DORA Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used DORA
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Herbert F.
Last position:
Pentest Center of Excellence - Strategy & Implementation at Cybersecurity & IT Risk Managed Services
- Built board/management business-case scenarios; assessed services, vendors, contracts and financials; defined target operating model, service catalogue, organization, processes and tooling.
- Implemented near-shore CoE in Romania and supported rollout to an international insurance group
Plamen M.
Last position:
Head of Service & Operations Management at Raiffeisen Bank International
- Shaping service management framework as part of head office of RBI
- Service owner overseeing IT cloud services, accountable for overall quality, lifecycle, and success
- Managing customer relationships and satisfaction for 10 business units ensuring smooth business continuity and operations
- Single point of contact and service/process owner providing T-shaped expertise in IT domains, cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Orca, CRM, GitHub, SFMC)
- ITSM/ITIL implementation and mentoring including design, definition, mapping, and execution
- Change and release management, UAT/test assurance, major incident management, SDLC management
- Managing regulatory and audit requirements, DORA, GDPR, ITPF compliance and reporting
- Acting as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, resolving conflicts, fostering a customer-centric culture
- People management: leading and managing service delivery teams, DevOps, vendors, and third-party teams
- Cross-tribe service delivery and contract management: KPIs, SLAs, OLAs, RPO, RTO, BCM/SCM management
- Agile/Scrum process delivery governance, stakeholder communication, and budget/cost management
Zoran J.
Last position:
Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany
Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).
Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.
Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.
Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.
Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.
Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.
Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.
Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.
Klaus H.
Last position:
Founder at HoWi Consulting e. U.
- Project management IT & business process design digitalization
- Delivered 10+ successful projects (see project list)
- Business analysis
- Business organization
- Data management
Sascha L.
Last position:
CEO at SEComply
- Founder & creator of a cutting-edge Governance, Risk & Compliance SaaS solution.
- Developing and executing business development strategies to identify new opportunities and expand market presence.
- Providing information security consulting services.
- Specializing in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) topics such as risk management, ISO 27005, ISO 27001, NIS 2, DORA, PCI DSS, EU-GDPR, and more.
- Past projects:
- Kyndryl Austria GmbH: delivered IAM blueprint, conducted risk assessments, developed transformation strategy and roadmap for client projects, and provided support in pre-sales activities to align solutions with client needs.
- Cashpoint Sportwetten GmbH: conducted ISO 27001:2022 gap analysis, enhanced ISMS processes, updated security training, aligned with ISO 27001:2022 standards, and improved vulnerability management practices through regular assessments and remediation planning.
- Hornbach Baumarkt AG: supported the CISO in achieving ISO 27001 compliance, implementing a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), strengthening vulnerability management practices, and enhancing risk management frameworks.
- MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH: created and reviewed security concepts aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
- Stromnetz Berlin GmbH: developed a comprehensive security concept based on ISO 27001 requirements.
- dmTech GmbH: conducted IT security training for employees, fostering awareness and adherence to security best practices.
- Finanz Informatik GmbH: managed PCI DSS-related tasks, including compliance assessments and control implementations.
- TIPS Messtechnik GmbH: conducted NIS2 gap analysis, developed a comprehensive compliance roadmap, and provided supportive actions to address identified gaps and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Josef Christian P.
Last position:
Project Manager for Implementing a SIEM Solution at German Armed Forces
- Set up a SIEM solution while following a predefined ITSM process of the German Armed Forces
- Familiarization with the ITSM processes
- Organizational distribution of the project team across Germany
- Taking over an ongoing project until go-live
Hans-Michael M.
Last position:
Project expert, digitalization and strategic consulting at Freelance Consultant
- Project work in IT, banking, insurance and strategy
- Risk management consulting for companies in various industries
Peter K.
Last position:
Sabbatical
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Statistics of experts using DORA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria 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 of experts in Austria using DORA
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
DORA experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (100%)
- Information Technology (89%)
- Professional Services (78%)
- Insurance (56%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Government and Administration (44%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Education (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Regulatory scope
DORA, the Digital Operational Resilience Act, sets a common framework for digital operational resilience in the EU financial sector. It covers ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, information sharing and oversight of critical ICT third parties. The work connects legal duties with operating processes, technical controls and clear evidence.
Resilience framework
A DORA programme translates regulatory expectations into an operating model that teams can use every day. Specialists map critical or important functions, define impact tolerances, document dependencies and establish ownership across security, technology, risk and business units. The result is a maintained resilience framework rather than a static compliance file.
Controls and evidence
Strong delivery combines governance with hands-on assurance. Typical work includes:
- Build ICT risk policies, registers and control libraries
- Map services, assets, suppliers and business dependencies
- Design incident classification, escalation and reporting workflows
- Prepare testing plans, findings and remediation evidence
- Maintain registers for ICT third-party arrangements
Testing and incidents
DORA requires organisations to show that important services can withstand, respond to and recover from disruption. Experts help plan scenario tests, vulnerability assessments, recovery exercises and, where relevant, threat-led testing. They also improve incident playbooks so teams can capture facts, coordinate decisions and produce defensible reports under pressure.
Third-party oversight
ICT suppliers are a central part of operational resilience. Professionals assess contracts and service dependencies, define security and continuity requirements, support due diligence and create monitoring routines for material providers. They can also align procurement, legal, compliance and technology teams around practical exit plans and concentration-risk reviews.
Choosing expertise
The right specialist understands both regulated operations and the systems that support them. Look for experience with ICT risk, control testing, security architecture, business continuity, cloud services, vendor management and audit evidence. For organisations in Austria, local regulatory context and clear communication with German-speaking stakeholders may matter, while remote collaboration works well when ownership, access and review routines are defined.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about DORA.
DORA, or the Digital Operational Resilience Act, is used to strengthen how financial entities manage ICT risk and digital disruption. It covers governance, incident reporting, resilience testing, information sharing and oversight of important technology providers.
DORA is a sector-specific EU regulation for financial services and focuses strongly on operational resilience, ICT incidents and critical third parties. ISO 27001 provides a certifiable information security management framework, while NIS2 is a broader cybersecurity directive covering multiple essential and important sectors.
A strong DORA specialist often combines ICT risk management with cybersecurity, business continuity, internal controls, cloud governance and supplier management. Familiarity with audit evidence, incident response and regulatory reporting is also valuable.
The right level depends on the scope, complexity and maturity of the organisation. A gap assessment may need focused regulatory and control expertise, while a full programme benefits from someone who has coordinated technology, risk, legal, procurement and executive stakeholders.
DORA work can often be delivered remotely when documentation, system access and stakeholder availability are well organised. On-site workshops may still help with critical-service mapping, control walkthroughs and incident exercises, especially when Austrian teams need close coordination in German.
A DORA engagement may produce an ICT risk framework, critical-service and dependency maps, incident procedures, testing plans, supplier registers, contract requirements and remediation evidence. Each deliverable should have an owner, review cycle and clear link to the relevant risk or control.
Ask how the specialist connects regulatory requirements to real services, assets, suppliers and recovery actions. High-quality DORA work is traceable, proportionate and testable, with clear evidence rather than generic policy language.
DORA increases the importance of documented oversight for technology providers supporting financial entities. Specialists help assess dependencies, contractual safeguards, incident cooperation, resilience information and exit options while keeping supplier governance aligned with business-critical services.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used DORA in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 990 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used DORA 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 Austria who have used DORA in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used DORA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used DORA in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (89%), and Professional Services (78%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used DORA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Business Intelligence (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DORA
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
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