About
Axel Hinz.
Freelance IT Consultant.
Specialised in Business IT since 1995
My name is Axel Hinz, providing service as a Network Security Architect with expertise in firewalls, proxys, WAFs and lots more – Taking over responsibility, also as Technical Project Manager.
My focus areas include regulatory compliance and complex network solutions. My experience encompasses international projects across various industries and all company sizes.My key to success: the combination of solid technical know-how, team spirit, transparency, and clear communication.
Good to know
1972 | Solingen
Start-Up
Born in 1972 in Solingen, raised in Hilden
1985 – 2000 | NRW
The early years
High school graduation 1992
Apprenticeship: Management assistant in advertising
Master’s degree in humanities
1990 – today | Düsseldorf
Business & IT
Business IT knowledge since 1990
Self-employed IT professional since 1995
GmbH (Limited) since 2016
Focus
Network Security Architect
Firewalls
Proxies
Web Application Firewalls
Architecture
Technical Project Management
Documentation
Experience
Since 1995
IT Consultant
Freelance IT Consultant with extensive experience in regulatory frameworks including Bafin, ECB, BSI, Kritis etc. | Sub-project management | Technical project management | Personnel responsibility
Since 2016
Axel Hinz IT GmbH
Freelance Network Security Architect
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Migration and Transformation Projects
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Check Point Certified Security Administrator
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Firewalls: Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper and others
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Proxies: Zscaler, Cisco, Squid, Mcafee Web Gateway etc.
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Web Application Firewalls: F5, Barracuda etc.
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Network: Aruba/HPE, Cisco. WAN, VPN, SD-WAN
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Certified ISO 27001 Officer / Pro
References
Enterprise, mid-market or SME — I value all company sizes and love the variety of different industries.
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Financial Industry
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Industrial Companies
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Service Sector
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Consulting Firms
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Chemical Industry
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Retail
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Data Center Operators
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Any many more
Skills
It’s all about people – work with personality
Success is built on collaboration. Beyond professionalism and technical expertise, I place the highest value on personal communication and transparent, partnership-based working relationships.
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Maximum Team Orientation
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Transparency
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Open Communication
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Conceptual Design
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Process Orientation
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Project Organisation
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Documentation

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Private Life
Privately, I love loud sounds and maritime activities — I am a drummer in a band an enthusiastic sailor.