Kevin Engelhardt-CISO as a Service
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CISO as a Service
Joint Venture International Insurance
- Leading security operations and governance, ensuring continuous ISO 27001 conformity
- Enabling the secure integration of SaaS and AI tools across the organisation
- Driving AI strategy and governance to ensure responsible and compliant adoption
CISO as a Service
Multinational Renewable Energy Supplier
- Analyzed the company's overall cybersecurity posture and implemented countermeasures
- Planned the establishment of a dedicated Cybersecurity department
- Ensured the secure deployment of AI technologies
Lecturer on AI and Cybersecurity
bitkom Akademie
- Lectured on AI opportunities and limitations and cybersecurity implications
- Conducted hands-on implementation workshops
ISO as a Service
Multinational Food Supplier
- Assessed and implemented cybersecurity policies, controls, processes, and procedures focused on NIS2 compliance
- Evaluated company-wide AI usage under cost-efficiency and GDPR requirements
Interim Cybersecurity Architect
Global Cloud Service Provider
- Conceived and calculated managed cybersecurity cloud solutions for clients in multiple sectors
Cybersecurity Innovation Consultant
pcbs Cybersecurity Consulting
- Delivered freelance consultancy focusing on cloud security, AI security, IAM, PAM, and agile project management with SOC focus
Cybersecurity Project Manager for Access Management & Authorization
Global Automotive Supplier
- Managed the implementation of advanced access management solutions to enhance IAM & PAM and MFA
Subject Matter Expert for Cybersecurity Architecture
Global Automotive Manufacturer
- Developed cybersecurity architecture artifacts and guidelines to integrate security into the DevSecOps process at various SAFe levels
Cybersecurity Coordinator (ISO/ISA)
Global Automotive Manufacturer
- Coordinated cybersecurity initiatives for cloud-based products
- Performed risk assessments and enabled secure coding practices (OWASP)
External Lecturer and Scientific Contact
DHBW Mannheim
- Lectured on cybersecurity basics and security by design
- Supervised student projects such as scientific papers and bachelor’s theses
Senior Cybersecurity Consultant
Eraneos Cybersecurity GmbH
- Managed cybersecurity projects and mentored team members
- Responsible for cybersecurity strategy, governance, and cloud security
Cybersecurity Program Manager, Cybersecurity Governance
Global Automotive Manufacturer
- Implemented a cybersecurity strategy and guardrails for a large-scale sales process redesign
- Focused on stakeholder engagement and communication
Cybersecurity Consultant
GCON GmbH
- Provided technical consulting for PAM solutions
IT-Infrastructure Administrator
KOGIT GmbH
- Managed corporate IT infrastructure
- Supported IAM initiatives with SailPoint
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Automotive, Insurance, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Legal.
Summary
Cybersecurity Innovation Consultant helping companies build security that accelerates, not slows, their business.
My work is grounded in pragmatic execution: reducing complexity, aligning stakeholders, and designing security approaches that support real-world outcomes.
I bridge business and technology, ensuring organisations adopt secure, modern practices without unnecessary friction.
Skills
- Iso 27001
- Nis2
- Tisax
- Nist
- Cybersecurity Governance
- Ai Governance
- Cloud Security
- Iam/Pam
- Dev(Sec)Ops
- Mfa/Sso/Passwordless
- Agile Project Management
- Incident Management
- Siem/Soar
- Soc
- Security By Design
- Gdpr/Data Privacy
- Software Security (Owasp)
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Big Picture
Technologies
- Aws
- Azure
- Pytorch
- Tensorflow
- Hugging Face
- Openai
- Rag
- Langchain
- Docker
- Atlassian
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Github
- Python
Languages
Education
TU Darmstadt
Master of Science, Cybersecurity · Computer Science · Darmstadt, Germany
HTW des Saarlandes
Bachelor of Science, Software development; Software engineering; Cybersecurity · Applied Computer Science · Saarbrücken, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Global Automotive Supplier, Lausanne
Global Automotive Supplier, Lausanne
CPE For Access
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
CPE For Subject Matter Expert For PAM, Identity Administration Cybersecurity Architecture
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
CyberArk Defender
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
CyberArk Trustee
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
Sentry
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
Practitioner Cybersecurity Coordinator (ISO/ISA)
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
Cybersecurity Program Manager
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart
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Kevin is based in Potsdam, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Kevin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).
Kevin has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Kevin has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 months. Note that Kevin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Kevin would be well-suited for roles such as: CISO as a Service, Lecturer on AI and Cybersecurity, ISO as a Service.
Kevin's most recent position is CISO as a Service at Joint Venture International Insurance.
In recent years, Kevin has worked for Joint Venture International Insurance, Multinational Renewable Energy Supplier, bitkom Akademie, Multinational Food Supplier, and Global Cloud Service Provider.
Kevin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Automotive. Kevin also has some experience in Insurance, Food and Beverage, and Energy.
Kevin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Research and Development. Kevin also has some experience in Strategy, Quality Assurance, and Legal.
Kevin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Automotive.
Kevin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Research and Development.
Kevin holds a Master in Computer Science from TU Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Applied Computer Science from HTW des Saarlandes.
Kevin has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate Of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and CPE For Access.
The availability of Kevin needs to be confirmed.
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