Network Attached Storage Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Network Attached Storage
Frank J.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager / IT Manager - Email Gateway Migration & Information Security at Public Authority
- Strategic planning, detailed technical preparation and operational management of an email gateway migration in a security-critical government environment.
- Preparation of the technical specification and development of technical concepts and migration approaches in line with BSI requirements.
- Technical requirements management with business units, information security and operations.
- Coordination of external service providers, integrators and implementation partners; maintenance of project plans, milestones, resources, risks and dependencies.
- Regular reporting to project management, the program environment and internal stakeholders.
Christian R.
Last position:
Project Manager, Outlook and Teams Rollout at BWI
- Gathering information
- Creating rollout wave concepts
- Coordinating employees
- Monitoring and managing activities
- Project management including analysis and reporting to the board
- Creating instructions and specifications
- Training floorwalkers
- Supporting the rollout on site
- VIP support
- Introducing SharePoint
Markus B.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Creation of requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordination of requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Moderation of jour fixe meetings
- Creation of roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Setup of test scenarios
- Moderation of workshops for the introduction of a Global Admin Team
- Creation of data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Conducting workshops for the CMDB data model
- Creation of solution models for the CMDB
- Creation of seamless configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
- Creation of reports for license management
- Creation of KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Creation of a service catalog
- Moderation of workshops for creating service requests
- Interface between needs analysis and ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Kevin F.
Last position:
DevOps and Platform Engineer at DB Systel GmbH
- Error analysis and fixes including performance optimization of the in-house developed platform API
- Change and incident management in day-to-day operations
- Responsible for compliance with security and compliance requirements
- Vendor management for software development and maintenance
- Planning and execution of migration of legacy services to a cloud native platform
Role in the project: project staff, implementation team
Used skills: requirements analysis, IT service and application management, IT operations, error analysis and performance optimization, software maintenance and lifecycle management
Project environment: Cloud Native Platform (Kubernetes, Crossplane, AWS, ArgoCD, Grafana)
Arkadius S.
Last position:
AWS Pricing Platform / API & Integration Architecture at Porsche Digital
Development and evolutionary further development of a highly available, cloud-native microservice and integration architecture for dealer and retail processes in the Porsche Car Configurator.
Responsibilities
- Development of Java-/Kotlin-based backend, API, and integration components (Spring Boot)
- Integration of internal and external systems via REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, and AWS SQS (synchronous and asynchronous)
- Implementation of stable, high-performance communication and data flows in a cloud-native platform architecture
- Processing of structured data formats (JSON, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas) based on existing API patterns
- Performance optimization of distributed microservices with reduced response times and higher operational stability
- Technical tests (unit, integration, and API tests) as well as error analysis in production-like environments
- AWS Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and AWS CDK
- CI/CD automation (build, test, and deployment pipelines) with GitHub Actions
- AI-supported feature implementation (GitHub Copilot Agent)
Label: Kotlin, Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Protobuf, TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, CDK, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, JSON, PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers
Pierre G.
Last position:
Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG
- PRISMA project
- Ansible automation
- Windows third-level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
Andreas F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
- Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
- Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
- Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
- Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
- Coordination with clients and service providers
- Escalation management, schedule control
- On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
Daniel K.
Last position:
Project planning and implementation of a 95 kWp PV system at Asset management company
- Analysis of technical and economic feasibility
- Creation of a detailed project plan including time and resource management
- Requesting and evaluating offers, selecting components, and managing suppliers
- Coordination of all involved trades (e.g. electricians, installation companies)
- Monitoring the construction work and ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
- Acceptance and commissioning of the PV system including documentation
- After project completion: optimizing monitoring and supporting grid connection
Guido K.
Last position:
IT Consultant / Owner at Guido Krauß IT-Consulting
Self-employed consulting, implementation, and support of IT infrastructures with a focus on IT security, network and server administration, virtualization, backup & recovery, IT documentation, asset management, and business continuity management.
- IT security consulting and implementation of technical protective measures
- Windows server and client support, patch management, user support
- M365 – Entra ID – MS Azure administration
- Planning, installation, and operation of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VLAN infrastructures, Cisco, HP, Netgear, Sophos, Securepoint
- Support of virtual systems based on Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox
- Backup and recovery concepts including test recovery, documentation, and handover
- Introduction and maintenance of IT documentation, asset management, and inventory tracking
- Implementation of measures related to IT baseline protection, emergency manuals, and BCM
- On-/offboarding concepts with a focus on permissions, devices, data access, and handover processes
Security awareness and practical sensitization of users and IT staff
Mike K.
Last position:
Consultant at Capgemini
- Operation, administration, and further development of an Oracle 21c database environment on Oracle Linux, including performance analysis, troubleshooting, and PL/SQL
- Setup and operation of a Kubernetes environment on AWS (EKS)
Skills: Oracle 21c DBA, Oracle Linux, Kubernetes, AWS
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
Adem S.
Last position:
IT Consultant (Test Manager) & CEO at Trikolon Consulting GmbH
- Development and implementation of test concepts for complex, multi-layered systems
- Creation of regular management reports and presentations for stakeholders and clients
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of international test teams (coordination, coaching, resource planning)
- Responsibility for quality assurance across multiple test levels (unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests)
- Design of test cases and test plans in Azure DevOps; ensuring traceability and coverage
- Use of BDD approaches (Gherkin/Cucumber) to prepare test automation
- Building a test automation architecture with Playwright and integrating new tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Performing API tests (REST) and tests for mobile/PWA applications
- Setup and maintenance of test environments across multiple stages (integration, QA, UAT, pre-production)
- Test data management (synthetic and production-like data), ensuring consistency and reproducibility
- Collaboration with DevOps teams for containerization (Docker/OpenShift) and CI/CD integration
- Working under SAFe & Scrum, closely coordinating with product owners and DevOps teams
- Active participation in PI plannings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Promoting an agile QA culture through coaching and knowledge sharing
- Introducing scalable test automation with Playwright → significant reduction of manual testing efforts
- Increasing test transparency through clean defect and reporting management in Azure DevOps
- Improved release quality through an end-to-end QA strategy and automated regression tests
- Strategic leadership of Trikolon Consulting GmbH and responsibility for finance, personnel, and business development
Andreas I.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur
- Recognition of national notified bodies
- Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
- EU Radio Equipment Directive
Dirk B.
Last position:
Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Complete redesign of IT infrastructure including setup of a server room according to BSI standards, new network concept and planning.
- Development of security concepts and IT security consulting for the DHCP/DNS election sector.
- Support of project management for the customer in the VOIS | MESO area.
- Technical support for setting up the IT infrastructure in new offices, including firewall configuration, router setup and network planning.
- Setup and configuration of the service management and ticket system JIRA.
- Implementation and administration of the Azure (Entra) environment for all employees.
- Setup and administration of the Confluence environment.
- Planning, setup, configuration and administration of the entire Atlassian Collaboration Suite.
- Development of BCM strategy options.
- Development and implementation of measures and creation of BCM plans, as well as evaluation of existing BCM.
John R.
Last position:
Consultant / Project Manager at DevOps Company
Datacenter setup, updates, connectivity and Disaster recovery setup.
Technologies used: VMware ESXi 8, DevOps, Office 365, VM, Hyper-V, Workplace, Power BI.
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Statistics of experts using Network Attached Storage
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
69%
Master's degree or higher
34%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 Network Attached Storage
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Network Attached Storage 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 (98%)
- Banking and Finance (64%)
- Professional Services (64%)
- Manufacturing (53%)
- Telecommunication (53%)
- Retail (47%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Insurance (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What NAS does
Network Attached Storage, commonly called NAS, is a dedicated system that provides shared files and services over a network. Companies use it for central document storage, media libraries, team collaboration, backup targets and application data. A NAS can support offices, production sites and distributed teams without placing every file on individual computers.
Systems and platforms
NAS environments range from compact office appliances to redundant storage clusters. Specialists work with Synology DSM, QNAP QTS, TrueNAS and vendor-neutral Linux storage stacks. They select hardware, disks, RAID layouts, filesystems, network interfaces and access protocols such as SMB, NFS, SFTP and iSCSI.
Projects and use cases
Companies bring in freelance expertise when storage must become more reliable, easier to manage or better integrated with existing systems.
- Design shared storage for offices, studios and branch locations
- Create backup, replication and disaster-recovery workflows
- Connect NAS systems with virtualization, cloud storage and identity services
- Migrate data while protecting permissions and business continuity
Security and operations
Strong NAS work includes more than configuring shares. Professionals establish identity integration, least-privilege access, encryption, immutable or offline backups, monitoring and patch routines. They also review ransomware exposure, storage capacity, disk health and recovery procedures. In Germany, experts may need to coordinate on-site hardware work with remote administration and internal IT teams.
When to hire specialists
Freelance specialists are useful during office moves, storage migrations, infrastructure refreshes and security reviews. They can resolve slow file access, failed replication, inconsistent permissions or backup gaps. A clear engagement should define data volumes, user groups, availability needs, existing hardware and the recovery outcome the business expects.
Quality signals
A capable professional explains trade-offs instead of treating RAID as a complete backup strategy. Look for experience with recovery testing, permission design, network troubleshooting and documented handover. The right specialist can map business workflows to storage architecture, communicate clearly with non-specialists and leave behind repeatable procedures that an internal team can operate.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Network Attached Storage? These answers cover the essentials.
Network Attached Storage provides shared file storage and network services for teams, applications and backup processes. Companies use it for collaborative documents, media assets, surveillance data, virtualization storage and local backup repositories.
NAS usually offers file-based access through protocols such as SMB and NFS, while cloud storage places data in a provider-managed environment and a storage area network commonly presents block storage. The right choice depends on access patterns, control requirements, latency, resilience and the operating model of the company.
A strong Network Attached Storage specialist often understands networking, Linux, Windows permissions, identity services, virtualization, backup software and cloud connectivity. Security hardening, monitoring and recovery testing are equally important for production environments.
The scope matters more than a fixed experience label. A small appliance setup may need focused configuration skills, while a migration, redundant design or recovery project requires proven work with storage architecture, permissions, backup validation and outage planning.
Network Attached Storage can often be designed, configured and monitored remotely through secure access. Physical installation, disk replacement and network changes may require an on-site contact, while German-language communication can help when coordinating with local teams and suppliers.
Describe the users, applications, data types, access locations, retention needs and expected recovery process. Include the current hardware, network environment, identity system and any on-site constraints so the specialist can propose a practical design rather than a generic appliance setup.
Ask for clear architecture notes, permission models, monitoring coverage and documented recovery tests. A quality NAS implementation explains its failure scenarios, separates backups from primary storage and gives the internal team procedures for maintenance and restore operations.
Synology is common for integrated office and collaboration features, QNAP supports broad appliance and networking options, and TrueNAS is often chosen where teams want flexible, software-defined storage. The best specialist should select and configure the platform around the workload, security model and support capacity instead of relying on one vendor.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Network Attached Storage in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 818 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Network Attached Storage in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 34% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Network Attached Storage in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Network Attached Storage in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Network Attached Storage in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Professional Services (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Network Attached Storage in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (85%), and Operations (83%).
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