Switches freelancers:
What the market wants.

Switches are required in 16 % of network infrastructure job postings

Switches are central hardware components of network infrastructure that manage and forward data traffic between devices in local networks. Unlike routers, which connect data streams between different networks, switches focus on efficient communication within a single network. They form the backbone of modern IT infrastructures and enable organizations to reliably connect their internal systems to one another. Configuring and managing switches requires specialized knowledge of network protocols and infrastructure management.

Organizations seek professionals with switch expertise primarily for planning, installing, and maintaining their network infrastructure. Typical tasks include configuring switch ports, managing virtual LANs, and optimizing network performance. Such projects arise both when setting up new IT systems and when modernizing existing networks. Freelancers and permanent employees are engaged equally for these activities.

The market for switch expertise shows a clear distribution: 16 % of job postings name this skill as a mandatory requirement. Mid-level positions dominate with 66 % of inquiries, while senior roles account for 28 % and junior positions reach 6 %. Regarding work arrangements, partly remote leads with 72 %, followed by on-site work at 22 % and fully remote at 6 %. German is the dominant working language at 97 %, while English is required in only 3 % of positions. Permanent positions make up 66 % of engagements, with freelance projects comprising 34 %.

Typical roles

The roles hired most often are System Administrator (90 %) and Security Specialist (10 %). Of the postings that state an experience level, 16 % explicitly ask for senior profiles.