ISMS Experts in Austria
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Lucas G.
Last position:
Self-Employed Management Consultant at nospia e.U.
Provided expert consultancy services to a range of clients, supporting their compliance and security objectives across multiple domains. Key projects and responsibilities included:
- Lead consultant for successful ISO 27001 certification projects, including readiness assessments and audit support
- Conducted comprehensive risk reviews and gap analyses to identify and remediate compliance and security vulnerabilities
- Developed, and improved internal and external policies, guidelines, and procedures related to information security and data protection
- Delivered tailored training sessions to employees on security best practices and data protection obligations
- Negotiated and drafted compliance-related contractual clauses, including DPAs and security-related provisions.
- Designed consent management strategies and ensured effective technical implementation of cookie banners in compliance with regulatory requirements
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
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.
Michael S.
Last position:
Director, IT at Austria Juice GmbH
- Directed IT operations across 13 sites in China, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Ukraine, and Austria.
- Built and led a new IT team with personnel based in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Germany.
- Upgraded outdated IT infrastructure at sites in Austria, Germany, Romania, and Poland, enhancing clients, printers, networks, servers, storage, firewalls, and backups.
- Retired the legacy phone system and transitioned to Teams.
- Established and deployed AI tools, including Copilot and Zapier.
- Implemented NIS II readiness and achieved ISO 27001 certification.
- Eliminated inefficient business applications to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed new processes for operations technology, business process outsourcing, purchasing, human resources, and IT.
- Launched a new SAP Warehouse System.
- Established IT standards across all sites.
- Engaged effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Defined and monitored security KPIs, ensuring targets were met.
- Managed budgeting processes, achieving a 15% reduction in operational expenditure.
Heinz H.
Last position:
Project Manager at Industry and trading company
- Development of a planning system (planning of planning) for the entire company.
- Development and implementation of a digital, AI-supported strategic and operational control system for the entire company.
Gerhard F.
Last position:
Head of System Monitoring at AAT Design GmbH
- Organises auditing for compliance with aviation regulations
- Oversees internal procedure compliance at AAT
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Statistics of experts using ISMS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
32 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Audit
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Portuguese
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 14 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 ISMS
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 14 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ISMS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Information Technology (83%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Construction (50%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Food and Beverage (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Transportation (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ISMS covers
An information security management system, or ISMS, gives an organisation a structured way to protect information and manage security risk. It connects policies, responsibilities, risk decisions, controls and continual improvement. Many organisations use ISO 27001 as the reference framework for designing or certifying their ISMS.
Where it is used
ISMS work supports organisations that handle sensitive customer, employee, financial, health or operational information. In Austria, it is relevant across regulated industries, public services, manufacturing, technology, finance and organisations that must demonstrate reliable supplier and security governance.
- Establish security governance and accountability
- Assess information security risks and treatment options
- Prepare evidence for internal or external audits
- Improve controls after incidents, reviews or business change
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong ISMS specialists work across governance, risk and compliance processes rather than in one isolated tool. Their work may connect ISO 27001 with business continuity, privacy management, supplier assurance, identity and access management, vulnerability handling and incident response. Risk registers, policy libraries, control repositories and audit workflows are common deliverables.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies often bring in freelance professionals when they need an ISMS created, strengthened or reviewed without building a permanent internal team. Typical assignments include defining the scope, mapping controls, creating policies, running risk workshops, closing audit gaps and preparing management reviews.
- A new certification or customer assurance requirement is approaching
- Security responsibilities are unclear across teams or suppliers
- Existing policies do not match daily operations
- Audit findings require impartial remediation support
What strong professionals deliver
The best ISMS experts turn formal requirements into practices that teams can follow. They explain risk in clear business language, separate essential controls from unnecessary paperwork and create evidence that is accurate, current and easy to verify. They also know how to involve leadership, process owners, IT teams and external suppliers.
Working effectively in Austria
ISMS projects can be delivered remotely, on site or through a blended approach. Workshops with leadership and process owners may benefit from local presence, while document reviews and evidence tracking work well remotely. For Austrian organisations, clarify the working language, expected availability, audit scope and familiarity with local business and regulatory expectations before the engagement begins.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with ISMS? These answers cover the essentials.
An ISMS is used to manage information security as a repeatable business process. It helps an organisation identify risks, assign responsibilities, apply controls, retain evidence and improve security over time.
An ISMS is the management system, while ISO 27001 provides requirements that organisations can use to design and certify it. A specialist can help interpret the standard, define an appropriate scope and prepare the evidence needed for an assessment.
An ISMS is a governance and operating model, not simply a software product. A GRC tool can support risk registers, controls and audit evidence, but it does not replace leadership decisions, accountable process owners or effective security practices.
A strong ISMS expert often understands risk management, ISO 27001, business continuity, privacy, supplier assurance and incident response. Familiarity with identity management, cloud security and audit evidence is also valuable when the system covers technical services.
The right level depends on the scope, maturity and audit objective of the organisation. A focused policy review may need a narrower specialist, while a new ISMS across several business units requires experience with governance, risk workshops, implementation and audit preparation.
Yes, much of an ISMS engagement can be handled remotely through workshops, interviews, document reviews and evidence management. On-site sessions can still help with stakeholder alignment, process observation and sensitive discussions, so agree on location, language and availability at the start.
Look for an ISMS approach that links risks to controls, owners, evidence and measurable improvement. High-quality work is practical, traceable and understood by the teams who must operate it, rather than being limited to polished policies.
An ISMS freelancer should clarify the business scope, information types, existing controls, audit expectations, stakeholders and decision rights. They should also confirm access to documents and teams, the preferred working model and how progress and open risks will be reported.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used ISMS in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,009 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used ISMS in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used ISMS in their recent projects have 32 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used ISMS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Portuguese (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used ISMS in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Professional Services (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used ISMS in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Audit (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used ISMS
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
- Switzerland
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