ISO 27001 Experts in Cologne
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Nikolaus B.
Last position:
Information Security, IS-Governance & Crossfunctional Governance at Zürich Beteiligungs-AG (Deutschland)
- Conducted security assessments for supplier qualification, business unit onboarding, and ongoing reviews of service providers and partners (Ongoing Assurance).
- Assessed technical and organizational measures (TOMs) against GDPR and information security requirements.
- Handled security reviews and approval processes in the Global Approval Navigator (OneTrust).
- Advised business units and IT on information security, security requirements, and risk-appropriate measures.
- Supported the development of SOC/SIEM processes and tools as part of the ISMS in line with ISO/IEC 27001.
- Analyzed cyber threats and coordinated security objectives and measures to address Security Findings with the SOC team.
- Monitored and assessed current security advisories and security-related metrics (KPIs).
- Reviewed, assessed risks, and approved exception requests (Security Exceptions).
- Independently analyzed and handled Security Events and supported the handling of security incidents.
- Planned and supported awareness initiatives to strengthen security awareness.
- Created, implemented, and reviewed information security policies and standards.
- Conducted protection needs analyses and gap assessments to identify security gaps and risk deviations.
- Defined and reviewed technical and organizational risk treatment measures.
- Advised on Third Party Governance with consideration of DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 42001, and BCM in line with ISO 22301.
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
Halil O.
Last position:
Senior Cloud Operations & DevSecOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform / CI-CD) at KfW Bankengruppe
Regulated environment within a German banking group (approx. 8,500 employees, hybrid cloud strategy).
Responsible for operating, provisioning, and continuously securing business-critical platforms – including a GenAI chat application, a big data/AI platform, and data science workspaces based on Azure Virtual Desktops and VMs. Ownership of Azure DevOps projects for ShaiHulud and React2Shell, as well as BSI alerts – Security Operations improvements across the SDLC.
Deployment responsibility for the GenAI chat application, big data/AI platform (BDAI), and data science workspaces (AVD/VM-based) in the respective landing zones.
Deployment & release management: end-to-end responsibility for deploying portal and service applications across multiple Azure landing zones, including technical approvals, compliance with development team deployment guidelines, and ensuring ITIL-based change and release processes via ServiceNow.
Azure landing zones & network architecture: design, provisioning, and operation of Azure landing zones for 3-tier web applications with enhanced network segmentation, VNet peering, hub-and-spoke architectures, private endpoints, and firewall integration across separate subscriptions and tenants.
Azure DevOps governance & operations: ownership of the Azure DevOps organization, including projects, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines; implementation of governance requirements such as branch policies, approval gates, permission models, and audit-ready operating structures.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): design, implementation, and operation of a modular Terraform architecture for standardized cloud infrastructure deployment, including state management, provider versioning, reusability, and policy-as-code approaches.
CI/CD pipeline engineering: design, operation, and optimization of complex YAML-based CI/CD pipelines with multi-stage deployments, template standardization, self-hosted agents, integrated secret management, and automated quality and security checks.
Git migration & platform consolidation: planning and execution of repository and pipeline migration from Azure DevOps to GitLab CI/CD, including automated scripts, full Git history transfer, pipeline porting, and platform consolidation.
Container & platform operations (AKS): operation and security assessment of containerized workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service, centralization of on-premises container registries for ACR.
OpenShift (OCP) security reviews: security assessment of code baselines, build pipelines, and deployment processes for on-premises OpenShift clusters with critical applications, and derivation of specific hardening recommendations.
Shift-left security & DevSecOps transformation: introduction of a company-wide shift-left approach for early security integration in development and deployment processes, enabling developers to perform self-led security checks and sustainably reduce vulnerabilities before production (IDE integrations, pre-commit hooks, local scanners).
Software supply chain security: analysis and mitigation of supply chain risks in NPM- and Yarn-based applications through dependency audits, CI/CD pipeline hardening, token rotation, and restriction of risky build and lifecycle mechanisms.
Frontend & framework security (React / Next.js): security assessment and coordination of critical vulnerability remediation across platform applications and web frameworks, including coordination and complementary technical mitigations with all teams following BSI alerts.
Software composition analysis (SCA): introduction and operation of automated vulnerability scans for container images, pipelines/artifacts, and third-party dependencies, including SBOM exports within CI/CD pipelines.
SAST/DAST integration: design and piloting of static and dynamic application security tests in close collaboration with security architecture and development teams, for continuous improvement of code and runtime security, and establishing operational acceptance tests.
Artifact & registry consolidation: analysis and consolidation of all package and container repositories for service applications and AKS workloads, aiming for a centralized, secured registry strategy with centralized vulnerability scanning and governance.
Dependency-Track & SBOM strategy: advising the compliance board on introducing a central SBOM and vulnerability management platform to increase enterprise-wide dependency transparency and accelerate CVE response capability.
CI/CD pipeline hardening: security analysis and cleanup of the existing pipeline landscape by removing unused pipelines, improving secrets hygiene, implementing least-privilege principles, and isolating build agent environments.
Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) optimization: analysis and tuning of existing Azure WAF rules (OWASP Top 10 Core Rule Set, DSR/SDC, custom rules) to defend against known vulnerabilities and exploit patterns, including reducing false positives and improving threat detection.
Documentation & stakeholder communication: creating and maintaining technical documentation, runbooks, and architecture overviews in Jira and Confluence, as well as active knowledge transfer between operations, development, security, and compliance stakeholders.
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)
Ralph K.
Last position:
Product Owner / Business Owner at AXIS Management Consulting GmbH
- Full product responsibility from a business perspective: requirement analysis, UX design, product strategy, and go-to-market implemented without an internal dev team using fully AI-supported development (Claude Code / Anthropic)
- Technical differentiation: KRITIS-compliant air-gapped deployment (Windows/NSIS), GDT interface for PVS integration, DATEV-LODAS export for payroll
- Managed pilot operation with initial external client (Dormagen medical practice): structured requirement gathering, test support, error analysis, and release management
- Developed rollout and sales strategy for market entry in the segment of private practices and small medical centers
- Human-in-the-Loop development principle: business decision → AI implementation → manual review → approval → release – each sprint documented in Jira (TIME project), every change traceable via co-authored commits
- Product outcome: Tauri/Rust desktop app with GDT watcher, multi-tier model (Starter/Professional/Enterprise), cloud mirror on Hetzner/Traefik, complete ISMS framework based on ISO 27001 and BSI basic protection as product foundation
- Direct method validation for the test manager role: hands-on experience with quality assurance of AI-generated products from a user perspective, review gate discipline, release approval under GDPR and the EU AI Act
Valeri M.
Last position:
Associate Partner - Information Security Consulting at Insentis GmbH
- Improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, B3S, TISAX and BSI IT Baseline Protection
- Conducting comprehensive gap analyses to identify gaps and derive action plans according to the above standards and regulations; management and KPIs
- Data Loss Prevention strategy and implementation using MS Purview
- Vulnerability and patch management, security monitoring
- Risk analysis and threat modeling using the STRIDE methodology
- Development of vendor risk assessments, implementation of risk classifications, conducting supplier assessments and implementing technical monitoring solutions (e.g. Security ScoreCard)
- Securing cloud environments (AWS and Azure); expertise in CSPM/CNAPP (Wiz), cloud migration, secure CI/CD pipelines, container security and best practices in AWS, Azure and Office 365
- Application security: penetration testing, DevSecOps, OWASP, pre-commit hooks, key and secret management, IDE plugins, static source code analysis, dependency checks, container scanning, vulnerability management, CIS benchmarks and compliance
- Security assessment and hardening according to CIS benchmarks and cloud conformity in AWS, Office 365 and Azure
Stanislav S.
Last position:
Interim CTO / IT Consultant (Cloud & App Security · AI & Web3) at Deutsche Bank Group; Startups
- Spearheaded strategic and operational oversight of IT infrastructures to accelerate innovation and ensure audit-proof delivery.
- Acted as key liaison between management, business departments, and engineering, actively engaging in coding, cloud architecture, and CI/CD to resolve critical path challenges.
- Engineered and implemented an AI Governance Program to manage risks and ensure compliance with the EU AI Act, reducing AI use-case approval times from 8 to 3 weeks.
- Delivered and deployed secure AI systems into production (RAG-based knowledge platforms), resulting in a 35% decrease in standard support ticket volume.
- Established robust security standards and governance frameworks for APIs (OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) to guarantee compliance and system integrity.
- Hardened cloud infrastructure by implementing Zero Trust principles and a comprehensive observability stack (logging/alerting), achieving 99.9% availability in a 24/7 on-call environment.
Abdelkader E.
Last position:
Lead Business Analyst (PIM)
- Further development and optimization of the PIM system (e.g. data modeling, interfaces, user experience)
- Analysis, structuring, and professional evaluation of business requirements in close coordination with business units and stakeholders
- Translating business requirements into functional and technical concepts (business & solution design)
- Designing and further developing the target PIM architecture including data models, object structures, versioning, and lifecycle concepts
- Defining interfaces, integration concepts, and data flows between PIM, eCommerce, ERP, and other systems
- Quality assurance in close collaboration with business units and the development team
- Effort estimations for analysis, design, and testing activities
- Agile, Scrum, 4APortal, SAP ERP, SAP eCommerce (Hybris)
Thomas U.
Last position:
Senior Consultant / PM Infrastructure Services & Workplace Migration at Freelance
- All Windows clients are managed in a hybrid, central AD
- Client standardization
- Implementation of information security policy requirements
- Development of new infrastructure services delivered as a managed service by a new provider
- New IT platform is a central and secure directory service
- M365 Azure AD
- MS terminal services
- Zscaler
- M365 cloud for workplace management
- PaaS / SaaS is procured through a new provider
Torsten S.
Last position:
Managing Director at mac + you GmbH
- CFO of the company
- Consulting in processes and process management
- Consulting in information security ISO 27001
- Consulting Scrum / Agile Management
- Project management for IT projects, especially doctors' practices
- Digitalization projects
- Data protection / data security training
Fabian F.
Last position:
OT Security Champion Europe at FCS Flock Consulting Services
- Conducted OT security assessments at European manufacturing facilities
- Analyzed and improved IT security processes and infrastructure
- Revised SOC processes in conjunction with the internal SOC team
- Conducted OT incident training and tabletop exercises
- Facilitated C-level workshops to align European OT security strategy
- Evaluated regulatory changes related to NIS2 and their relevance to the client
Valon J.
Last position:
Cybersecurity and Data Scientist Engineer at Freelancer
- Cybersecurity (IT, OT, ethical hacking & penetration testing)
- Data science (machine learning, deep learning, data engineering and data analytics)
Phil E.
Last position:
Principal Cybersecurity Consultant at SC&E Advisory GmbH
- Development of compliance products
- Senior Cybersecurity Consultant: NIS2: impact assessment, obligations, action planning, roadmaps
- NIS2 · DORA · CRA
- Design of ISO 27001 ISMS implementation project on a fixed-price basis
- Governance consultancy in M&A situations
Christian G.
Last position:
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Gothaer Solutions GmbH
- Deputy lead of the 10-member information security management team in a highly regulated environment (DORA, VAIT, BAIT)
- Direct reporting lines to the CIO of the Gothaer Group and the management board of Gothaer Solutions
- Regular member of the Group Risk Committee and the Compliance Committee
- Managing and coordinating information security processes within the company and with IT service providers
- Leading task forces for handling information security incidents
- Contributing to IT emergency and business continuity management
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
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Statistics of experts using ISO 27001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
15 (Germany: 14)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
75% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
50% (Germany: 53%)
Doctorate
17% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
11 (Germany: 6)
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
94% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
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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 (88%)
- Professional Services (59%)
- Banking and Finance (47%)
- Manufacturing (47%)
- Healthcare (41%)
- Automotive (35%)
- Energy (35%)
- Insurance (35%)
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, commonly called an ISMS. It gives organisations a risk-based framework for protecting information, managing controls and improving security over time. Certification demonstrates that the system has been independently assessed against the standard.
Where it is used
Companies apply ISO 27001 to protect customer data, intellectual property, operational records and regulated information. It supports trust in software, cloud, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, logistics and professional services environments. In Cologne, it can support suppliers serving international customers and organisations with complex vendor relationships.
- Establish an ISMS scope and security policy
- Assess information security risks and treatment options
- Select controls and assign accountable owners
- Prepare for internal and certification audits
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong work combines ISO/IEC 27001 with governance, risk and compliance practices, privacy management and business continuity planning. Specialists may work with asset registers, risk repositories, policy libraries, security awareness tools, ticketing systems and evidence workflows. Familiarity with cloud security, identity management, incident response and supplier assurance is often essential.
When to bring in specialists
Freelance expertise helps when a company is starting an ISMS, changing its certification scope or facing an approaching audit. It is also useful after an acquisition, cloud migration, security incident or major customer due-diligence request. A specialist can provide an independent view when internal teams lack time or formal audit experience.
- Define practical policies and control ownership
- Close gaps found through risk reviews or audits
- Coordinate evidence across departments and suppliers
- Transfer working knowledge to internal teams
What strong professionals deliver
The best professionals connect the standard to daily operations instead of producing documents that teams cannot use. They translate risks into proportionate controls, create clear evidence trails and explain decisions to executives, technical teams and auditors. They also distinguish certification requirements from optional security improvements.
Choosing the right support
Assess whether the specialist has handled a comparable scope, technology environment and audit route. Ask for examples of risk assessments, control implementation, audit preparation and remediation work, while protecting confidential client information. Remote collaboration works well when ownership, evidence access and meeting language are agreed early; on-site workshops in Cologne may help with stakeholder alignment and process discovery.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about ISO 27001, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
ISO 27001 is used to establish, operate and continually improve an information security management system. It helps a company identify risks, select suitable controls and demonstrate to customers, partners and auditors that security is managed systematically.
ISO 27001 is a certifiable international management-system standard, while SOC 2 is an attestation report focused on defined trust services criteria. ISO 27001 emphasises a repeatable risk-management system; frameworks such as NIST CSF can complement it but do not replace its certification process.
A strong ISO 27001 specialist often understands risk management, internal audit, privacy requirements, business continuity and supplier assurance. Cloud security, identity and access management, incident response and security awareness are valuable when the ISMS covers modern digital services.
The right level depends on the ISMS scope, organisational complexity and starting point. A focused gap assessment may need a different profile from a specialist leading implementation, audit preparation and remediation across several business units.
ISO 27001 work is often suitable for remote collaboration because policies, risk registers and audit evidence can be reviewed digitally. On-site workshops in Cologne can still be useful for interviews, process mapping and aligning owners across departments, especially at the start of an engagement.
A capable ISO 27001 professional should clarify scope, stakeholders, risks, controls, evidence and decision points early. Typical deliverables include an implementation plan, risk treatment records, policy updates, control guidance, audit support and a clear handover to the internal team.
Look for clear explanations of risk, control intent and evidence rather than a collection of generic templates. Ask how the professional handled audit findings, control exceptions, supplier risks and ownership gaps, and check whether their approach fits your actual processes and technology.
An ISO 27001 freelancer needs access to relevant policies, asset and supplier information, risk owners, technical contacts and evidence of existing controls. The client should also provide an agreed scope, decision authority and timely access to people who understand how the organisation operates.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 992 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Turkish (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Professional Services (59%), and Banking and Finance (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (94%), and Quality Assurance (76%).
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