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Florian Schröder-Information Security Officer / IT Security Architect / Awareness Expert
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Experience
Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 10 monthsInformation Security Officer / Designated InfoSec Officer
Oil Company
Position Summary
Information Security Officer / Designated InfoSec Officer at Oil Company
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Audit
Information Technology
Project Management
- Complete overhaul of the ISMS according to ISO 27001
- Conducted a comprehensive gap analysis
- Reduced ISMS documentation by 30% through consolidation and process optimization
- Introduced a full PDCA cycle for continuous improvement
- Established the ISMS within the company
- Implemented the necessary processes
- Managed and conducted internal and external audits
- Developed and implemented a company-wide risk management system
- Deployed an ISMS tool including process design and training
- KRITIS compliance: Prepared and provided required evidence, liaised with regulatory authorities, planned, documented, and implemented an attack detection system (SIEM), co-led the BCMS/ITSCM implementation subproject
- NIS-2 implementation: Gap analysis, risk assessments, training for executives and staff
- Led a cybersecurity team of 3 members
- Conducted various internal and external audits, managed providers, introduced continuous improvement
- Project consulting: closely coordinated with business and system owners, launched an online shop, a mobile app, and a customer portal
- Redesigned the security architecture, reducing administrative efforts by 20%
- Implemented ITIL processes (e.g., change management)
- Revised service agreements with internal and external providers
- Developed a security awareness strategy, ran social engineering tests, introduced and monitored phishing simulations, created various awareness materials, gave presentations
- Managed a budget of one million euros
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
6 monthsIT-Security Coordinator
Consumer Bank
Position Summary
IT-Security Coordinator at Consumer Bank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
- Established a vulnerability management process, reducing vulnerabilities by about 60%
- Developed and implemented the necessary processes
- Introduced tracking and internal SLAs
- Coordinated between CISO and IT
- Managed internal and external providers in provider management
- Updated policies to be BAIT compliant
Oct 2019 - Oct 2022
3 years 1 monthIT Security Engineer
International Industrial Company
Position Summary
IT Security Engineer at International Industrial Company
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Procurement
Project Management
- Led the project to deploy endpoint protection on approx. 54,000 systems: market analysis, negotiations, service agreements, project planning, admin training, rollout planning
- Threat hunting reducing false positive alerts by about 80% and enabling earlier detection of cyber attacks
- Automation with SOAR: reduced threat detection response time to around 2 seconds, introduced automated ticket handling without manual intervention, integrated international service providers using standardized forms
- Designed a cloud proxy architecture and automated ticket processing for web proxy approvals
- Managed international providers with multi-provider coordination, reducing costs by about 10% through contract management
- Co-led the TISAX implementation subproject: gap analysis, policy implementation, development of security concepts
- Managed a budget of about 10 million euros
Aug 2018 - Sep 2019
1 year 2 monthsWorld Trip
Position Summary
Industries
Tourism
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
2 years 1 monthIT Security Architect
International Defense Contractor
Position Summary
IT Security Architect at International Defense Contractor
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Audit
Information Technology
Legal
- Deployed SIEM/SOC solution (contractual, procedural, and technological) improving attack detection by 90%, trained SOC analysts, developed and implemented use cases
- Redesigned the network infrastructure: created a security concept, reducing administrative efforts by about 25%
- Liaised with authorities for approval processes on handling classified data
- Deployed security hardware approved for classified data: market analysis, service contracts, negotiations, implementation, operational handover, and regulatory approval
- Conducted industry-standard audits
- Implemented ISMS/ISO 27001: gap analysis, policies, implementation, user training, successful certification
Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
2 years 7 monthsIT Security Manager
International industrial company
Position Summary
IT Security Manager at International industrial company
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
- Introduction of firewall management ensuring compliance for about 25 systems, simplifying administrative processes, enabling self-service for users, automating and reducing ticket handling times by about 60%, cutting firewall rules by around 25%
- Project consulting: SharePoint, secure connection of international sites (approx. 190), incident response
- Establishment and leadership of a CERT with execution of international alert drills
- Implementation of cloud security solutions (Azure): security architecture and administration
- Development and rollout of request processes
- Multi-year budget planning
- International provider management with cost reduction of about 5%, shortening ticket handling times by 10%, adjustment of service contracts
Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
2 years 2 monthsIT Security Engineer
IT security service provider
Position Summary
IT Security Engineer at IT security service provider
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
Sales
- Planning and implementation of large network security architectures: security concepts, firewall, web proxy, NAC, secure DNS, MFA
- Conducting administrator training for clients
- Pre-sales support
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.
Manufacturing
Energy
Aerospace and Defense
Information Technology
Tourism
Banking and Finance
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Audit, Procurement, Legal, and Customer Service.
Information Technology
Project Management
Audit
Procurement
Legal
Customer Service
Summary
I bring extensive experience in information and IT security, having designed and implemented robust security systems in industries ranging from consumer banking to defense and industrial enterprises. I have successfully optimized security processes and reduced risks by implementing ISMS frameworks, SIEM systems, and cloud and endpoint security solutions. My focus has always been on practical improvements, such as reducing administrative overheads and streamlining complex processes.
I have led cybersecurity teams, managed large-scale budgets, and coordinated efforts to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. I thrive on turning challenging security tasks into streamlined operations that enhance both efficiency and protection.
Skills
- Information Security Iso 27001, Iso 27002
- ★★★★★ Critical Infrastructure (Kritis)
- It Security Nis-2/bsig
- ★★★★☆ Bcms/itscm
- Project Management
- It Law
- ★★★★☆ Bsi It Baseline Protection
- Gdpr Compliance
- Risk Management
- Tisax
- Regulations
- Policies
- ★★★★☆ Network Security
- Security Architectures
- Endpoint Protection
- Security Operations Center (Soc)
- Siem
- Firewalls
- Soar
- Vulnerability Management
- Threat Hunting
- Cloud Security
- Security Awareness
- It Security Management
- Speaker
- Provider Management
- Itil
- Process Development & Implementation
- Service Agreements
- Project Leadership
- Gap Analysis
- Strategy Development
- Availability
- Audit Management
- Budget Planning
- Team Leadership
- Compliance
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
State Technical Academy Weilburg
Bachelor Professional · IT Security Management · Weilburg, Germany
Oct 2003 - Jun 2006
Deutsche Telekom AG
IT Systems Electronics Technician · Bielefeld, Germany
Certifications & licenses
ITIL Foundation v4
tba
Information Security Officer
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Experience
Total positions 7
Experience in Manufacturing 5.5 y
Avg length 2 y
Longest experience 3 y
Expertise
Recent roles Information Security Officer / Designated InfoSec Officer, IT-Security Coordinator, IT Security Engineer
Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace and Defense
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Qualifications
Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2
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Where is Florian based?
Florian is based in Norderstedt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Florian speak?
Florian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Florian have?
Florian has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Florian be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Information Security Officer / Designated InfoSec Officer, IT-Security Coordinator, IT Security Engineer.
What is Florian's latest experience?
Florian's most recent position is Information Security Officer / Designated InfoSec Officer at Oil Company.
What companies has Florian worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Florian has worked for Oil Company, Consumer Bank, and International Industrial Company.
Which industries is Florian most experienced in?
Florian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Information Technology. Florian also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Tourism, and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Florian most experienced in?
Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Audit. Florian also has some experience in Procurement, Customer Service, and Sales.
Which industries has Florian worked in recently?
Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas has Florian worked in recently?
Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Procurement.
What is Florian's education?
Florian holds a Bachelor in IT Security Management from State Technical Academy Weilburg.
Does Florian have any certificates?
Florian has 2 certificates. These include: ITIL Foundation v4 and Information Security Officer.
What is the availability of Florian?
Florian will be available from June 2026.
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