Penetration Testing Experts in Munich
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Siegfried-Thor Bolz
Last position:
AI Solutions Architect & Developer at E-Commerce
- Integrated LangChain middleware between AEM and SAP PIM system
- Developed a FastAPI interface for system communication
- Implemented vector embeddings for semantic product search
- Evaluated LLM models (Vertex AI/Gemini, LM Studio, Hugging Face, OpenAI) for product analysis
- Developed an AEM component to display product recommendations and integrated the recommendation API into the AEM authoring process
- Designed and implemented Pinecone vector database for product embeddings
- Optimized response times and caching strategies
- Evaluated Vertex AI Studio for LLM testing and prompt workflows
- Implemented secure API routing and access control for AI components via FastAPI and gateway validation
Sebastian Beer
Last position:
Project Lead – Customer Information Tool (EMEA) at Microsoft AI Tour 2026
- Led the project to implement the Customer Information Tool for the Microsoft AI Tour EMEA
- Directed the development of an event platform with sponsors, speakers, and agenda
- Conducted a compliance audit to ensure adherence to Microsoft corporate policies
- Coordinated vendors, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple European tour stops and trade show appearances
Markus Oberhammer
Last position:
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer at Zasterbot-Oracle
- Clarification of project goals, scope, and functional target vision for building the AI-based knowledge base.
- Deriving the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including defining the MVP and expansion phases.
- Developing a functional target vision for building a structured knowledge base and integrating a future chatbot.
- Deriving and prioritizing use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
- Modeling data structures and flows for effectively organizing the knowledge base on the Base44 platform.
- Designing and implementing data models for storing and linking relevant information.
- Developing processes for extracting, analyzing, and preparing raw data for the knowledge base.
- Ensuring data consistency and quality as the foundation for the future chatbot.
- Planning the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for precise and context-aware responses.
- Implementing features for analyzing and visualizing data from the knowledge base.
- Using the Base44 platform with JSON-schema-based entities and a flexible permission model.
- Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integration.
- Integrating OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
Mevlüt Yıldırım
Last position:
Project at Physical Adversarial Attacks Using Fan-Based Holographic Projections
- Planned and executed black-box adversarial testing of traffic-sign computer-vision pipelines; produced a threat model and attack-surface analysis for safety-critical scenarios
- Built a programmable hardware proof of concept using a holographic POV fan and a repeatable test harness to run real-time experiments and collect evidence for vulnerability assessment
- Quantified misclassification across lighting, distance, and angle, achieving up to 90% untargeted misclassification; delivered steps to reproduce, PoCs, and prioritized mitigations, and documented limitations and residual risk
Marco Bloch
Last position:
Business Analyst | IT Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- Coordination of implementing IT projects, subprojects, and enhancements within DevOps
- Management of IT service providers and responsibility for the quality of IT systems while meeting strategic guidelines
- Assisting in the creation of security-relevant IT documents, including security profiles, Data@Cloud, SCA, and penetration tests
- Full project management responsibility: monitoring and ensuring adherence to resources (scope, schedule, cost, and quality)
- Defining requirement profiles for external service providers and reviewing and evaluating proposals
- Supporting the setup and management of Windows and Linux servers in collaboration with Infosys, including configuring and enabling network ports
Rupesh Kumar Sendge
Last position:
IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant
- Baseline compliance verification against MAS audit findings
- Building technical architecture concept for 30 technologies to build hardening standard artifacts
- Identifying and building automation possibilities for given technologies based on CIS
- Building the standard baseline configuration based on internal security standard
- Responsible for building Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on Azure cloud platform
- Responsible for RFQ and RFP for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
- Supporting compliance verification and validation via automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
- Responsible for complete vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, remediation, reporting and integration of results with Splunk, HPSM and Tableau
- Audit support for MAS
Jürgen Hertweck
Last position:
iOS App Development (AI-based) at Refreco GmbH
- Development of iOS apps in Swift
- AI-supported SW development using Vibe Coding with Claude Code
- Web applications through Vibe Programming
- Use of Swift, Xcode 15, Claude Code, Proxmox, GitLab, Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Doors, ClearCase
- Use of MS Project, OpenShift, Docker, Project Server, PageMaker, CRM, MS SQL Server
- SW techniques: UML, BPMN 2.0, ERD, client/server technology
Sebastian Lingenfelter
Last position:
LLM Evaluation Response Specialist at Translated.com
- Created and refined technical and compliance-oriented datasets for AI, ensuring high-quality structured documentation.
- Conducted supervised fine-tuning (SFT) and RLHF tasks, maintaining strict alignment with industry and security guidelines.
- Produced detailed technical reports and feedback for audits and QA teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on documentation strategies for large-scale AI deployments.
Alexander Nagy
Last position:
Security Expert at DAK-Gesundheit
- Pentesting of mobile applications
- Code review
- Gematik audit
- Development of secure software development methods
- Creation of security and test concepts
- Penetration testing of software and architecture
- Vulnerability analysis
- Automation and information security
- Use of Confluence and Jira
- Working with databases, J2EE, JavaServer Faces, Liquibase, Apache, Maven, Mercurial, Oracle Financials
- Documentation and creation of security policies
- Management of software systems, SharePoint, PrimeFaces, Git
- Compliance with security regulations and .NET, AWS, API
- Tools: MobSF, Frida, Android Studio, Drozer, Objection, Azure
Rick Grassmann
Last position:
Interim IT Security Analyst at GLS IT Services GmbH
- Risk Management
- Incident Management
- Security Analysis
- Secure Coding
- Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Dhia Laouiti
Last position:
Software Developer Internship at Passau University
- Developed a C++ library using IDL for secure DDS system communication, focusing on protocol serialization and interface definition.
- Implemented rigorous validity tests and created a CLI window to simplify library integration and ensure optimal performance and security.
Volker Jung
Last position:
Interim CISO (Germany, Austria, US, APAC), Auditor at Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG
- Planned and initiated BIA/BCM assessment to identify risk mitigation measures and process optimization, and provide risk transparency to the general management
- Evaluated KRITIS/NIS-2 status and implemented requirements
- Created comprehensive digital roadmap and ISO 27001/NIS-2/Data Privacy KRITIS roadmap
- Enhanced crisis management process and documentation
- Integrated information security clauses into customer and supplier contracts to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
- Ensured organizational readiness for audits by the Landesbehörde für Aufsicht (LBA) and supported audit processes
- Improved asset management processes and classification of sensitive data to strengthen overall security
- Planned and ordered regular penetration tests (internal, external) to identify vulnerabilities and improve security measures
- Performed compliance checks against EU CER requirements and reporting
- Created management status and risk reports to ensure transparent communication of risks and security posture
- Managed registration with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and provided ongoing status updates
- Conducted risk assessment of supply chain, enhanced evaluation and reporting processes
- Improved IT/OT network segmentation to enhance security and reduce potential audit risks
- Strengthened cyber resilience by proactive measures and enhanced security frameworks and KPI reporting
- Onboarded SIEM/SOC/EDR to improve cybersecurity monitoring and response
- Planned and conducted awareness trainings for employees, administrators, and management
- Enhanced incident reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of cybersecurity events
- Created AI policy in cooperation with the Legal department to secure use and governance of Artificial Intelligence within the organization
- Scoped and implemented ISO 27001:2022 requirements as part of the Information Security Management System
- Served as interim InfoSec team lead
- Introduced information security to global KAM and Sales organization
- Improved admission and access management including privileged access
- Conducted internal audits in collaboration with internal audit department
Sebastian Fohler
Last position:
Managing Director System Administration & DevOps at Far Galaxy Networks
- Windows application migration using Windows Server 2022/2025, DHCP, Active Directory, directory trust and setup, GPO management
- Cloud service automation, firewall and network management, debugging
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Statistics of experts using Penetration Testing
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years (Germany: 17 years)
Position duration
2.2 years (Germany: 1.9 years)
Positions per freelancer
11 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 96%)
Master's degree or higher
82% (Germany: 60%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 5)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
What it covers
Penetration testing, often called pentesting or pen testing, is a controlled security assessment. It helps find weak points before attackers do. Strong experts test real systems, then explain the risk in plain language.
Typical work
- Web application testing and API checks
- Network and internal security assessments
- Cloud, identity, and access reviews
- Retesting after fixes and hardening
These projects often sit inside release cycles, audits, or security reviews in Munich-based teams. The work is focused on evidence, not guesswork.
Tools and methods
Good professionals use manual testing first, then support it with scanners and framework-based checks. They know Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, OWASP guidance, and common attack paths. They also understand how to write findings that engineers can act on.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a product is going live, a new environment is exposed, or an audit needs independent testing. It is also useful when the in-house team needs extra capacity or a fresh view on a stubborn issue. Remote work is common, but on-site sessions can help for sensitive internal tests.
What strong experts deliver
Strong penetration testing professionals do more than run tools. They scope carefully, respect rules of engagement, and prioritize issues by real impact. You should expect clear evidence, reproducible steps, and practical remediation advice.
Choosing the right fit
Look for experience with the same system type, not just broad security claims. A good expert can test modern web apps, legacy systems, or cloud-heavy environments without losing focus. For Munich companies, German and English communication can matter when reports are reviewed by mixed teams.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Penetration Testing? These answers cover the essentials.
Penetration Testing is used to find exploitable weaknesses in systems before attackers do. It can cover web apps, APIs, networks, cloud setups, and internal environments. The main output is a clear report with evidence, impact, and fix guidance.
Pentesting goes further than a standard vulnerability scan. A scan can flag possible issues, but a specialist tests whether they are actually exploitable and what damage they could cause. That makes pentesting better when you need proof, context, and prioritization.
A strong Penetration Testing specialist usually also knows web security, networking, identity systems, and common cloud services. Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, Linux, scripting, and report writing is important too. For some projects, knowledge of Kubernetes, Active Directory, or mobile security helps a lot.
The right level depends on the target. A simple web app review may fit a focused specialist, while internal red-team style testing or complex cloud environments need broader experience. Ask for past work on systems like yours and for examples of how findings were explained and fixed.
Penetration Testing is often remote, especially for web apps and APIs. On-site work can be useful in Munich when internal network access, sensitive lab environments, or tight coordination with local teams matters. Many projects use a mix of remote planning and in-person testing.
Penetration Testing is a structured assessment with agreed scope, rules, and deliverables. Ethical hacking is a broader term that can include many kinds of authorized security work. In practice, searchers often use the terms together, but the project scope should always be defined clearly.
A good pen testing report explains what was tested, what was found, how it was verified, and why it matters. It should include reproducible steps, clear evidence, and specific remediation guidance. The best reports help engineering teams act quickly instead of forcing them to guess.
Yes, Penetration Testing should often include retesting. After fixes land, the expert checks whether the issue is gone and whether any related paths still exist. That final step is useful for release sign-off, audits, and internal security reviews.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Penetration Testing in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 785 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Penetration Testing in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 82% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Penetration Testing in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Penetration Testing in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Penetration Testing in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (62%), and Professional Services (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Penetration Testing in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (92%), and Project Management (62%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Penetration Testing
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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