pfSense Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used pfSense
Reza N.
Last position:
Senior IT-Security Expert at Teambank AG
- Completed the integration of log sources into Microsoft Sentinel, including GCP workloads – centralized consolidation of all security-relevant events from Azure and GCP environments for complete end-to-end telemetry and comprehensive compliance evidence
- Developed custom rules and use cases based on the GFG Use-Case Library and the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix to cover company-specific threats and GFG-relevant scenarios with precise, mapped detection rules
- Tuned detection rules to minimize false positives, optimized detection thresholds, and modeled exceptions – enabling the SOC to work with relevant, prioritized alerts while reducing Mean Time to Detect/Respond
- Built SOAR capabilities in Sentinel by developing playbooks to automate recurring response processes such as containment, user and host isolation, and ticketing – shorter response times and 24/7 scalability
- Designed and built a log transformation solution to normalize and enrich incoming raw logs (GeoIP, CMDB, threat intelligence) and convert them into a consistent schema for high-performance KQL queries, use case logic, and correlations
- Managed Azure security through Azure Policies to enforce security and compliance standards, prevent drift, and continuously remediate deviations
- Operated the Defender XDR portal to link endpoint, identity, email, and SaaS signals with Sentinel findings, enable holistic incident triage, and orchestrate measures directly from XDR
Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Policy, KQL, GCP, MITRE ATT&CK
Salim C.
Last position:
Cloud / Systems Architect
- Development and introduction of operations processes
- Preparation of complete documentation packages (including incident management and operations support) to meet compliance requirements
- Introduction of a workshop on IaC (Infrastructure as Code)
- Technical consulting for the project security concept (ISMS)
- Installation and operation of Kubernetes clusters on AWS, on-prem, and Azure
- Hybrid cloud architecture design (on-prem, Hetzner, AWS)
- Analysis and troubleshooting of incidents and system outages
- Network adjustments for firewall rules, gateways, OpenVPN settings, and IPsec tunnels (pfSense)
- Technical 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 E.
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 D.
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 S.
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 R.
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.
Martin W.
Last position:
Security Auditor at MissionMe
- Environment: AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React Native
- Penetration test for Backend, Android-App and iOS-App
Mahmoud T.
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 S.
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 L.
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 F.
Last position:
IT Security Consultant at Freelance
Alexander W.
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 A.
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 K.
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
Dirk P.
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
24 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
42%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
pfSense 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Automotive (47%)
- Manufacturing (47%)
- Media and Entertainment (47%)
- Government and Administration (40%)
- Telecommunication (40%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Firewall platform
pfSense is an open-source firewall and routing platform based on FreeBSD. Companies use it to protect offices, data centers, cloud connections and distributed sites while controlling traffic between trusted and untrusted networks. It can run on dedicated appliances, compatible server hardware or virtual machines.
Core capabilities
pfSense combines stateful firewall rules with routing, NAT, DHCP, DNS services and detailed traffic control. Experts configure secure remote access, site-to-site connectivity and segmentation for users, servers, guests and operational systems.
- Firewall policies and NAT
- OpenVPN, IPsec and WireGuard connectivity
- VLANs, multi-WAN and policy-based routing
- High availability with CARP
Ecosystem and tooling
The platform includes a web interface, package system, logging and monitoring integrations. Its ecosystem commonly includes Suricata for intrusion detection, pfBlocker-NG for filtering, FreeRADIUS for authentication and Zabbix or similar tools for observability. Strong specialists also understand IPv6, DNS, certificates and virtualization.
When companies need expertise
Freelance expertise is useful when a company replaces a legacy appliance, connects new locations or needs a safer remote-access design. In Germany, specialists may support regulated industries, manufacturing environments and growing offices, working remotely or on site when hardware changes and validation require local coordination.
- Plan a firewall migration with limited downtime
- Review rules, exposure and segmentation
- Connect branches, cloud networks and remote users
- Document operations and recovery procedures
Choosing a strong specialist
A capable professional starts with traffic flows, assets and business risks rather than copying default rules. Look for practical experience with rollback planning, least-privilege policies, certificate management and tested backups. Clear documentation should explain every important rule, dependency and recovery step.
Delivery and collaboration
A pfSense project should produce a tested configuration, network diagram, rule documentation and an operating handover. Experts should define acceptance checks for failover, VPN access, DNS behavior, logging and performance before changing production traffic. Remote collaboration works well when secure access and a change window are available; on-site work can help with cabling, appliances and physical troubleshooting.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to pfSense.
pfSense is used to build firewalls, routers, VPN gateways and secure network boundaries. Companies also use it for VLAN segmentation, multi-WAN connections, traffic policies, DNS services and high-availability setups.
pfSense offers broad routing and firewall control on flexible hardware or virtual infrastructure, often with a large package ecosystem. Commercial appliances may provide more integrated vendor support and proprietary security services, so the right choice depends on operational needs, hardware plans and internal expertise.
A strong pfSense specialist should understand TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, IPv6 and public key certificates. Experience with OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard, FreeRADIUS, Suricata, virtualization and monitoring is also valuable for complete implementations.
The right level depends on the risk and scope of the change. A simple remote-access setup may need focused configuration expertise, while migrations, high availability and segmented production networks call for a professional who can assess dependencies, plan rollback and validate the result.
Yes, many pfSense tasks can be completed remotely through controlled access, documented changes and an agreed maintenance window. On-site collaboration in Germany can be useful when specialists must install appliances, inspect cabling or troubleshoot physical links.
pfSense can suit companies that need direct control of network hardware, branch connectivity, hybrid environments or local traffic inspection. A cloud-native firewall may fit better when policy enforcement must follow workloads across several cloud networks and be managed through cloud-native controls.
Ask for a clear network design, rule rationale, migration plan and test procedure. Quality pfSense work includes least-privilege policies, secure management access, reliable backups, useful logs and documentation that another professional can operate.
Freelancers working with pfSense should be comfortable translating business requirements into traffic flows and change plans. They should also communicate clearly with infrastructure, security and site teams, because firewall changes can affect applications, users, suppliers and physical locations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 796 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 42% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense 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 pfSense in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Automotive (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used pfSense in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (87%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used pfSense
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