ISO 27001 Experts in Zurich
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Rupesh Kumar S.
Last position:
IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant
- Verified baseline compliance against MAS audit findings
- Developed technical architecture concepts for 30 technologies to create hardening standard artifacts
- Identified and developed automation opportunities for given technologies based on CIS
- Developed standard baseline configurations based on internal security standards
- Responsible for developing Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on the Azure cloud platform
- Responsible for RFQs and RFPs for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
- Supported compliance verification and validation through automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
- Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, including remediation, reporting, and integrating results with Splunk, HPSM, and Tableau
- Supported MAS audits
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
Philipp L.
Last position:
External Consultant & Interim Manager at Löffler Management GmbH
- Project Manager for IT Governance and IT Compliance (including ISAE 3402, ISO 27001, DORA and NIS2 implementations)
- Project Manager for Digital Transformation (including ServiceNow)
- Industries: Banking, Insurance and Automotive
Christian B.
Last position:
5G Campus Product Advisor Telco at German railway group
- Definition of a product concept and end to end solution delivery (turnkey) for a Digital Efficiency Hub for Railway Maintenance based on 5G campus networks. Integration of various hardware and software systems in a comprehensive delivery with success metrics. Laise the concept and process across the enterprise. Compliant process definition and financial management with commercial model.
Technologies: 5G, RAN, SAP, Cloud, Enterprise Architect, Autonomous Robots, ITIL, CoBIT, TBM, BSI, ISO 27001
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)
Jakob F.
Last position:
Core Team Member at Jafa Consulting
- SME for operational processes, contract negotiation and product design for the implementation of a SaaS contact center solution & carrier services
- Definition of several operational processes, organizational setup, ITSM application integrations, creation of contract schedules and advising contract negotiation
- Scrum Master with agile tooling (processes & automation)
- Commercial manager to create business cases and closing the sales process
- Increasing impact, trusted relationship, and key team member within a short time
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
Stefan B.
Last position:
Co-Founder at Stealth AI Infrastructure Deep-Tech Venture
- Deep-tech venture in enterprise AI model compression for on-premises and edge deployment.
- Built systematic R&D pipeline, business and technical architecture, early investor pipeline, and design partner network across AI verticals, datacentre operators, and robotics/edge computing — from zero.
- Ventures built concurrently, each in a fundamentally different regulatory and technical domain.
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.
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Statistics of experts using ISO 27001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
22%
Certifications per freelancer
5
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 Zurich 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (89%)
- Professional Services (89%)
- Insurance (67%)
- Telecommunication (56%)
- Education (33%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Framework
ISO 27001, formally ISO/IEC 27001, is the international standard for an information security management system, or ISMS. It gives organisations a structured way to identify information risks, apply controls, monitor performance and improve security over time. Certification provides independent evidence that the system meets the standard’s requirements.
Core Work
ISO 27001 specialists translate business risks into a working security management system. Their work can include defining scope, writing policies, maintaining a risk register, selecting controls, gathering evidence and preparing for internal or certification audits. They also connect security requirements with legal, contractual and operational needs.
Ecosystem
The standard sits alongside practical security and governance disciplines. Strong specialists often work with:
- Risk assessment, treatment plans and statements of applicability
- Internal audits, corrective actions and management reviews
- Access control, incident response and business continuity
- Supplier assurance, asset inventories and security awareness
- Cloud security, privacy controls and evidence management
When Needed
Companies usually bring in freelance ISO 27001 expertise when a certification project lacks internal capacity or a customer requires verifiable security controls. Specialists can also help after an audit finding, during a major cloud migration, or when an existing ISMS has become difficult to maintain. In Zurich, this work often supports financial, technology, healthcare and international service organisations, with collaboration arranged on-site, remotely or in a hybrid model.
Delivery Skills
A capable professional combines standard knowledge with practical delivery. They can interview process owners, explain control requirements in clear language, create usable documentation and establish evidence routines that teams will follow. Useful adjacent skills include information security governance, data protection, supplier risk, penetration-test coordination and familiarity with tools used for ticketing, document control and audit trails.
Quality Signs
Look for experience with the full certification cycle rather than policy writing alone. A strong specialist adapts the ISMS to the organisation’s size, risk profile and technology landscape, then leaves behind clear ownership and repeatable processes. Ask for examples of risk treatment, audit preparation and corrective actions, and check whether the professional can communicate effectively with executives, technical teams and external auditors.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ISO 27001, in one place.
ISO 27001 is used to establish, operate and continually improve an information security management system. It helps organisations manage risks involving data, people, suppliers, processes and technology, while providing a recognised basis for certification.
ISO/IEC 27001 is a certifiable management-system standard with a broad risk-based structure. SOC 2 focuses on controls related to defined trust services criteria and results in an attestation report, while frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework are commonly used as guidance rather than certification schemes. A specialist can help determine whether one approach or a combination fits customer and regulatory expectations.
An ISMS specialist should understand risk management, internal auditing, access governance, incident response and business continuity. Experience with cloud security, privacy requirements, supplier assessments and evidence workflows is also valuable because certification depends on how controls operate in practice.
A strong ISO 27001 professional should have handled work that matches your scope, business model and audit stage. Experience with risk assessment alone may not be enough for a first certification, so ask whether the freelancer has supported implementation, internal audit, certification preparation and remediation.
ISO 27001 work can often be delivered remotely because interviews, document reviews and evidence checks are digital. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery, facility controls and stakeholder alignment in Zurich, especially when teams prefer local collaboration or German-language discussions.
A credible ISO 27001 specialist explains requirements in business terms and connects every control to a defined risk, owner and piece of evidence. Review examples of usable documentation, audit findings and corrective actions, and ask how they prevent the ISMS from becoming a static collection of policies.
ISO/IEC 27001 does not guarantee that every incident or technical vulnerability will be prevented. It requires a systematic approach to identifying and treating risks, but the organisation must choose suitable controls, operate them consistently and review whether they remain effective.
Before starting an ISMS engagement, a freelancer should clarify the certification scope, business objectives, current controls, evidence available and decision-making responsibilities. They should also confirm the intended audit route, stakeholder availability and whether local Zurich teams need on-site workshops or specific language support.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects is 144 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,150 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 22% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (89%), and Professional Services (89%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used ISO 27001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Audit (67%).
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