environments and the team needs a calm hand for testing and cutover.
A strong MPLS professional usually also knows BGP, OSPF, QoS, and VRF design. Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or similar network stacks is often important, because the label-switching logic sits inside a broader routing and transport setup.
The right MPLS expert depends on the task. A simple site review may need a hands-on specialist who can validate design and configs, while a migration or carrier change needs someone who has already managed outages, failover tests, and rollback plans.
Most MPLS planning, review, and troubleshooting can be done remotely if access, diagrams, and change windows are clear. On-site support is useful for cutovers, hardware checks, and coordination with local operations teams, especially when timing is tight.
Look for a Multiprotocol Label Switching specialist who explains the path from design to production in plain language. Good signs are clean documentation, careful change control, and the ability to isolate whether a problem sits in routing, labels, QoS, or carrier delivery.
Yes, MPLS is still relevant where predictable private transport, segmentation, and existing carrier networks matter. Many companies keep it for critical sites while adding SD-WAN or Internet overlays around it, so a specialist should understand hybrid WAN design.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used MPLS in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 860 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used MPLS in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used MPLS in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used MPLS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used MPLS in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Telecommunication (72%), and Manufacturing (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used MPLS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (89%), and Project Management (87%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MPLS
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.
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