SAML Experts in Munich
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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.
Sebastian K.
Last position:
Senior Lead Developer, System Architecture at AVL DITEST
- Redesign of a legacy Windows app for vehicle diagnostics as an AWS cloud application
- Creating build pipelines and conducting code reviews using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Micronaut, Jenkins, and GitHub
Patrick U.
Last position:
Interim Management | Consulting & Implementation | Data Deletion in SAP at BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung)
- Topics: Business Analysis, Data Privacy, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Conceptualization
- This project focuses on developing and implementing a strategic approach for data deletion in SAP systems. The goal is to identify the relevant data and structures during system migration to ensure both data privacy and IT system efficiency. At the same time, downtime should be minimized and regulatory requirements met.
- Development of a comprehensive approach for data deletion in SAP systems, considering data privacy and business requirements.
- Ensuring efficient and structured data transfer to the new system.
- Optimizing system efficiency and reducing downtimes during migration.
- Creating functional and technical concepts to ensure compliant and sustainable data management.
- Topic preparation: Detailed study of the "data deletion" area to lay the foundation for a structured data migration.
- Definition of project structure: Setting roles, interfaces and the project's organizational structure.
- Regulatory requirements: Analysis of data privacy regulations and business requirements to define deletion criteria.
- Approach: Developing possible scenarios and methods for data cleansing and deletion.
- Deletion concepts: Creating functional and technical deletion concepts that structure the implementation and provide clear guidelines.
- Setting deletion criteria: Defining which data and structures to delete or transfer.
- Responsibilities: Clarifying responsibilities within the project team and among stakeholders.
- Analysis of ongoing activities: Identifying and collecting existing activities in the "data deletion" area.
- Effort, cost and timeline planning: Creating estimates for resources, effort and budget.
- Implementation initiatives: Developing and executing concrete measures to apply the defined deletion strategies.
- IT system efficiency: Analyzing the existing IT infrastructure to identify optimization potential for data deletion and transfer.
- Technology trends: Evaluating new technologies and tools that can support the data cleansing process.
- Cost-benefit analysis: Assessing the financial impact of data cleansing and the introduction of new solution approaches.
- Risk management: Identifying potential risks during implementation and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
- This project lays the foundation for a sustainable and compliant data transfer to a new SAP system. With a clear approach to data deletion, it meets data privacy requirements, reduces downtimes and increases the efficiency of the new system. The results and recommendations will help companies develop a future-proof data strategy that meets legal and business needs.
Alexander N.
Last position:
Security Expert at DAK-Gesundheit
- Pentesting of mobile applications
- Code review
- Gematik audit
- Development of secure software development methods
- Creation of security and test concepts
- Penetration testing of software and architecture
- Vulnerability analysis
- Automation and information security
- Use of Confluence and Jira
- Working with databases, J2EE, JavaServer Faces, Liquibase, Apache, Maven, Mercurial, Oracle Financials
- Documentation and creation of security policies
- Management of software systems, SharePoint, PrimeFaces, Git
- Compliance with security regulations and .NET, AWS, API
- Tools: MobSF, Frida, Android Studio, Drozer, Objection, Azure
Philipp S.
Last position:
MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed
- Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
- SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
- License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
- Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
- Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
- Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
- Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
- Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
- Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
- On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
- Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
- Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
- Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
- Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
- Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
- Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
- Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
- M365 backup with Veeam
- Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
- Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
- Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
- Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
- Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration
Konstantinos M.
Last position:
IT System Engineer at Client belongs to critical infrastructure
- IT infrastructure services
- IT services, networks, Exchange, Office 365 & 2016
- IT documentation
- Collaboration with external partner & managed provider
- Stakeholder management
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Statistics of experts using SAML
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
1.7 years (Germany: 2 years)
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
75% (Germany: 72%)
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 41%)
Doctorate
25% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
5 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Greek
Speak two or more languages
83% (Germany: 98%)
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 Munich 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 Munich using SAML
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.
SAML experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (83%)
- Information Technology (83%)
- Insurance (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Media and Entertainment (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
SAML basics
SAML, the Security Assertion Markup Language, is used for single sign-on between an identity provider and a service provider. It lets users sign in once and reach business apps without separate passwords for each system. That makes access simpler for employees, partners, and customers.
Where it fits
SAML is common in enterprise login flows, partner portals, internal tools, and software bought by companies with central identity control. It often appears alongside Azure AD, Okta, ADFS, and other identity systems. Strong specialists understand how SAML fits into broader IAM and access policies.
Typical tasks
- Set up SAML trust between identity provider and application
- Map user attributes, groups, and roles into the target system
- Configure certificate handling, metadata, and logout flows
- Diagnose login failures, clock skew, and assertion issues
- Migrate legacy authentication to SAML-based sign-on
Ecosystem skills
A solid SAML professional knows XML, certificates, claims, and authentication flows. They should read metadata, work with ACS URLs, sign and verify assertions, and trace browser redirects. In Munich, this work often happens with distributed teams, so clear communication in English and German helps.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when a rollout blocks access, a vendor integration must be finished, or a migration touches many apps. SAML work also needs help when identity and security teams disagree on claims, signing, or session handling. The best specialists leave clean documentation for operations and support.
What good looks like
Strong SAML specialists test both success and failure paths, check certificates before they expire, and confirm the app receives the right claims. They understand the difference between SAML and OpenID Connect and can explain when each one fits. Good work reduces login friction without weakening control over access.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about SAML, in one place.
SAML is used for single sign-on between an identity provider and a service provider. Companies use it to give users one secure login for many internal and external applications. It is common in enterprise portals, SaaS tools, and partner access flows.
SAML is older and very common in enterprise federation, especially where XML-based identity flows already exist. OpenID Connect is often preferred for newer web and mobile apps because it is lighter and easier to work with in modern API-driven systems. The right choice depends on the identity stack and the target application.
A strong SAML specialist should know identity and access management, certificates, XML, browser redirects, and attribute mapping. Experience with Azure AD, Okta, ADFS, and LDAP is often useful. Clear troubleshooting skills matter because many issues only show up during real login flows.
SAML projects can be straightforward when one application connects to a standard identity setup, but they become complex with many apps, custom claims, or strict security rules. A freelancer should have handled end-to-end federation work, not just read the documentation. The more systems involved, the more valuable practical integration experience becomes.
Yes, SAML work is often done remotely because most tasks involve configuration, testing, and coordination with identity teams. On-site time in Munich can still help when access policies, security reviews, or cross-team workshops need fast alignment. Many companies use a mixed setup with remote delivery and a few focused meetings.
SAML work often touches Azure AD, Okta, ADFS, PingFederate, and enterprise applications that support federation. Specialists also work with certificates, metadata files, logs, and browser tracing tools during setup and debugging. The exact stack depends on the identity provider and the target application.
Look for someone who can explain the full SAML flow in simple terms and describe what they will test. Good specialists verify signing, encryption, attributes, logout behavior, and fallback handling. They also document the setup well so support teams can maintain it later.
SAML failures usually come from certificate problems, incorrect endpoints, time drift, bad attribute mapping, or a mismatch between the identity provider and the application. These issues can be hard to spot because the error often appears only after redirecting through several systems. A careful specialist traces the full flow and checks both sides of the trust relationship.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAML in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 780 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAML 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 Munich, Germany who have used SAML in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAML in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Greek (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAML in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (83%), Information Technology (83%), and Insurance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SAML in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAML
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