Wireshark Expert in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Wireshark
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-departmental collaboration with other teams on operations and further development, and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall access requests.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues on network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal requirements.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
Christian F.
Last position:
Project Lead & Cyber Security Consultant at Deutsche Börse Gruppe
- Established a cyber resilience framework for AI-accelerated threats in the Frontier AI Threat Endurance (FATE) program: capability assessments, maturity assessments and gap analyses covering cyber security, operational resilience, incident response, recovery and governance, followed by target concepts and improvement measures
- Supported action owners from specification through implementation: implementation roadmaps, decision papers, management presentations and governance reporting, as well as audit- and supervision-ready documentation; managed stakeholders from IT, Information Security, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and the business units
Yusuf C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH
- Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
- Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
- Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
- Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
- Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
- Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
- Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
- Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
- Close collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
- Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
- Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance
Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux
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
Mahmoud Q.
Last position:
Information Security & GRC Expert at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
As a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), the world’s leading expert network, I provide organizations, investment firms, and consulting companies with expert discussions on demand – wherever specialized knowledge in information security, IT governance, and regulatory compliance is needed.
My assessments are based on many years of practical experience in highly regulated industries: from building and implementing information security management systems (ISMS according to ISO 27001), IT risk and vulnerability management, and business continuity (ISO 22301) to the practical implementation of European regulations such as DORA, NIS2, BAIT, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The cooperation is project- and discussion-based. I provide decision-makers with a practical perspective gained from real-world experience on cyber risks, security governance, and operational resilience – exactly when it is needed.
Björn A.
Last position:
Project Manager at DB InfraGO
Elevator emergency call reorganization project: Project to evaluate and define a new technical solution for connecting elevator emergency calls for all facilities of DB InfraGO passenger stations.
Objectives: Secure, redundant connection of all locations across Germany. Definition of the technical solution, documentation, subject-matter support and management of specialist and line organizations.
Identification and commissioning of technical solutions.
Management of documentation and approval of the technical solution in DB regulations.
Definition and tracking of the roadmap for describing the solution.
Preparation of a rollout plan to avoid shutdowns.
Coordination and implementation of decision proposals for steering committees.
Communication of the solution to all committees and regional areas.
Toralf C.
Last position:
IT Consultant in PKI Software Development at BWI
- Implementation of a full-stack application with Angular as frontend framework and Java as backend language
- Use of the Swagger OpenAPI specification for REST communication between frontend and backend applications
- Control of a card printer via the Nexus Card SDK framework
- Design and implementation of card management software with web interface and JavaFX module for printer monitoring
- Use of Cucumber tests for test automation and creation of test artifacts for testing outside the development environment
- Use of Wireshark for network investigations to analyze the API of a third-party product and to check the REST API of the self-developed software
Ljubomir O.
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, confirmation and conformity tests for safety-critical braking control units in the railway industry
- Software Test Application & Integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies and component interactions
- Test Automation (FEAT Framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting and result analysis
- Functional Safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage as well as conformity with EN50126/28/29
- Test Automation for Communication Components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
- Requirements Analysis & Shift-Left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities and redundancies early in the SDLC
- Test Design & Test Case Development: Derivation of test conditions and coverage strategies and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT) including reusable test data fixtures
- CI/CD & Automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Test Data & Configuration Management (XML): Maintenance and adjustment of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
- Non-Functional Testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
- Agile Development & Defect Management (JIRA, Confluence): Work in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
- Error Analysis & Debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system levels (application to bus)
- Model-Based Analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
- Process & Test Documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
Eddy A.
Last position:
Network Administrator at Knauf Bayern
- Management of firewalls (Securepoint)
- Operation and maintenance of the client-server infrastructure (Windows)
- Operation and patching of IoT devices in the hazard management system (cameras, Web IOS, IP-to-serial converters)
- Support with the integration of security technology into existing IT infrastructures
- Planning and implementation of network segmentation and separation
- Transfer and implementation of solutions in other plants
- Tools used: Wireshark, Network Service Manager, PRTG, Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, HP Service, FNT/Command Manager Console, Service Now, Confluence, Active Directory, Wingard, Securepoint FW.
Matthias S.
Last position:
Software Developer and Consultant at CLADE GmbH
- Analysis of the existing CAN communication between microcontrollers
- Analysis of the sensors used and the measured values collected
- Planning the CAN messages for transmitting the measured values
- Iterative adjustment of the microcontroller code to the new CAN messages
- Cross-compilation from x64 to arm64
Boris S.
Last position:
Generalist expert for software development at Mercor
- Training AI models, evaluating images and text UI/UX, turning the provided data into insights through OpenAI Feather as part of the machine learning workflow
Technologies: OpenAI Feather
Stefan R.
Last position:
Information Security Consultant at TÜV TRUST IT GmbH
- Conducting information classification, risk management and supplier assessment workshops
- Introduction of a customer-specific information security minimum standard (based on TISAX and ISO 27001) since Apr. 2026; implementing the same standard in parallel for a second customer
- Building an ISMS according to ISO 27001 for a logistics company (approx. 160–200 MA)
- Municipal utility company (KRITIS, approx. 450 MA): independently introduced the CRISAM GRC tool and am currently expanding it to include NIS-2 areas, took over parts of the ISB support mandate, and followed up on and remediated audit findings
- Supporting customers in implementing DORA and NIS-2, including documentation for a financial institution
- Conducting and supporting audits of systems for attack detection (SzA) according to § 8a BSIG (today §§ 31, 39 BSIG)
- Creating network structure plans according to IT-SiKat
- Creating technical security concepts (logging, IAM, attack detection)
Yasin Y.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Task:
- Design and build a proof of concept (PoC) for a future-proof virtualization platform, taking secure system architectures into account
- Assess the current state of existing infrastructures and develop selection and evaluation criteria for the right OS virtualization platform
- Carry out the requirements analysis and then create and prioritize tickets in the ticket system
- Complete and continuously update a tool evaluation matrix based on PoC results
- Support team knowledge building through clear documentation of the approach and results in Confluence
- Enterprise analysis of existing hardware (creating different BoMs)
Technologies: Vmware, Vmware Aria Operations, Osism, Canonical OpenStack, FishOs, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Confluence, Alma
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.
Lothar H.
Last position:
Solution Manager for the investigation PoC and exchange and refinement of an existing cloud and IoT power plant control system at Shell AG and NEXT Kraftwerke GmbH
- Investigation PoC and exchange and refinement of an existing cloud and IoT power plant control solution for certificate management of renewable energy power plants (solar, wind, biomass and others) of the largest European renewable energy power plant operator in this field, including investigation of the IoT devices used in the field and their integration and network connection with the aim of automated PKI key management.
- Messaging with Kubernetes for large API-connected enterprise applications
- Risk and Attack Vector Analysis, Software Quality & Bug Assessments
- Agile Workload Scheduling via Jira & ConJluence
- Evaluation of message streams Pub/Sub for MQ and KaJka.
- Various tests with “best design approaches” regarding resilience patterns such as Circuit Breaker Designs, Throughput Measurement and Monitoring, Bulkhead Governors - for robust EA design
- Integration of API Management with IBMs API Connect to Kubernetes - for agnostic Microservices API Management Designs. Google Apigee
- Solution Health Check Approaches for Load Burst Situations + Remedy
- Research and investigation of available potential subcontractors in the coordinating role as Solution Manager. CIS20 Controls.
- Dread and Stride Security Assessments.
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Statistics of experts using Wireshark
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using Wireshark
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 29 Oct 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.
- Information Technology (93%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Manufacturing (55%)
- Banking and Finance (46%)
- Telecommunication (44%)
- Healthcare (35%)
- Professional Services (33%)
- Transportation (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Packet analysis
Wireshark is an open-source network protocol analyzer used to capture, inspect and interpret traffic. It turns packets into searchable, readable evidence across wired, wireless, virtual and cloud networks. Companies use it to understand failures that logs and dashboards cannot explain.
Core investigations
Professionals use Wireshark to isolate latency, retransmissions, failed handshakes and unexpected resets. They can follow application conversations, inspect DNS, TCP, TLS and HTTP behavior, and compare healthy traffic with faulty sessions. The result is a defensible view of what happened on the network.
Ecosystem and tooling
Wireshark works alongside tcpdump, TShark, libpcap and packet capture appliances. Strong specialists understand Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, TLS, HTTP and common vendor protocols. They also connect packet evidence with firewalls, load balancers, switches, monitoring tools and application logs.
Where it helps
- Diagnose intermittent connectivity and slow applications
- Validate network changes, VPNs, routing and firewall rules
- Investigate voice, video and wireless quality problems
- Support incident response and suspicious traffic analysis
- Document protocol behavior for vendors and internal teams
Wireshark supports troubleshooting in software, manufacturing, telecommunications, finance, healthcare and public-sector environments. In Germany, specialists may work remotely with infrastructure teams or join on-site investigations where access to network equipment and controlled environments matters.
When to bring expertise
Freelance expertise is useful when an incident crosses network, security and application boundaries. Companies also engage specialists for packet-capture strategy, migration validation, performance reviews, protocol testing and evidence-based vendor escalation. Clear capture filters, safe handling of sensitive traffic and a focused analysis plan prevent wasted effort.
What quality looks like
A strong professional explains findings in plain language and separates observed facts from assumptions. They choose the right capture point, account for encryption and offloading, protect confidential payloads and reproduce conclusions where possible. They deliver annotated captures, timelines, root-cause reasoning and practical next steps rather than a collection of screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Wireshark.
Wireshark is used to capture and inspect network packets for troubleshooting, performance analysis, protocol validation and security investigations. It helps professionals trace conversations and identify where communication breaks down.
Wireshark provides a graphical interface with deep filtering, protocol dissection and visual analysis. tcpdump is lighter and well suited to capturing traffic on servers or devices, while many specialists use both together.
A strong Wireshark specialist should understand TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls and TLS. Experience with Linux, cloud networking, wireless systems, application logs and security tooling makes packet findings easier to validate.
Wireshark itself is accessible, but difficult investigations require practical knowledge of protocols and network architecture. Match the specialist to the problem: a focused capture review may need less involvement than a distributed outage or encrypted-traffic investigation.
Wireshark analysis can often be completed remotely when the company can provide sanitized captures, topology details and secure access to relevant logs. On-site collaboration may be preferable for restricted environments, physical network faults or investigations requiring live capture.
Wireshark does not bypass encryption. It can decode protected sessions when the appropriate session keys, supported configuration and lawful access are available; otherwise, specialists analyze metadata, handshakes, timing and connection behavior.
Ask a Wireshark professional for a scoped capture plan, applied filters, a clear timeline and evidence linked to each conclusion. A useful report explains impact, root cause, uncertainty, recommended action and any traffic that should be captured next.
Wireshark quality is shown by disciplined capture handling, accurate protocol reasoning and concise explanations. Ask how the specialist would avoid capture-point bias, manage sensitive payloads and distinguish packet loss from application, host or infrastructure problems.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 744 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Automotive (56%), and Manufacturing (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Wireshark in their recent projects are Information Technology (99%), Product Development (69%), and Quality Assurance (69%).
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