Benno Zabel - Freelance Data Protection Officer

Q: Where is Benno based?

Benno is based in Windeby, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Benno speak?

Benno speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Benno have?

Benno has at least 49 years of experience. During this time, Benno has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Benno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Benno's latest experience?

Benno's most recent position is Freelance Data Protection Officer at SUMTEC .

Q: What companies has Benno worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benno has worked for SUMTEC and Hays .

Q: Which industries is Benno most experienced in?

Benno is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Education , and Government and Administration . Benno also has some experience in Information Technology , Energy , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Benno most experienced in?

Benno is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Benno also has some experience in Human Resources , Quality Assurance , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Benno worked in recently?

Benno has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Benno worked in recently?

Benno has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Legal .

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Windeby, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2023 - May 2024

1 year

Freelance Data Protection Officer

SUMTEC

Drafting the data protection concept under EU GDPR including DPIA and implementing TOMs

May 2022 - Present

4 years 1 month

Freelance IT Security Consultant

Hays

Information security (especially network hardening, conceptual planning of measures, etc.)
Data protection and network technology
Vulnerability analysis
Integration of various systems according to BSI in the IT and telecom KRITIS sectors
Worked for Thales Germany

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 5 months

Freelance Lecturer/Consultant

Training topics: Information security officers, IT security managers, data protection officers, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+
Consulting in the areas of information security (especially network hardening, conceptual planning of measures, etc.), data protection and network technology, vulnerability analysis according to BSI
Clients: Protranet, New Elements, Grey Solution, directa Eckernförde, MiMast Eckernförde, Dataport Altenholz, Dampsoft Vogelsang, alfatraining Kiel

Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

1 month

Vacation

Jul 2010 - Nov 2016

6 years 5 months

Head of Distance Learning

German Armed Forces, Navy

Plan, create and deliver distance learning in the Navy
Transform classroom training into distance learning
Train and further educate naval tele-tutors
Project-based collaboration with the Center for Technology-Based Education at Helmut Schmidt University
IT security officer under BSI including military extension and IT hotline for Naval Command

Jul 2007 - Jun 2010

3 years

Team Leader for Military Communications, Navy

German Armed Forces, Navy

Creating mission concepts
Training mission teams in the use of IT, communication systems, and intelligence gathering
Leading mission teams on special overseas deployments (Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Djibouti)
IT Security Officer according to BSI and NIST for the secured IT network of NATO

Mar 2005 - Jun 2007

2 years 4 months

Team Leader for Project Organization in SAP, German Armed Forces

German Armed Forces, Navy

Planning and implementing the rollout of process models in SAP
Leading the programming team
Coordinating team activities with other core processes and external teams
IT Security Officer and Officer for Political Education

Oct 2001 - Feb 2005

3 years 5 months

Project Manager for the Software Inventory TORNADO PA 200

German Armed Forces, Navy

Leading the programming teams
Planning, coordinating, and carrying out software maintenance and changes
Directing optimizations and conceptually preparing new hardware
Coordinating programming activities with national and international companies and military agencies in the KRITIS sectors IT, telecommunications, and air traffic
Monitoring test scenarios and software acceptance
Officer for Political Education

Apr 1998 - Sep 2001

3 years 6 months

Course Planning Administrator, Navy

German Armed Forces, Navy

Planning and coordinating the course schedules for all naval schools
Coordinating planning with the army, air force, and medical service
Responsible for adjusting implementations every year
IT Security Officer and Officer in charge of the IT Projects Department

Jul 1997 - Nov 1997

5 months

Project Manager for the Communications Control System, Navy Headquarters

German Armed Forces, Navy

Project management at Rockwell Collins, Dallas/TX
Defining, coordinating, and implementing national requirements in the KRITIS sectors IT, telecommunications, and transport

Jan 1993 - Mar 1998

5 years 3 months

Team Leader of the Programming Team for Conventional Telecommunications Control and Tactical Data Traffic

German Armed Forces, Navy

Plan, coordinate and carry out software maintenance and modifications in the field of telecommunications control and tactical data traffic in the critical infrastructure (KRITIS) sectors IT, telecom and transport
Lead the programming team
Collaborate with Rockwell Collins
Train the programming team
IT security officer certified by the BSI, including military supplement, responsible for data backup and protection of classified information

Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

3 years

Officer Training

German Armed Forces, Navy

Military officer – leadership course
Training at various civilian institutions, including IBM, DEC, DIGITAL, INTEGRATA
Training as an application programmer for real-time systems, database programming and mainframe operation

Aug 1987 - Dec 1989

2 years 5 months

Organization Clerk

German Armed Forces, Navy

Responsible for material equipment and supplies of the naval aviation units
Implement the switch to IT-based planning for equipment and supply records

Oct 1986 - Jul 1987

10 months

Maintenance Team Leader

German Armed Forces, Navy

Responsible for the technical readiness of the naval fighter-bomber TORNADO PA 200 for training and operational flights
Technical pre- and post-flight preparation
Lead the maintenance team
Train subordinate personnel

Oct 1985 - Sep 1986

1 year

Training as Maintenance and Weapons Mechanic Boatswain

German Armed Forces, Navy

Military leadership course for Boatswain
Technical training in aircraft mechanics as Boatswain

Apr 1984 - Jun 1986

2 years 3 months

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic on the Naval Fighter-Bomber TORNADO PA 200

Federal Armed Forces, Navy

Carrying out repairs as part of unplanned maintenance
Deputy maintenance dock manager

Jan 1983 - Mar 1984

1 year 3 months

Training as Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Petty Officer

Federal Armed Forces, Navy

Military leadership course for Petty Officer
Technical training as Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic TORNADO PA 200
Skilled worker certificate in Aircraft Mechanics Henschel/Calden

Feb 1980 - Dec 1982

2 years 11 months

High-Pressure Pipe Fitter / Quality Inspector in Heavy Component Manufacturing

Power Plant Union Berlin

Fabrication of piping according to drawings and instructions
Quality control of turbine rotors and housings in power plant construction
Overhaul assemblies at home and abroad

Jun 1977 - Jan 1980

2 years 8 months

Training as High-Pressure Pipe Fitter

Power Plant Union Berlin

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense, Education, Government and Administration, Information Technology, Energy, and Telecommunication.

Aerospace and Defense

Education

Government and Administration

Information Technology

Energy

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, and Production.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Human Resources

Quality Assurance

Production

Skills

Information Security:

Bsi Basic Protection 200-1 To 200-4 Including Risk Management, Emergency Management And Incident Handling (Security Incidents)
Iso 2700x
Vulnerability Management And It Vulnerability Analysis
Backup Management
Kritis, Itil, Cobit, Openvas, Owasp
Isms: Vernice, Savedb Infodas, Docset Minder

Data Protection:

Eu Gdpr
Federal Data Protection Act (Bdsg)

Network And Administration:

Network Components (Firewall, Ng Firewall, L3 Switch, Dmz, Virtual Networks, Vpn, Load Balancer, Proxy Server)
Cisco Network Devices
Cloud: Azure, Aws
Web Servers (E.g.: Apache, Jigsaw)
Windows Server 2012/2019

Others:

Microsoft Office 2016/2019 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Learning Management System Moodle
Videoconferencing: Openmeetings, Teamviewer, Alfaview, Zoom
Windows 11, Linux, Kali Linux, Backtrack
Mysql
Confluence, Jira, Doors

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1993

University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich

Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 1977 - Jun 1980

Kraftwerk Union Berlin

High-pressure pipe fitter · Berlin, Germany

Flugzeugwerke Henschel

Aircraft mechanic

Certifications & licenses

IHK Trainer Certification

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

TÜV Data Protection Officer

BSI IT Basic Protection Practitioner

TÜV Information Security Officer

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Aerospace and Defense 27.5 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 9 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Data Protection Officer, Freelance IT Security Consultant, Freelance Lecturer/Consultant

Main industries Aerospace and Defense, Education, Government and Administration

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Benno based?

Benno is based in Windeby, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Benno speak?

Benno speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Benno have?

Benno has at least 49 years of experience. During this time, Benno has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Benno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Benno be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Benno would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Data Protection Officer, Freelance IT Security Consultant, Freelance Lecturer/Consultant.

What is Benno's latest experience?

Benno's most recent position is Freelance Data Protection Officer at SUMTEC.

What companies has Benno worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Benno has worked for SUMTEC and Hays.

Which industries is Benno most experienced in?

Benno is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Education, and Government and Administration. Benno also has some experience in Information Technology, Energy, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Benno most experienced in?

Benno is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Benno also has some experience in Human Resources, Quality Assurance, and Production.

Which industries has Benno worked in recently?

Benno has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Benno worked in recently?

Benno has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Legal.

What is Benno's education?

Benno holds a Doctorate in High-pressure pipe fitter from Kraftwerk Union Berlin and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich.

Does Benno have any certificates?

Benno has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: IHK Trainer Certification, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+.

What is the availability of Benno?

Benno is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Benno?

Benno's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.