Information Security Manager in Germany
in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with our AI-powered matching.Secure your digital assets with specialists in ISO 27001, TISAX, and BSI IT-Grundschutz. We connect you with vetted, available freelance security experts tailored precisely to your technical environment and compliance needs.
Meet FRATCH Information Security Managers in Germany
Nikolaus B.
Last position:
Information Security, IS-Governance & Crossfunctional Governance at Zürich Beteiligungs-AG (Deutschland)
- Conducted security assessments for supplier qualification, business unit onboarding, and ongoing reviews of service providers and partners (Ongoing Assurance).
- Assessed technical and organizational measures (TOMs) against GDPR and information security requirements.
- Handled security reviews and approval processes in the Global Approval Navigator (OneTrust).
- Advised business units and IT on information security, security requirements, and risk-appropriate measures.
- Supported the development of SOC/SIEM processes and tools as part of the ISMS in line with ISO/IEC 27001.
- Analyzed cyber threats and coordinated security objectives and measures to address Security Findings with the SOC team.
- Monitored and assessed current security advisories and security-related metrics (KPIs).
- Reviewed, assessed risks, and approved exception requests (Security Exceptions).
- Independently analyzed and handled Security Events and supported the handling of security incidents.
- Planned and supported awareness initiatives to strengthen security awareness.
- Created, implemented, and reviewed information security policies and standards.
- Conducted protection needs analyses and gap assessments to identify security gaps and risk deviations.
- Defined and reviewed technical and organizational risk treatment measures.
- Advised on Third Party Governance with consideration of DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 42001, and BCM in line with ISO 22301.
Alicja W.
Last position:
Integrated security and emergency documentation for a 24/7 logistics company at Mid-sized logistics company
- Creation of complete bilingual (DE/EN) security and emergency documentation: Business Continuity Plan / Disaster Recovery Plan, Incident Response Plan v2.0 with four case-specific playbooks (PICERL), access control policy, Vulnerability Management Policy, Business Resilience Programme, Risk Governance Plan
- Consolidation into an integrated emergency manual (12 chapters) with immediate checklists for six emergency scenarios, a prioritized action table and a formal approval structure
- Review and documentation of the applicability of NIS2 and HinSchG, including the legal reasoning for non-applicability
- Processing of a penetration test report (Greenbone) with complete remediation of all findings and formal risk acceptance of a residual risk with a documented compensating control
Willy W.
Last position:
IT Security Consultant
SIEM/SOC Wazuh Implementation
Logistics
Wazuh | OpenSearch | Use Cases | Dashboards | Training
- Advised and provided technical support for the implementation of Wazuh as a SIEM solution
- Prepared and coordinated with teams involved in firewall, network, and IT operations
- Installed and configured Wazuh on the designated server infrastructure
- Developed security-related use cases and dashboards for centralized monitoring
- Delivered employee training on using and analyzing data from the SIEM solution
Daniel J.
Last position:
Information Security Consultant
NIS2 Implementation Project and ISMS Development Based on IT-Grundschutz
Municipal utilities, public-law institution
- Analysis of the current compliance status regarding the requirements of the NIS Directive (NIS-2, EU 2022/2555).
- Identification of critical infrastructures and processes within the organization.
- Development of an action plan to meet NIS requirements.
- Conducting a risk analysis in accordance with BSI Standard 200-3 as the basis for the security concept.
- Preparation of an individual security concept including technical and organizational measures according to BSI IT-Grundschutz.
- Preparatory support for an optional certification according to BSI IT-Grundschutz.
- Adaptation of existing security policies and development of new ones for access controls, incident management and data protection.
- Consideration of municipality-specific requirements and integration of the measures into the existing IT infrastructure.
- Documentation of the results and preparation of audit-ready evidence for audits.
Tools, languages and frameworks used: MS Office, Verinice, IT-Grundschutz (200-x), NIS-2 (EU 2022/2555), ISMS, AI-Act (EU 2024/1989)
Gentrit A.
Last position:
External Information Security Officer at Large dairy company
- Align information security objectives with executive management
- Monitor and steer the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in collaboration with the information security team
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all information security matters and advise internal staff and process owners (e.g., Supplier Management, HR)
- Further develop and improve the ISMS and information security policies
- Deliver training and drive ongoing employee awareness
- Hold monthly coordination meetings (jour fixe)
- Conduct risk analyses together with executive management and process owners
- Support audits (e.g., ISO 27001) as well as customer-specific audits
- Structure assessment and handling of information security incidents in cooperation with the information security team
- Support preparation of the annual plan and budget for information security measures
- Plan and conduct internal audits and management reviews
- Integrate the ISMS with other management systems
Ralf L.
Last position:
Chief Information Security Officer at Stadtwerke Krefeld Holding AG
- Establishment of an information security management system for the entire group
- Support for 2 KRITIS subsidiaries
Kerstin G.
Last position:
Information Security Consulting at CAS AG
Steffen L.
Last position:
Consultant for BSI baseline protection and ISO 27701 at Society for International Cooperation
- Support in building and further developing the information security management system
- Cooperation with external consultants in the certification team for the support structure
- Involvement in project planning, identification, and implementation of the necessary measures according to BSI IT baseline protection
- Professional support for in-house subject matter experts in creating the documents required for certifications
- Carrying out the work according to BSI 200-2
Michael F.
Last position:
Project Manager Implementation B3S / ISO 27001 at Health Insurance Fund
- Coordination of the B3S and ISO 27001 implementation project, considering the upcoming KRITIS evidence procedure
- Providing consulting services in ISO 27001, B3S, KRITIS, and IT baseline protection
- Collaborating with the Information Security Officer (ISO)
- Identifying company assets for IT risk management
- Developing a zone concept for IT risk management
- Creating an action plan for B3S
- Developing a template for risk analyses
Frank M.
Last position:
Freelance Security + Data Protection Consultant at Deutsche Bahn
- Placed via recruiter 1st Solution with Deutsche Bahn. Supported and advised on Audit and Cyber Security matters there
- Carried out numerous CSAs (Control Self Assessments), with close exchange with application owners and development of possible remediation solutions, and entered them in DB's risk2value tool from vendor GBTEC2
- Advised on the creation of internal and external security risks
Mirko H.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Manager at Joynext GmbH
Cybersecurity for RTCU project for the Stellantis Group.
The management of cybersecurity was strongly criticized by the customer Stellantis, questioning competence. Requirements were missing or incomplete, the architecture for cybersecurity controls was non-existent, and documentation such as cybersecurity plans and concepts were incomplete and formally incorrect.
- Building customer trust and de-escalation
- Sprint planning with the customer based on SAFe
- Task-force management
- Switching planning and control to an agile approach
- Review and update of cybersecurity documents
- Communication and problem solving with suppliers, particularly Rolling Wireless and Autocrypt
- Internal workshops and coordination across various hierarchy levels from developers to CTO
- Coordination of work packages and implementation across locations in Dresden, Ningbo, and Oborniki
- Reporting and support of cybersecurity audits
- Coaching of Joynext cybersecurity managers
- De-escalation of critical customer issues
- Acceleration of requirement creation and release by a factor of 5
- Timely provision of 3rd party components
- Reduction of vulnerability management effort by factor 3
- Creation of cybersecurity documents conformant to existing standards
- Technologies and Methods: V-Modell, ASPICE, IREB, ISTQB, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, PMP, IPMA, BPMN 2.0, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Siemens Polarion, Dependency Track
Klaus R.
Last position:
Management Consultant Compliance/Data Protection at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
Consulting on compliance and data protection topics in the telecommunications environment.
Patrick G.
Last position:
Information Security Manager at IT-Freelancer
- Responsibility for Computer Software Validation (CSV) of the IT infrastructure
- Support in the operation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Work as interim Information Security Officer (ISMR) for two companies in the medical technology sector
- Ensuring ISO 27001 compliance within the organization
- Participation in implementing cybersecurity requirements for health software and connected medical devices according to ISO 81001-1
Arndt S.
Last position:
Information Security Officer according to TISAX at Automotive Supplier
Jörg H.
Last position:
Managing Director; Data Protection Officer; Information Security Officer at Datenschutz24 (brand of Sovestro GmbH)
- Drafting company agreements related to data protection
- Acting as a mediator between business interests and data subject rights in a corporate context
- Process analysis and evaluation regarding data protection and information security implications according to GDPR, BDSG, BSI baseline protection
- Support for information security audits according to ISO 27001
- Implementation of change management processes
- Analysis of IT infrastructure and deriving recommendations
- Expert support in legal proceedings and communication with supervisory authorities
- Preparation of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and procedure and processing documentation (VVZ)
- Training on corporate data protection and information security
- Cooperation with law firms in legal proceedings
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Information Security Managers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
81%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
11
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Information Security Managers in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Information Security Managers experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (86%)
- Professional Services (76%)
- Transportation (57%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Energy (38%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Protecting Critical Assets in Germany
Information security needs in Germany are shaped by strict regulatory frameworks and a highly specialized industrial landscape. Freelance security experts help businesses navigate these complex compliance environments, protecting intellectual property in manufacturing, automotive, and financial sectors. They align technical safeguards with business strategy to minimize risk.
Key Technical Deliverables
- Structuring and implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to international standards.
- Conducting comprehensive risk analyses and vulnerability assessments across the IT infrastructure.
- Preparing companies for external audits like ISO 27001 or industry-specific TISAX assessments.
- Defining incident response plans and coordinating disaster recovery simulations.
- Training internal teams on modern security policies and threat awareness.
Driving Compliance and Risk Management
External security specialists are frequently brought in during transitional phases, such as system migrations, cloud adoptions, or corporate restructuring. They act as objective advisors who can quickly identify structural vulnerabilities without internal bias. Their intervention ensures that projects proceed without violating European data protection laws or national IT security acts.
Finding the Right Freelance Expert
A highly qualified professional in this field must possess a strong balance of technical depth and leadership communication. In Germany, fluency in both German and English is often vital for dealing with local regulatory bodies like the BSI while managing international IT teams. The best candidates demonstrate a proven track record of successfully guiding complex organizations through rigorous certification processes.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Information Security Managers — answered in short.
An Information Security Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining policies that protect an organization's digital assets. They assess risks, establish governance frameworks like ISO 27001, and ensure that the entire workforce follows secure data handling practices.
A freelance ISMS Manager provides immediate, highly specialized expertise to resolve specific bottlenecks, such as preparing for an upcoming certification audit. This approach avoids long hiring cycles and offers the flexibility to scale down security resources once the main framework is established.
While a security engineer focuses on configuring firewalls, writing code, and executing technical defenses, an IT Security Officer operates at a strategic level. They align security policies with overall business goals, manage compliance, and direct the technical teams on priority areas.
In Germany, an Information Security Manager must navigate strict national standards, including the IT Security Act and specific guidelines from the BSI. For companies in the automotive supply chain, implementing TISAX compliance is often a mandatory requirement that requires localized expertise.
An interim CISO can execute most strategic tasks, policy writing, and risk analysis remotely. However, critical phases such as physical security audits, initial infrastructure discovery, and crisis response often benefit from occasional on-site presence.
Look for internationally recognized credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or certified lead auditor status for ISO 27001. These certifications demonstrate that the security consultant has a standardized understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
A skilled interim security leader immediately activates the incident response plan, coordinates with IT forensics, and isolates affected systems. They also manage critical communication with stakeholders and regulatory authorities to mitigate reputational and legal damage.
While technical execution can often be handled in English, an information security consultant working with German public authorities or critical infrastructure often needs professional German skills. This ensures clear interpretation of local laws and seamless communication with works councils.
The average hourly rate for Information Security Managers in Germany is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 920 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Information Security Managers in Germany, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Information Security Managers in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Information Security Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (95%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Information Security Managers in Germany are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (76%), and Transportation (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Information Security Managers in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Quality Assurance (81%).
FRATCH Information Security Managers main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
Get in touch with the FRATCH team and we will get back to you within 4 hours.
Would you rather directly get in touch?
We always have the time for a call or email!
Philipp Thomaschewski
FRATCH CEO
