ISMS Experts in Switzerland
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Tomas H.
Last position:
Senior Advisor at Private Equity company (Business Integration)
Engaged to build governance, risk and process-improvement capabilities from scratch across approximately 30 fast-growing, decentralised lines of business in Germany, driving quality and productivity gains across business and functional teams.
- Applied Six Sigma root-cause analysis methodology (5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa) to lead investigations and process-improvement initiatives across the organisation’s finance, risk, IT and procurement functions, driving corrective actions and process redesign through to verified, sustained closure.
- Delivered structured training programmes to approximately 1,200 employees, for Compliance topics, incl. Six Sigma analysis and process-improvement methodology, building a continuous-improvement mindset and self-assessment capability across business and functional leaders.
- Analysed and optimized finance, risk and procurement processes across approximately 30 decentralised lines of business, developing and implementing continuous-improvement strategies and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Controlling, IT, Procurement) to achieve measurable quality and productivity gains.
Yannick H.
Last position:
Managing Director and Trusted Advisor at ODCUS
ODCUS makes sure AI works alongside people in the day-to-day operations of Swiss SMEs while keeping their data secure: vendor-independent, pragmatic and without hidden agendas. We make a company's knowledge useful to AI, automate workflows and protect what matters.
I transform IT from a cost factor into a competitive advantage. As the founder of ODCUS, I advise Swiss SMEs and mid-sized companies—independently, with a focus on results and without hidden agendas.
What drives me: Too many companies invest in technology without knowing its business value. That is where we come in: we always advise on IT in the context of the business and its success.
My focus areas:
- Cybersecurity – Pragmatic protection that fits the business
- Compliance – NIS2, ISO 27001, EU AI Act without excessive bureaucracy
- IT costs – Create transparency, eliminate waste
- AI – From pilot project to measurable value creation
Klaus S.
Last position:
Senior Finance Consultant and Project Manager at Start Up
- Establishment of a licensing model
- Preparation of the documents required to attract investors (business plan, liquidity calculation, ROI etc.)
- Marketing simulation of market development, evaluation of market potential etc.
- Definition and implementation of KPIs to measure market penetration
- Establishment of project planning, project controlling and business processes
Thorsten M.
Last position:
Managing Director at Morschheuser Consulting GmbH
- Building, developing and auditing ISMS and IAM/IDM structures (SAP & Non-SAP)
- Developing, optimizing and reviewing authorization concepts, role models and interfaces (including SAP IDM/NetWeaver/S/4HANA, as well as cloud & AD)
- Managing and documenting audit, compliance and certification projects (ISO 27001, TISAX, KRITIS)
Károly A.
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Antonis V.
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Thomas H.
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
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Statistics of experts using ISMS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Top industries
Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Legal, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 29 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.
- Professional Services (86%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Insurance (71%)
- Information Technology (71%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Government and Administration (43%)
- Education (29%)
- Energy (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Purpose and scope
An Information Security Management System, or ISMS, is a structured framework for managing information security across an organisation. It defines how a company identifies risks, protects information, assigns responsibilities and improves controls over time. An ISMS can cover the whole business or a clearly defined scope such as cloud services, customer data or critical operations.
ISO 27001 alignment
Many ISMS programmes use ISO/IEC 27001 as their main reference because it sets requirements for a risk-based security management system. Specialists translate those requirements into policies, procedures, control objectives and evidence that fit the organisation. They also distinguish certification requirements from supporting guidance such as ISO/IEC 27002.
Core workstreams
- Define scope, stakeholders, assets and information security objectives
- Assess risks, select treatments and maintain a clear risk register
- Map controls to ISO/IEC 27001, customer commitments and internal policies
- Build audit evidence, management reviews and corrective action plans
The work may also cover supplier assurance, incident management, business continuity, access governance and security awareness. Strong documentation connects each control to an owner, a practical process and verifiable evidence.
Tools and integrations
ISMS work connects governance with daily technology operations. Professionals commonly work with GRC tools, document management systems, ticketing workflows, identity and access platforms, vulnerability scanners, endpoint tools and cloud security services. Useful adjacent knowledge includes data protection, risk management, internal audit, procurement and security architecture.
When to hire specialists
Companies often bring in freelance ISMS expertise before an ISO/IEC 27001 certification project, after a major audit finding or when customer security reviews become difficult to manage. It is also valuable during cloud migration, a merger, entry into regulated markets or the creation of a security function. In Switzerland, remote collaboration can work well, while on-site workshops may help with interviews, evidence reviews and management alignment across German-, French- or Italian-speaking teams.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable ISMS professional starts with business context rather than copying a template. They make the scope defensible, keep risk decisions traceable and turn policies into controls that teams can actually follow. Look for clear audit communication, experience with ISO/IEC 27001 evidence, practical stakeholder management and the ability to explain security choices in language that executives, legal teams and technical specialists understand.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around ISMS.
An ISMS gives an organisation a repeatable way to identify information security risks, choose controls and monitor whether those controls work. It supports governance, customer assurance, audit readiness and continual improvement rather than treating security as a collection of disconnected technical measures.
An ISMS is the management system itself: its scope, processes, responsibilities, risks and improvement cycle. ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard that defines requirements for such a system, while ISO/IEC 27002 provides guidance on information security controls. A company can use the standard without immediately pursuing certification.
A strong ISMS specialist usually combines risk assessment, policy writing and audit preparation with knowledge of data protection, supplier assurance and business continuity. Familiarity with cloud environments, identity management, incident response and GRC tools helps connect governance requirements to operational evidence.
The right ISMS experience depends on the scope, existing controls and certification goals. A focused gap assessment may need a specialist who can work independently for a defined phase, while a multi-site transformation needs deeper programme leadership, stakeholder coordination and sustained support through audits and corrective actions.
Yes, much of an ISMS project can be handled remotely through interviews, shared evidence repositories, workshops and regular risk reviews. On-site sessions can still be useful for process discovery, leadership workshops or sensitive operational environments. Agree on language expectations early when teams work across German-, French- and Italian-speaking parts of Switzerland.
An ISMS freelancer may deliver a defined scope, context analysis, risk methodology, risk register, statement of applicability, policies, control mappings and an evidence plan. Depending on the engagement, they may also prepare internal audit materials, management review inputs, training content and a remediation roadmap.
Ask an ISMS specialist to explain how they would tailor the framework to your risks instead of applying a generic document set. Review examples of traceable risk decisions, usable controls and audit evidence, then test whether they can explain gaps clearly to both senior management and operational teams.
No. An ISMS can improve security accountability and risk visibility even when certification is not planned. It helps organisations respond to customer questionnaires, manage suppliers, support regulatory expectations and maintain consistent controls as systems, teams and business priorities change.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISMS in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,000 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISMS in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 57% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISMS in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISMS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (57%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISMS in their recent projects are Professional Services (86%), Banking and Finance (71%), and Insurance (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used ISMS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Audit (71%).
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