ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
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Tobias S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager at Public Sector
Data Center Migration
Public Sector, Berlin
Technical project manager for data center migration
- Led the six-member project group
- Project planning, schedule coordination, and resource management
- Coordination with departments and analysts
- Planned and managed migrations
- Reviewed and adapted migration processes
- Managed and developed change management processes
- Directed activities for internal and external clients toward defined goals
- Considered and implemented all quality assurance requirements
- Ensured project and results documentation
- Integrated the project into the company context
- Prepared status reports and coordinated with project portfolio management
Citrix, VMware, network technology and security (including firewalls, DMZ, IDS, IPS)
Lars G.
Last position:
Freelancer at Freiberufler
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
Olaf S.
Last position:
Project Manager InEK Costing (interim) at Healthcare Group (Private Equity)
- First-time InEK costing for four facilities
- Project management
- Products: Orbis, SAP, Excel, TIP HCe, Logex
Benjamin S.
Last position:
CRM strategy & requirements analysis for marketing campaigns in the automotive sector at AUDI AG
- Development of strategies, processes and system requirements to further develop the lead and campaign streams of a Salesforce system for the subsystems Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud and Analytics Cloud
- Gathering and creation of marketing strategy concepts for direct sales, focusing on lead generation for new and existing customers
- Analysis and optimization of existing and new contact points
- Derivation of system requirements and user tests for new developments
- Establishment of a requirements and implementation process for business needs at the interface between CRM strategy and marketing system operations
- Facilitation of ideation workshops with the project's stakeholders
- Mediation between business and technical project stakeholders
- Analysis and post-documentation of existing marketing strategies and the system functions already created for them
- Analysis of target groups and pre-system data quality as a foundation for new CRM strategies
- Consultation on content and asset strategy for marketing campaigns
- Definition of KPIs and other performance criteria for the system and CRM strategy
Michael F.
Last position:
Project Manager Implementation B3S / ISO 27001 at Health Insurance Fund
- Coordination of the B3S and ISO 27001 implementation project, considering the upcoming KRITIS evidence procedure
- Providing consulting services in ISO 27001, B3S, KRITIS, and IT baseline protection
- Collaborating with the Information Security Officer (ISO)
- Identifying company assets for IT risk management
- Developing a zone concept for IT risk management
- Creating an action plan for B3S
- Developing a template for risk analyses
Ali M.
Last position:
Consultant Data Protection and Process Management at O.D.S. Consulting GmbH
- Documenting data protection processes
- Creating a process-relevant deletion handbook
- Developing deletion concepts including critical business processes
- Reviewing the newly created data protection policy
- Setting up a deletion plan for GDPR-compliant deletion within the company
- Creating the record of processing activities
- Technology: MS Office 365, Camunda Modeler, Audatis
Thorsten H.
Last position:
Product Owner, Software Developer, AI Manager, Technical Consultant at crazyALEX.de GmbH
AI-supported document processing and inventory management integration
Design and development of an AI-supported application for the automated processing of delivery and invoice documents, connected to SelectLine ERP. Documents are analyzed using AI, matched with orders and line items, and prepared for posting goods receipts.
IMPACT:
- Automated extraction of structured order, delivery and invoice data from PDF and image documents
- Automatic and manual mapping of documents to orders and order line items
- Integration with SelectLine ERP for order import, status synchronization and goods receipt postings
- Traceable processing through separate analysis, mapping and posting processes as well as technical logging
- Development of a containerized end-to-end architecture with AI analysis, workflow automation and relational data storage
KEYWORDS: AI, document analysis, OpenAI, n8n, SelectLine ERP, FastAPI, Python, JavaScript, MariaDB, Docker, REST API, PDF, OCR, mapping, inventory management, goods receipt, workflow automation
Matthias L.
Last position:
Head of IT System Architecture at Internal IT service provider
- Industry: metal processing industry
- Revenue: 740 million EUR
- Employees: 4,400
- Budget: 7 million EUR, 15 staff
- Designing and operating technical services
- Ensuring IT security
- Managing the central support organization (first, second, and third level)
- Digital transformation: strategic support / project management for OT platform and OT security
- Developing and introducing ITIL processes (incident management, problem management, service request fulfillment, change management, access management, service level management)
- Supporting and coordinating external service providers (provider management)
- Project management: planning and delivering IT services for a new main plant
- Promoting IT-OT convergence / OT asset management / OT security
- Organization: mediating and supporting reorganization
Achievements:
- Improving IT operations maturity (introducing and stabilizing processes, KPIs, ensuring transition)
- Replacing the ticket system with ServiceNow
- Stabilizing and developing IT security / ensuring resilience
- Successfully introducing OT segmentation (architecture, remote access control, micro-segmentation, OT asset management)
- Supporting introduction of manufacturing execution system (technical services / SaaS provider management)
- Integrating foreign sites (rollout of central IT services)
- Migrating on-premises server environment to MS Azure
- Rolling out Windows 11
- Supporting migration of on-premises SAP environment to SAP RISE
- Creating planning basis for IT network infrastructure of the new main plant
- Planning web shop
- Organizational development "From Operating to Designing" (target SIAM organization)
- Supporting BCM
Karl-Heinz R.
Last position:
Supporting the further development of a European IT branch service organization (15 countries) at European retail company (discount retailer)
- Documenting the current Incident Management, IT Service Request Management, Problem Management, Change Management and Service Configuration Management processes (including CMDB)
- Conducting maturity assessments for these processes based on the ITIL® 4 Maturity Model
- Analyzing the various service value streams based on the ITIL® 4 value stream model
- Agreeing on maturity levels for the assessed processes
- Developing and approving a roadmap to achieve and measure the respective maturity levels
- Presenting the approach, including milestones, to management for approval
- Managing external service providers in 1st Level Support
Zakaria A.
Last position:
Vice President Technology EMEA at Aparavi Software Europe GmbH
- Always looking for solutions to problems and finding ways to tackle business challenges
- Leading and managing large multi-disciplinary teams (product development, project management, engineering, operations, QA, solution management, customer success)
- Developing and executing innovation and digitalization strategies for complex transformation projects
- Acting as Information Security Officer, planning, conducting, and successfully completing all ISO 27001:2022 standard audits and continuously ensuring compliance
- Leading and coaching managers across the organization
- Representing the company at industry events and coordinating external partnerships
- Providing technical support to the Aparavi sales team
- Working with account managers to lead and grow enterprise customers
- Collaborating with technical and non-technical customer departments to manage and meet expectations (e.g., C-level, finance, IT services, data security and works council)
- Leading technical integration and coordinating seamless solution implementation
- Hands-on development and management of cloud, AI, and SaaS solutions to meet demanding customer expectations
- Promoting agile, DevOps-based methods and organizational structures for innovation and sustainable growth
- Continuously analyzing and solving technical and business challenges to boost company success
Georg S.
Last position:
Internal environmental auditor at VOREST AG
- Function of environmental audits
- ISO 19011: Principles, planning and conduction of audits
- Meeting the requirements of ISO 14001
- Identifying and assessing the EMS requirements
- Conducting audit interviews
- Documenting audit results
- Function and tasks of ISO 14001 auditors
- Function and tasks of environmental auditors
Jan H.
Last position:
Freelance Energy Consultant at Energieberatung Hertlein
- Energy consulting for residential buildings
- Creation of individual renovation roadmaps
- Preparation of energy performance certificates
- Advice on and application for funding
- Construction supervision
Burkhard H.
Last position:
Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development
- Set up automated processes for data protection management (e.g. VVT, PIA, DPIA)
- Completely revised processes for data subject rights (deletion, access, etc.)
- Developed a Data and AI Compliance Management System
- Supported the development of a Data Governance Framework
- Set up and supported agile project management
- Supported the strategic realignment of the Privacy Department
Bernd K.
Last position:
External Data Protection Officer at BKData GmbH
- External Data Protection Officer at a medium-sized software company with a clear focus on data protection and IT security
- Drive innovative approaches to implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) to ensure long-term growth and success
- Promote collaborative solutions and conduct IT audits that align with the company's goals and values
- Prioritize documentation of the entire IT infrastructure
- Implement interfaces between internal IT systems
- Manage the Combit system
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ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany
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ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation 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 (89%)
- Professional Services (81%)
- Government and Administration (52%)
- Manufacturing (48%)
- Insurance (41%)
- Banking and Finance (37%)
- Education (33%)
- Automotive (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What it covers
ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, often searched as ISO 27001 Foundation, is an entry-level credential for people who work with information security management. It shows that a freelancer understands the purpose of an ISMS, the logic behind controls, and the basic language used in ISO/IEC 27001 projects.
What it validates
- Core ideas behind information security management systems
- Risk awareness and why treatment matters
- The role of policies, controls, and documented processes
- Basic understanding of internal review and improvement
- Common terms used by auditors, managers, and security teams
Typical holders
You will often see this certificate on consultants, junior security specialists, compliance support staff, and project professionals who work close to governance or audit topics. In Germany, it is useful when companies need clear communication between technical teams, legal or risk functions, and business owners.
Knowledge areas
A holder of this certificate should be able to speak about how an ISMS is set up, why scope matters, and how security risks are identified and handled. The certification also points to familiarity with controls, evidence, awareness, and the idea of continual improvement rather than one-off compliance.
- ISMS structure and purpose
- Risk-based thinking
- Control objectives and governance
- Audit preparation and evidence handling
- Awareness and communication across teams
Where it helps
For companies, the value is not deep technical specialization. It is a reliable baseline. An ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation freelancer can support policy work, prepare teams for audits, help document processes, and keep security discussions grounded in the standard’s language.
Why it matters
This certification is relevant in regulated industries, outsourcing projects, cloud and infrastructure work, and any setting where customer trust depends on controlled information handling. It is also useful when a team is moving toward certification or maintaining an existing ISMS and needs someone who can contribute without long onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation.
A freelancer holding the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation has shown a basic grasp of information security management and the structure of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. It signals that the person can work with ISMS terminology, understand why controls exist, and support security-related tasks without needing a full expert-level background.
Yes. ISO 27001 Foundation is a common short form people use when they search for the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation certificate. Companies may see either wording on a profile or résumé, but both point to the same foundation-level knowledge of the standard.
The ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation is about awareness and shared language, not deep implementation ownership. More advanced certificates usually go further into leading audits, designing controls, or managing an ISMS program. For companies, that means this credential is a good fit for support roles and coordinated project work, while senior governance tasks need stronger experience.
The ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation suits consultants, coordinators, junior security professionals, compliance staff, and project managers who work near information security topics. It is also useful for freelancers who want to support audit preparation, policy documentation, or security awareness work. In Germany, it can help when clients expect structured communication and familiarity with ISO-based processes.
Preparation for the ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation is usually focused on reading the standard’s concepts, learning the purpose of an ISMS, and understanding common terms such as scope, risk, controls, and audit evidence. Many candidates also review practice questions or short training materials to get used to the style of the exam. The goal is clear understanding rather than advanced design work.
For the APMG International ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation route, this level is generally intended as an entry point. It is often chosen by people who are new to the standard or want a formal baseline before moving into more advanced security or compliance work. Always check the current scheme guidance if you need confirmation for a specific hiring process.
Renewal rules depend on the current certification scheme and the issuing body’s policy. For ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation, companies and freelancers should verify the latest APMG guidance before assuming any renewal or continuing-development requirement. In practice, many teams treat the credential as a starting point and look closely at recent project experience as well.
The ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation is useful in any project where information security, compliance, or customer trust is part of the scope. It is especially relevant in IT services, finance, healthcare, outsourcing, SaaS, and internal governance work. It helps when a team needs someone who understands the standard well enough to support audits, documentation, or control alignment in Germany or in distributed teams.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 950 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany are German (96%), English (96%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany are Information Technology (89%), Professional Services (81%), and Government and Administration (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation in Germany are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (96%), and Operations (70%).
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