ISO 27001 Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used ISO 27001
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
Daniel S.
Last position:
AI Strategy & Use-Case Development at Umwelt Service Salzburg
- AI strategy concept and implementation roadmap for an energy consulting company.
- Use-case matrix with nine application scenarios (including funding research, chatbot, initial AI consulting, topic radar), implemented as reusable Claude Code skills.
- AI strategy, use-case analysis / Claude Code Skills / n8n.
Christian E.
Last position:
Cyber Trust Austria Silver Certification at PrimeFaktor GmbH
Cyber Trust Austria Silver Certification
- Led application and implementation of the Cyber Trust Austria Silver label (KSV1870 Cyber Risk A-Rating; 25 validated controls)
- Mapped and fulfilled requirements covering risk management, incident response, access control, vulnerability and penetration testing, BCM, and supply-chain security, aligned with ISO/IEC 27001/27002 control themes and NIS 2 / NISG 2026 expectations
- Coordinated stakeholders, compiled audit evidence, and completed KSV1870 validation
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
Tobias F.
Last position:
CTO & Founder at bitminds
Selected projects:
Kiosk platform – Hospitality
- Led a 3-person team while taking a hands-on role in designing an edge computing infrastructure for over 15 self-service kiosks in Alpine hotels with unstable connectivity
- Designed a Nomad-based cluster with a Wireguard mesh network for fully automated OTA updates, even during local network outages and offline operation
- Integrated physical peripherals (hotel card readers, thermal printers) into a containerized deployment pipeline
- Reduced on-site maintenance visits by ∼40% with a resilient offline-first architecture and Prometheus-based hardware monitoring
- Tech: Nomad, Consul, Wireguard, NestJS, NextJS, Prometheus, Custom Hardware Provisioning
Multi-tenant SaaS platform – Insurance claims management
- Built and operated the Kubernetes infrastructure for a market-leading claims management platform (acquired by an S&P 500 company) — with strict compliance and availability requirements
- Designed a multi-tenant EKS cluster with tenant isolation, enabling cost-effective single-instance hosting for multiple customers
- Introduced dynamic spot instance node pools, reducing infrastructure costs by ∼20%
- Built fully automated deployment pipelines (Terraform + GitHub Actions) for uninterrupted releases during business hours
- Tech: EKS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana/Loki, PHP, GraphQL
Legacy ERP integration – Construction photo documentation
- Led a 2-person team in designing and building a real-time sync bridge between a legacy Microsoft Access ERP system (without an API) and a modern mobile photo app for construction quality control
- Developed a PostgreSQL pipeline with real-time listeners that extracts data from 1990s Access databases without disrupting existing workflows
- Built a resilient upload architecture using the circuit breaker pattern for unstable construction site connections (S3, NFS, Synology NAS)
- Saved 2–4 hours per week for each project manager through automated photo sync instead of manual USB/SD card transfers
- Tech: NestJS, PostgreSQL, React Native (Expo), S3, Synology API, Offline-First Architecture
Michael L.
Last position:
IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank
Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance
Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements
Further development and configuration of recertification processes
Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)
Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards
Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles
Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews
Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout
Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies
Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)
Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes
Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development
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.
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
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.
Lukas K.
Last position:
Founder and Owner at NextSecure Advisory
External CISO, auditor and consultant. I support companies with NIS2 / NISG 2026, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301. From the applicability assessment and management system setup to ongoing support. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO/IEC 27001 Manager & Auditor. Owner of NextSecure Advisory.
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.
Anton L.
Last position:
CISO & Interim DPO at Finmatics GmbH
- Built the company’s entire security function from zero to ISO-aligned, audit-ready operation (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2).
- Delivered enterprise-grade security posture enabling regulated customer onboarding and due-diligence success.
- Embedded automated security controls (SAST, DAST, secrets, vuln scanning) into CI/CD for a growing SaaS engineering team, removing security as a deployment bottleneck.
- Cut third-party risk exposure by ~70% by replacing manual vendor reviews with an automated, LLM-driven risk scoring and approval pipeline.
- Led board-level security, customer audits, and live incident response.
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.
Rene S.
Last position:
Head of Digital Services & IT at reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH
- Overall responsibility for IT, software development, and digital services of the company for brands such as Rosenberger, Rosehill, Burger King Austria (approx. 70 companies)
- Built the holding's lakehouse and data analytics platform
- Established and led the software development and IT department
- Established and led the operation (cloud-native AWS) of the B2B platform
- Connected IoT systems and developed models for predictive maintenance and production planning, data lake/lakehouse, and BI
- Preparation for ISO 27001 information security certification
- Technologies: Cloud, AWS, Java, Cypress, Angular, Python, Go
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 ISO 27001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
6
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
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Average rates of experts in Austria using ISO 27001
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.
ISO 27001 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 (81%)
- Professional Services (75%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Healthcare (56%)
- Banking and Finance (44%)
- Aerospace and Defense (38%)
- Education (38%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ISO 27001 covers
ISO 27001 is the international standard for an information security management system, or ISMS. It gives organisations a structured way to identify risks, select controls, protect information and improve security over time. The standard applies to businesses, public bodies and service providers handling sensitive data.
Building an effective ISMS
An ISMS combines governance, risk management, documented processes and practical safeguards. Specialists define the scope, information assets, risk criteria, security objectives and statement of applicability. They also establish ownership, evidence collection, internal reviews and management reporting so security becomes an operating process rather than a one-off project.
Controls and connected skills
ISO 27001 work often connects with technical, legal and operational disciplines. Strong professionals can translate the standard into controls that teams can implement and verify.
- Risk assessments, treatment plans and control mapping
- Policies, procedures, access reviews and incident response
- Cloud security across AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
- GDPR-aligned data protection and supplier assessments
- Audit evidence, corrective actions and management reviews
When companies bring in specialists
Companies often need freelance expertise before certification, during a major audit or when an existing ISMS no longer reflects the business. A specialist can close documentation gaps, coordinate stakeholders and make evidence easier to maintain. In Austria, organisations may also value professionals who can work with local teams in German while producing audit material in English.
- The ISMS scope has changed after a merger, cloud migration or new service
- Risk registers and control owners are unclear
- Audit findings remain open or recur
- Customers request recognised information-security assurance
Certification and audit readiness
ISO 27001 certification is assessed by an independent certification body, not by the freelancer who prepares the organisation. A capable specialist plans the audit path, tests whether controls operate in practice and organises traceable evidence. They distinguish documented intent from repeatable performance and help staff understand their responsibilities before interviews and sampling begin.
What strong professionals deliver
Look for evidence of complete ISO 27001 programmes, not only policy writing. Strong professionals can explain risk decisions to leadership, work with technical owners and challenge weak controls without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. They use clear registers, versioned documents, practical metrics and a realistic improvement backlog. Experience with supplier risk, business continuity, identity management and cloud environments is valuable when the ISMS covers complex services.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around ISO 27001.
ISO 27001 is used to establish, operate and continually improve an information security management system. It helps an organisation manage risks to confidentiality, integrity and availability while demonstrating a controlled approach to customers, regulators and business partners.
ISO 27001 is a certifiable management-system standard with defined requirements for governance, risk and continual improvement. SOC 2 focuses on controls against selected trust-service criteria, while frameworks such as NIST CSF are commonly used as guidance rather than as a certification scheme.
A strong ISO 27001 specialist often brings skills in risk management, internal auditing, cloud security, identity and access management, business continuity and supplier assurance. Knowledge of GDPR can also help when information-security controls affect personal data handled in Austria or elsewhere in the EU.
The required experience depends on the ISMS scope, existing controls, business complexity and audit timing. For a first certification, choose someone who has led risk assessment, control implementation, evidence preparation and audit coordination rather than someone familiar only with policy templates.
ISO 27001 work can often be delivered remotely through workshops, document reviews, interviews and evidence checks. On-site sessions may still help with asset validation, sensitive stakeholder discussions or audit preparation, so agree in advance on remote access, working language and any required visits in Austria.
A capable ISO 27001 freelancer should leave behind a defined ISMS scope, risk methodology, risk register, treatment plan, statement of applicability and controlled policies. They should also provide an audit-ready evidence structure, clear control ownership and a practical plan for corrective actions.
Ask the specialist to explain how they test whether controls operate, how they handle exceptions and how they distinguish a gap from a documentation preference. References, sample deliverables and a clear approach to stakeholder interviews reveal more than familiarity with the standard’s terminology.
ISO 27001 can suit organisations of different sizes when the scope and control model are proportionate to their risks. Smaller companies may define a focused ISMS, while growing software, manufacturing, healthcare or financial-service businesses may need broader coverage across suppliers, cloud systems and multiple sites.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 976 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (81%), Professional Services (75%), and Manufacturing (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Project Management (81%), and Product Development (69%).
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