Public Key Infrastructure Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Public Key Infrastructure
Rupesh Kumar S.
Last position:
IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant
- Verified baseline compliance against MAS audit findings
- Developed technical architecture concepts for 30 technologies to create hardening standard artifacts
- Identified and developed automation opportunities for given technologies based on CIS
- Developed standard baseline configurations based on internal security standards
- Responsible for developing Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on the Azure cloud platform
- Responsible for RFQs and RFPs for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
- Supported compliance verification and validation through automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
- Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, including remediation, reporting, and integrating results with Splunk, HPSM, and Tableau
- Supported MAS audits
Ralf R.
Last position:
Infrastructure-as-Code Transformation Architect at ODDO BHF
Responsible for designing and delivering a company-wide, comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) transformation in a regulated banking environment.
Conducted an assessment of the current infrastructure, processes, tools, teams, ways of working and skill profiles as a basis for the target architecture and a PDO (Product-Driven Organization)
Defined a tailored, audit-ready Everything-as-Code infrastructure (including governance, security and compliance)
Built a comprehensive IaC operating model, integrating and transforming internal teams
Designed standardised, reusable Terraform modules for infrastructure and platform services
Integrated secrets management, PKI and Encryption-as-a-Service to secure critical VMware and Kubernetes platform components and stored data
Implemented the platform in line with regulatory requirements (DORA, BaFin, ACPR, CRA), with a focus on auditability and traceability
The initiative provides the foundation for standardised, automated and audit-ready infrastructure, reduces manual intervention and enables scalable, traceable delivery of IT resources in a banking environment.
Jürgen A.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer / System Engineer at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
- Supported design, setup, maintenance and enhancement of IBM Rational DOORS (9.6 and DNG) and IBM Rational Publishing Engine
- Conceived IT solutions and implemented them, including acceptance tests, considering customer-specific requirements
- Ensured functionality of tools and systems in scope
- Identified needs and advised departments and projects, designed single solutions when necessary
- Monitored and maintained central requirements engineering systems (servers, software, subcomponents)
- Advised on tool selection, features and application use cases for engineering applications
- Handled support requests from employees, customers and development teams autonomously
- Created system documentation and user guides
- Participated in cross-departmental IT projects and led subprojects
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie
- Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
- Active management of global Active Directory services
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
Michael M.
Last position:
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
- Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
- Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
Miguel S.
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
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Statistics of experts using Public Key Infrastructure
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
0.7 years
Positions per freelancer
29
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
18
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Public Key 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 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Public Key Infrastructure experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (83%)
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Information Technology (83%)
- Manufacturing (83%)
- Insurance (67%)
- Transportation (67%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Telecommunication (67%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Trust foundations
Public Key Infrastructure, commonly called PKI, establishes trust between people, devices, applications and services. It uses asymmetric cryptography, digital certificates and trusted authorities to prove identity, protect data and support secure signatures. PKI is central to TLS, enterprise access, device identity and signed software.
Core components
A complete PKI includes a root certificate authority, issuing CAs, registration processes, certificate policies and revocation controls. Specialists work with X.509 certificates, private-key protection and validation services such as OCSP and CRLs. They also define trust stores, renewal rules and separation of duties.
Ecosystem and tooling
Projects may involve Microsoft AD CS, OpenSSL, HashiCorp Vault, cloud certificate services or dedicated HSM platforms. Automation often uses ACME, SCEP or EST, while identity integrations connect PKI with Active Directory, LDAP, Kubernetes, service meshes and endpoint management. Strong professionals understand both cryptographic standards and operational tooling.
Where it runs
PKI supports secure systems across banking, healthcare, manufacturing, public services and connected products. Typical delivery areas include:
- TLS certificates for websites, APIs and internal services
- Smart cards, client certificates and workforce access
- Device identity for industrial and IoT environments
- Code signing, document signing and secure email
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance specialists when certificate estates are difficult to govern, a CA must be designed or modernized, or a migration changes trust relationships. They also help after incidents involving expired certificates, exposed keys, weak policies or unclear ownership. In Switzerland, remote delivery is often practical, while regulated or hardware-sensitive work may require on-site coordination and clear language expectations.
Quality in practice
Reliable professionals document certificate profiles, key ceremonies, approval paths and recovery procedures before implementation. They test renewal, revocation, backup and disaster recovery instead of treating issuance as the whole solution. Look for people who can explain risk to security, infrastructure and compliance stakeholders, then leave behind automation, monitoring and usable runbooks.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Public Key Infrastructure.
Public Key Infrastructure is used to establish digital identity and trust through certificates and cryptographic keys. Companies use PKI for TLS, mutual authentication, secure email, device identity, access cards, code signing and digital signatures.
PKI uses asymmetric key pairs and certificates rather than relying only on secrets that users or systems share. It can provide stronger machine-to-machine identity and more controlled revocation, but it requires careful certificate lifecycle management and protected private keys.
A strong Public Key Infrastructure specialist usually understands networking, TLS, identity and access management, directory services and Linux or Windows administration. Useful adjacent skills include HSM operation, cloud security, Kubernetes, endpoint management, scripting and security policy design.
The right level depends on the scope and risk. A simple certificate automation task may need focused PKI knowledge, while a root CA design, HSM deployment or regulated trust model calls for experience with governance, key ceremonies, incident response and disaster recovery.
PKI work can often be delivered remotely when systems, approvals and test environments are accessible securely. On-site collaboration may be important for HSM handling, root key ceremonies, controlled facilities or workshops with Swiss security and compliance teams.
Bring in a PKI expert when certificates are expiring unexpectedly, ownership is unclear, a new CA is required or trust must span cloud and on-premises systems. Freelance support is also useful for migration planning, certificate inventory, automation and recovery testing.
Ask how the professional would define certificate profiles, protect private keys, manage revocation and test renewal. High-quality Public Key Infrastructure work includes documented policies, least-privilege access, monitoring, audit trails and tested recovery procedures.
Typical PKI deliverables include a trust model, certificate policy, architecture diagrams, CA and HSM configuration, automation workflows and integration documentation. A dependable specialist also provides inventories, operating procedures, monitoring guidance and handover sessions for the internal team.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Public Key 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 Switzerland who have used Public Key Infrastructure in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Public Key Infrastructure in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 0.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Public Key Infrastructure in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Public Key Infrastructure in their recent projects are Automotive (83%), Banking and Finance (83%), and Information Technology (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Public Key Infrastructure in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Public Key Infrastructure
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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