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Secure your IT infrastructure with certified experts in threat management, cryptography, and network security. Our platform connects you with vetted Austrian freelancers holding this globally recognized credential to fortify your business defenses.
About the certification
Essential cybersecurity foundations for Austrian enterprises
The security landscape requires proactive defense strategies and strict compliance with European data protection standards. Freelancers holding this credential possess the technical knowledge required to secure network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and install secure solutions. Austrian companies utilize these professionals to establish robust digital environments that protect proprietary data and comply with local regulations.
Validated skills of certified security professionals
- Identifying and analyzing security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
- Implementing secure network architectures and systems designs.
- Configuring identity and access management controls.
- Deploying cryptographic solutions and securing wireless networks.
- Responding to security incidents and executing disaster recovery plans.
Project scenarios requiring security certification
Organizations engage these specialists for critical IT initiatives. Typical deployments include setting up cloud security protocols, performing risk assessments, migrating legacy systems to secure environments, and establishing security awareness programs. Their hands-on skills make them highly effective in technical environments that demand immediate operational readiness without long onboarding periods.
Navigating Austrian regulatory and operational requirements
Securing corporate assets in Austria demands a deep understanding of GDPR and national data security practices. Certified freelancers integrate into local IT teams to align technical setups with Austrian legal standards. Whether working remotely or collaborating on-site in technology hubs like Vienna, Graz, or Linz, these experts ensure clear communication and technical alignment with your internal security policies.
Meet FRATCH CompTIA Security+ Professionals
Manuel Pasieka
AI Engineer
Last position:
AI Engineer at Misumi Europe GmbH & Motius GmbH
- Designed and built a next-generation NLP platform to accelerate sales-driven customer service through intelligent request analysis and routing, reducing average customer query response time by 30%.
- Architected a hybrid NLP system combining Large Language Models (LLMs) with traditional NLP pipelines for robust, explainable results.
- Developed request classification and routing mechanisms to accelerate customer support teams in handling customer queries faster and more accurately.
- Optimized LLM based data extraction and classification with context engineering.
- Integrated the platform into customer service processes, reducing response times and enhancing workforce efficiency.
Plamen Mirchev
Head of Service & Operations Management
Last position:
Head of Service & Operations Management at Raiffeisen Bank International
- Shaping service management framework as part of head office of RBI
- Service owner overseeing IT cloud services, accountable for overall quality, lifecycle, and success
- Managing customer relationships and satisfaction for 10 business units ensuring smooth business continuity and operations
- Single point of contact and service/process owner providing T-shaped expertise in IT domains, cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Orca, CRM, GitHub, SFMC)
- ITSM/ITIL implementation and mentoring including design, definition, mapping, and execution
- Change and release management, UAT/test assurance, major incident management, SDLC management
- Managing regulatory and audit requirements, DORA, GDPR, ITPF compliance and reporting
- Acting as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, resolving conflicts, fostering a customer-centric culture
- People management: leading and managing service delivery teams, DevOps, vendors, and third-party teams
- Cross-tribe service delivery and contract management: KPIs, SLAs, OLAs, RPO, RTO, BCM/SCM management
- Agile/Scrum process delivery governance, stakeholder communication, and budget/cost management
Michail Matjuchin
Experienced Software Developer and OpenShift Specialist, Application Architect with a focus on / experience in containerizing
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
John Ampia-Addison
Senior DevOps Engineer
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Chrisabel Prischl
Senior Manager
Last position:
Senior Manager at Accenture GmbH
- Spearheaded multiple initiatives across the Automotive, Resources, Retail, and Consumer Goods sectors, showcasing strong leadership and market acumen.
- Directed go-to-market strategies and operations for cutting-edge GenAI applications in digital commerce, resulting in improved customer engagement and operational efficiencies.
- Pioneered sustainability projects within the industry, integrating innovative AI solutions to promote eco-friendly practices and reduce environmental impact.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes in highly competitive markets.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, optimizing strategies for product development and market penetration based on real-time analytics.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, consistently exceeding expectations and achieving high satisfaction ratings in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
René Zingerle
DevSecOps & Kubernetes Engineer (Freelance)
Last position:
DevSecOps & Kubernetes Engineer (Freelance) at mgm technology partners GmbH
Development of a Custom Jenkins Shared Library (Groovy)
Integration of security checks in CI/CD pipeline (Shift-Left Approach)
Automated vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows
GitOps-based deployments with ArgoCD
Semantic versioning automation with Git integration
Container lifecycle management (Build/Scan/Tag/Push)
ArgoCD webhook integration for event-driven deployments
Complete cluster automation with Ansible
Bare-metal Kubernetes installation from scratch
High-availability control plane setup
Unified deployment system for multi-application orchestration
Configuration management according to NIST SP 800-128
Host security: Linux hardening, SELinux/AppArmor
Network security: NetworkPolicies, micro-segmentation
Application security: RBAC, Pod Security Standards
Data security: Encryption at rest and in transit
Defense-in-depth principles
Certificate management with cert-manager
Secrets management with External Secrets Operator connected to Vault
Infrastructure monitoring with Checkmk
Prometheus/Grafana monitoring stack
Security event detection and logging
Automated health checks and incident response procedures
MetalLB load balancing for bare-metal
Nginx ingress controller with SSL passthrough
NetworkPolicies for security zones
Rook-Ceph distributed storage, CNI configuration (Weave Net)
Container & orchestration: Kubernetes (bare-metal), Docker, Helm
CI/CD & GitOps: Jenkins (Custom Shared Library), ArgoCD, Groovy
Automation: Ansible, Bash, Python
Security: nftables, RBAC, NetworkPolicies, cert-manager, Vault, Sealed Secrets
Monitoring: Checkmk, Prometheus, Grafana
Storage & networking: Rook-Ceph, MetalLB, Nginx Ingress, Calico
Collaboration: Jira, Confluence
OS: Debian, Ubuntu
Walter Grosshammer
Contractor
Last position:
Contractor at Self Employed
- Project scheduling in Primavera P6
- Project control
Marianne Pollak
Senior PM Public Health Care
Last position:
Senior PM Public Health Care at Freelance
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Sales Implementation
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journey Implementation
Sascha Leitner
CEO
Last position:
CEO at SEComply
- Founder & creator of a cutting-edge Governance, Risk & Compliance SaaS solution.
- Developing and executing business development strategies to identify new opportunities and expand market presence.
- Providing information security consulting services.
- Specializing in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) topics such as risk management, ISO 27005, ISO 27001, NIS 2, DORA, PCI DSS, EU-GDPR, and more.
- Past projects:
- Kyndryl Austria GmbH: delivered IAM blueprint, conducted risk assessments, developed transformation strategy and roadmap for client projects, and provided support in pre-sales activities to align solutions with client needs.
- Cashpoint Sportwetten GmbH: conducted ISO 27001:2022 gap analysis, enhanced ISMS processes, updated security training, aligned with ISO 27001:2022 standards, and improved vulnerability management practices through regular assessments and remediation planning.
- Hornbach Baumarkt AG: supported the CISO in achieving ISO 27001 compliance, implementing a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), strengthening vulnerability management practices, and enhancing risk management frameworks.
- MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH: created and reviewed security concepts aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
- Stromnetz Berlin GmbH: developed a comprehensive security concept based on ISO 27001 requirements.
- dmTech GmbH: conducted IT security training for employees, fostering awareness and adherence to security best practices.
- Finanz Informatik GmbH: managed PCI DSS-related tasks, including compliance assessments and control implementations.
- TIPS Messtechnik GmbH: conducted NIS2 gap analysis, developed a comprehensive compliance roadmap, and provided supportive actions to address identified gaps and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Martin Haintz
AI | Software Development | Digitalization & Automation – Efficient, scalable & future-proof solutions
Last position:
Software Development & IT-Consulting at Self-Employed
Tech stack: Flutter/Dart, Unity3D, React, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Ollama, llama.cpp, LangChain, MCP, RAG, n8n, Node-Red, PlatformIO, Arduino, ESP, C, C++, Python/Django, NodeJS, C#, .NET, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS-SQL, MongoDB, AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Postman, REST, WebSocket, Figma, Penpot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, VS Code, Android Studio, Visual Studio, Unity3D, Jira, Confluence, Traefik, Rclone, Authentik, pfSense, Cloudflare, Proxmox, MQTT
Previous projects:
n8n automation that reads incoming emails from an Office mailbox and routes them to stakeholders
FastMCP 2 server exposing internal services via REST API to an LLM
Terraform migration of cloud infrastructure with Azure VMs, network, blob, storage and cloud-init
Azure Pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and artifact management
Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare Tunnel integration with Docker container provisioning and backups
GitHub Actions CI/CD for Flutter app builds, testing, automated screenshots, and App Store deployment
Flutter app with SSO, local database, backend integration, BLE synchronization
GCP setup with Cloud DNS, App Engine, Cloud SQL
AWS environment with EC2, S3, Route 53, ECS
Workshops delivered on Docker, Git, Terraform, Ansible, Cloudflare, DevOps, modern software development practices
Backend development with Python Django REST Framework, PostgreSQL, MQTT
SSO identity provider with OIDC, OAuth, LDAP, Cloudflare Tunnels, Authentik
Rene Schakmann
Head of Digital Services & IT
Last position:
Head of Digital Services & IT at reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH
- Overall responsibility for IT, software development, and digital services of the company for brands such as Rosenberger, Rosehill, Burger King Austria (approx. 70 companies)
- Built the holding's lakehouse and data analytics platform
- Established and led the software development and IT department
- Established and led the operation (cloud-native AWS) of the B2B platform
- Connected IoT systems and developed models for predictive maintenance and production planning, data lake/lakehouse, and BI
- Preparation for ISO 27001 information security certification
- Technologies: Cloud, AWS, Java, Cypress, Angular, Python, Go
Lukas Kulmitzer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Last position:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at eurofunk Kappacher GmbH
- leading and developing information security team
- responsible for security decisions in customer projects (in sensitive public sector)
- ensuring that sophisticated compliance requirements are adequately met
Wladislaw S.
Information Security Manager
Last position:
Information Security Manager at IT Services of Social Insurance GmbH
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CompTIA Security+ Professionals statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Research and Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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Average rates for CompTIA Security+ Professionals & Seniority distribution
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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.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A professional with the CompTIA Security+ credential has demonstrated baseline skills in performing core security functions. This includes the ability to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment, recommend security solutions, and monitor hybrid environments. They are also equipped to operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies.
Austrian enterprises must comply with strict European data privacy regulations. Holding Security+ demonstrates that a freelancer understands the foundational principles of risk mitigation, compliance, and secure network infrastructure. This makes them highly suitable for safeguarding Austrian business assets against evolving cyber threats.
The CompTIA Security+ serves as a foundational cybersecurity credential. While advanced certifications focus on strategic security management or expert-level penetration testing, this certification ensures the holder has the practical, hands-on skills needed for day-to-day security operations. It establishes the baseline knowledge required before moving to specialized roles.
Freelancers holding Security+ often work as security administrators, systems administrators, network engineers, or junior penetration testers. In Austria, they frequently support security operation centers or assist internal IT teams during infrastructure upgrades. Their broad technical foundation allows them to adapt quickly to different corporate environments.
There are no strict formal prerequisites required to sit for the CompTIA Security+ exam. However, the issuing organization recommends that candidates possess solid hands-on experience in IT administration with a focus on security. This practical background ensures that certified professionals can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world corporate networks.
The Security+ certification remains valid for a limited period and must be renewed through continuing education. Professionals maintain their status by earning continuing education units through training, completing advanced certifications, or attending industry events. This requirement ensures that the freelancer's knowledge remains aligned with the latest security threats.
Yes, the current version of the Security+ curriculum strongly emphasizes secure cloud migrations, hybrid environments, and mobile device security. It prepares professionals to secure diverse architectures beyond traditional on-premise networks. This relevance is crucial for Austrian organizations transitioning to modern digital workflows.
While Security+ is a global technical standard rather than a legal designation, its focus on data privacy and risk management is highly relevant. Certified freelancers help implement the technical and organizational measures required by European privacy laws. They ensure that data encryption, access controls, and network monitoring align with local compliance standards.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with CompTIA Security+ Professionals in Austria is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 861 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with CompTIA Security+ Professionals in Austria, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 58% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with CompTIA Security+ Professionals in Austria have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ Professionals in Austria are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ Professionals in Austria are Information Technology (92%), Professional Services (69%), and Manufacturing (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ Professionals in Austria are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (77%), and Operations (69%).
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