VPN Experts in Essen
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Essen, who have recently used VPN
Rudolf E.
Last position:
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator at International insurance group
Operation and further development of the network and security infrastructure.
Monitoring, analysis and resolution of network and security incidents.
Cross-department collaboration with other specialist teams for operations, further development and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall rule approvals.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues in the network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal regulations.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
Laurin H.
Last position:
Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure
- Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
- Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
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
Kai-Uwe P.
Last position:
Technical Project Management at CHG Meridian AG
- CHG Meridian AG is a financial company focused on leasing in the areas of IT technology, logistics and medical technology and is regulated by BaFin. One part of the company is Return to Remarketing, where devices delivered to the technology center (notebooks, smartphones, tablets, etc.) are prepared for resale. The project I supported was responsible for enabling damage assessment of returned lease devices, documenting them visually in the form of pictures, enabling invoicing for the customer, and making the pictures available via the in-house customer platform. This was achieved through a combination of in-house development within the internal development department and the use of SaaS products. The second project was the transition of SaaS tendering software, purchased by the business unit, into the operations of the CHG IT department. Evaluation of security questions in relation to BaFin requirements, development of an authorization concept, implementation of single sign-on, documentation of the application in the CHG systems (CMDB, iKnow, etc.) and handover into operations.
Used technologies and methods: NIS2, DORA, agile software development, Scrum, Kanban, ServiceNow, SaaS, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Active Directory, Entra ID, CMDB, incident management, change management, request management, service level agreement
Pascal F.
Last position:
Senior Network Security Consultant at IT-Systemhaus
- Provided expert level consulting for lifecycle, upgrades and refresh activities
- Used Remedy for effort recording and billing to customers
- Used ServiceNow for service management and workflow
- Used Jira for project management with agile/Scrum methods
- Used Confluence for documentation
- Worked with customer-specific software tools
- Worked with customer-provided and secured hardware suitable for IT security operations infrastructure setup for customers
- Built firewall rule sets and handed over to service owner and delivery teams
- Environment: Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, CSM, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco ISE, Check Point VSX and gateways
Mohamad A.
Last position:
Systems Engineer for Network Security at Bechtle AG
- SD-WAN solution by Aruba – Swiss energy company (330 sites): design and implementation of an SD-WAN branch solution with Aruba 9004 gateways, encrypted overlay, policy-based routing, WAN load balancing, and centralized management via Aruba Central.
- LAN/WLAN & security – schools in Germany (9 sites): deployment of Aruba switches & AP-505, FortiGate 80F firewalls; setup of Checkmk monitoring, incident and change management, and secure admin access (BeyondTrust).
- Multi-site security – energy billing company (20 sites): deployment of a complete Fortinet solution (FortiGate HA cluster, FortiSwitch PoE, FortiAP), IPsec remote-access VPN via FortiClient, centralized management via FortiCloud, IntraID authentication, operations and incident management.
- Data center migration – German client: migration of data center switches (Mellanox), firewall cluster, and OfficeConnect switches to a new data center; securing configurations, implementing HA designs, testing, monitoring, and coordinated change and incident processes. Setup of two new 6300 M VSX clustered switches.
- Data center security – university hospital: implementation of a high-availability FortiGate 400F firewall cluster across three data centers; security policy design, operational support, and change/incident management.
- Enterprise campus & network access control – manufacturing company in Germany: introduction of Aruba ClearPass NAC, setup of a VSX-based switching architecture, secure WLAN access with MPSK, and integration into existing networks.
- EU client (Germany & Poland) – Sophos firewalls: operations, incident and change management of Sophos firewalls including IPsec VPN; troubleshooting and ongoing optimization of security configurations.
- Network modernization – pharmacy client in Germany: design and rollout of core and access switching (Mellanox, Aruba Instant On), migration from Sophos to Fortinet firewalls, network segmentation, and security hardening.
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Statistics of experts using VPN
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
1.3 years (Germany: 2.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
24 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 73%)
Master's degree or higher
20% (Germany: 36%)
Certifications per freelancer
7 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (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 Essen 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 Essen using VPN
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.
VPN 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%)
- Healthcare (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Retail (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Education (50%)
- Energy (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Secure access
VPN creates encrypted tunnels between users, offices, and cloud systems. It is used to protect traffic on public networks, give staff safe access to internal tools, and connect locations without exposing services to the open internet.
Common setups
- Remote access for employees and external specialists
- Site-to-site links between offices, plants, and cloud VPCs
- Access to admin panels, file systems, and internal apps
- Split tunneling and routing policy design
- MFA, certificates, and device-based access rules
Ecosystem
VPN work often touches OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard, and SSL VPN appliances from vendors like Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point. Strong professionals know how to align client settings, firewall rules, DNS, routing, and identity systems so the tunnel is usable and secure.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a rollout affects many users, when old VPN setups need cleanup, or when a migration to cloud and zero trust changes the access model. In Essen, this is common for groups that run mixed office and remote access across industrial, logistics, and corporate environments.
What strong specialists do
Good VPN specialists do more than connect a client. They review encryption choices, auth methods, logging, split tunneling, and failover, then test performance and access paths across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.
Signs you need one
- Users can connect but cannot reach internal services
- Traffic is slow, unstable, or drops on roaming networks
- Certificates, profiles, or MFA are hard to manage
- Legacy appliances need safer settings or replacement
- Remote access must match security and compliance rules
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about VPN — answered in short.
VPN usually covers encrypted remote access, site-to-site connectivity, and controlled access to internal systems. It can also include routing, DNS handling, authentication, logging, and device policy so the connection works cleanly for real users.
VPN is a good fit when users need broad network-level access or when two environments must be linked directly. Zero trust tools are often narrower and app-focused, so the right choice depends on how much of the internal network people truly need to reach.
VPN is the general technology, while OpenVPN is one specific implementation. Many teams also work with IPsec, WireGuard, or vendor SSL VPN products, depending on the security model, performance needs, and existing infrastructure.
A strong VPN specialist usually understands firewalls, routing, DNS, certificates, MFA, and endpoint setup. Knowledge of cloud networking and identity systems also helps, because access problems often sit at the boundaries between these parts.
A VPN project needs enough context to define who connects, from where, and to which systems. The specialist should also know whether the environment is office-based, cloud-based, or hybrid, because the access design changes with each case.
Most VPN work can be done remotely because the main tasks are configuration, testing, and troubleshooting. On-site time in Essen can help when hardware appliances, local network paths, or internal coordination make hands-on checks easier.
A well-built VPN setup is stable, easy to manage, and clear to audit. Look for clean authentication, sensible split tunneling, working failover, readable logs, and access rules that match the actual business need.
Companies often hire for VPN break-fix, migration, and hardening first. Typical triggers are failed logins, poor performance, certificate renewals, outdated appliances, or the need to connect new sites and cloud environments without weakening security.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 770 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Healthcare (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Project Management (83%).
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