Kevin Engelhardt - CISO as a Service

Q: Where is Kevin based?

Kevin is based in Potsdam, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Kevin speak?

Kevin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kevin have?

Kevin has at least 5 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 4 months . Note that Kevin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kevin's latest experience?

Kevin's most recent position is CISO as a Service at Joint Venture International Insurance .

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

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 .

Q: Which industries is Kevin most experienced in?

Kevin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Automotive . Kevin also has some experience in Insurance , Food and Beverage , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Kevin most experienced in?

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 .

Q: What is Kevin's education?

Kevin holds a Master in Computer Science from TU Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Applied Computer Science from HTW des Saarlandes .

Q: Does Kevin have any certificates?

Kevin has 12 certificates . Among them, these include: Certificate Of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) , Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) , and CPE For Access .

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Potsdam, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Present

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

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

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

3 months

Berlin, Germany

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

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Lecturer on AI and Cybersecurity

bitkom Akademie

Lectured on AI opportunities and limitations and cybersecurity implications
Conducted hands-on implementation workshops

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025

4 months

Berlin, Germany

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

May 2024 - Aug 2025

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Cybersecurity Architect

Global Cloud Service Provider

Conceived and calculated managed cybersecurity cloud solutions for clients in multiple sectors

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years

Potsdam, Germany

Cybersecurity Innovation Consultant

pcbs Cybersecurity Consulting

Delivered freelance consultancy focusing on cloud security, AI security, IAM, PAM, and agile project management with SOC focus

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

7 months

Lausanne, Switzerland

Cybersecurity Project Manager for Access Management & Authorization

Global Automotive Supplier

Managed the implementation of advanced access management solutions to enhance IAM & PAM and MFA

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

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

Apr 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 4 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Cybersecurity Coordinator (ISO/ISA)

Global Automotive Manufacturer

Coordinated cybersecurity initiatives for cloud-based products
Performed risk assessments and enabled secure coding practices (OWASP)

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 7 months

Mannheim, Germany

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

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024

2 years 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

Eraneos Cybersecurity GmbH

Managed cybersecurity projects and mentored team members
Responsible for cybersecurity strategy, governance, and cloud security

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

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

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Cybersecurity Consultant

GCON GmbH

Provided technical consulting for PAM solutions

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

1 year 1 month

Darmstadt, Germany

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.

Information Technology

Education

Automotive

Insurance

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Legal.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

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

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2022

TU Darmstadt

Master of Science, Cybersecurity · Computer Science · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

HTW des Saarlandes

Bachelor of Science, Software development; Software engineering; Cybersecurity · Applied Computer Science · Saarbrücken, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certificate Of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

Global Automotive Supplier, Lausanne

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart

ITIL V4 Foundation

Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart

SAFe Scrum Master

Global Automotive Manufacturer, Stuttgart

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Information Technology 5 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 3 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CISO as a Service, Lecturer on AI and Cybersecurity, ISO as a Service

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 12

Profile

Created

April 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Kevin based?

Kevin is based in Potsdam, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kevin speak?

Kevin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Kevin have?

Kevin has at least 5 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 4 months. Note that Kevin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kevin be best suited for?

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.

What is Kevin's latest experience?

Kevin's most recent position is CISO as a Service at Joint Venture International Insurance.

What companies has Kevin worked for in recent years?

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.

Which industries is Kevin most experienced in?

Kevin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Automotive. Kevin also has some experience in Insurance, Food and Beverage, and Energy.

Which business areas is Kevin most experienced in?

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.

What is Kevin's education?

Kevin holds a Master in Computer Science from TU Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Applied Computer Science from HTW des Saarlandes.

Does Kevin have any certificates?

Kevin has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate Of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and CPE For Access.

What is the availability of Kevin?

Kevin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Kevin?

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