VPN Experts in Frankfurt
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Frankfurt, who have recently used VPN
Mario Pucko
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager / Program Lead – Network Strategy 2030 at ALDB GmbH
- Holistic responsibility for modernizing and expanding federal networks and upgrading critical data center and telecom infrastructure in the high-security agency environment of BDBOS
- Planning and management of the expansion of national BOS network infrastructure in the VS-NfD/KRITIS environment with technical decision authority at the architecture and component level (Cisco, Layer 2/3, WAN redundancy)
- Planning, tendering (EVB-IT/UVgO) and oversight of the upgrade of security-critical telecom infrastructure for emergency call 110/112 (ACD)
- Capacity planning, rack integration, structured cabling, power supply, cooling concept (CRAC/In-Row) and DCIM monitoring for data center expansion
- Building the IT department from scratch: structures, governance, processes, team recruiting, vendor selection and long-term IT strategy
- Planning and managing infrastructure and application migrations: migration strategies, batch planning, hypercare stabilization and rollback concepts
- Creating vendor-neutral specifications (telecom systems, signature solutions) according to EVB-IT and UVgO; contract award and vendor management
- Setting up a secure IT environment according to BSI basic protection, ISO 27001 and VS-NfD; developing IT security concepts and CMDB analyses
- Hands-on program leadership: decision papers for management and steering committees, risk management, reporting and change request control
Alessandro Pisa Vazquez
Last position:
IT System Administrator – Client Deployment
- Main point of contact for the provisioning of end devices and operating systems
- Pre-installation of software according to company guidelines and integration into the corporate network (Wi-Fi, VPN, domain)
- User support with setup, process improvements, and handling of returns (RMAs)
Tan Pham
Last position:
DevOps Engineer in the DevOps Team at Rise-World
- Implementation of specified DevOps solutions to automate infrastructure (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible) on-premises datacenter (Ovirt, Proxmox, Ceph Cluster, MinIO) and private cloud.
- Administration, configuration and implementation of CI/CD DevOps pipelines (GitLab, GitFlow) to support development process (Artifactory, Prometheus, Istio, service mesh, Helm Chart, OpenShift (Red Hat Enterprise) / Kubernetes cluster), Red Hat Satellite.
- Administration, setup, monitoring and patching of Linux infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise for Dev, Test and QA.
- Use of Scrum and Kanban methods.
- Administration, configuration and implementation of security standards for deploying on Dev, Test, QA and Prod stages of the new ePA applications.
- Development of new plugins and add-ons needed on current infrastructure.
- Database support.
- Data analytics support (Python, Spark, Pandas, Power BI, Splunk Enterprise).
- Implementation of best practices for DevSecOps and BizDevOps using GitOps (ArgoCD), Streamlit framework, Semaphore Ansible UI.
- Configuration and testing of iperf, uperf, sysbench using benchmark-operator for external source data and IoT/MDM devices, creating reports via ELK / OpenSearch.
- Building a new Databricks platform to collect and analyze big data from different sources and IoT devices into Hadoop framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Power BI, Apache Airflow).
- Building backend data aggregation and processing to automate configuration deployment between different OpenShift clusters and big data framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Apache Spark, PostgreSQL, Django 2, Ansible Automation, Jira JSM).
- Building a new ML pipeline platform using Kubeflow, TensorFlow, KServe.
- Data extraction, transformation and loading from different data sources including structured and unstructured data to analytic DWH / big data cluster using Python, Pandas, Polars, Power BI, Django backend and PostgreSQL.
- Setup of new DevOps Test and QA HashiCorp Vault cluster for PKI and IAM.
- Configuration and testing of automated patching based on CVSS score, SIEM-integrated CVEs.
- Use of Nexpose and InsightVM to scan vulnerability events in network, host, container and application.
- Design and implementation of secure and scalable AWS architectures including VPC, EC2, S3, RDS and Route53 and similar setups on Azure and GCP.
- Automated system provisioning and deployment using CloudFormation templates.
- Configuration of IAM roles, policies and permissions to ensure secure access control.
- Patch management, backup automation and disaster recovery setup on AWS infrastructure.
- Monitoring and optimization of system performance using AWS CloudWatch and AWS Trusted Advisor.
- Support of VMware services (vSphere, Aria, Horizon) and the virtual desktop environment.
- Development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and AWS CodePipeline with interface to Nutanix.
- Configuration of AWS CloudWatch to monitor application performance and system events.
- Planning and execution of migration of on-premises applications to AWS cloud platforms.
- Deployment of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS environments.
- Deployment of internal software packages between availability zones using AWS CodeDeploy.
- Building and deploying ML models using Scikit-learn, XGBoost and Spark MLlib including hyperparameter tuning, model evaluation and production deployment.
Mustafa Kederoglu
Last position:
Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba
Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business-critical application system (MUREX) in the capital markets area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.
Created component specifications, a catalog of measures and an implementation plan.
Ensured proper integration of the developed results in line with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.
Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.
Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.
Acted as technical interface between the bank, service providers and consulting partners.
Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.
Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.
Initiated continuous improvements to ensure efficient resource use and acceptable response times for users.
Provided network support in a financial services organization and prepared operational changes on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.
Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.
Performed the role of network architect for medium to large projects involving team resources.
Khalid Safee
Last position:
IT Infrastructure Coordinator at SAFEE Technology
- GfK Data center IT Infrastructure project onsite coordinator (Equinix DC FR2/FR7) training FEs in Equinix DC Carla, FNT, Jira Confluence, ServiceNow (Change/Problem/Incident MGMT), DCIM, ITSM, ITIL
- Reporting significant incidents as the on-site technical coordinator and initial point of contact for vendor escort and smart hands
- Utilizing CMDB-GUI, NIQ-Browser, CMDB-Filtering-GUI, OSS-Radar, BigBrother, CheckMK, and TTWOS for 2nd and 3rd level troubleshooting support
- Maintaining MDF, IDF, computer rooms, and closets; coordinating with service desk, reception, and security for visitor access
- Managing asset lifecycle including operation, retirement, stocking, and destruction with proper SanDisk procedures
- Leading footprint data centre optimization and reduction in FR2/FR7; handling network, server, storage, desktop, hosting, IT security, video conferencing, and telephone operations
- Coordinating server relocations, fibre optics/copper cable preparations, CMDB updates, and stakeholder cooperation
- Implementing IT infrastructure design, maintenance, configuration, and construction following Dell/HP/Apple ESD safety precautions
- Single POC for change management network, Star Track, backup & storage, cloud, Linux, Windows, EUS teams & Software Centre installs
- Successfully completed DC Footprint Reduction Project 2021/2022 and GfK New Hardware DC Refresh Initiative
- Planning, configuring, and installing Dematic server rooms and switch configurations in Heusenstamm, Wurzburg, Kahl am Main, and Graz Austria
- Providing on-site media equipment setup for HP, hospitals, manufacturers, and laboratories
- Ensuring professional rack and cable management following best practices
- Maintaining up-to-date plant maps accessible to all teams showing technology space and spare locations
- Offering technical assistance for live events, town halls, forums, streaming, and hybrid events on and off campus
- Providing second level support for Poly video conferencing systems across multiple time zones
- Conducting frequent computer room walkthroughs, recording power, cooling, alarm, security threats, and mapping wireless environment and access points
Reinhard Gefing
Last position:
IT Infrastructure / User Management at UMF – University Medical Center Frankfurt
- User account management and creation in Active Directory
- Group management and modification in Active Directory
- Permission management on file servers
- Exchange/Outlook support
- VPN setup
- System and product support: Windows 10, Windows 11, Office 2019, Office 365, Active Directory, TeamViewer, RSA VPN, Microsoft Teams, RSA Security Console, Deep Discovery Mail Inspector, ServiceNow, Macmon
Driss Chaouat
Last position:
Freelancer – IT Service Manager at E.ON (Westnetz GmbH)
- Support and optimization of incident, change & problem processes based on ITIL for >10,000 users.
- Problem-solving for >1,000 complex cases/year across different service towers (File Services, Identity, Citrix, ANF).
- Work in the security cluster: vulnerability analysis and firewall change coordination.
- Governance & migration of file services to Azure NetApp Files (M365, Citrix, PowerShell), including data optimization.
- Creation and maintenance of business-critical process & operational services, enterprise documentation.
- Focus on stabilization, security (endpoint hardening), and optimization through AI solutions.
Mahesh Simha
Last position:
Azure Solution Architect at Automotive industry
Implementation of complex Azure resources using Terraform IaC and Azure DevSecOps pipelines with network security and zero-trust governance policies
Optimization of the existing network design, firewall and database migration
Implementation of governance and network policies as Policy as Code (PaC)
Establishment of company-wide Azure connectivity using Azure VPN as an IPSec tunnel
Implementation of hybrid on-premises multi-cloud connectivity (GCP, Azure) using Terraform
Development of Azure Functions for scheduled cron jobs and Service Bus message queuing with topics
Optimization of messaging with Service Bus premium features and IP whitelisting
Stakeholder management, customer communication and creation of Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
Responsible for cost-efficient quick wins in Azure and on-premises systems
Salman Virk
Last position:
Network Rollout Coordinator at Bechtle Managed Service
- Scheduling for customers and technicians
- Carrying out assessments / inventory of hardware and internet lines
- Line testing for provider change
- Commissioning / technician support for installation of Fortinet firewall and switch
- Setting up peripherals, VPN testing with customers
- User support
Leon Liepe
Last position:
IT Specialist / 2nd Level Support at HASOMED/ITCOS
- Client management
- Personnel management
- Meeting project targets
- Consulting & customer support
- Infrastructure support for medical practices
- Firewall setup
- End point protection installation and management
- Client-server infrastructure setup
- VPN installation
- Customizing, maintaining and updating existing systems and devices
- Telematics infrastructure (TI)
- VM connector configuration
- Communication in healthcare
- Activating HBA and SMC-B
- Error analysis and troubleshooting
- Employee support for industry-specific software
- Escalating tickets to 3rd level support
- Setting up card terminals (e.g. Orga, Cherry)
- EasyTI installation / configuration
- Troubleshooting & scheduling
- Deregistering old hardware/connectors
- Database management
Utku Özbek
Last position:
Third Level Support Infrastructure at VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
- Converting WinXP/Win7 clients to Win10/11 with special soft & hardware (some 20-year-old systems with custom software and GBIP and KUSB interfaces, 32- and 64-bit systems)
- Researching special measurement system drivers from National Instruments, Keithley, Förster, MPhysik, etc.
- Minor source code adjustments (DLL integrations) in the software with support from the developer
- CMDB maintenance, use case creation, and documentation
- Registry changes for kiosk mode, auto logins, NetJoin, etc.
- Group policy adjustments and various admin tasks in Active Directory
- Azure AD support (group creation, 2FA/MFA, SaaS, self-service, access permissions, SharePoint)
- Installation and maintenance/documentation of anti-virus software, Cisco AnyConnect, Qualys, and Ivanti agent
- Ivanti ticket system/deployment (Endpoint Manager software deployment, patches, etc.)
Stefan Faust
Last position:
Project Management – Telecommunications at 1&1 Versatel
- Set of concurrent projects (BSS/OSS related)
Khalid Azami
Last position:
Systemadministrator at Sport & Medien
- Processing 1st, 2nd and 3rd level tickets
- Analyzing, resolving and documenting incidents and service requests within incident and SLA management via KIX (OTRS) ticket system
- Monitoring and managing networks and servers, configuring network interfaces (Wallix & Zabbix)
- Providing user support for technical issues and onboarding to new systems
- Creating and maintaining documentation for IT systems, network configurations and processes
- Software installation and maintenance: installing, configuring and updating operating systems, applications and license management (Empirum, MS365, Admin Center / Exchange)
- Data backup and tape rotation (backup and recovery)
- Configuring antivirus software and applying security updates and patches (Matrix42 patch management)
- User management: creating, modifying and deleting user accounts and their access rights (AD / Azure)
Tommy Giurini
Last position:
1st Level Support / Service Technician / IT System Administrator at Freelancer
- Supporting end users by phone and Skype
- Diagnosing and resolving issues via phone and remote access
- Independently handling incident reports
- Forwarding unresolved issues to the appropriate escalation level
- Reinstalling incorrectly installed software or misconfigured computers
- Receiving requests and incident reports via email or a ticket system
- Identifying and classifying problems and requests
- Performing initial diagnostic steps and attempts to resolve common issues
- Providing basic technical support to users for hardware and software
- Escalating complex issues and requests to 2nd or 3rd level support
- Documenting incidents and solutions in a ticketing system
- Monitoring and escalating open tickets to ensure timely resolution
- Communicating with users to provide status updates on issue resolution
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and software components
- Performing repairs and replacing defective components
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance and network connections
- Assisting with troubleshooting and diagnosing technical problems
- Installing and configuring operating systems and application software
- Ensuring compliance with security policies and data protection regulations
- Managing user accounts and access rights
- Conducting regular backups and recovery processes
- Creating technical documentation and user guides
- Training users on IT systems and applications
- Technologies/methods: Skype, ticket system
Ragheb Tabbakh
Last position:
Windows 10 Coordination / Leadership at ITZ Bund
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Quality assurance reporting
- Software controlling/coordinating packaging & interfaces
- Optimizing existing processes
- Monitor ITSM framework queues
- SLA reporting
- Coordinate and communicate internally & externally (customer/3rd parties), and take actions
- Status checks
- Create risk analysis with causes, probabilities & impacts
- Packaging requests
- Specialist procedures & applications
- Monitor migration
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Statistics of experts using VPN
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2 years (Germany: 2.6 years)
Positions per freelancer
15 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 71%)
Master's degree or higher
44% (Germany: 35%)
Certifications per freelancer
3 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Secure access
VPN keeps traffic private between users, offices, and cloud resources. A good setup lets teams work as if they are on the same network while limiting exposure on public Wi‑Fi, home connections, and partner links.
Common setups
- Remote access for staff, contractors, and support teams
- Site-to-site links between branches and data centers
- Split tunneling and routing rules for mixed traffic
- Access to internal apps, admin tools, and file systems
Protocols and tools
Strong specialists know where OpenVPN, IPsec, and WireGuard fit best. They also work with gateway appliances, firewall rules, certificates, and identity checks, not just the tunnel itself.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance support when a rollout must be done cleanly, an old setup is unstable, or a cloud move changes the network design. In Frankfurt, this often matters for finance, logistics, and international teams that need reliable access across offices and remote staff.
What good experts do
Good VPN experts think in routes, trust zones, and failure paths. They document access policies, test reconnect behavior, and keep the setup understandable for operations teams.
Quality signals
- Clear setup for users, devices, and network segments
- Strong handling of certificates, MFA, and key rotation
- Practical troubleshooting for latency, drops, and DNS issues
- Clean handover with diagrams and admin notes
A strong specialist can explain why a tunnel is needed, how it is secured, and what should happen if it fails. That is the difference between a working VPN and a fragile one.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about VPN.
A strong VPN specialist sets up secure access between users and internal resources, then makes sure it stays reliable. That includes remote access, site-to-site tunnels, routing, DNS behavior, and authentication. The goal is simple: the right people can reach the right systems without exposing more than needed.
The right choice depends on your network, devices, and security policies. OpenVPN is common when flexibility matters, IPsec is often used for established network-to-network links, and WireGuard is valued for its simpler design and speed. A good freelancer compares these options against your actual requirements instead of picking one by habit.
A Virtual Private Network is useful, but it is not a full security strategy by itself. It should sit alongside identity controls, device trust, logging, and least-privilege access. Companies often bring in specialists to make sure the tunnel fits into the wider security model instead of becoming a weak shortcut.
A strong VPN expert usually knows firewalls, routing, DNS, certificates, authentication, and cloud networking. In many projects, they also need comfort with Linux, Windows access tools, and network monitoring. Those skills matter because many VPN issues are really routing or policy issues in disguise.
You do not need a fully finished design, but you should know who connects, from where, and to which systems. The best briefs describe user groups, office sites, cloud environments, device types, and any compliance or access rules. That gives the specialist enough context to choose the right approach quickly.
Most VPN work can be done remotely because the setup lives in the network, not at a desk. On-site time in Frankfurt can still help when hardware appliances, office firewalls, or local network changes need hands-on access. Many companies use a mix of remote planning and short on-site sessions.
Look for clarity, not just connectivity. A good OpenVPN or IPsec setup should be easy to explain, secure by design, and resilient when users disconnect or networks change. Clear documentation, clean logs, and sensible access boundaries are strong signs of quality.
A VPN gives a user or system a secure network path into internal resources, while a proxy usually handles traffic for a specific app or protocol. Remote desktop shows you a machine, but it does not extend network trust in the same way. Companies often compare these options when they need secure access for staff or third parties.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 725 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 44% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and Arabic (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (69%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used VPN in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (81%), and Project Management (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VPN
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