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As an experienced information security expert, I support companies in establishing a resilient and compliant security architecture. My focus is on combining strategic governance (ISO 27001, Risk Management) with operational excellence (SOC setup, Incident Response).
My Focus Areas:
NIS2, CRA, EU AI Act, ISO27001: Ensuring the correct implementation of regulatory requirements
Interim Management:Taking on leadership responsibility (CISO / Head of) and managing security teams.
Governance & Compliance:Preparing for and supporting ISO 27001 audits as a certified Lead Auditor.
Security Architecture:Implementing Zero Trust strategies and Cloud Security (Azure).
SOC & Threat Defense:Building internal/external SOC structures and SIEM transitions (e.g., QRadar to Sentinel).
Certifications: CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, AZ-500.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)
Experience
- TECHEM ENERGY SERVICES GMBHHead of IT SecurityJanuary 2025 - April 2026 (1 year and 3 months)Strategic overall management of corporate-wide information security with a clear focus on governance, risk, and security objectives. Responsibility for the setup, management, and further development of governance, risk, and security structures. Leadership and development of the IT Security, SOC, and Identity Management departments. Alignment of the security organization with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and technological frameworks. Management of the ISMS and definition of standards, guidelines, and decision-making bases. Advising management on security-relevant decisions and strategic initiatives.• Line budget responsibility for €2.5 million / year• Project budget responsibility for ~ €800 k / year• Responsibility for 6 employees (direct reports)• Establishment of a company-wide security culture with clear embedding of information security in organizational and decision-making processes• Building scalable security structures through the establishment of an Identity and Access Management team and the introduction of a Zero Trust architecture• Increasing operational effectiveness through the implementation of several strategic security initiatives and an efficiency improvement of existing threat intelligence and analysis processes by 35%
- TechemProject: Zero Trust Architecture & StrategyDecember 2024 - April 2026 (1 year and 4 months)
- Planning and gradual implementation of a Zero Trust environment for securing hybrid infrastructures
- Focus on Identity Management (IAM), micro-segmentation, and Conditional Access
- TechemProject: SIEM Transition & SOC Setup (QRadar to MS Sentinel)February 2024 - May 2025 (1 year and 3 months)
- Migration of the existing SIEM system from IBM QRadar to Microsoft Sentinel
- Setup and operational management of a Security Operations Center (SOC) including Incident Response processes
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Education
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead AuditorPECB2024ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Certifications
- CISSPISC22026