Disaster Recovery Experts in Dusseldorf
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Alicja Wilczek
Last position:
Integrated security and emergency documentation for a 24/7 logistics company at Medium-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 handbook (12 chapters) with immediate checklists for six emergency scenarios, a prioritized action table, and a formal approval structure
- Review of a penetration test report (Greenbone) with complete remediation of all findings and formal risk acceptance of a residual risk with documented compensating control
- Review and documentation of NIS2 and HinSchG applicability, including the legal reasoning for non-applicability
Federico Leefhelm
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As the only large integrated energy company in Germany, EnBW covers the entire value chain - from energy production through distribution to customers. It expands its renewable energy sources, advocates for a socially responsible coal exit, and drives key technologies like green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW.  Developed and implemented a holistic process view covering both technical and organizational aspects  Ensured end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services  Established clear responsibilities and accountabilities within the IAM landscape  Collaborated with different departments to identify and optimize a holistic architecture and act as Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security  Introduced and monitored governance policies to ensure compliance and security  Continuously improved IAM processes and systems through regular audits and evaluations  Participated in external audits of the process as part of official ISO audits  Further developed the policy for setting administrative requirements and procedures and aligned it with administrative units  Conceptually advanced the KPI system to measure process quality
Roman Blazecka
Last position:
Lead SAN/Storage & Backup Consultant / Architect at Daimler/Mercedes-Benz
- Led a small team of Storage/Backup consultants responsible for EMEA region data center transformation across 200 DCs
- Developed and defended HLD and LLD designs for SAN (Brocade), block storage (HPE Primera/Alletra), NAS (EMC Unity), object storage (Iternity with iCAS FS), and backup (Commvault)
- Performed build and configuration of ~25 data centers, coordinating with network, compute, and security teams
- Developed new processes and standards for infrastructure builds and finalized hardware purchases and BOM preparation
- Created and executed testing approach including DR tests, and handed over builds to operation and migration teams
- Trained other storage consultants to ensure SLA compliance
- Technologies: Brocades, HPE/IBM/EMC/NetApp/CEPH, vSAN, NSX, TSM, Veeam, Commvault, tape libraries, drives & VTLs
Rakesh Lakhani
Last position:
Multi Domain Expert IT Infrastructure at Speira GmbH
- Development and implementation of multi-domain infrastructure strategies to optimize system performance in OT and IT.
- Design of security concepts for multi-domain infrastructures, including IT security management.
- Oversight of incident management, problem management, and change management.
- Managing the entire lifecycle of a strategic project, including planning, execution, delivery, and stabilization.
- Supporting IT governance, IT architecture, and risk management.
- Conducting workshops on IT security and infrastructure.
Nikolaus Betzler
Last position:
ICT Risk Management and Information Security at B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG
- Independently develop policies, guidelines, and frameworks for ICT risk management and information security
- Advise business units on ICT risk management and information security
- Further develop the ICT risk management framework that governs the identification, assessment, and control of ICT risks
- Evaluate the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and adjust it for new challenges
- Conduct risk analyses to identify and assess potential ICT risks and information security risks for the Metzler Group
- Advise on defining and implementing measures to reduce risks and improve the resilience of ICT systems
- Advise on ensuring compliance with relevant internal and external regulatory requirements (MaRisk, DORA, BAIT, BSI IT baseline protection, ISMS, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 27005, BCM ISO 22301)
- Advise on internal and cross-functional projects (SAP DORA compliance, Target2, Section 8a BSI Act)
Marco Kuhl
Last position:
Owner at Kuhlma IT Solutions
- Self-employed as owner of Kuhlma IT Solutions since July 2015• Consulting on and executing IT consulting projects in client management and email archiving• Supporting and implementing baramundi Management Suite solutions• Performing system updates, packaging applications, and training staff
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Statistics of experts using Disaster Recovery
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.3 years (Germany: 2.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 16)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 85%)
Master's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 56%)
Certifications per freelancer
8 (Germany: 7)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
83% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Dusseldorf using Disaster Recovery
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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
What it covers
Disaster recovery is the set of methods that keeps systems usable after outages, data loss, ransomware, or infrastructure failure. It covers recovery plans, replication, backups, failover, and restore testing. Strong DR work makes the difference between a short interruption and a long shutdown.
Core deliverables
- Recovery strategy for apps, data, and infrastructure
- Backup schedules and restore procedures
- Failover and failback runbooks
- DR testing reports and gap fixes
- DRaaS setup and cloud recovery design
Tools and stack
Disaster recovery specialists work across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, plus VMware, storage platforms, database tools, and monitoring systems. They often align DR with identity, networking, and infrastructure as code so recovery steps are repeatable. Clear documentation matters as much as the tooling.
When experts help
Companies bring in freelance specialists when they are moving to the cloud, replacing old backup setups, or preparing for audits and incident reviews. The same is true after a failed restore, a security incident, or a merger that changes dependencies. In Dusseldorf, this often comes up in manufacturing, logistics, finance, and enterprise IT teams that need careful remote coordination.
What strong professionals do
Good professionals do not stop at backup copies. They map dependencies, define recovery priorities, test real restore paths, and make sure the business can actually run on recovered systems. They also write runbooks that operations teams can use under pressure.
What to look for
- Experience with both backup and full system recovery
- Clear understanding of RTO and RPO trade-offs
- Practical testing, not just policy documents
- Familiarity with DR, DRaaS, and cloud-native recovery
- Strong communication with security, infrastructure, and business teams
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Disaster Recovery? These answers cover the essentials.
Disaster recovery helps a company bring systems, data, and services back after outages, cyberattacks, hardware failure, or site loss. It is about getting operations running again in a controlled way, not only keeping backups. A strong setup also defines priorities, so the most important systems return first.
DR is related to both, but it is not the same thing. Backups store data copies, while disaster recovery covers the full process of restoring systems, network paths, and services. Business continuity is broader still and includes people, processes, and alternate ways to keep the business working.
Disaster Recovery freelancers are a good fit when you need a plan review, a cloud migration, a better restore process, or help after an incident. They also help when internal teams know the environment but do not have time to test recovery in depth. If the current setup has never been proven in a real restore, that is a clear sign to bring in help.
A strong Disaster Recovery specialist usually understands cloud platforms, virtualization, storage, networking, identity, and automation. They should also be comfortable with backup tools, monitoring, and infrastructure as code. Good documentation and calm incident communication matter just as much as technical setup.
The right level depends on how critical the systems are and how complex the environment is. A small restore review may need one focused expert, while a multi-site recovery design may need someone who has handled dependency mapping and real failover testing. What matters most is practical delivery, not just theory.
Yes, most Disaster Recovery work can be done remotely because the key tasks are planning, testing, documentation, and coordination. On-site time can still help when there are data center checks, stakeholder workshops, or recovery tests that involve local systems. In Dusseldorf, many teams use a mix of remote collaboration and short on-site sessions.
A good Disaster Recovery professional shows how recovery is tested, how dependencies are handled, and how failures are documented. Look for clear runbooks, sensible priorities, and examples of restore validation rather than only policy language. If they can explain the difference between backup success and actual service recovery, that is a strong sign.
DRaaS means disaster recovery as a service, where recovery capabilities are delivered through a service model instead of being built only in-house. It can be useful when a company wants faster setup, easier testing, or less dependence on a single site. A freelancer can help compare DRaaS with self-managed recovery and decide which fits the environment best.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Disaster Recovery in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 921 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Disaster Recovery in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 100% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Disaster Recovery in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Disaster Recovery in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Disaster Recovery in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Disaster Recovery in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (67%).
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