ISAE 3402 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISAE 3402
Dominik P.
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Thorsten H.
Last position:
Self-employed Interim Manager and Consultant at 7HillsConsulting Michael Stolle
- Active network of freelancers and self-employed professionals in the areas of interim management, Fractional Leadership, consulting and coaching.
- Interim management of IT projects
- Support in developing and implementing business strategies
- Change management
- Optimization of business processes
Serdar C.
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)
Hauke W.
Last position:
Process Automation Engineer at German Edge Cloud / WIIT AG
- Re-designing and implementing the incident management process into Jira
- Implementing the business impact analysis in Jira
- Developing Slack and StatusPage integration in ScriptRunner for Jira
- Mapping of business processes into Jira
- Implementing the service catalogue in Jira, based on Assets as "database" and Jira tickets + SR behaviours as UI for users
- Helping teams with automations, workflows and screens to save time and nerves while using Jira
- Helping teams to perform agile transformations
- Creating a Jira and Confluence based foundation for compliance frameworks and certifications like ISAE 3402 and BSI C5
- Atlassian Stack administration
Ulrich B.
Last position:
Director/Division Head at International consulting firms
- Steering strategic SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in global corporate structures
- Developing and implementing change management strategies and process optimizations
- Trusted advisor to C-level executives for carve-outs and post-merger integrations
- Information security management system (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27001, protection needs assessment, risk management & compliance
- Contract management focusing on legal, business and regulatory compliance
Maxim R.
Last position:
Information Security Officer at Horváth AG
- Managing the Information Security program according to ISO27001:2022, BAIT, BSI 200-1/4
- Creating and updating IT policies and procedures
- Communicating with C-level and the board (weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on incidents, risks, measures, audits, strategic and personnel planning)
- Coordinating external and internal audits (JAP, BAIT, BaFin)
- Risk management (monitoring improvement measures, assessing new risks, planning and reporting countermeasures)
- Incident management (analyzing security-related incidents, monitoring and planning countermeasures and improvements)
- Training employees on incidents, internal policies, and emergency procedures
- Business continuity management (reviewing and updating BIA, emergency plans, recovery concepts, test results)
- Managing communication between departments as a mediator
- Managing and auditing external service providers (IT, cloud services; SOC 1/2, ISAE 3402 Type 1/2, C5 reports, on-site audits)
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
Thomas M.
Last position:
Interim Head of Data Protection, Compliance and Internal Audit at BIG direkt gesund
- Functional realignment according to IIR standards
- Managing a team of 10 employees
- Serving on the KRITIS steering committee
Alexander S.
Last position:
Senior Contract Manager in the Cyber Security Field at Water IT Security GmbH
- Senior Contract Manager in the Cyber Security Field
- Responsible for the SIEM/SOC of the Water IT Security group
- Data Protection Officer for the Water IT Security group (officially registered with authorities)
- Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Water IT Security group
- Member of the compliance team of the Water IT Security group
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Statistics of experts using ISAE 3402
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
4.6 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
29%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using ISAE 3402
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ISAE 3402 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (89%)
- Information Technology (78%)
- Banking and Finance (56%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
- Construction (22%)
- Transportation (22%)
- Agriculture (11%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ISAE 3402 covers
ISAE 3402 is an international assurance standard for reports on controls at a service organization that are relevant to users’ financial reporting. It helps customers and their auditors understand whether important controls are suitably designed and, for Type 2 reports, operated effectively over a defined period. The standard is commonly used by providers handling financial, operational or technology-enabled services.
Where it is used
Companies use ISAE 3402 when customers need independent assurance over outsourced processes. Typical settings include cloud hosting, payroll, fund administration, payment processing, managed IT services and business process outsourcing. In Germany, service organizations often use the standard to support customer audits and demonstrate a structured control environment across regulated or finance-sensitive operations.
- Define controls for financial reporting processes
- Coordinate evidence for an external assurance engagement
- Prepare management assertions and system descriptions
- Remediate control gaps before a report is issued
Related frameworks
ISAE 3402 is often discussed alongside SOC 1 reports, which address a similar subject under the US assurance framework. It is different from ISAE 3000, which covers assurance engagements outside the specific service-organization reporting scope of ISAE 3402. Strong specialists can explain these boundaries and help select the right reporting approach for each customer and jurisdiction.
Tools and working methods
Work usually spans control libraries, risk registers, policy repositories, ticketing systems and evidence-management tools. Professionals may map controls to financial reporting risks, test samples, review access records, document incidents and maintain audit trails. They also work closely with compliance, information security, finance, legal and service delivery teams.
When to hire specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a company is preparing its first report, changing its system landscape or facing a demanding customer review. It can also help when internal teams lack capacity to coordinate evidence across several departments or need an independent view of control design.
- Customer requests an ISAE 3402 report
- A Type 2 examination requires ongoing evidence
- Control ownership is unclear across teams
- Audit findings need practical remediation
What strong professionals bring
The best professionals connect assurance requirements with daily operations. They can turn vague processes into testable controls, write clear system descriptions and challenge evidence that does not support the stated control. They understand audit communication, confidentiality and documentation quality, and can collaborate remotely or on site with German and international stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ISAE 3402, in one place.
ISAE 3402 is used to provide independent assurance over controls at a service organization that matter to customers’ financial reporting. A report can help customer organizations and their auditors assess outsourced processes without repeating every control review themselves.
ISAE 3402 and SOC 1 reports address closely related control reporting needs, but they belong to different assurance frameworks and market conventions. The appropriate choice depends on the reporting jurisdiction, customer expectations, auditor requirements and the scope of the service being assessed.
In ISAE 3402, a Type 1 report addresses whether controls are suitably designed and implemented at a specific date. A Type 2 report also considers whether those controls operated effectively throughout a defined review period.
A strong ISAE 3402 specialist often brings skills in risk assessment, internal controls, audit evidence, information security and process documentation. Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, IT general controls and financial reporting processes can be valuable when the service environment is technology-heavy.
The right level of ISAE 3402 experience depends on scope, control maturity and whether the report is Type 1 or Type 2. A first-time engagement or multi-service environment calls for someone who can structure the program, while a mature annual cycle may need focused support for evidence, testing and remediation.
Yes, much of ISAE 3402 preparation can be handled remotely through secure document sharing, interviews and evidence workflows. On-site sessions may still help with process walkthroughs or stakeholder alignment, while German and English language skills should match the organization’s audit and customer communication needs.
Ask how the ISAE 3402 professional turns business risks into clear control objectives, evidence requirements and test procedures. Review the quality of sample documentation, their ability to explain exceptions and their approach to coordinating control owners, management and the assurance provider.
Bring in an ISAE 3402 specialist when a customer request has a fixed deadline, control ownership is unclear or internal teams cannot coordinate evidence across operations and technology. Freelancers can also provide an independent readiness review before an assurance engagement begins.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISAE 3402 in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,006 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISAE 3402 in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISAE 3402 in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISAE 3402 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISAE 3402 in their recent projects are Professional Services (89%), Information Technology (78%), and Banking and Finance (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISAE 3402 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Audit (78%).
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