Windows Server Experts in Frankfurt
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Reza N.
Last position:
Senior IT-Security Expert at Teambank AG
- Completed the integration of log sources into Microsoft Sentinel, including GCP workloads – centralized consolidation of all security-relevant events from Azure and GCP environments for complete end-to-end telemetry and comprehensive compliance evidence
- Developed custom rules and use cases based on the GFG Use-Case Library and the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix to cover company-specific threats and GFG-relevant scenarios with precise, mapped detection rules
- Tuned detection rules to minimize false positives, optimized detection thresholds, and modeled exceptions – enabling the SOC to work with relevant, prioritized alerts while reducing Mean Time to Detect/Respond
- Built SOAR capabilities in Sentinel by developing playbooks to automate recurring response processes such as containment, user and host isolation, and ticketing – shorter response times and 24/7 scalability
- Designed and built a log transformation solution to normalize and enrich incoming raw logs (GeoIP, CMDB, threat intelligence) and convert them into a consistent schema for high-performance KQL queries, use case logic, and correlations
- Managed Azure security through Azure Policies to enforce security and compliance standards, prevent drift, and continuously remediate deviations
- Operated the Defender XDR portal to link endpoint, identity, email, and SaaS signals with Sentinel findings, enable holistic incident triage, and orchestrate measures directly from XDR
Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Policy, KQL, GCP, MITRE ATT&CK
Ornel Franck W.
Last position:
Sales Partner at ERGO PRO
- Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
- Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
- Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
- Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Kevin F.
Last position:
DevOps and Platform Engineer at DB Systel GmbH
- Error analysis and fixes including performance optimization of the in-house developed platform API
- Change and incident management in day-to-day operations
- Responsible for compliance with security and compliance requirements
- Vendor management for software development and maintenance
- Planning and execution of migration of legacy services to a cloud native platform
Role in the project: project staff, implementation team
Used skills: requirements analysis, IT service and application management, IT operations, error analysis and performance optimization, software maintenance and lifecycle management
Project environment: Cloud Native Platform (Kubernetes, Crossplane, AWS, ArgoCD, Grafana)
Alessandro P.
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)
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
Markus K.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Qrafto UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Founding and overall responsibility: Built a B2B SaaS platform for craft and construction businesses from the first line of code to the live launch with the first paying customer; solo founding including full establishment of the company and all business processes.
- Product and technology responsibility: Designed and developed the entire product.
- Infrastructure & DevOps: Managed a Kubernetes/Helm environment including CI/CD, monitoring, and security architecture; GDPR-compliant platform decisions and evaluation of EU-hosted LLM providers.
- Agentic coding as a productivity multiplier: Set up a productive multi-agent environment with Claude Code: up to eight parallel agents in isolated Git worktrees, Telegram-based remote control and monitoring, MCP integrations (e.g., Context7, Playwright for E2E tests), and a builder-critic pattern with custom slash commands (/research, /plan) and compressed project contexts. Result: development throughput on par with a small team while working solo.
- Go-to-market: Independently developed positioning, SEO and direct mail playbook, as well as target group analysis.
- Regulation & finance: Implemented e-invoicing requirements (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung), set up accounting and payment infrastructure, and managed funding and financing options.
Andreas I.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur
- Recognition of national notified bodies
- Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
- EU Radio Equipment Directive
Valentin O.
Last position:
Network Architect at IT Service Provider - Public Sector
- Designed a network management strategy focused on NetDevOps principles and model-driven telemetry using YANG data models
- Conducted NETCONF/YANG workshops for L2VPN/L3VPN services over SRv6
- Automated configuration deployment in the testing environment with Ansible
- Developed end-to-end service measurement concepts with IPSLA and the Telegraf-Prometheus-Grafana stack
- Created the dual-stack architecture design (router + switch + firewall) including a detailed test plan; planned, executed, and documented acceptance tests for the management network
- Performed BSI IT baseline protection checks according to the IT-Grundschutz catalog (needs assessment, modeling, risk analysis, deriving measures)
- Protocols: SRv6, IPv6, MPLS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, NETCONF/YANG, model-driven telemetry, IPSLA
- Systems: Cisco Crosswork Network Controller, SolarWinds Orion, Grafana, InfluxDB, Telegraf, Ansible, Git
- Components: Cisco NCS router series, Cisco Catalyst switch series, Cisco Firepower firewall series
Khalid S.
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
Illia S.
Last position:
Front-End Developer at Tangram Internet Services GmbH
- IAUP (Interregional Academy of Personnel Management) commissioned the development of a distance learning system for its secondary school subdivision.
- Development of the website [link]
- Development of a billing system and integration with various payment systems
- Development of a distance learning system based on the open source Moodle solution
- Integration of the distance learning system into the user office on the [link] website
- Front-end: Vue.js v2, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS
- Back-end: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), PHP Framework Laravel, Redis, Swagger, MySQL 8.x, PayPal API
- DevOps: Docker, CI/CD, GIT
Driss C.
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.
Khawar H.
Last position:
Project Lead for Public Administration Digitalization at Stadtverwaltung Offenbach am Main
- Responsible for central system administration of the digital electronic file (DMS/ECM)
- Planning and monitoring API integrations
- Conducting training and workshops on using the digital electronic file
- Advising and supporting the implementation of digitization projects for the organizational unit
- Administration of server systems and specialized applications for the organizational unit
- Implementation and operation of municipal software solutions
- Development and implementation of strategic concepts with focus on PLM
- Process analysis and automation of workflows using AI/RPA
Tommy G.
Last position:
1st Level Supporter / Service Technician / IT Systems Administrator at Freelancer
- Support for end users by telephone and Skype
- Error diagnosis and problem solving by telephone and remote access
- Independently receiving incident reports
- Forwarding unresolved problems to the appropriate escalation level
- Reinstalling incorrectly installed software or incorrectly configured computers
- Receiving requests and incident reports by email or ticket system
- Identifying and classifying problems and requests
- Performing initial diagnostic steps and attempting solutions for frequently occurring problems
- Providing basic technical support to users in the use of hardware and software
- Forwarding complex problems and requests to 2nd or 3rd Level Support
- Documenting incidents and solutions in a ticket system
- Monitoring and escalating open tickets to ensure that problems are resolved on time
- Communicating with users to provide updates on the progress of problem resolution
- Installing, configuring and maintaining hardware and software components
- Repairing and replacing defective components
- Monitoring and optimizing system performance and network connections
- Supporting the troubleshooting and diagnosis of 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
- Performing regular backups and recovery processes
- Creating technical documentation and instructions
- Training users in the use of IT systems and applications
- Technologies/Methods: Skype, ticket system
Mohammed A.
Last position:
Business Start-up and Continuing Education at Self-Employment
- Evaluation of further training options in the field of artificial intelligence
- Development of a business plan for self-employment in the AI sector
- Development of an offline chatbot for Excelsior GmbH
- Preparation for the "AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate" certification to expand cloud skills
Leon L.
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
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Statistics of experts using Windows Server
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
2.6 years (Germany: 5.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
9 (Germany: 17)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
77% (Germany: 69%)
Master's degree or higher
31% (Germany: 38%)
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 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.
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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.
Windows Server 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 (94%)
- Professional Services (53%)
- Government and Administration (53%)
- Banking and Finance (41%)
- Automotive (35%)
- Food and Beverage (35%)
- Manufacturing (35%)
- Transportation (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Windows Server provides
Windows Server is Microsoft’s server operating system for running identity services, file and print services, business applications, databases and virtual machines. It gives companies central control over users, devices, permissions, policies and server workloads across on-premises and hybrid environments.
Core services and workloads
Experts use Windows Server to design and operate reliable infrastructure for offices, data centres and cloud-connected environments.
- Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy and DNS
- Run file shares, print services, certificate services and application platforms
- Host virtual machines with Microsoft Hyper-V
- Connect local infrastructure with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
Ecosystem and tooling
The technology sits within the Microsoft ecosystem and commonly works with Active Directory, Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, PowerShell and Microsoft Defender. Strong specialists also understand Windows Admin Center, failover clustering, backup platforms, monitoring, patch management and the networking foundations that keep services available.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise during server migrations, domain redesigns, office integrations, cloud transitions and recovery projects. In Frankfurt, this can include collaboration with local operations teams as well as remote work across German and international business units. Specialists can document changes, coordinate maintenance windows and transfer knowledge to internal teams.
- Replace legacy physical servers or unmanaged workloads
- Consolidate virtual machines and improve resilience
- Resolve identity, permissions or Group Policy problems
- Prepare hybrid infrastructure for audits and growth
What strong professionals deliver
A strong Windows Server professional starts with the business requirement and maps dependencies before changing production systems. They use PowerShell for repeatable administration, apply least-privilege access, plan rollback procedures and make backup and recovery testing part of the design. Clear diagrams, runbooks and handover notes are essential deliverables.
Choosing the right expertise
Assess specialists through their approach to security, availability and operational risk, not through product familiarity alone. Ask how they would investigate authentication failures, recover a damaged service or migrate workloads with limited disruption. Relevant experience with networking, virtualization, storage, Microsoft licensing, Azure and endpoint management helps when the project crosses infrastructure boundaries.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Windows Server — answered in short.
Windows Server provides the foundation for identity management, file sharing, application hosting, virtualization and network services. Companies use it to control access to business resources and operate workloads across local data centres, branch offices and hybrid cloud environments.
Windows Server is often preferred where an organisation relies on Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET applications or Microsoft 365 integration. Linux can be a strong alternative for specific web, container or open-source workloads, so the right choice depends on existing systems, skills and operational requirements.
A strong Windows Server specialist usually brings knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, storage, backup and virtualization. PowerShell, Active Directory, Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender and monitoring tools are also valuable when the work spans hybrid infrastructure.
The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the assignment. Routine administration may need focused operational expertise, while migrations, domain restructuring, clustering or disaster recovery require a professional who can assess dependencies, plan rollback and protect business continuity.
Yes. Windows Server work can often be performed remotely through secure access, documented change processes and scheduled maintenance windows. On-site collaboration in Frankfurt may still help with physical hardware, network changes or workshops, while German and English communication needs should be agreed in advance.
A well-run Windows Server migration includes an inventory, dependency review, target design, tested backup, cutover plan and rollback procedure. The specialist should also provide current documentation, validation results and a clear handover for the team responsible for ongoing operations.
Ask the professional to explain how they would secure privileged access, troubleshoot authentication failures and recover a critical service. Good answers show structured diagnosis, careful change control, practical documentation and attention to monitoring, patching and recovery rather than relying on ad hoc fixes.
Windows Server remains relevant when applications, identity services or operational requirements depend on Microsoft technologies. Cloud services may reduce the need for physical infrastructure, but hybrid environments still require specialists who understand local servers, Azure integration, authentication and workload migration.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 31% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Professional Services (53%), and Government and Administration (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (76%), and Operations (71%).
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