Network Infrastructure Experts in Frankfurt
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Frankfurt, who have recently used Network Infrastructure
Robert Francia
Last position:
Interim Project Manager at IT services company of a regional energy supplier
- Delivery of various end-customer projects in server and network infrastructure on time, in quality, and within budget.
- Project 1: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall at an automotive supplier.
- Project 2: Migration of file services from dedicated servers at 5 branch locations into a central managed file service, including DHCP, directory, and print services, as well as decommissioning of the old domain controllers.
- Project 3: Renewal of the network infrastructure at the headquarters and branch locations of a logistics company and transition of the LAN, WLAN, and firewall environments into a managed network service.
- Project 4: Network renewal, replacement of the core and access switches at the headquarters of a medical technology company and transition into a managed network service.
- Project 5: Firewall renewal, replacement of an ASA firewall with a Fortinet firewall for a city.
- Environment: ASA and Fortinet firewalls, Cisco network components, ITSM Heat/Ivanti, Confluence.
Mario Pucko
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager / Program Lead – Network Strategy 2030 at ALDB GmbH
- Holistic responsibility for modernizing and expanding federal networks and upgrading critical data center and telecom infrastructure in the high-security agency environment of BDBOS
- Planning and management of the expansion of national BOS network infrastructure in the VS-NfD/KRITIS environment with technical decision authority at the architecture and component level (Cisco, Layer 2/3, WAN redundancy)
- Planning, tendering (EVB-IT/UVgO) and oversight of the upgrade of security-critical telecom infrastructure for emergency call 110/112 (ACD)
- Capacity planning, rack integration, structured cabling, power supply, cooling concept (CRAC/In-Row) and DCIM monitoring for data center expansion
- Building the IT department from scratch: structures, governance, processes, team recruiting, vendor selection and long-term IT strategy
- Planning and managing infrastructure and application migrations: migration strategies, batch planning, hypercare stabilization and rollback concepts
- Creating vendor-neutral specifications (telecom systems, signature solutions) according to EVB-IT and UVgO; contract award and vendor management
- Setting up a secure IT environment according to BSI basic protection, ISO 27001 and VS-NfD; developing IT security concepts and CMDB analyses
- Hands-on program leadership: decision papers for management and steering committees, risk management, reporting and change request control
Maxime Djongoue
Last position:
Lead Product Manager E-invoicing & AI at fino data services GmbH
- Responsible for the concept, planning, and implementation of the product development of GetMyInvoices 2.0 and the subcomponent InvoiceRails
- Independent work on all aspects of the project, including concept, specification in tickets, and coordination of developers
- Creation, management, and prioritization of tickets to ensure all tasks are completed on time and with high quality
- Carrying out and/or coordinating tests and ensuring the proper implementation of the developed features and functionalities
- Close collaboration with developers to clarify technical requirements and ensure the implementations match the specifications
- Regular reporting on project progress and documentation of key decisions, changes, and risks
- Taking on the subject matter lead for all topics around e-invoicing and Peppol, especially in relation to the InvoiceRails component
- Internal consulting and knowledge sharing on e-invoicing and Peppol for other teams and departments
- Tracking market trends and new developments in e-invoicing and Peppol to continuously adapt the product strategy
- Ensuring the long-term scalability and flexibility of the products for future technical and regulatory changes in the e-invoicing area
Ivaylo Piskov
Last position:
Senior Project / Rollout Manager at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
- Manage and coordinate site design, deployment, new Core/DWDM implementation, and optimization of a robust and scalable fiber optic network infrastructure
- Create high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documents for core and aggregation network
- Define scope of network elements and establish operational and deployment guidelines
- Determine core-site strategy, integrate voice and ISP systems, and swap core components of 60 existing sites
- Develop site design, execute proof of concept, and deploy additional core sites
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.
Ahmed Soliman
Last position:
Project Manager Fiber Optic Network Development FTTH FTTX at Werdegang Solutions 30 Operations GmbH
- Creation of construction schedules and standard plans.
- Preparation and submission of traffic control orders (VRO) and RSA-compliant plans.
- Application for and documentation of all permits, including excavation permits and water permits.
- Carrying out and documenting site inspections.
- Maintaining digital site diaries.
- Coordinating and selecting subcontractor crews.
- Checking and approving measurements.
- Ensuring compliance with all technical requirements and standards.
- Summarizing and passing on operator rules to the subcontractors.
Thomas Hartung
Last position:
Project Manager & Tender Manager at GEA Group AG
- Implemented an access control solution and prepared tender documents for a visitor management system.
- As project manager, I was responsible for the successful rollout of a cloud-based access control system for two sites with around 4,000 employees.
- Accountable for the successful execution of the project.
- Created and aligned project plans and status reports with all stakeholders.
- Prepared/coordinated an initial effort or cost estimate and related planning for operational services implementation.
- Identified interfaces.
- Ensured budget and schedule compliance.
- As tender manager / demand manager, the following specific tasks were my responsibility:
- Analyzing potential suppliers.
- Gathering requirements.
- Creating and aligning the requirements catalog.
- Developing an evaluation matrix.
- Preparing the tender documents.
Peter Weileder
Last position:
ISO 27001 Auditor for health insurance archive system at Health insurance company
The replacement of the existing archive system (document management system – DMS) on a host-based platform is well advanced.
The internal audit is meant to ensure the company's quality standards.
GDPR
ISO 27001 ff.
BSI
DORA
Patient data regulations
Host / Cloud / S3 / Container / highly scalable / Nuxeo
Budget: 50,000
Team: 1
Jörn Bottenhorn
Last position:
Project Management and PMO at TANKKARTEN | PAYMENT
- Close collaboration with development teams to ensure alignment with project goals
- Assessment of in-scope assets, requirements definition and support of the public tender process up to vendor selection
- Creation and maintenance of UML sequence diagrams to document system interactions
- Intensive use of Agile/Scrum methodology and the Spotify model
- Development and implementation of cutover and rehearsal plans together with the application managers
Christopher Eshemokhai
Last position:
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
- Oracle databases 11g, 12c and 19c RAC
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g & 12c (WebLogic, SOA, Oracle Forms and Report Server, etc., OBIA)
- Administration of Oracle 11g, 12c, RAC and 19c
- Applying patches
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Tomcat
- Oracle tuning
- The system includes several production, QA, test & development Oracle databases and WebLogic application servers 11g & 12c
Tommy Giurini
Last position:
1st Level Support / Service Technician / IT System Administrator at Freelancer
- Supporting end users by phone and Skype
- Diagnosing and resolving issues via phone and remote access
- Independently handling incident reports
- Forwarding unresolved issues to the appropriate escalation level
- Reinstalling incorrectly installed software or misconfigured computers
- Receiving requests and incident reports via email or a ticket system
- Identifying and classifying problems and requests
- Performing initial diagnostic steps and attempts to resolve common issues
- Providing basic technical support to users for hardware and software
- Escalating complex issues and requests to 2nd or 3rd level support
- Documenting incidents and solutions in a ticketing system
- Monitoring and escalating open tickets to ensure timely resolution
- Communicating with users to provide status updates on issue resolution
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and software components
- Performing repairs and replacing defective components
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance and network connections
- Assisting with troubleshooting and diagnosing technical problems
- Installing and configuring operating systems and application software
- Ensuring compliance with security policies and data protection regulations
- Managing user accounts and access rights
- Conducting regular backups and recovery processes
- Creating technical documentation and user guides
- Training users on IT systems and applications
- Technologies/methods: Skype, ticket system
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Statistics of experts using Network Infrastructure
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
2.1 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
16 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 77%)
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 43%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt using Network Infrastructure
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
Core network work
Network infrastructure covers the systems that move data between users, offices, clouds, and public services. It includes switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs, and the rules that keep traffic moving safely. Strong experts plan for uptime, segmentation, and growth from the start.
Common deliverables
- LAN and WAN design
- VLAN and subnet planning
- Firewall and VPN setup
- SD-WAN and wireless rollout
- Monitoring and incident handling
These specialists are often brought in for office moves, cloud connectivity, data center changes, or network upgrades where downtime is not an option.
Tools and ecosystems
The work often spans Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Arista, HPE Aruba, and related routing and switching stacks. In many projects, experts also work with DNS, DHCP, IPAM, load balancers, and network monitoring tools to keep the whole environment understandable and supportable.
When companies call in help
Firms usually need outside support when the network has grown too complex for routine maintenance, when outages repeat, or when a migration touches many sites. In Frankfurt, this often matters for finance, logistics, media, and global teams that need stable connections between local offices and remote cloud services.
What strong specialists do
- Spot bottlenecks before users feel them
- Document topologies and address plans clearly
- Separate business-critical traffic from guest or test traffic
- Coordinate smoothly with security, cloud, and workplace teams
Good professionals do more than configure devices. They explain tradeoffs, keep change windows safe, and leave the environment easier to run.
Local collaboration
For Frankfurt projects, experts may work on-site for hands-on changes in offices, server rooms, or colocation spaces, then stay remote for design, documentation, and troubleshooting. Clear communication in English is common, while German can help when local operations teams, vendors, or facilities staff are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Network Infrastructure.
Network infrastructure is the set of systems that connects people, devices, applications, and cloud services. It usually includes switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and monitoring. Companies bring in specialists to make those parts work together reliably and securely.
Network Infrastructure is the broader operational layer, while networking is often used as a shorter, informal term. In practice, people may also talk about LAN, WAN, routing, switching, or SD-WAN when they mean specific parts of the same environment. A strong specialist understands how those pieces fit together.
Network Infrastructure specialists are useful when there is a migration, a new office, a cloud connection, a security change, or a pattern of outages. They are also valuable when internal teams need clear documentation or a second set of eyes before a risky change. If the network is becoming hard to explain, it is time to bring in help.
A strong Network Infrastructure freelancer often brings routing and switching, firewall policy design, IP planning, VLANs, VPNs, and troubleshooting. Many also understand Wireshark, packet analysis, cloud networking, and basic automation. The best fit depends on whether the task is operations, design, or migration.
Network Infrastructure projects vary a lot. A simple wireless refresh or firewall rule review may need a focused specialist, while a multi-site redesign needs someone who has handled architecture, cutovers, and rollback planning before. Quality matters more than a generic résumé.
Network Infrastructure covers the full path from local networks and data centers to cloud links. Cloud networking is only one part of that picture, usually focused on virtual networks, gateways, and connectivity inside cloud environments. Many companies need both skills on the same project.
Network Infrastructure work can be done both ways. Remote collaboration fits design, documentation, monitoring, and many troubleshooting tasks, while on-site time helps with hardware swaps, cabling checks, and hands-on cutovers. In Frankfurt, mixed setups are common.
Look for clean diagrams, clear change plans, and practical incident notes from Network Infrastructure work. A good specialist can explain why a design is safe, how traffic flows, and what the rollback plan is if something fails. Strong documentation is usually a good sign.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Infrastructure in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 902 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Infrastructure in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Infrastructure in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Infrastructure in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (9%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Infrastructure in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (73%), and Professional Services (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Infrastructure in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Operations (82%), and Project Management (82%).
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