Cybersecurity Experts in Cologne
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Matthias Schneider
Last position:
Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)
- PMO lead for Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) cleared
- Reporting to sub-program management GMN
- System maintenance 25+
- Functional control and coordination of Jira setup
- Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, steering model, communication plans, controlling models, role and responsibility matrices)
- Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
- Development of an access concept for all project tools
- Analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement potential, and designing solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches in existing tools
- Creating intranet articles as project marketing
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
- Agile further development of the project method
- Gathering customer requirements (requirements engineering)
- Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, budget of over 500 million)
Baris Ekici
Last position:
Founder / Product & Security Architect at Pirpirik
- Perform secure code reviews and provide secure-coding guidance across the application and platform architecture.
- Engineer infrastructure security and design security-monitoring architecture, incident-response playbooks and Security-by-Design controls.
Abdelkader El Moumane
Last position:
Lead Business Analyst (PIM)
- Further development and optimization of the PIM system (e.g. data modeling, interfaces, user experience)
- Analysis, structuring, and professional evaluation of business requirements in close coordination with business units and stakeholders
- Translating business requirements into functional and technical concepts (business & solution design)
- Designing and further developing the target PIM architecture including data models, object structures, versioning, and lifecycle concepts
- Defining interfaces, integration concepts, and data flows between PIM, eCommerce, ERP, and other systems
- Quality assurance in close collaboration with business units and the development team
- Effort estimations for analysis, design, and testing activities
- Agile, Scrum, 4APortal, SAP ERP, SAP eCommerce (Hybris)
Stanislaus Stelle
Last position:
Security Consultant at Rohde & Schwarz AG at Star Labs GmbH
- Worked on FPGA enhanced network encryption device with secure boot, TPM2.0 and smart card integration for BSI approved usage with Post Quantum Cryptography
- Developed and audited Linux drivers
- Collaborated using GitLab, Gerrit, Confluence and Jira
- Technologies: C, C++, Secure Boot
Serdar Colak
Last position:
Consultant at Freelance
- ISO 27001 implementation & audit readiness
- NIS2 & DORA compliance support
- Interim / fractional CISO services
- IT risk & controls (ITGC, SOX, COBIT, BAIT)
- M&A and IT due diligence for startups/ventures
- Business continuity management (BCM, ISO 22301)
- Cybersecurity framework development (NIST, ISO, BSI)
- GRC tool advisory (Archer, ServiceNow)
Yannick Tessa
Last position:
Cloud Architect at Anonymous
- Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform to ensure a scalable, repeatable, and secure Azure infrastructure
- Implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
- Management of container and server environments and AKS
Valeri Milke
Last position:
Associate Partner - Information Security Consulting at Insentis GmbH
- Improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, B3S, TISAX and BSI IT Baseline Protection
- Conducting comprehensive gap analyses to identify gaps and derive action plans according to the above standards and regulations; management and KPIs
- Data Loss Prevention strategy and implementation using MS Purview
- Vulnerability and patch management, security monitoring
- Risk analysis and threat modeling using the STRIDE methodology
- Development of vendor risk assessments, implementation of risk classifications, conducting supplier assessments and implementing technical monitoring solutions (e.g. Security ScoreCard)
- Securing cloud environments (AWS and Azure); expertise in CSPM/CNAPP (Wiz), cloud migration, secure CI/CD pipelines, container security and best practices in AWS, Azure and Office 365
- Application security: penetration testing, DevSecOps, OWASP, pre-commit hooks, key and secret management, IDE plugins, static source code analysis, dependency checks, container scanning, vulnerability management, CIS benchmarks and compliance
- Security assessment and hardening according to CIS benchmarks and cloud conformity in AWS, Office 365 and Azure
Panagiotis Aggelopoulos
Last position:
Group Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director at HRS Group
- Steered HRS Group's technology landscape across ProcureTech, TravelTech, FinTech, BPATech, and Data domains. Co-owner of the product strategy, directly supporting IPO readiness through enhanced SaaS scalability, rapid product innovation, and fortified cybersecurity. Pioneered data- and AI-driven platforms for Fortune 500 clientele.
- Growth & efficiency through HRS PAY: Developed the HRS PAY platform, slashing transaction processing time by 80% and raising customer satisfaction by 40%, catalyzing a 15% customer expansion and 20% booking leakage reduction.
- AI-driven value creation in back-office automation: Launched a real-time AI copilot tool, driving a 28% upsell in VAT reclaim services, advancing policy compliance and cost savings for enterprise clients.
- Engineering scale for growth: Rapidly scaled the engineering org from 200 to 350 engineers, increasing squads from 15 to 35+, aligning talent and resources with growth targets via OKRs and Amazon’s “Working Backwards” approach.
- Product flywheel & input/output metrics: Applied product flywheel model and robust metrics (cycle time, deployment frequency), fostering rapid development while maintaining high resilience and quality.
Thomas Ullrich
Last position:
Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration at 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
Anup Raj Dubey
Last position:
Cybersecurity Expert at Autosec Innovation Private Limited
- Technically leading an international team on Aurix 2nd Generation (TC3XX) multicore AUTOSAR architecture, supporting various OEM programs.
- Responsible for customer security requirements analysis, asset identification, and deriving TARA and security concepts at the system level.
- Conducted system and software/hardware vulnerability analysis and implemented cybersecurity solutions using Crypto, HSM, MPU, BSW, OS, and ISO 21434-compliant stacks provided by Vector.
- Led architecture discussions with OEMs and suppliers to align cybersecurity strategies with vehicle platforms.
- Contributed to the design and integration and testing of SecOC, UDS authentication and wireless interfaces like WiFi, Bluetooth, V2X ensuring secure and seamless vehicle access.
- Addressed security challenges such as relay attacks, replay attacks, and credential spoofing through advanced threat modeling and mitigation strategies.
Pierre Gronau
Last position:
Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG
- PRISMA project
- Ansible automation
- Windows third level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
Matthias Fitzner
Last position:
Information Security Project Manager at Deutsche Bahn AG
- Introduction of a new Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO/IEC 27001.
- Implementation of the cybersecurity guideline RL CySec-Rail for cross-border rail networks.
Torsten Schneider
Last position:
Managing Director at mac + you GmbH
- CFO of the company
- Consulting in processes and process management
- Consulting in information security ISO 27001
- Consulting Scrum / Agile Management
- Project management for IT projects, especially doctors' practices
- Digitalization projects
- Data protection / data security training
Fabian Flock
Last position:
OT Security Champion Europe at FCS Flock Consulting Services
- Conducted OT security assessments at European manufacturing facilities
- Analyzed and improved IT security processes and infrastructure
- Revised SOC processes in conjunction with the internal SOC team
- Conducted OT incident training and tabletop exercises
- Facilitated C-level workshops to align European OT security strategy
- Evaluated regulatory changes related to NIS2 and their relevance to the client
Christian Michael Mzyk
Last position:
Sponsor & Project Lead at WAITS Software- und Prozessberatungsgesellschaft mbH
- Sponsor of two spin-off products of the AI and BPM tool BPMaaS called „kionera“ and „myATHENA“
- Definition of project goals and strategic development of the products
- Design and build-up of the kionera platform on shared or dedicated GPU servers with Docker and open-source LLMs
- Provision of the API for internal applications
- Development and design of managed services based on the ADONIS BPM system from BOC Group
- Support with feature definition and planning of ADONIS/BPMN trainings
- Creation of a WordPress website including a subscription payment gateway
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Statistics of experts using Cybersecurity
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
2 years (Germany: 5.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
16 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86% (Germany: 88%)
Master's degree or higher
57% (Germany: 58%)
Doctorate
7% (Germany: 10%)
Certifications per freelancer
6 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Cologne using Cybersecurity
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Security scope
Cybersecurity protects systems, data, and users from intrusion, fraud, and misuse. Strong specialists work across prevention, detection, response, and recovery, so companies can keep operations stable when risk changes.
Typical work
- Security audits and gap analysis
- SIEM setup and alert tuning
- Incident response and containment
- IAM, MFA, and access control design
- Vulnerability management and remediation support
Tooling and stack
Cybersecurity work often combines network controls, endpoint protection, cloud security tools, and log analysis. Many projects also rely on SOC processes, threat intelligence, and common standards such as ISO 27001 or NIST-based controls.
When to hire
Companies bring in freelance cybersecurity experts when they need focused help for a rollout, an audit, an incident, or a hardening project. They are useful when internal teams are busy, when a second opinion is needed, or when a short project needs deep specialist knowledge.
What strong experts do
Strong professionals do more than run scans. They explain risk clearly, document changes, and work well with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.
- Prioritise issues by real business impact
- Write clear remediation steps
- Validate controls after changes
- Keep evidence ready for audits and reviews
Cologne context
In Cologne, cybersecurity support is often needed for companies in logistics, media, manufacturing, insurance, and IT services. Many projects can be done remotely, but on-site work helps when teams need hands-on review of internal systems, workshops, or incident coordination.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Cybersecurity.
A strong cybersecurity specialist helps protect systems, data, identities, and business processes. Typical work includes hardening, monitoring, incident response, access control, and preparing evidence for audits or internal reviews.
Cybersecurity is the broader practice of defending digital systems against attacks and misuse. Network security focuses on traffic and infrastructure, while information security also covers policies, data handling, and governance.
A good cybersecurity freelancer often knows SIEM tools, IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, and incident response. Depending on the project, knowledge of Linux, Windows, scripting, and compliance frameworks can also matter.
Cybersecurity work needs senior expertise when the scope involves an active incident, a complex cloud setup, regulated data, or a large number of systems. It also matters when security decisions affect architecture, identity, or business continuity.
Yes, much cybersecurity work can be done remotely, especially analysis, policy work, logging, and hardening guidance. On-site presence in Cologne is useful for workshops, sensitive environments, or incident coordination with internal teams.
A strong cybersecurity specialist gives clear priorities, explains trade-offs, and shows how recommendations reduce real risk. Look for practical remediation plans, clean documentation, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Cybersecurity covers the full defence lifecycle, from prevention to response and recovery. Penetration testing is one method inside that wider discipline, used to find weaknesses before attackers do.
Often yes, especially when the work touches audits, controls, or regulated data. A capable cybersecurity professional should understand how frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST influence technical decisions, even when the main task is hands-on security work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Cybersecurity in their recent projects is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 986 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Cybersecurity in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Cybersecurity in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Cybersecurity in their recent projects are German (96%), English (96%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Cybersecurity in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Professional Services (63%), and Automotive (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Cybersecurity in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (83%), and Operations (71%).
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