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Nils Rathke

Security Consultant

€850/day
Lübeck, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nils

I am acertified project managerwith many years of experience in IT, telecommunications, and security projects, and a legal background. My focus is on developing, strengthening, and embeddingcyber and information securityin companies – strategically and operationally, from the implementation of secure structures to the fulfillment of regulatory requirements such asISO 27001**, **BSI IT-Grundschutz**, or **NIS2**. I manage complex projects at the interface of technology, management, and governance, combining methodical project excellence with a profound understanding of **complianceand **risk management**. This results in practical, audit-proof solutions that combine security and economic efficiency.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Lübeck (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km), Berlin (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km), Stuttgart (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Software-Entwicklung/KI
    Security Consultant
    DIGITAL AND IT
    June 2025 - January 2026 (7 months)
    The client company develops AI-based software solutions for the automation and support of business and decision-making processes. The focus is on modular platforms that can be integrated into existing IT landscapes, combining data analysis, process control, and AI-supported assistance functions.
    Tasks:
    • Analysis of the existing information security and IT security level
    • Preparation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO/IEC 27001.
    • Development and maintenance of security policies, concepts, and processes.
    • Consulting on Security-by-Design and Privacy-by-Design concepts for AI systems.
    • Raising awareness among developers and product teams about AI-specific security risks and deriving measures.
    • Ongoing consulting of management on security strategy, governance, and regulatory requirements.
    Skills & Technologies:
    • ISO 27001
    • Regulations for AI systems (e.g., EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001)
    • Documentation
    ISO 27001 EU AI Act ISO 42001 Cybersecurity Documentation
  • Industrie-Automatisierung
    Project Manager
    RESEARCH
    March 2024 - September 2025 (1 year and 6 months)
    The project "Cyber Security for Flexible and Interconnected Industry" (CSII) is dedicated to the development of innovative security systems for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Funded by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), CSII aims to establish robust cybersecurity measures in highly interconnected production environments.
    Tasks:
    • Analysis and evaluation of current standards and guidelines for IACS
    • Development of use cases, creation of security concepts, and best practice recommendations
    • Automated attack detection: Conception and implementation of a SIEM system (Security Information and Event Management) for disaggregated robotics
    • Funding and project administration: Handling of all funding and administrative tasks
    Skills & Technologies:
    • NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), EU Machinery Regulation, ISO 27001
    • IEC 62443
    • Project Management
    ISO 27001 Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) IEC 62443 NIS2 OT Security
  • Netzwerk & Telekommunikation
    Project Manager & Consultant
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    September 2023 - June 2025 (1 year and 9 months)
    An ISMS according to ISO/IEC 27001 is being introduced within the company. Various business processes are being incorporated into the ISMS according to priority, and extensive measures for its implementation are being planned and executed.
    Tasks:
    • Strategic consulting, including scoping, process design, and more.
    • Planning and implementation of individual measures
    • Coordination of contributions from all involved company departments
    • Support during internal and external audits
    • Interface with auditors
    Skills & Technologies:
    • Project Management
    • Process Design
    • ISO/IEC 27001 (2013 and 2022) and other standards
    • BSI IT-Grundschutz
    ISO 27001 BSI IT-Grundschutz Project Management Cyber Security ISMS

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Education

  • Diploma
    Leibniz University Hannover
    2013
    Rechtswissenschaften
  • State Examination
    Leibniz University Hannover
    2013
    Rechtswissenschaften

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