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About the role
Secure systems
Security engineers protect infrastructure, applications, and data against misuse and attack. They design controls, close gaps, and help teams build secure systems without slowing delivery.
- Review architecture and identify weak points
- Harden cloud, network, endpoint, and identity layers
- Define secure baselines and technical guardrails
- Support incident handling and recovery steps
Typical work
A freelance security engineer is often brought in for security reviews before a launch, cloud migration support, zero trust rollout, or a response to a finding from a penetration test. They may also help with DevSecOps, SIEM tuning, IAM cleanup, or secure configuration work across AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, and common CI/CD tools.
Core skills
Strong security engineers combine technical depth with clear judgment. They need to understand how systems fail, how attackers move, and how to reduce risk without creating friction for product and operations teams.
- Network, application, and cloud security knowledge
- Identity and access management, logging, and monitoring
- Threat modeling, vulnerability management, and remediation planning
- Clear communication with engineering, IT, and compliance teams
Deliverables
Companies usually expect concrete outputs, not just advice. Good work leaves behind decisions, settings, and documents that teams can keep using after the engagement ends.
- Security assessments and risk findings
- Hardening plans and remediation tickets
- Policies, runbooks, and incident notes
- Secure design reviews for new systems or changes
Berlin context
In Berlin, security engineers often work with startups, scale-ups, SaaS teams, fintech firms, and product companies that need hands-on support without adding a permanent hire too early. Mixed English and German collaboration is common, especially in larger or regulated teams, and many assignments combine remote work with occasional on-site sessions.
What strong people do
The best security engineers are practical. They spot the real risk, explain it in plain language, and focus on changes teams can actually implement.
- Prioritize issues by impact, not by noise
- Work well with developers, ops, and compliance
- Balance speed, usability, and control
- Leave the team better prepared for the next issue
Meet FRATCH Security Engineers
André Beran
External Attack Surface Assessment & Cybersecurity Readiness Checks
Last position:
External Attack Surface Assessment & Cybersecurity Readiness Checks at Graydaxe Cybersecurity GmbH
- Conducting cybersecurity readiness checks based on an in-house assessment methodology
- Analyzing the external attack surface using the Graydaxe EASM platform
- Assessing maturity levels and deriving prioritized recommendations for action
Sascha Bach
Accessibility, Creativity and Innovation for Businesses
Last position:
Professional Development at Career Break
Intensive upskilling program to expand into fullstack, AI, and accessibility - preparing for freelance Angular/React projects with Next.js, Redux, and LLM integration.
Key achievements:
React - The Complete Guide (incl. Next.js, Redux): Comprehensive course on React Hooks, Redux Toolkit, React Router, Next.js App Router, React Server Components, Form Actions (React 19), authentication, unit testing, TypeScript integration, and fullstack apps with HTTP requests.
Practical Prompt Engineering Masterclass: Hands-on masterclass on prompt design, chain-of-thought, few-shot prompting, and LLM optimization for AI-powered frontend features like accessibility checks.
Understanding TypeScript: Deep dive into TypeScript types, interfaces, generics, and integration with React/Next.js for type-safe, scalable codebases.
Design Thinking: Methods for user-centered design, ideation, prototyping, and iteration - applied to accessible UI/UX concepts.
Web Accessibility Training Course WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 Compliance: Detailed WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, BFSG requirements, audit techniques, ARIA widgets, and screen reader testing for compliant Angular/React applications.
New skills: Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, prompt engineering, WCAG, design thinking.
Alicja Ryczak
Senior Product Owner Mobile + Payment
Last position:
Senior Product Owner BFSG – Digital Accessibility & Conversion Optimization at AIDA Cruises
- Analyzed existing digital platforms for accessibility requirements under BFSG and WCAG 2.1 with a consulting firm
- Developed a product vision that unites digital accessibility and business goals like conversion optimization
- Defined relevant KPIs to measure success for both target areas
- Aligned strategy with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, BFSG consulting firm, Compliance, UX, Development, and Marketing
- Created and maintained a prioritized product backlog focusing on accessible features and conversion-related initiatives
- Derived detailed user stories and acceptance criteria based on legal standards (BFSG, WCAG) in close coordination with development teams
- Ensured BFSG compliance in digital product development with the help of a BFSG consulting firm
- Collaborated closely with UX/UI designers to develop accessible prototypes
- Conducted user research and usability tests focusing on users with disabilities
- Supported building an accessible design system
- Integrated A/B testing to evaluate conversion-related initiatives
- Managed the technical implementation of accessible features by the development team
- Conducted accessibility tests (e.g., screen reader, keyboard navigation)
- Monitored and optimized implemented features based on usage data and feedback
- Responsible for rollout/release and conducting user acceptance tests
- Designed and led interactive trainings on BFSG, WCAG, and UX accessibility for design teams, dev teams, and POs in collaboration with the consulting firm
- Built an internal knowledge platform to embed accessibility principles sustainably
- Raised company-wide awareness for inclusive digital products
Ali Yazdani
Principal Product Security Engineer
Last position:
Principal Product Security Engineer at Payrails GmbH
- Defined and executed a comprehensive security roadmap: integrated Shift-Left Security, CNAPP, and DevSecOps principles to streamline secure product development and reduce risk exposure.
- Established a robust threat modeling framework: embedded security into design processes, enabling early identification of vulnerabilities and reducing potential risks.
- Developed a scalable Vulnerability Management program: accelerated detection and remediation of new vulnerabilities, significantly shortening the risk response cycle.
- Enhanced cloud and container security: leveraged advanced tools such as Tetragon to achieve deeper visibility and implement a defense-in-depth strategy.
- Automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines: integrated security measures into the development lifecycle to maintain continuous delivery with robust safeguards.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration: partnered with developers and infrastructure teams to prioritize threats and align remediation efforts, fostering a unified security culture.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and audit readiness: collaborated closely with the InfoSec team to adhere to internal policies and successfully support audits for standards like PCI-DSS and SOC2.
János Theil
Media Design
Last position:
Project management, typesetting, final artwork, creation of language variants at Regiolux GmbH
For Regiolux GmbH, I produced several brochures and an info sheet in seven different languages in this project. To make offset printing especially efficient and cost-effective, I implemented all language variants in Adobe InDesign on separate layers. This way, the different versions could be produced by simply swapping the black printing plate—a simple but effective solution.
In addition to working according to the corporate design, my tasks also included final artwork and creating web and print PDFs. I coordinated communication with translation agencies and printers, ensuring a smooth project flow.
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Security Engineers statistics
Typical experience
14 years
Average project duration
3 years
Certifications per freelancer
3
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
English, German, Persian
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
20%
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Security Engineer protects systems, applications, and data by finding weaknesses and helping teams fix them. In a freelance setup, the work often includes security reviews, hardening, access control design, monitoring improvements, and support during incidents or audits. The goal is to reduce risk in a way the team can maintain after the engagement ends.
Look for strong knowledge of cloud, network, application, and identity security, plus the ability to explain trade-offs clearly. A good security engineer should also be comfortable with logging, vulnerability management, incident response, and secure configuration work. Practical experience matters more than broad claims.
A penetration tester focuses on finding exploitable weaknesses, usually in a defined assessment. A Security Engineer takes the next step: they design, implement, and improve the controls that prevent those weaknesses from turning into incidents. The roles can overlap, but the day-to-day focus is different.
A freelance security engineer makes sense when you need focused expertise for a specific project, a backlog of security fixes, or temporary support during a change or incident. This is common when a team needs help fast but does not yet need a full-time specialist. It also works well when the internal team needs a second pair of hands for design reviews or hardening work.
Most of the work can be done remotely, especially reviews, documentation, threat modeling, and cloud or application security tasks. Some clients in Berlin prefer on-site time for workshops, access to sensitive environments, or close work with infrastructure teams. A strong freelancer should be comfortable with either setup.
Common tools include cloud security controls, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, IAM systems, secret management tools, and infrastructure-as-code pipelines. The exact stack depends on the client, but many projects involve AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, Kubernetes, and CI/CD systems. The best fit is someone who can work across the stack, not just in one tool.
Ask for examples of security problems they solved, how they prioritized them, and what changed after their work. A strong Security Engineer can describe concrete decisions, not just frameworks and acronyms. Good signs are clear thinking, realistic recommendations, and an ability to work with developers and operations teams without creating blockers.
Not exactly, but the titles often overlap in practice. An application security engineer usually focuses more on code, APIs, and software delivery, while a cloud security engineer leans into cloud controls, identity, and platform hardening. Many freelance security engineers cover both areas, especially in smaller teams or fast-moving product environments.
The average hourly rate for Security Engineers in Berlin is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 693 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Security Engineers in Berlin, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers working as Security Engineers in Berlin have 14 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Security Engineers in Berlin are English (100%), German (83%), and Persian (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Security Engineers in Berlin are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (67%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Security Engineers in Berlin are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Project Management (67%).
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