EU Cyber Resilience Act Experts in Germany
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Jens R.
Last position:
Platform Architect & Senior Developer at Direct client, industrial measurement technology, medium-sized company
- Technical leadership across hardware, firmware, and software teams; scope: hardware/firmware team (4 people) and leadership group (5 people)
- Consolidated and documented a product family that had grown over more than 15 years and aligned it with CRA compliance — from the bare-metal I/O module to the cloud interface.
- Provided the most important customer product with the essential requirements and architecture documentation within two months — for a firmware landscape that had grown over more than 15 years. It now supports the customer’s modernization strategy.
- Established a monthly reporting line to the supervisory board and executive board within three months: nine meetings since 12/2025. The report itself is versioned and built from the CI pipeline; it is based on automatically collected activity and release data instead of assessments.
- Built a container-based CI/CD infrastructure from scratch: cross-compilation, host tests, and documentation builds in one continuous pipeline.
- Introduced declarative QA gates for DevOps and development artifacts — from the start using lefthook instead of pre-commit, executed in a dedicated container image.
Technologies used: arc42, req42, tpo42, docToolchain, PlantUML, ArchiMate, C4 model, ADR, C, C++ (GTest), CMake, Bare Metal (ARM Cortex-M3/M7), OCI containers, Jenkins, lefthook, Prometheus, Grafana, SBOM, CRA, OPC, SCADA, PLC integration, IPv6 migration, Zero Trust, Sociocracy 3.0, Cynefin
Stephan J.
Last position:
Technical Writer at pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
Kartheek K.
Last position:
Advisor & Investor (Limited Partner) at Destrosolutions
- Advised the executive team on the strategy, architecture, and development of an AI-powered Product Security Operations Center (PSOC); a cybersecurity operating system for software-defined cyber physical connected systems.
- Provided strategic guidance on product vision, regulatory alignment, and market positioning, supporting capabilities across threat intelligence, vulnerability management, compliance automation, and autonomous product security.
Matthias L.
Last position:
Product Management Consultant at farpoint Solution UG
Initial situation: The managing director wanted to move from a project model to a scalable product model. Product ideas were there, but the path to a product-oriented company was not.
Developed a market-ready, scalable offer
Sharpened market segmentation
Optimized offer structure and pricing
Positioned it as a premium product
Created consistent branding between product and company
Aligned the corporate website and LinkedIn campaign with product communication.
Entrepreneurial coaching
Andreas W.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at Own development / IP of CAMCO Engineering UG
UEF 3.0 · Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) · Autonomous Systems (UAS / dual use)
- Designed: Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) – AI-guided administration without replacing existing specialist procedures. Read-only semantic layer over registers and specialist processes based on the Federal Information Management (FIM). Decision authority remains with the case worker (architecture principle).
- Developed: Reference architecture with source-backed, derived statements (Executable Ontologies OWL/RDF/SHACL). Technically guaranteed purpose limitation and no-write-path principle in specialist data – auditable, without a central data pool.
- Anchored: Regulation as a design principle: EU AI Act (high-risk obligations for public-sector AI, fundamental rights impact assessment under Art. 27), GDPR, NIS2, and administrative automation limits (§ 35a VwVfG, § 31a SGB X) as technical control points in the architecture.
- Created: Methodical tool for pilot organizations: data pipeline assessment (phase 0), compliance blueprint, and management summary as a decision-ready package for public administration.
- Specified: UEF 3.0 as a successor architecture to TOGAF – decision paper, canonical ontology, six-layer architecture, read/actuate boundary, federation registry, terminology concordance, and release delta as a closed specification status.
- Architected: AI-native mission OS for autonomous UAS and ground robotics as a tactical layer on top of a separately approved autopilot. Run-time assurance according to ASTM F3269-21 (Simplex pattern): the verified safety controller keeps authority, the AI function provides suggestions.
- Designed: Three-tier architecture – Tier 0 autopilot with 650 Hz flight control on RTOS, Tier 1 AI OS with semantic world model and multi-agent cluster, Tier 2 swarm and ground mesh. Zenoh as the primary fabric, MAVLink as the only authenticated command path (single writer). Result: graceful degradation – loss of the mission, not of the aircraft.
- Secured: Two-gate chain on the read/actuate boundary – governance gate (can-question: AI Act risk class per actuation, enforced human oversight under Art. 14, immutable log) before the RTA safety monitor (is-it-correct question: flight envelope, geofence, energy reserve) with revert to the baseline controller.
- Anchored: Dual-use architecture with common core and build-time fork instead of runtime switch. Three separate legal levels: civil variant – UAS under the EASA Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 with the limited applicability under Art. 2(2) of the AI Act, ground robotics under the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with the full high-risk obligation chain, Cyber Resilience Act for both; unarmed carrier variant as defense material under AWG/AWV and Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821 (BAFA approval); armed variant under KrWaffKontrG. Each variant lives under exactly one dominant legal regime. Evidence base: AI BOM, SBOM, and complete data lineage.
- Analyzed: System analysis and realignment of grown engineering system landscapes. Approach concept for consolidation without migration – semantic layer over the existing sources instead of data transfer. Result: decision-ready implementation concept including an evaluation model for the target architecture.
Pierre G.
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
Klajdo F.
Last position:
Independent Product Developer / Software Architect at rastr.eu
- Architected and deployed a live B2B geocoding and demographic-data platform for Germany, combining address lookup with census-based population statistics through a web application and REST API.
Alexander S.
Last position:
Lead Audit Conformity & IT Security Catalog at DAX group energy provider in the renewable energy sector
- Supported the implementation of §8a requirements of the BSI Act for critical infrastructures.
- Systematically prepared and supported internal and external audits, resolving previous deviations (HA, NA, VP)
- Implemented the specific requirements of the IT security catalog
- Developed training, created run books, and conducted assessments to ensure operational effectiveness.
Harald K.
Last position:
Lecturer - Business Informatics & Business Administration at Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)
As part of my work, I focus on three key areas that are essential for the innovation and future viability of business and society: business start-ups, digitalization and automation, and career planning and personal development.
One focus is on the challenges and opportunities of starting a business—especially academic start-ups as drivers of regional and national innovation. I teach skills for the entire start-up process: from idea creation and building viable business models to managing and scaling a company.
The topic of digitalization and automation covers technical, economic, and social dimensions. It includes basics of digitalization, automation technologies, IIoT and smart manufacturing, software and IT infrastructures, and application areas in various industries. I also analyze human-machine interaction, economic impacts, and future trends that have a lasting effect on companies.
In the area of career planning and personal development, I support future specialists and managers in developing their personal strengths, recognizing their entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial potential, and designing an individual market and career strategy. Topics such as personal branding, personal marketing, and strategic career planning are key to fostering long-term professional direction and proactive action.
Isabel M.
Last position:
NIS 2 Compliance Expert at SIEMENS Digital Industries Software
- Implemented comprehensive NIS 2 compliance programs through detailed gap analyses against ISO 27001, Siemens policies and controls
- Developed measurable success criteria for sustainable compliance structures
- Analyzed complex supply chains for systematic assessment of third-party risks
Arndt S.
Last position:
Information Security Officer according to TISAX at Automotive Supplier
Bernd W.
Last position:
Software Developer at NEURA Robotics GmbH
Developed a visualization module based on Toradex's Verdin iMX8M Plus.
Created a project-specific Yocto BSP based on the "Toradex Yocto Project" (scarthgap).
Adapted and created kernel drivers and device tree for the NXP i.MX8 processor used.
Supported the GO product app on Linux / Yocto / systemd.
Set up a Wi-Fi AP using hostap and dnsmasq.
Products: Yocto, Embedded Linux.
Skills: C++, Go, Yocto, i.MX8.
Location: Remote.
Abdullah A.
Last position:
Technical Program Manager - IT & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Maxon Computer GmbH (a Nemetschek Company)
Led cross-functional compliance and IT programs spanning infrastructure, security, legal, and executive stakeholders, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory alignment.
Acted as single point of ownership for IT governance and CSR programs, defining scope, milestones, risks, and success metrics.
Partnered directly with VP of IT as a governance and control counterpart, supporting security incidents, compliance posture (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2), and executive reporting.
Supported organizational readiness for emerging EU regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and EU AI Act, by analyzing regulatory requirements, identifying governance and compliance impacts, and aligning internal policies and control processes.
Designed and scaled data collection and reporting processes for CSR and regulatory reporting across group and subsidiary level.
Drove process improvements and standardization, increasing transparency, predictability, and audit readiness.
Technologies and tools: Office 365 Power BI, MS SharePoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, Zendesk, Confluence, JIRA, Vanta.
Marga M.
Last position:
Director R&D&I at DEKRA
- Lead the company’s R&D&I strategy, aligning innovation roadmaps with corporate objectives and EU funding opportunities across mobility (CCAM), AI, cybersecurity, health, standardization, and certification.
- Led and secured regional/EU co-funding for the establishment of a Cybersecurity Lab, including delivery of strategic contract services for ENISA related to the Cyber Resilience Act and EU Digital Identity Wallets.
- Manage multi-project portfolios, budgets and cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and accelerated market uptake.
- Built and led public-private partnerships strengthening market positioning and commercial opportunities.
- Advised the Executive Board and senior management, providing strategic input on innovation, business growth, and investments.
Markus W.
Last position:
KRITIS Consultant at Oil Company
- Preparing an oil company for KRITIS auditing
- KRITIS consulting
- Creating necessary policies, processes, and guidelines in line with KRITIS requirements
- Tools and methodologies used: ISO/IEC 27001, BSI IT Baseline Protection, KRITIS-V
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Statistics of experts using EU Cyber Resilience Act
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using EU Cyber Resilience Act
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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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
EU Cyber Resilience Act experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (93%)
- Manufacturing (80%)
- Automotive (60%)
- Healthcare (60%)
- Energy (53%)
- Education (47%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Government and Administration (40%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What the CRA covers
The EU Cyber Resilience Act, commonly called the CRA or Cyber Resilience Act, sets cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements sold in the European Union. It covers connected hardware, software, components and related services, with obligations spanning design, development, support and vulnerability handling.
Security by design
The regulation moves cybersecurity into the product lifecycle rather than treating it as a final review. Companies must identify risks, apply appropriate safeguards, manage known vulnerabilities and maintain processes for security updates. The work can affect product architecture, release planning and supplier controls.
Compliance deliverables
Specialists translate CRA obligations into practical evidence and operating processes. Typical deliverables include:
- Product and component scope assessments
- Cybersecurity risk analyses and threat models
- Technical documentation and conformity evidence
- Vulnerability disclosure and incident response procedures
- Security update and support policies
Ecosystem and adjacent skills
CRA work often connects product security with secure software development, DevSecOps, vulnerability management and regulatory compliance. Strong professionals may work with SBOM formats, dependency scanning, penetration testing, threat modelling methods, incident response and supplier assurance. They also understand how engineering evidence supports conformity assessment.
When companies need expertise
Companies bring in freelance expertise when launching a connected product, entering the EU market or reviewing an existing product portfolio. German manufacturers, software providers and industrial technology companies may need support across engineering, legal and quality teams. Remote collaboration works well for documentation and assessments, while workshops or product testing may benefit from on-site work in Germany.
What strong professionals bring
The best specialists combine regulatory reading with hands-on product security judgment. They can explain the CRA to product teams, challenge incomplete risk assumptions and turn findings into owned actions. Look for clear evidence of work across software or hardware lifecycles, precise documentation, practical remediation advice and confident communication with German and international stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about EU Cyber Resilience Act — answered in short.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act sets cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. It covers secure design, vulnerability handling, security updates, incident processes and technical documentation.
The Cyber Resilience Act focuses on the cybersecurity of products, while NIS2 mainly addresses the risk management and reporting duties of certain organisations. The GDPR protects personal data, so a product may need to meet all three frameworks for different reasons.
A strong EU Cyber Resilience Act specialist often combines product security with threat modelling, secure software development, vulnerability management and conformity assessment. Experience with SBOMs, supplier risk, incident response and technical documentation is also valuable.
The CRA work required depends on product complexity, market role, supply chain and the maturity of existing security processes. A focused assessment may need a specialist with targeted regulatory knowledge, while a broad product portfolio calls for deeper lifecycle, security and documentation experience.
Yes, much of the EU Cyber Resilience Act work can be handled remotely, including scope reviews, risk analysis, evidence mapping and documentation. On-site sessions in Germany can help when teams need workshops, factory context, hardware access or coordinated product testing.
Ask an EU Cyber Resilience Act specialist to show how they turn a product inventory into obligations, risks, controls and evidence. Good work is specific to the product, traces decisions clearly and gives teams practical actions rather than generic compliance language.
No, the Cyber Resilience Act can apply to hardware and software products with digital elements, including connected devices and components. The exact obligations depend on the product category, intended use, security risks and role in the supply chain.
A CRA freelancer may deliver a product scope assessment, threat model, cybersecurity risk analysis, technical documentation and a vulnerability handling process. They may also support conformity evidence, supplier reviews, security update planning and communication with product or quality teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used EU Cyber Resilience Act in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 881 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used EU Cyber Resilience Act in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used EU Cyber Resilience Act in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Cyber Resilience Act in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Cyber Resilience Act in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Manufacturing (80%), and Automotive (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Cyber Resilience Act in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (87%), and Quality Assurance (87%).
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