KRITIS Experts in Berlin
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Andreas Rühl
Last position:
Freelance Consultant for Information Security at A-R-C Andreas Rühl Consulting
Development and implementation of tailored information security strategies
Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, and other standards
Risk management and creation of security concepts
Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX, and VdS 3473/10000
Building and improving security organizations
Creation and implementation of guidelines, policies, work instructions, and process descriptions
Audit support and certification preparation
Conducting trainings, workshops, and awareness campaigns
Selection and consulting on the introduction of IT security solutions such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption technologies
Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses
Consulting on the selection, integration, and management of security architectures in complex IT environments
Consulting on ITSM and managed security services and SOC
Leading and managing complex projects to improve information security
Process analysis, optimization, and management according to ITIL, ISO 27001, and cybernetics
Introduction and quality assurance of management, documentation, and knowledge management systems
Support in complying with regulatory information security requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GMP, KRITIS)
Development and implementation of risk analysis procedures
Organizing initial response, forensic investigations, and organizational measures in the event of security incidents
Designing and running targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks, and current threat scenarios
Awareness campaigns to promote security culture in companies
Special trainings on ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, KRITIS, and other relevant standards
Simulations and exercises to prepare for information security incidents
Interim management for leading information security projects or IT security organizations
Taking on the role of an external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies
Coaching and mentoring of managers in the field of information security
Building and leading security departments as well as recruiting and qualifying employees
Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations
Piet Quade
Last position:
IT Project Manager at no release
Industry: Publishing, media Project management for the concept of a RAG-based archive access solution: a secure on-prem or hybrid compute architecture for LLM and embedding operations, pipeline for transcription and automatic tagging, semantic search across audio and video archives. Use case evaluation and make-or-buy together with editorial team, archive, and legal department, taking into account copyright, broadcasting law, and the AI Act. Differentiator: practical LLM infrastructure experience from two own productive platforms combined with C-level program management in regulated industries.
André Beran
Last position:
External Attack Surface Assessment & Cybersecurity Readiness Checks at Graydaxe Cybersecurity GmbH
- Conducting cybersecurity readiness checks based on an in-house assessment methodology
- Analyzing the external attack surface using the Graydaxe EASM platform
- Assessing maturity levels and deriving prioritized recommendations for action
André Görst
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Matthias Steinmann
Last position:
Senior Security Consultant (freelance) at DVZ M-V
- ISMS and security concept for the Fabasoft e-file according to BSI 200-1/2, among others
- Structural analysis (A.1), modeling (A.3), and baseline protection checks (A.4)
- Preparation for OWASP penetration test, incident response plan, risk analysis
- DevOps Bitbucket, ARC42, IAM with Keycloak/AD, multi-tenant setup, DMS, SOC
- Emergency preparedness concept (BSI 200-4), operations and service concept (BSK), ITSM
Mohamed Ghassen Brahim
Last position:
Lead / Principal Cloud, AI & Security Architect at Freelancer / CC Conceptualise GmbH
Projects:
Project: RWE – Development of a company-wide Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (CITADEL) Role: Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect / Zero Trust Architect Company: RWE AG Description: Concept and implementation of the strategic CITADEL cybersecurity target architecture at RWE, based on the Zero Trust architecture principle and aligned with regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001 and company-wide security governance policies. The goal was to build a measurable, auditable and scalable security architecture with a strong focus on Identity Governance, compliance transparency and operational manageability. Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Zero Trust architecture design: Developed a company-wide Zero Trust reference architecture (Identity, Device, Network, Application, Data) including trust zones, control points and enforcement mechanisms according to NIS2.
- Identity & Access Governance (IGA): Designed and introduced IGA governance structures including role models, recertification processes, segregation of duties (SoD) and lifecycle management for identities and access.
- Security governance & KPIs: Defined and implemented security KPIs and metrics to manage Zero Trust maturity, identity risks and compliance at the management level.
- Compliance & reporting: Built standardized compliance reports and dashboards to support internal audits, external assessments and regulatory evidence (e.g. NIS2).
- Architecture & stakeholder alignment: Worked closely with Enterprise Architecture, IT operations and business units to integrate the CITADEL architecture into existing IT and security landscapes.
- Strategic security consulting: Advised programs and projects on Zero Trust compliance, identity centricity and regulatory requirements in the energy and critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environment. Technologies & Methods: Zero Trust Architecture, NIS2, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), IAM, RBAC, SoD, Entra ID, SailPoint, Zscaler, Terraform / IaC, Policy as Code, security KPIs, compliance reporting, NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security Architecture, governance frameworks, risk & control management
Project: Scalable AI Workbench Platform on Microsoft Azure Role: Cloud Architect & Engineer Company: Siemens Energy Description: Design, development and operation of a secure, modular cloud infrastructure to support Data Science, Machine Learning and AI applications for various engineering teams at Siemens Energy. Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Cloud architecture: Designed and implemented an Infrastructure-as-Code solution (Terraform) for automated provisioning of Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, networking, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry).
- Developer portal: Used Backstage with custom frontend and backend plugins (Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, PostgreSQL, Container Apps) to enable self-service and empower developers, data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
- Role-based access control: Implemented Azure RBAC to grant targeted access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Contributor, Reader) to engineering groups (e.g. AI Engineers) for relevant resources.
- Data platform engineering: Built and configured a multi-layered storage landscape (Raw, Curated, Vector data), including automated container creation and access control for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
- DevOps integration: Integrated with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring and compliance.
- Security & compliance: Implemented Private Endpoints, network policies and Managed Identities to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align the cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements and drive digital transformation at Siemens Energy. Technologies: Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Private Endpoints, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Backstage, Node.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, Python (automation), Git
Henryk Orantek
Last position:
Security Consultant at Daimler AG
- Development of a cloud security strategy
- Implementation of cloud security governance to comply with ISO/IEC 27017 and the CSA CCM
- Creation of a management system to control cloud security with a focus on process design as well as roles and responsibilities
- Definition of security measures to safeguard cloud solutions
- Conducting requirements analyses and defining the scope for cloud security projects
- Achievements: Established an effective NIS2-compliant cloud security governance that meets industry-specific requirements and effectively minimizes cloud security risks
Markus Willems
Last position:
KRITIS Consultant at Oil Company
- Preparing an oil company for KRITIS auditing
- KRITIS consulting
- Creating necessary policies, processes, and guidelines in line with KRITIS requirements
- Tools and methodologies used: ISO/IEC 27001, BSI IT Baseline Protection, KRITIS-V
Jürgen Klein
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Controlling & TDD at self-employed
- (part-time) self-employed (parallel)
- TDDs and consulting on special projects (data centers and military buildings)
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Statistics of experts using KRITIS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
1.6 years (Germany: 2.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
27 (Germany: 17)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Audit, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Germany: 93%)
Master's degree or higher
38% (Germany: 50%)
Certifications per freelancer
11 (Germany: 9)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 95%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Berlin using KRITIS
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About the technology
KRITIS in practice
KRITIS covers the systems that keep essential services running: energy, water, transport, health, telecom and more. In Germany, the term is often used with BSI KRITIS and, in project work, with the wider idea of critical infrastructure protection. Experts work on security, availability and recovery, not just on one system.
Typical assignments
- Gap analysis against KRITIS requirements and internal controls
- Risk assessments for core services and supporting assets
- Incident response playbooks and escalation paths
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Evidence gathering for audits, reviews and reporting
These tasks often sit between operations, security, compliance and management. Good specialists turn legal and technical duties into clear actions for teams that run real services.
Skills that matter
Strong KRITIS professionals know more than policy language. They understand asset inventories, dependency mapping, identity and access control, logging, backup design and recovery testing. They also know how to document decisions in a way auditors, operators and leadership can all use.
Ecosystem and standards
KRITIS work often touches the BSI framework, ISO 27001 controls, sector rules and internal security standards. In many projects, specialists also work with service providers, SOC teams, network teams and application owners. The goal is a setup that is secure, traceable and workable in daily operations.
When to bring in freelance help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when they face a deadline, a review, a redesign or a gap in their team. That can mean preparing for an audit, improving resilience after an incident, or building a KRITIS program in Berlin across multiple sites and stakeholders. Freelancers are also useful when specialist know-how is needed for a limited time.
What strong experts deliver
A strong KRITIS specialist is practical, calm and precise. They ask where the service can fail, what must stay available, and who owns each control. They leave behind clear documents, workable processes and decisions that hold up in real operations, not just in theory.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about KRITIS? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
KRITIS refers to critical infrastructure and the controls around keeping essential services available, secure and recoverable. In Germany, the term is often linked to BSI KRITIS and sector-specific obligations. Companies use it to organize risk management, resilience work and compliance for services that cannot easily go down.
A KRITIS expert usually works on risk analysis, asset and dependency mapping, incident response, backup strategy and continuity planning. The work also includes documentation, evidence collection and coordination with operations and security teams. In Berlin, this often involves environments with strict uptime and many internal stakeholders.
KRITIS is about protecting critical services, while ISO 27001 is a broader information security management framework. The two often overlap, but KRITIS work puts extra focus on service continuity, dependencies and sector expectations. A good specialist can connect both so controls are usable in day-to-day operations.
A strong KRITIS specialist usually brings knowledge of continuity planning, incident handling, technical documentation, identity and access control, logging and recovery testing. Familiarity with BSI guidance, ISO 27001 and internal audit work is also useful. The best professionals can speak with legal, security and operations teams without losing clarity.
A KRITIS project needs freelance help when the team has a compliance deadline, a restructuring, a security incident or a large assessment workload. Freelancers are also useful when the company needs specialist input for a limited time, such as preparing evidence or redesigning resilience measures. This is common when internal teams are focused on running the service.
Much of the KRITIS work can be done remotely, such as reviews, documentation, workshops and planning. On-site time in Berlin is useful when the specialist needs to inspect systems, meet operational teams or understand site-specific dependencies. Many companies use a mix of remote collaboration and on-site sessions.
Look for a KRITIS freelancer who can explain risks in plain words, show structured documents and connect technical controls to real service impact. Good signs are clear dependency maps, practical recovery plans and evidence that can stand up to review. They should also know when to challenge assumptions and when to simplify.
Before taking on KRITIS work, freelancers should understand that the pace can be driven by audits, incidents and internal approvals. Strong communication matters as much as technical knowledge, because many decisions involve operations, compliance and management. In Germany, it also helps to be comfortable with local terminology such as BSI KRITIS.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used KRITIS in their recent projects is 127 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,012 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used KRITIS in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used KRITIS in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used KRITIS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (44%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used KRITIS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (78%), and Energy (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used KRITIS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Quality Assurance (89%).
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