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Mustafa K.

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Senior Network Design and Engineer

Frankfurt
Mustafa K.

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.

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Eugen B.

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Test Manager

Frankfurt am Main
Eugen B.

Last position:

Test Manager at Research Industrial Systems Engineering (RISE) Forschungs-, Entwicklungs- und Großprojektberatung GmbH

  • Creation of test concepts
  • Requirements management
  • Release planning and support
  • DDS management
  • Reporting (test report, AFO TestMatrix)
  • UAT/BAT coordination
  • Onboarding of new team members
  • Team planning / capacity planning
  • Support with documentation
  • Methods/tools/technologies: black box, white box, exploratory testing, E2E testing, regression testing, L&P testing, acceptance testing and interface testing, integration and system testing, networking, JIRA with Zephyrscale plug-in, Confluence, RISE Portal, Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, Linux, VM, Postman, SQL, SQL-Developer, Bruno, Wireshark, cloud, Burp Suite, Notepad++
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Werner K.

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Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer

Bad Homburg
Werner K.

Last position:

Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM

  • Testing the SekIDP and related components
  • Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
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Jin-Ho Y.

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Server Migration Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Jin-Ho Y.

Last position:

Server Migration Consultant at Unknown Client

  • Linux server migrations: planning and execution of the migration with SLES Linux deployment of VMs in VMware 8.0
  • Guiding colleagues on configuring Linux VMs with vSphere Auto Deploy
  • Application operations: ensuring smooth operation of applications on migrated servers
  • Operations manuals: revising existing manuals, updating and creating new ones as needed
  • Reviewing service offers: adjusting and optimizing service offerings of external providers
  • Logistics software, Red Hat Linux, Ansible, Confluence / Jira
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Björn A.

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Project Manager

Frankfurt
Björn A.

Last position:

Project Manager at DB InfraGO

  • Project Elevator Emergency Call Reorganization: Project to evaluate and define a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls across all DB InfraGO passenger station facilities.

  • Objectives: Secure redundant connectivity for all sites nationwide. Define the technical solution, document it, and provide thematic oversight and control of specialist and line organizations.

  • Identify and commission the technical solutions.

  • Manage the documentation and approval of the technical solution within DB regulations.

  • Define and follow up on the roadmap for the solution description.

  • Develop a rollout plan to prevent shutdowns.

  • Prepare, align, and implement decision proposals for steering committees.

  • Communicate the solution in all committees and regional departments.

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Rashid I.

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Java Developer

Schwalbach am Taunus
Rashid I.

Last position:

Java Developer at IT company

  • Data transformations
  • IT company with more than 100 employees
  • Software production
  • Data augmentation and normalization, image transformation, format conversion, merging data from multiple sources
  • Toolset: Java, Helm, Kubernetes, Kafka, OpenCV, IntelliJ IDEA, Gradle, Git, Docker, Containers, Scrum

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Statistics of experts using Wireshark

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt have 20 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 3 years)

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt stay in a single position for 2.1 years on average. It is 0.9 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 years.

Positions per freelancer

18 (Germany: 15)

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt have completed 18 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Transportation

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt are most in demand in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Transportation.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Operations

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

Bachelor's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 87%)

50% of Wireshark experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 37% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 87%.

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 54%)

50% of Wireshark experts in Frankfurt hold at least a Master's degree. It is 4% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 54%.

Doctorate

25% (Germany: 12%)

25% of Wireshark experts in Frankfurt have a doctorate (PhD). It is 13% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 12%.

Certifications per freelancer

6 (Germany: 4)

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt hold 6 professional certifications on average. It is 2 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 4.

Most common languages

German, English, Russian

Wireshark experts in Frankfurt most often speak German, English, and Russian.

Speak two or more languages

86% (Germany: 98%)

86% of Wireshark experts in Frankfurt speak two or more languages. It is 12% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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2 of the Wireshark experts in Frankfurt charge less than €720 per day.
One of the Wireshark experts in Frankfurt charges between €720 and €800 per day.
2 of the Wireshark experts in Frankfurt charge between €960 and €1040 per day.
One of the Wireshark experts in Frankfurt charges €1040 or more per day.
<€720 €720-​800 €960-​1040 €1040+

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 Wireshark

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 853 €
Germany avg. 748 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 860 €
Germany median 760 €

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.

Wireshark experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Banking and Finance (100%)
  • Information Technology (100%)
  • Transportation (86%)
  • Automotive (71%)
  • Insurance (57%)
  • Professional Services (57%)
  • Healthcare (43%)
  • Manufacturing (43%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Packet analysis

Wireshark is used to inspect live network traffic and saved capture files in detail. It helps specialists see which protocols are active, where handshakes fail, and how packets move across a stack. That makes it essential for troubleshooting, security reviews, and protocol validation.

Where it fits

  • Network outage triage
  • TLS and DNS troubleshooting
  • Application latency analysis
  • Protocol testing and verification

Teams use it when logs are not enough and the wire tells the real story. In Frankfurt, it is especially useful for environments tied to finance, hosting, enterprise IT, and carrier networks.

What strong specialists do

Good Wireshark professionals know how to build precise capture and display filters, follow TCP streams, and read protocol trees without guessing. They can separate signal from noise, compare client and server behavior, and explain findings in plain language. That skill matters when findings must be handed to operations, security, or vendor teams.

Related tools

Wireshark is often used with TShark, tcpdump, and other capture sources. Specialists also work with pcap and pcapng files, protocol dissectors, and export features for reports or evidence bundles. Knowing common network protocols and port behavior is part of the job.

When companies bring in help

Companies usually look for freelance support when a problem crosses team boundaries or needs fresh eyes. Typical cases include intermittent failures, odd retransmissions, certificate issues, or traffic that behaves differently in test and production. External experts are also useful for short protocol audits or one-off investigations.

What to expect from the work

A good engagement starts with the capture method, the time window, and the exact symptom. The specialist should define what traffic to collect, how to filter it, and what evidence will answer the question. Clear output is usually a diagnosis, a packet-level explanation, and practical next steps.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Wireshark.

Wireshark is used to inspect network packets and understand what is happening on the wire. Companies bring it in to debug broken connections, check protocol behavior, and verify whether a client, server, or network path is causing the issue. It is also useful for security investigations and release validation.

Wireshark gives you a full graphical view of packets, while tcpdump is better for quick terminal captures and TShark is the command-line companion for deeper scripting or automation. In practice, specialists often use tcpdump or TShark to collect data and Wireshark to analyze it. The choice depends on whether the work is interactive, remote, or part of a repeatable workflow.

A strong Wireshark specialist usually knows TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS, VLANs, and common firewall or NAT behavior. They should also understand capture points, packet loss, retransmissions, and how to write clear incident notes. For many projects, solid Linux and command-line skills help a lot.

A Wireshark project can be simple or deep, depending on the symptom. Basic tracing and filter work may only need a specialist who is comfortable with captures and common protocols, while complex issues such as handshake failures or intermittent latency need someone who can reason across multiple layers. The more unclear the problem, the more valuable deep packet experience becomes.

Often yes, because Wireshark work usually starts with shared captures, packet exports, or a secure remote session. In Frankfurt, some companies still prefer on-site help when traffic cannot leave the environment or when the problem needs live observation in a sensitive network. The best setup depends on access rules and where the capture can be taken safely.

A good Wireshark expert does more than point at packets. They can explain why a flow breaks, show the exact evidence in the capture, and separate cause from symptom. Clear filtering, careful timestamps, and a clean written summary are strong signs of quality.

Yes, Wireshark is very useful when TLS or other encrypted traffic fails before the session is fully established. It can show certificate exchange issues, handshake errors, SNI problems, and whether the failure happens before encryption starts or after. If decryption is needed for analysis, the specialist must handle keys and access carefully.

Before bringing in a Wireshark specialist, define the symptom, the affected system, and the time window. It helps to have sample captures, known-good traffic, and access to related logs from the same period. The clearer the starting point, the faster the investigation moves.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 853 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and Russian (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Transportation (86%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Quality Assurance (86%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Wireshark

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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