OpenVPN Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used OpenVPN
Rudolf Eggelbusch
Last position:
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator at International insurance group
Operation and further development of the network and security infrastructure.
Monitoring, analysis and resolution of network and security incidents.
Cross-department collaboration with other specialist teams for operations, further development and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall rule approvals.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues in the network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal regulations.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
Salim Chehab
Last position:
Cloud / Systems Architect
- Development and introduction of operational processes
- Preparation of complete documentation packages (including emergency management and operations) to meet compliance requirements
- Introduction of a workshop on IaC (Infrastructure as Code)
- Professional consulting for the project's security concept (ISMS)
- Installation and operation of Kubernetes clusters on AWS, on-prem, and Azure
- Design of hybrid cloud architecture (on-prem, Hetzner, AWS)
- Analysis and resolution of incidents and system outages
- Network changes to firewall rules, gateways, OpenVPN settings, and IPsec tunnel (pfSense)
- Professional consulting on BitBucket, Jenkins, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Consulting on Ansible deployments and infrastructure automation
- Consulting on building a scalable system in the cloud (AWS / Azure)
- Technologies / Tools: Ansible, Terraform, AWS, Azure, VPN, pfSense, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Kubernetes, GitLab Runner, ISMS, Golang, Prometheus, Grafana, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, Cognito, OIDC, Harbor, MinIO, Postgres, Redis, Keycloak, Ceph, Proxmox, CloudFormation, PostgreSQL, Flux CD, Hetzner, IONOS, Sonatype Nexus Repository, Entra ID, Dex IdP, Pulumi
Andreas Fischer
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
Frank Bergmann
Last position:
System Engineer at Frequentis Comsoft
- Migrate company software to RHEL10
- Development in Bash, Python, C, Ansible
Kai-Uwe Petzhold
Last position:
Technical Project Management at CHG Meridian AG
- CHG Meridian AG is a financial company focused on leasing in the areas of IT technology, logistics and medical technology and is regulated by BaFin. One part of the company is Return to Remarketing, where devices delivered to the technology center (notebooks, smartphones, tablets, etc.) are prepared for resale. The project I supported was responsible for enabling damage assessment of returned lease devices, documenting them visually in the form of pictures, enabling invoicing for the customer, and making the pictures available via the in-house customer platform. This was achieved through a combination of in-house development within the internal development department and the use of SaaS products. The second project was the transition of SaaS tendering software, purchased by the business unit, into the operations of the CHG IT department. Evaluation of security questions in relation to BaFin requirements, development of an authorization concept, implementation of single sign-on, documentation of the application in the CHG systems (CMDB, iKnow, etc.) and handover into operations.
Used technologies and methods: NIS2, DORA, agile software development, Scrum, Kanban, ServiceNow, SaaS, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Active Directory, Entra ID, CMDB, incident management, change management, request management, service level agreement
Martin Sproll
Last position:
Senior System Engineer / DevOps at MS-EDV
- Consulting and hands-on support in setting up, operating, and optimizing modern Microsoft-based server and application environments with a focus on Windows Server
- Design, consulting, and optimization of Windows Server environments
- Analysis of existing application and system landscapes in production environments
- Identification of stability, availability, and performance bottlenecks
- Development and use of PowerShell scripts to automate recurring administration and operational tasks
- Creation of batch scripts to support legacy or transition scenarios
- Automation of provisioning, configuration, and maintenance processes
- Use of Ansible for standardized configuration and management of server and system landscapes
- Development and maintenance of Ansible playbooks for operational and rollout scenarios
Matthias Schmälzle
Last position:
Subproject Manager / Head of Monitoring at IT service provider (Berlin/Kolbermoor)
- Subproject Manager / Head of Monitoring for facility management and handling operational project parts as well as coordinating operations
- CheckMK consulting: central monitoring infrastructure with CheckMK master and distributed CheckMK satellites
- Implementation of advanced monitoring approaches, integration of new plugins and customization of the CheckMK agent
- Graphic representation of performance metrics with InfluxDB and Grafana, creation of NagVis/Grafana templates and dashboards
- Monitoring of Linux/UNIX/Windows systems and active components using CheckMK agents/MRPE as well as hardware monitoring via SNMP
- Development of monitoring plugins based on Bash scripting
- Inventory and cross-disciplinary analysis for application-specific monitoring
- Concept design, testing and documentation for integrating CheckMK status messages and performance data into a higher-level umbrella system (Data Leak)
- Technical and conceptual point of contact
Srecko Soric
Last position:
Test Consultant at PROSEQUM GmbH
- Taking over operational acceptance tests for internal and external applications in a preproduction environment
- End-to-end tests across multiple systems
- Planning and implementation of acceptances based on expected loads and service levels
- Creation of test plans and automated tests
- Monitoring of systems, log analysis and creation of test reports, monitoring charts and acceptance documentation
- Support during rollouts of security and OS patches in preproduction
- Load and performance tests as well as failover/rollback tests
- Testing SOAP/REST APIs with JMeter, Grafana and Kibana
- Batch tests with Bash and log analysis
- Load and performance tests of own applications
- Test automation with JMeter and PyTest
- Maintenance and creation of Bash scripting tests
- Manual system integration tests
Volker Reisberger
Last position:
Architect and Senior System Administrator at International Trading Company
- Analysis and optimization of the VMware environment for operation in a critical infrastructure environment
- Planning and execution of updates for the VMware and hardware environment in a critical infrastructure environment
- Deployment of Skyline Health Diagnostics
- Review of existing documentation
- Training and onboarding of new internal staff
- Support for migration and upgrade projects
- Preparation for moving scripts in the virtualization environment to GitLab
- Ticket handling with ServiceNow
Peter Kortmann
Last position:
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager at Anonymer Kunde
- Development of control units for the automotive industry incl. embedded software
- CAN bus, Vector Tools, CANoe
- Support of the development process according to ISO 26262
- Ensuring cyber security standards:
- Key exchange (PKI) between vehicle and control units
- Hardware Security Module (HSM)
- Communication with external service providers (international)
- Development (PCB) of measuring adapters, statistical analysis of sensors
- IoT and embedded software development, backend administration
Martin Frlička
Last position:
IT Security Consultant at Freelance
Nils Meyer
Last position:
Database Architecture for PostgreSQL at ComputaCenter / Deutsche
- Planning and documentation of database architecture and integration with other components provided by other teams and vendors
- Extensive documentation for the architecture, security, access control, encryption, roles and user management, backup and restore, disaster recovery and general operations
- Deployment of database clusters over 2 locations with 2 availability zones each
- Automation of deployment and operations including backup using Ansible
- Hardening of the database and operating system
- Migration of existing stand-alone database systems to cluster setup
- Technologies: PostgreSQL, Patroni, etcd, barman, RedHat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL), Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, TLS, Hashicorp Vault, LUKS
Mike Lie
Last position:
Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Landesamt für Digitalisierung, Breitband und Vermessung
- Agile Coach and Scrum Master in the Baykom project
- Coaching the PO and the team
- Reorganization of previous processes with noticeable performance improvement (no statistics yet due to the few sprints, only feedback from the team and from the PO with their supervisor)
Ivan Nuss
Last position:
IT Systems Administrator at Berliner-Schulen
- Set up and maintain the educational network infrastructure including WLAN
- Create, customize, and deploy images
- Troubleshoot hardware and software and maintain hardware for PCs, laptops, projectors, and smartboards
- IT consulting and training
Mirco Schmidt
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at ONE Energy-IT GmbH
- Infrastructure consulting
- Project management
- Mentoring for IT managers & teams
- Management consulting
- Energy data monitoring
- Energy data collection
- Energy data management
- IT system support for Linux, FreeBSD, Windows
- Server operations (incl. monitoring)
- Firewalls & VPNs
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Statistics of experts using OpenVPN
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
4
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
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 OpenVPN
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
Secure tunnels
OpenVPN is a widely used VPN technology for encrypted network tunnels over the internet. Companies use it for secure remote access, site-to-site links, and protected access to internal systems when a public connection is not enough.
Common setups
Typical freelance work includes:
- Remote access for employees and contractors
- Site-to-site connections between offices or clouds
- Split tunneling and routing rules
- Certificate, key, and profile management
- Troubleshooting connectivity and handshake failures
Ecosystem
Strong specialists know OpenVPN Community Edition, OpenVPN Access Server, and the OpenVPN Connect client. They also work with PKI, TLS, routing, firewalls, NAT, and Linux or Windows network settings. That mix matters when VPN access has to be stable across different environments.
When companies hire
Teams usually bring in freelance expertise during rollouts, migrations, audits, or incident fixes. In Germany, this often matters for distributed teams, regulated environments, and companies that need remote collaboration without giving up clear access rules or clean documentation.
What good specialists do
Good professionals do more than install a service. They define access policies, keep certificates organized, test client profiles, and document how tunnels behave under real network conditions. They also spot weak routing, DNS leaks, and firewall conflicts before they become support issues.
Quality signals
Look for experts who can explain how OpenVPN handles encryption, authentication, and server hardening in plain terms. Strong delivery includes reproducible setup steps, clean configuration files, and a plan for monitoring, renewal, and recovery. That is what keeps access dependable over time.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about OpenVPN? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
OpenVPN is used to create encrypted tunnels for remote access and private network links. Companies rely on it when internal systems should stay reachable without exposing them directly to the internet. It is common for office access, cloud connectivity, and protected admin paths.
OpenVPN is often chosen when flexibility and broad compatibility matter more than raw simplicity. Compared with WireGuard, it usually offers more mature deployment options and tooling around certificates and access control. Compared with IPSec, it can be easier to operate across varied client environments.
OpenVPN projects may use the Community Edition, OpenVPN Access Server, or both. The right specialist should know how the server side, client profiles, and authentication fit together in your setup. If you already have an environment, bring someone who has worked with the same edition and can avoid unnecessary rework.
A strong OpenVPN specialist usually knows routing, DNS, firewalls, certificates, and Linux or Windows networking. For cloud or hybrid work, experience with VPN gateways, subnet planning, and access policies helps a lot. Scripting and configuration management are useful when the setup must be repeated reliably.
OpenVPN can be straightforward for a small remote-access setup, but more complex environments need a specialist who has handled routing and security edge cases. If you have multiple offices, cloud networks, or strict access rules, you want someone who has shipped similar work before. The key is practical implementation, not just theory.
Yes, most OpenVPN work can be done remotely because the core tasks are configuration, testing, and documentation. For Germany-based teams, the main needs are usually clear communication, reliable handover, and an understanding of local internal processes. On-site time is only needed when network hardware or internal access constraints make it useful.
A good OpenVPN expert explains the design before changing anything. Look for clear configuration, certificate hygiene, a tested fallback plan, and simple documentation your team can maintain. If they can also diagnose failed handshakes, routing issues, and client-side access problems, that is a strong sign.
For OpenVPN work, freelancers usually need the current network layout, access goals, and a list of systems that must stay reachable. They also need to know whether the setup is remote access, site-to-site, or part of a migration from another VPN. Good input early saves time and avoids design changes later.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OpenVPN in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 853 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used OpenVPN in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OpenVPN in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenVPN in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenVPN in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Telecommunication (56%), and Banking and Finance (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenVPN in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (76%), and Product Development (56%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OpenVPN
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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