Symantec Altiris Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Symantec Altiris
Guido K.
Last position:
IT Consultant / Owner at Guido Krauß IT-Consulting
Self-employed consulting, implementation, and support of IT infrastructures with a focus on IT security, network and server administration, virtualization, backup & recovery, IT documentation, asset management, and business continuity management.
- IT security consulting and implementation of technical protective measures
- Windows server and client support, patch management, user support
- M365 – Entra ID – MS Azure administration
- Planning, installation, and operation of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VLAN infrastructures, Cisco, HP, Netgear, Sophos, Securepoint
- Support of virtual systems based on Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox
- Backup and recovery concepts including test recovery, documentation, and handover
- Introduction and maintenance of IT documentation, asset management, and inventory tracking
- Implementation of measures related to IT baseline protection, emergency manuals, and BCM
- On-/offboarding concepts with a focus on permissions, devices, data access, and handover processes
Security awareness and practical sensitization of users and IT staff
Gregor S.
Last position:
Client & Application Consultant at Rolls Royce
- Migrating legacy machines from the “red world” to the “green world”
- Adapting Active Directory and Group Policy Objects for Microsoft Server/Client versions 2000/2003/2008/2008R2/2029
- Utilizing SMP methodologies
Markus M.
Last position:
Project Manager / Senior Consultant (multiple projects) at gkv informatik
- Project manager controlling the update to ISO 27001:2022 (certification from ISO 27002:2013 to ISO 27002:2022) including gap analysis, project planning, preparation of internal and external audits, and creation and maintenance of required documentation.
- Coordination of adjusting existing measures and implementing new measures according to the new standard’s requirements, as well as continuous monitoring and adjustment of these measures.
- Regular reporting to management on progress and risks.
- Senior consultant supporting audit reviews with a focus on critical infrastructures (KRITIS), including resolving findings, creating and updating evidence documents, and amending provider contracts.
- Senior consultant reviewing all deliverables and responsibilities of the IT provider according to the existing contract: identification of over 1500 deliverables & obligations (D&O), setup of a D&O tracker (claim register), and joint expert review with service owners for various service descriptions (e.g. IT service management, workplace and print services, application and desktop services, endpoint management, email including archiving, file services, software packaging, certification, distribution).
- Senior consultant adjusting service scopes in existing service descriptions to enable end-to-end service responsibility of the provider, including identification and analysis of use cases, process analysis and optimization (incident, problem, change), as well as recording and documenting all software products in LeanIX and documenting the contract change.
- Focused services: managed software service, application and desktop service, workplace and print services, web server service, container service, M365, SAP/Oscare, output management systems (OMS), telephony and omnichannel management service.
- Project manager steering a benchmark based on the existing IT contract, including coordination of the entire benchmark process between the benchmarker, IT provider and client, review of benchmark results, and preparation and conduct of price negotiations with the IT provider.
Michael M.
Last position:
Freelance Senior Consultant & Cloud Architect at Rheinmetall AG
- Specialized in designing and implementing robust, secure cloud solutions for critical client infrastructure.
- Expertise in Microsoft Intune environment with a strong focus on system hardening and comprehensive policy management.
- Architected NIST and ISO/IEC 27000 compliant Mobile Device Management (MDM) infrastructure tailored for an international government defense aerospace project.
- Performed an architectural role for an offline Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) environment, ensuring NIST compliance while handling complex manufacturing infrastructure.
Alexander B.
Last position:
Consultant at Bundesdruckerei
- Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, Entra ID Group Policy, Orca, PowerShell, PSAppDeployToolKit, Intune, Office 365, Azure, Winget, SandBox
- Onsite/offsite packaging and repackaging in Intune
- Silent install / uninstall
- Use of scripting (PSADT, PowerShell)
- Distribution, planning, and monitoring of packages using Intune Admin Center
- Troubleshooting
- System monitoring
- 2nd and 3rd Level Support
- Packaging process (creation and review of installation and configuration guides, test plans, User Acceptance Testing)
- Automatic client provisioning
- Quality assurance, testing of software packages
- Workplace Engineering
- Windows Client Engineering
- Management of profiles and group policies
- Working with agile methods (Scrum)
- Use of ITSM, including as a ticket system
- Sprint planning
Marco F.
Last position:
System Engineer–Vmware, Veeam at DCSO
- About 800 different server VMs, operation and lifecycle/asset management of about 40 ESXi hosts (Lenovo)
- Upgrade of all clusters to ESXi/VCSA 7.0U3 and 8. Planning patch management for all hosts
- Cleaning up the AD – many different domains that all needed to be migrated into the main environment. Planning/execution
- Veeam – check the configuration and migrate to a newer, partly virtual infrastructure to make the setup leaner and faster
- VMware – upgrades/updates, general maintenance
- Proxmox POC – evaluate if an alternative to VMware
- Documentation for Veeam/VMware/storage
- Implementation of the uniflow cloud solution
- NetApp migration to new storage, CIFS maintenance and administration of SVMs
Axel H.
Last position:
2nd Level Support / Rollout at BayernInvest
- General support in the area of software and hardware (Office 365, bank-specific software, migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11)
- Preparing hardware for rollout, inventory of notebooks and docking stations
- Installation and testing according to customer requirements
- Setup and teardown of prepared hardware (notebook, docking station, peripherals)
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Statistics of experts using Symantec Altiris
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Investments and M&A, Logistics
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
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 Symantec Altiris
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.
Symantec Altiris 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%)
- Manufacturing (86%)
- Aerospace and Defense (71%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Energy (57%)
- Healthcare (57%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Chemical (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Endpoint management
Symantec Altiris is an enterprise platform for managing endpoint devices, software and configuration data. Companies use it to inventory hardware, distribute applications, apply policies and maintain Windows workstations across distributed environments. The platform is commonly associated with the Symantec Client Management Suite and the broader Altiris ecosystem now connected with Broadcom’s enterprise software portfolio.
Core capabilities
Altiris specialists work across the full lifecycle of managed devices:
- Hardware and software inventory with detailed asset records
- Automated operating system deployment and imaging
- Software packaging, distribution and patch delivery
- Configuration policies for desktops, laptops and servers
- Compliance reporting and endpoint remediation
Tools and integrations
Effective work with Symantec Altiris combines platform knowledge with Windows administration, directory services and enterprise networking. Professionals may use Deployment Solution, Inventory Solution, Software Management Solution and Notification Server components, together with Active Directory, SQL Server, PowerShell and virtualization technologies. They also understand package testing, deployment collections, agent health and reporting workflows.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an organization is consolidating endpoint tools, modernizing an existing Altiris environment or preparing a large device rollout. Specialists can assess database and agent health, clean up stale resources, redesign deployment jobs and document operational procedures. In Germany, remote collaboration often works well, while site visits may matter for imaging labs, warehouse devices or restricted networks.
Delivery and migration
Altiris projects often involve more than installing the console. A professional may migrate legacy jobs, create repeatable operating system images, package business applications, establish maintenance windows and connect inventory data with service management processes. Strong delivery includes rollback plans, pilot groups, clear ownership and carefully tested changes so endpoint operations remain stable during transition.
What strong professionals bring
Look for someone who can explain the reason behind each collection, policy and deployment sequence, not just operate the console. Strong specialists troubleshoot agents, database performance, package failures and authorization issues methodically. They leave reliable documentation, reusable automation and clear handover material, and they can work with German-speaking stakeholders when local coordination requires it.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Symantec Altiris.
Symantec Altiris is used to manage endpoint hardware and software across an organization. Its capabilities include inventory, operating system deployment, application distribution, patching, configuration control and compliance reporting.
Altiris and Microsoft Configuration Manager both support software deployment, inventory and Windows endpoint administration. The better choice depends on the existing management stack, operational processes, integration requirements and the organization’s migration plans.
A strong Symantec Altiris specialist usually understands Windows administration, Active Directory, SQL Server, PowerShell, networking and endpoint security. Experience with application packaging, imaging, service management integration and deployment troubleshooting is also valuable.
Describe the current Altiris version and components, endpoint types, deployment goals, integrations and known operational problems. Include details about change controls, documentation needs and access restrictions so the specialist can plan realistic discovery and delivery work.
The required experience depends on the scope and risk of the work. Altiris inventory cleanup may need focused platform knowledge, while a migration, operating system rollout or complex packaging program calls for proven delivery across testing, automation, troubleshooting and rollback planning.
Much of Symantec Altiris administration can be performed remotely through secured access, including configuration, packaging, reporting and deployment design. On-site work may still be useful for imaging facilities, isolated networks, hardware staging or teams that prefer in-person workshops in Germany.
Ask the specialist to explain a comparable deployment, including discovery, pilot design, failure handling and handover. A capable Altiris professional can connect platform actions to endpoint reliability, security controls and business requirements rather than describing console features alone.
Altiris can remain relevant where existing processes, integrations and device estates depend on it. A specialist can assess whether to stabilize the current environment, integrate it with adjacent tools or plan a controlled transition to another endpoint management approach.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Symantec Altiris in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 796 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Symantec Altiris in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Symantec Altiris in their recent projects are English (100%), German (86%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Symantec Altiris in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (86%), and Aerospace and Defense (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Symantec Altiris in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (86%), and Project Management (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Symantec Altiris
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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