Thomas Ullrich - Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration

Q: Where is Thomas based?

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

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration at Freelance .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Insurance , Information Technology , and Professional Services . Thomas also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Strategy . Thomas also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Project Management , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Project Management .

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Brühl, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024

10 months

Hybrid

Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration

Freelance

All Windows clients are managed in a hybrid, central AD
Client standardization
Implementation of information security policy requirements
Development of new infrastructure services delivered as a managed service by a new provider
New IT platform is a central and secure directory service
M365 Azure AD
MS terminal services
Zscaler
M365 cloud for workplace management
PaaS / SaaS is procured through a new provider

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

7 months

Interim Director IT Security / Interim Cybersecurity Manager

Freelance

Project: improvement of the client’s IT and cybersecurity strategy
CIS (Center for Internet Security), cybersecurity assessment / CIS Controls Benchmark
Advising on improving the organization of the client’s IT and cybersecurity activities (prioritization, topic management, hands-on where needed, e.g., customer inquiries)
Advising on improving the development and implementation of the IT and cybersecurity strategy

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Senior Security Consultant

Freelance

Support services for the ISMS introduction / ISO 27001 certification project
Support in implementing the ISO 27001 compliant information security concept
Support in defining the Information Security Incident Management process

Nov 2020 - May 2022

1 year 7 months

Senior Security Consultant / Senior Consultant IT Infrastructure Management

Freelance

Consulting on identity and access management (IAM), operating model & IAM processes
Support as part of the transformation program for provider control and service delivery
Support in managing different providers during the transition (handover to operations / IAM operational readiness)
Consulting on SACM process management, IT configuration management interim process
Support in IT infrastructure management, provider management and ITSM
Support in coordinating IT operations topics as part of the transition with IT service management
Support in the holistic coordination and validation of developing, implementing and further enhancing a professional ITSM process landscape
Support in building and coordinating key performance indicator systems and analysis methods to manage and review IT service processes and identify optimization potential

Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

1 month

Lead Auditor ISMS/ISO 27001

Freelance

Internal ISMS audit, medical technology

Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

4 months

Senior Consultant IT Compliance/IT Security

Freelance

Creating a security architecture framework (NIST/ISO27001) for goals, strategy, awareness, culture, processes (ISMS) and technology (AI, protection; detection & response; access, etc.)
As-is analysis of IT / information security
Defining action areas
Prioritizing based on protection needs and threats
Recommending an AI-based detection technology solution

Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

5 months

Consulting Pharmaceutical Industry Key Account & Partner Management Europe / Quality Assurance & Security Officer

Freelance

Customer relationship
Contract management
Pre-sales (SaaS solution for the pharmaceutical industry)
Information security (internal audits, controls, compliance)
Quality assurance
Business consulting

Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year 3 months

Germany

Capability Build & Improvement Lead

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Managing new service requests (demand management) for Information Security Operations (ISOPS) worldwide
Security services: DDoS, IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, PUAM, password management
Provider management (managed security services)

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

11 months

Germany

TOM Transition Lead

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Managing the transformation of the existing security organization into the AXA Group Information Security Organization
Interim: IS Lead ATS ISNE - Germany and local security manager (LCISO) AXA Technology Services Information Security NE - Germany
Local responsibility for security governance, management & control, security architecture and operational security

Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

9 months

Belgium

Regional Head of Department - ATS Information Security NE (CISO)

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Security governance, assurance & reporting
Management & control
Security architecture
Operational security
Security processes (SPM, VaTiS)
Identity & access management
Security incident & crisis management
IT audit (security processes, policy)
Managing the transformation of the existing security organization into the AXA Group Information Security Organization

Mar 2012 - May 2016

4 years 3 months

Belgium

Regional Head of Department Global Risk, Security & Compliance

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Responsible for 20 employees and 1 local manager in Belgium
Focus on IT risk, security & compliance within the global business unit
Risk assessments
Policy compliance
Information security policy
Governance
Security processes
Cyber security defence & operations
Operational security (SPM, vulnerability management etc.)
ISO 27001 maturity assessment (IT audit)
Security incident & crisis management
Security consulting
Regulatory requirements like BaFin – VAIT, MaRisk, etc.
Standardization of security tools & processes
Strategic development of the cybersecurity strategy as part of the Information Security Transformation Program

Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

1 year

Belgium

Regional Program Manager

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Management of various local and international projects

Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

1 year 4 months

Belgium

Regional Head of Department Configuration & Capacity Management & Request Fulfilment

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Responsible for 18 employees and 1 local manager in Belgium, and served as interim disciplinary lead for the local Risk, Security & Compliance department with 5 employees until 05/2010
Implemented the roadmap for regionalization and completed the centralization of the areas/teams for Configuration Management, Capacity Management, Service Request Fulfilment, and Service Reporting

Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

2 years 1 month

Belgium

Regional Head of Department Config, Order & Service Management

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Responsible for 29 employees
Configuration Management, Order Management, Service Reporting, OLA/SLA Management, Capacity Management
Created the roadmap for regionalization, including the headcount plan through 2010
Planned and launched convergence projects
Centralized tasks and teams
Standardized processes and tools
Managed change and built a regional department

Sep 2006 - Oct 2007

1 year 2 months

Germany

Head of Production Quality

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Test Management, Test Center and OLA Management

Dec 2004 - Sep 2006

1 year 10 months

France

Global Infrastructure Strategy Manager

AXA Technology Services Germany GmbH

Define technology standards (HW & SW)
Define global server standards with IBM
Ensure compliance with standards and implementation of the RISC to Intel strategy
Strategic collaboration with Microsoft, IBM, Intel, DELL etc.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical.

Insurance

Information Technology

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Audit.

Information Technology

Operations

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Audit

Summary

Thomas Ullrich has more than 35 years of experience in the private sector in an international environment with an IT focus

Architecture / Infrastructure
Information Security
Cybersecurity

Skills

International Management (Including Regional Department Head North Europe)
Personnel Management (National/international)
Change Management
Organizational Consulting
Interim Management
It Project Management / Leadership
Itsm (Itil Processes)
Restructuring & Transformation Projects
Stakeholder Management (In Projects)
Infrastructure Strategy Development / Implementation
Digital Transformation (Coach The Change)
Executive Coaching / Development (Leading Multicultural Teams)
Information Security, Risk & Compliance Manager (Ciso)
Information Security Strategy / Security Architecture
Security Service Management (Ddos, Ips, Siem, Endpoint Protection, Puam Services)
Security Incident & Crisis Management
Provider Management (Managed Security Services)
Identity & Access Management (Iam)
Information Security Consulting
Policy Compliance
Risk Assessments
It Audit / Isms (Iso 27001) Standard
It Regulation (Bafin Dora, Nis2, Bsi Basic Protection, Isms, Information Security & Risk Management, User & Access Management (Iam), As Well As It Provider And It Emergency Management, Etc.)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1980 - Jun 1982

Technical High School for Business Cologne-Buchheim

Advanced technical college entrance qualification in Business · Business · Cologne, Germany

Sep 1977 - Jan 1980

Paul Brömmelhaupt KG

Apprenticeship as Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk (IHK) · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CSV Basic Training (GMP)

DORA (&NIS2) – IT Security in the Focus of Supervision

IT Baseline Protection Practitioner

BSI – Federal Office for Information Security

ITILv2 Foundation Certification

PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

SCRUM for Agile Project Management (SCRUM Master & Product Owner Training)

CISO Certificate (ITSiBe) – CERT/TeleTrust Quality Seal

Certified Systemic Management Coach (VDMTC)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Insurance 14.5 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Belgium, Germany, France)

Primary country Belgium

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration, Interim Director IT Security / Interim Cybersecurity Manager, Senior Security Consultant

Main industries Insurance, Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

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

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration, Interim Director IT Security / Interim Cybersecurity Manager, Senior Security Consultant.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration at Freelance.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Freelance.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Thomas also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Strategy. Thomas also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Audit.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas attended Technical High School for Business Cologne-Buchheim for Business.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: CSV Basic Training (GMP), DORA (&NIS2) – IT Security in the Focus of Supervision, and IT Baseline Protection Practitioner.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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