VXLAN Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used VXLAN
Tony Rosolek
Last position:
Network Expert at Self-employed
- Consulting and execution of migration from Cisco AireOS to Cisco IOS-XE controller
- Solution design
- Configuration and staff training
- Products: Catalyst Center, Cisco controllers and IOS and COS access points, 9800-40, 5520, 8510, 9120, 9136, 9166, Catalyst switches, Aruba Clearpass
- Keywords: Tags, profiles, SSIDs, 802.1X authentication, captive portal, Identity PSK (iPSK), VLANs, troubleshooting, automation, RESTCONF, NETCONF, YANG
Meenakumar Vaikundam
Last position:
Senior Embedded Technical Manager at IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies
- Led 14 member dev team and delivered postgresql database integration and performance optimization
- Delivered 8 K lines of C code with fewer defects (5 medium to low) in 8 months of development
- Integrate open source pgVector for AI application of the database for exact and nearest neighbor search
Hisham Elsharawy
Last position:
System Engineer Network & Security at Isringhausen GmbH
- Operation, maintenance and administration of the global network & security system landscape
- Troubleshooting and support in 2nd & 3rd levels and provide technical advice to other dept.
- Configuration of complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN and WLAN network infrastructures (N5K, N9K, ASR 8000, Wireless Controller WLC9800, AP C91xx and VMware Velo Cloud)
- Control of external service providers as part of service and escalation management
- Implementation and monitoring of system updates (software upgrades, minor/major changes)
Mohamad Alosman
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.
Charles Jakob
Last position:
Network Architect at RedGlobal GmbH
- Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
- Error analysis and resolution.
- Environment: Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.
Hans Kula
Last position:
Senior IT-Operations Specialist at Carl Zeiss Digital Innovation
- Technical and strategic support for the task force to build a globally available service unit focused on Microsoft Azure Cloud under the Follow the Sun principle and SAFe
Majid Asadpoor
Last position:
Lead Consultant at Infosys
- Network automation
- CI/CD and Docker environment
- Python Nornir for network automation
- pyATS for monitoring and test case automation
- Network Access Control (RADIUS) and device admin access control (TACACS) with AAA and Cisco ISE on Cisco/HP/Aruba devices
- Cisco ISE cluster configuration (2/4/8 nodes)
- Cisco ISE authentication and authorization configuration
- Cisco/HP/Aruba switch/WLC TACACS/dot1x/RADIUS configuration
- Cisco ISE automation with RESTCONF and Python
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Statistics of experts using VXLAN
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 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 VXLAN
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
VXLAN basics
VXLAN, or Virtual Extensible LAN, extends Layer 2 networks across Layer 3 underlays. It is used to build scalable network overlays for data centers, private cloud, and segmented enterprise networks. Strong specialists understand how VXLAN carries tenant traffic without forcing flat broadcast domains.
Where it fits
- Multi-tenant data center fabrics
- Network segmentation and isolation
- Migration from VLAN-heavy designs
- Cloud and hybrid connectivity
- EVPN-based overlay designs
VXLAN often appears in designs that need cleaner separation between workloads, teams, or applications. In Germany, companies running large internal platforms or hybrid environments often look for experts who can work across network and infrastructure teams.
Ecosystem and tools
VXLAN is usually paired with EVPN, BGP, and an underlay built on routed IP links. In practice, specialists work with switch operating systems, fabric controllers, packet captures, and routing tools to verify VTEPs, VNIs, and traffic flows. Familiarity with vendors matters, but the design principles stay the same.
What good specialists do
- Design underlay and overlay together
- Map VLANs to VNIs cleanly
- Validate reachability and convergence
- Troubleshoot flooding, ARP, and MTU issues
- Document handover and operating models
A strong VXLAN professional does more than configure a tunnel. They check scale limits, failure domains, and operational clarity so the environment remains supportable after go-live.
When to bring in freelance help
Companies usually bring in freelance VXLAN expertise during fabric redesigns, data center migrations, or incidents tied to overlay reachability. It also helps when internal teams need a second set of eyes on EVPN policy, vendor-specific behavior, or a migration away from older stretched Layer 2 designs.
Germany project context
Germany-based teams often want specialists who can work remotely with clear documentation and join on-site workshops for design reviews or cutovers. English is common in technical delivery, but local coordination can matter when the network touches operations, security, or infrastructure teams across sites.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about VXLAN — answered in short.
VXLAN is used to build Layer 2 overlays on top of a routed Layer 3 underlay. Companies use it for segmentation, tenant isolation, and scalable data center fabrics without relying on large flat broadcast networks. It is common in private cloud and hybrid infrastructure work.
VXLAN solves problems that VLANs reach quickly, especially scale and stretch across routed fabrics. VLANs still matter at the edge, but VXLAN lets specialists create more flexible overlays and cleaner tenant separation. In many projects, VXLAN is paired with EVPN to replace older stretched Layer 2 approaches.
VXLAN can exist without EVPN, but EVPN is the usual control plane in modern fabric designs. It reduces flooding, improves endpoint learning, and makes operations easier to reason about. A strong specialist should understand both the data plane and the control plane.
A good VXLAN specialist usually knows BGP, EVPN, underlay routing, MTU planning, and packet analysis. Vendor-specific switch operating systems also matter because implementation details differ across platforms. Scripting and automation help when the fabric needs repeatable changes.
A VXLAN project needs someone who has done real fabric work, not just read about overlays. The right level depends on whether you need design, migration, or troubleshooting. For complex cutovers or failed overlays, bring in someone who has handled production incidents before.
Yes, VXLAN work is often remote-friendly because design reviews, troubleshooting, and configuration checks happen in shared tooling. On-site time is still useful for cutovers, hardware validation, and workshops with local teams in Germany. Clear documentation and good handover discipline matter either way.
Look for a VXLAN specialist who can explain the underlay, the overlay, and the failure modes without hand-waving. Good signs are clean design notes, sensible MTU planning, and practical troubleshooting steps for flooding, reachability, and convergence. Ask for examples of EVPN or fabric work, not only device familiarity.
People often search for VXLAN by its full name, Virtual Extensible LAN, or in the context of EVPN-based fabric work. Some searches mention overlay networking, data center fabric design, or VXLAN EVPN. A strong specialist should recognize those terms as part of the same project space.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used VXLAN in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 737 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used VXLAN in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used VXLAN in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used VXLAN in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used VXLAN in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Telecommunication (71%), and Banking and Finance (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used VXLAN in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (71%), and Customer Service (43%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VXLAN
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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