pfSense Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used pfSense
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
Christian Enderle
Last position:
IT Consulting / IT Rebuild at IT-Neuaufbau (PF)
- Analysis of requirements and the current situation
- Migration of an old domain structure and Tobit to Exchange 2019 with integration to MS365
- Evaluation of implementation paths and planning for securing sensitive data
- Planning regarding BSI basic protection, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and GDPR
- IT governance and IT security backtests
- Support with ERP setup and securing mail transfer
- Hyper-V 2016/2022, Microsoft Terminal Services Cluster, Microsoft Exchange 2019
- Office 365, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Teams, Salesforce
- Cisco, Zyxel, and HP switches, Sophos firewalls/UTMs, SecurePoint
- Microsoft IIS 2022, IPv4/IPv6, Veeam, Wortmann online backup, NextCloud
- Services: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, subnetting, firewalling, routing, VoIP, Group Policy (GPO), SIEM, remote work, home office, high availability, failover, VLAN, PRTG
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
Vitaliy Ryumshyn
Last position:
DevOps GitOps (temp) at Signal Iduna
- Responsible for Openshift/Kubernetes on-prem administration and developer support.
- Developed URP infrastructure automation with Python, Ansible, Kustomize and ArgoCD, Argo Workflow/Events stack.
- Wrote smoke and load tests for URP infrastructure utilizing Python, Kustomize and ApplicationSets.
- Helped to set up and deploy URP infrastructure in Google Cloud, GKE.
- Set up monitoring for URP and ArgoCD stack with Splunk Cloud.
- Performed system administration tasks across RedHat Linux, Kubernetes/Openshift, ArgoCD, GitLab, Bitbucket Enterprise, Kafka and MongoDB.
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
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
Thorsten Limbach
Last position:
IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant at Helsing GmbH
- Design and development of an internal collaboration platform that enables VS-NFD-compliant communication and data storage
- Design and development of an internal development platform (Kubernetes, Git CI/CD, Jira, etc.) as well as use and administration of virtualization solutions
- Design and development of an internal AI system with custom training and automated processes
- Migration of a HyperV cluster to Proxmox for the automatic control of Kubernetes clusters and savings in licensing costs
Martin Frlička
Last position:
IT Security Consultant at Freelance
Alexander Willer
Last position:
Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant at LabMaker GmbH
- Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
- Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
- Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
- Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
- Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
- Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
- Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
- Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
- Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
- Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
- Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
- Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community
Majid Asadpoor
Last position:
Lead Consultant at Infosys
- Network automation
- CI/CD and Docker environment
- Python Nornir for network automation
- pyATS for monitoring and test case automation
- Network Access Control (RADIUS) and device admin access control (TACACS) with AAA and Cisco ISE on Cisco/HP/Aruba devices
- Cisco ISE cluster configuration (2/4/8 nodes)
- Cisco ISE authentication and authorization configuration
- Cisco/HP/Aruba switch/WLC TACACS/dot1x/RADIUS configuration
- Cisco ISE automation with RESTCONF and Python
Szabolcs Kardos
Last position:
Senior Network Security Consultant at Mann+Hummel
- Network segmentation in a production IT environment
- Firewall migrations
- Integration of remote access sites
- Implementation of POCs (Backup, SCADA)
- Working in a multicultural environment
- Applied technologies: Panorama & Palo Alto Firewalls, Checkpoint, ServiceNOW, MS Azure Cloud
Martin Wilhelmi
Last position:
Security Auditor at MissionMe
- Environment: AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React Native
- Penetration test for Backend, Android-App and iOS-App
Dirk Pelzer
Last position:
IT systems and security engineer at Self-employed consulting engineer
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Statistics of experts using pfSense
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
82%
Master's degree or higher
45%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
5
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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Average rates of experts in Germany using pfSense
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
pfSense in practice
pfSense is a firewall and router platform built on FreeBSD. Companies use it to control traffic, segment networks, connect sites, and secure internet access at the edge. It fits small offices, branch networks, labs, and more complex perimeter setups.
What it delivers
- Firewall rules and network segmentation
- VPN access with OpenVPN or IPsec
- NAT, routing, and WAN failover
- Captive portals and traffic shaping
- High availability for critical gateways
Skills that matter
Strong specialists know pfSense menus, FreeBSD basics, and network design. They work comfortably with VLANs, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and log analysis. They also understand how to document changes so teams can keep the setup stable after handover.
When companies bring in help
Companies usually need outside expertise when a firewall is acting up, a VPN must be rebuilt, or a new site has to join the network. They also bring in specialists for reviews, upgrades, migrations from older firewall stacks, and recovery after a bad change. In Germany, this often means working with distributed IT teams that need clear documentation and remote coordination.
Ecosystem and tools
pfSense often sits next to reverse proxies, monitoring tools, directory services, and endpoint security controls. Many projects also involve hardware sizing, NIC selection, HA pairs, packet capture, and rule cleanup. Experienced professionals know how to keep the setup simple enough to operate.
What good work looks like
Good pfSense work is calm, explicit, and testable. The best professionals explain rule order, backup plans, and rollback steps before they touch production. They leave a clean config, a short handover, and a network that is easier to support than before.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to pfSense.
pfSense is used to protect and control network traffic at the edge. Companies rely on it for firewalling, routing, VPN access, segmentation, and sometimes captive portals or traffic shaping. It is a good fit when the network needs a clear, configurable perimeter instead of a black-box appliance.
pfSense is often chosen for flexibility and control. Compared with many appliance-based alternatives, it gives specialists more room to shape rules, routing, and VPN behavior without being locked into one vendor’s workflow. It is especially attractive when the team wants transparency and can handle a hands-on setup.
A strong pfSense specialist usually knows VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and VPN protocols like OpenVPN or IPsec. FreeBSD knowledge helps too, especially when a project needs deeper troubleshooting. Monitoring, packet capture, and basic security hardening are also important.
For a simple firewall refresh, a focused pfSense expert may be enough. For high availability, multi-site VPNs, or complex rule sets, you want someone who has handled production changes before and can explain the impact clearly. The more critical the network, the more you should value calm troubleshooting and clean handover.
Yes. pfSense work is often suitable for remote delivery because most tasks can be planned, reviewed, and tested through secure access. For site work, Germany-based teams may still prefer an expert who can visit a branch or data room when hardware changes or on-site checks are needed.
On-site support is useful when you need to replace hardware, trace cabling, verify interfaces, or recover from a broken edge device. For design, configuration review, rule cleanup, and VPN work, pfSense specialists can usually work remotely. The right choice depends on how much physical access the task needs.
Look for clear explanations, a sensible change plan, and proof that the expert can troubleshoot under pressure. A good pfSense professional documents rules, backup steps, and rollback options, then leaves the setup easier to operate. Clean structure matters more than flashy claims.
A capable pfSense specialist should understand the differences between pfSense CE and pfSense Plus and know when each one fits. The right choice depends on your hardware, support needs, and change process. Ask the expert to explain why a version is being used before any migration or upgrade.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 805 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 45% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (86%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used pfSense
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 Request a free demo
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