IT Security Managers in Germany
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Frank Mühlenbrock
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
Nikita Sudhakar Kandekar
Last position:
Assistant Manager - Cybersecurity at Vodafone India Service Pvt Ltd
- Maintained 95% compliance for 300+ vendors through vendor risk assessment.
- Handled GRC of Ireland, Greece and Egypt markets.
- Conducted DPIA for suppliers.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and external partners, to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.
- Provided support in case of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks and protect the company’s data.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and practices within Vodafone, ensuring the company stays ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Mirko Haucke
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
Friederike Balaz
Last position:
Information Security Manager at Johner Medical GmbH
Patrick Günther
Last position:
Information Security Manager at IT-Freelancer
- Responsible for computer software validation (CSV) of the IT infrastructure
- Supported the operation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Served as interim information security officer (ISMR) for two companies in the medtech industry
- Ensured ISO 27001 compliance within the organization
- Contributed to implementing cybersecurity requirements for health software and networked medical devices according to ISO 81001-1
Stephan Selnerat
Last position:
IT-Security Manager at Large industrial corporation with multiple international locations
- Planning and managing all projects in the context of IT security
- Establishing a Cyber Security Incident Response procedure according to ISO/IEC 27035
- NIS2 readiness: impact analysis, planning and implementation of NIS2 compliance
- Management reporting based on KPIs
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IT Security Managers statistics
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Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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About the role
Security leadership
An IT Security Manager sets the security agenda and makes it work in day-to-day operations. They define controls, coordinate teams, and turn policy into practical action across systems, users, and suppliers.
Typical deliverables include:
- Security policies, standards, and procedures
- Risk assessments and remediation plans
- Incident response playbooks and escalation paths
- Control reviews for access, logging, backup, and patching
- Audit support and evidence packs
Where they help
Companies bring in this role when security work is stuck between strategy and execution. It is a strong fit for transformations, cloud migrations, M&A work, audit preparation, or a weak internal security setup that needs quick structure.
In Germany, demand often comes from industrial firms, SaaS providers, regulated service companies, and mid-sized enterprises that need a security lead who can work with IT, compliance, and management. On-site workshops may be needed for sensitive environments, but many tasks can be handled remotely.
Core skills
A strong IT Security Manager combines technical judgment with clear coordination. They need to understand how systems fail, where controls break down, and how to guide teams without slowing delivery.
- Risk management and control design
- Identity and access management
- Vulnerability handling and remediation tracking
- Incident response and crisis coordination
- Supplier and third-party security review
- Clear reporting for leadership and auditors
Tools and frameworks
The job often touches SIEM platforms, ticketing systems, endpoint protection, IAM tools, and cloud security dashboards. Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and common privacy and security workflows is useful.
Freelance IT security managers are especially effective when they can enter an existing setup, assess the gaps, and align technical teams with compliance goals. They should also be able to translate security terms for non-technical stakeholders.
Strong project fit
The best professionals do more than write rules. They prioritize, document, chase owners, and keep security work moving until controls are actually in place.
They stand out when they can:
- Balance security, usability, and delivery pressure
- Lead incidents without creating confusion
- Build buy-in across IT, legal, compliance, and operations
- Keep evidence and documentation audit-ready
- Adapt fast to new tools, teams, and governance models
Freelance advantage
A freelance IT Security Manager is useful when a company needs senior security support without a long hiring cycle. This is common for interim coverage, project peaks, security uplift programs, and temporary leadership gaps.
Freelancers can join as a hands-on manager, a security advisor, or a temporary lead for a specific workstream. The best engagements have a clear scope, access to the right stakeholders, and enough authority to drive decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A IT Security Manager defines security priorities, coordinates controls, and helps teams close real gaps. In freelance work, that often includes risk reviews, policy updates, incident preparation, and audit support. The focus is usually on getting security work moving, not just documenting problems.
A freelancer makes sense when the need is urgent, temporary, or tied to a specific project. That can be an ISO 27001 push, a cloud migration, an incident recovery effort, or a leadership gap while hiring is underway. A permanent hire is better when the role is part of the long-term operating model.
A strong IT Security Manager needs a mix of technical understanding and coordination skills. Look for experience with risk management, access control, incident response, supplier security, and audit preparation. Clear communication matters just as much as tool knowledge.
An IT Security Manager usually owns priorities, governance, and follow-through across teams. A consultant may advise on strategy or a specific problem, while a security engineer focuses more on implementation and technical controls. In many projects, the manager role sits above both to keep the work aligned.
Yes, many parts of the job can be done remotely, especially policy work, risk tracking, reporting, and coordination. On-site time is helpful for workshops, incident handling, sensitive infrastructure, or meeting local stakeholders in Germany. The right mix depends on access needs and how mature the security setup is.
A capable IT Security Manager should be comfortable with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls. They often work with SIEM tools, IAM platforms, vulnerability scanners, ticketing systems, and cloud security consoles. Tool depth matters less than the ability to turn findings into action.
Look for structure, follow-through, and practical judgment. A good IT Security Manager produces clear risk decisions, keeps owners accountable, and leaves behind usable documentation, not just slides. Strong references often mention calm incident handling and the ability to work across IT, compliance, and leadership.
A freelance IT Security Manager should ask who owns decisions, which systems are in scope, and what success looks like. It also helps to clarify reporting lines, access rights, and whether the work is advisory, hands-on, or both. Clear scope prevents security tasks from drifting into open-ended support.
The average hourly rate for IT Security Managers in Germany is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 876 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Security Managers in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as IT Security Managers in Germany have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Security Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Security Managers in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (67%), and Healthcare (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Security Managers in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Audit (83%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
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