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Network Security Experts in Frankfurt

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Alessandro Pisa Vazquez

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IT Support & Infrastructure Specialist

Frankfurt
Alessandro Pisa Vazquez

Last position:

IT System Administrator – Client Deployment

  • Main point of contact for the provisioning of end devices and operating systems
  • Pre-installation of software according to company guidelines and integration into the corporate network (Wi-Fi, VPN, domain)
  • User support with setup, process improvements, and handling of returns (RMAs)
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Khalid Safee

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IT Infrastructure Coordinator

Offenbach am Main
Khalid Safee

Last position:

IT Infrastructure Coordinator at SAFEE Technology

  • GfK Data center IT Infrastructure project onsite coordinator (Equinix DC FR2/FR7) training FEs in Equinix DC Carla, FNT, Jira Confluence, ServiceNow (Change/Problem/Incident MGMT), DCIM, ITSM, ITIL
  • Reporting significant incidents as the on-site technical coordinator and initial point of contact for vendor escort and smart hands
  • Utilizing CMDB-GUI, NIQ-Browser, CMDB-Filtering-GUI, OSS-Radar, BigBrother, CheckMK, and TTWOS for 2nd and 3rd level troubleshooting support
  • Maintaining MDF, IDF, computer rooms, and closets; coordinating with service desk, reception, and security for visitor access
  • Managing asset lifecycle including operation, retirement, stocking, and destruction with proper SanDisk procedures
  • Leading footprint data centre optimization and reduction in FR2/FR7; handling network, server, storage, desktop, hosting, IT security, video conferencing, and telephone operations
  • Coordinating server relocations, fibre optics/copper cable preparations, CMDB updates, and stakeholder cooperation
  • Implementing IT infrastructure design, maintenance, configuration, and construction following Dell/HP/Apple ESD safety precautions
  • Single POC for change management network, Star Track, backup & storage, cloud, Linux, Windows, EUS teams & Software Centre installs
  • Successfully completed DC Footprint Reduction Project 2021/2022 and GfK New Hardware DC Refresh Initiative
  • Planning, configuring, and installing Dematic server rooms and switch configurations in Heusenstamm, Wurzburg, Kahl am Main, and Graz Austria
  • Providing on-site media equipment setup for HP, hospitals, manufacturers, and laboratories
  • Ensuring professional rack and cable management following best practices
  • Maintaining up-to-date plant maps accessible to all teams showing technology space and spare locations
  • Offering technical assistance for live events, town halls, forums, streaming, and hybrid events on and off campus
  • Providing second level support for Poly video conferencing systems across multiple time zones
  • Conducting frequent computer room walkthroughs, recording power, cooling, alarm, security threats, and mapping wireless environment and access points
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Mahesh Simha

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Azure Solution Architect

Frankfurt am Main
Mahesh Simha

Last position:

Azure Solution Architect at Automotive industry

  • Implementation of complex Azure resources using Terraform IaC and Azure DevSecOps pipelines with network security and zero-trust governance policies

  • Optimization of the existing network design, firewall and database migration

  • Implementation of governance and network policies as Policy as Code (PaC)

  • Establishment of company-wide Azure connectivity using Azure VPN as an IPSec tunnel

  • Implementation of hybrid on-premises multi-cloud connectivity (GCP, Azure) using Terraform

  • Development of Azure Functions for scheduled cron jobs and Service Bus message queuing with topics

  • Optimization of messaging with Service Bus premium features and IP whitelisting

  • Stakeholder management, customer communication and creation of Architectural Decision Records (ADR)

  • Responsible for cost-efficient quick wins in Azure and on-premises systems

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Krisztián Korcz

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IT-Soc/Vulnerability

Darmstadt
Krisztián Korcz

Last position:

IT-Soc/Vulnerability at ITZBund

  • Vulnerability management (Greenbone, Tenable SC, Rapid7)
  • Automation of vulnerability scans
  • OpenTofu (Terraform)/Ansible/Vault/Podman/Docker
  • Compliance audit
  • SOC (ElasticSearch, Graylog)
  • Python/Rust/Bash/Shell/PowerShell
  • Git collaboration
  • Report standardization and automation
  • POC for several vulnerability scanning systems
  • Setup of vulnerability scanning system

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Statistics of experts using Network Security

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

14 years (Germany: 20 years)

Position duration

1.9 years (Germany: 2.3 years)

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 12)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Operations, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Audit

Bachelor's degree or higher

75% (Germany: 76%)

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 36%)

Certifications per freelancer

5 (Germany: 6)

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

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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 Security

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 861 €
Germany avg. 841 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 920 €
Germany median 840 €

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

Network control

Network security protects traffic, access, and trust across corporate networks, cloud links, and remote work setups. It covers firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, NAC, and intrusion detection or prevention. Companies bring in specialists when they need safer connections, clearer access rules, or a stronger response to threats.

Common work

  • Review firewall rules and clean up risky access paths
  • Design VLANs, zones, and segmentation between systems
  • Set up VPNs, secure remote access, and site-to-site links
  • Tune IDS/IPS, DNS filtering, and logging for faster detection
  • Support audits, incident reviews, and hardening projects

Tools and stack

Strong professionals work with vendor firewalls, SIEM tools, packet capture, and cloud network controls. They often know Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, Zscaler, and common Linux and Windows network tools. They also understand routing, switching, TLS, authentication, and how traffic really moves through production systems.

When companies need help

Freelance support is useful during migrations, security incidents, policy redesigns, and office or data center changes. In Frankfurt, this often matters for finance, logistics, SaaS, and regulated environments that need tight control over internal and external traffic. It also helps when teams need German-speaking collaboration on site or mixed remote delivery.

What good specialists do

Good network security specialists do more than configure devices. They document decisions, test changes safely, and explain trade-offs between access, performance, and control. They spot weak rules, reduce exposure, and keep environments workable for users and operations.

How to judge fit

Look for clear work on segmentation, firewall policy design, VPN troubleshooting, logging, and incident handling. Strong experts can describe how they verify changes, roll back safely, and work with cloud, identity, and endpoint teams. For complex networks, practical experience with hybrid setups matters more than theory.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Network Security.

A strong Network Security specialist protects how systems connect and communicate. That can include firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, IDS/IPS, secure routing, and access controls. The goal is to reduce attack paths without breaking business traffic.

Network Security focuses on traffic, connectivity, and the controls around them. General cybersecurity is broader and also covers endpoints, applications, identities, and user behavior. Many projects need both, but a network-focused expert is the right choice when the problem sits in routing, filtering, or access paths.

A strong Network Security freelancer usually knows at least one major firewall stack and the basics of packet analysis and logging. Common names include Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, and tools for VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM integration. The exact mix depends on your environment.

Network Security work often depends on routing, switching, cloud networking, identity and access management, and incident response. Linux and Windows networking knowledge also helps when traffic issues cross into operating systems or servers. Good documentation skills matter too, because policy changes must be traceable.

A Network Security project with a single firewall change may need only a focused specialist. A larger redesign, merger, or cloud migration needs someone who has handled segmentation, remote access, logging, and rollback plans before. The more production risk you carry, the more practical experience matters.

Most Network Security tasks can be handled remotely if the specialist has secure access to the right tools and logs. On-site time in Frankfurt is useful for sensitive change windows, data center work, or close coordination with internal teams. Many companies use a mix of both.

A good Network Security expert explains choices clearly and asks about traffic flows, dependencies, and rollback paths before making changes. They should show real examples of policy cleanup, incident support, segmentation, or VPN troubleshooting. Clear documentation and safe testing are strong signs of quality.

No. Network Security includes firewall work and NAC, but it is broader than either one alone. It also covers secure remote access, monitoring, segmentation, threat detection, and the way those parts work together in a live environment.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Security in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 861 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Security in their recent projects, 75% 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 Security in their recent projects have 14 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Security in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Security in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Professional Services (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Network Security in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (67%), and Project Management (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Network Security

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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