Freelance DORA ICT Governance & Security Expert Needed for Urgent Audit - Mostly Remote, must speak fluent German
Location:
Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Salary:
€800 - €1100 per day
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
18 minutes ago
Expiry Date:
06/04/2026
Job Ref:
BH-125443
Start Date:
20/02/2026
Contact:
Jamaine Agyepong
Contact Email:
jamaine.Agyepong@xcede.com
Specialism:
Data & Access ManagementGermany
Freelancers Urgently Needed DORA ICT Governance & Security Expert (m/f/d) – Mostly Remote, Occasional Travel to Bonn, German & English required
About the Role
A leading critical ICT provider operating under the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) framework is seeking a DORA ICT Expert / IT Governance & Security Specialist to support regulatory audit readiness and operational resilience initiatives.
Due to classification as a critical ICT third-party provider, the organisation will undergo European regulatory audits. This role will play a central function in coordinating audit activities, collecting regulatory evidence, and ensuring compliance with ICT risk and operational resilience requirements.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role
A leading critical ICT provider operating under the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) framework is seeking a DORA ICT Expert / IT Governance & Security Specialist to support regulatory audit readiness and operational resilience initiatives.
Due to classification as a critical ICT third-party provider, the organisation will undergo European regulatory audits. This role will play a central function in coordinating audit activities, collecting regulatory evidence, and ensuring compliance with ICT risk and operational resilience requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as SME for DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) compliance
- Support ICT regulatory audits and testing procedures
- Coordinate evidence collection and documentation for regulators
- Oversee ICT risk management and operational controls
- Support internal and external audit engagements
- Ensure compliance with EU regulatory requirements (EBA guidelines, ICT risk frameworks)
- Collaborate with Security, Risk, Governance and Service Delivery teams
- Monitor deadlines and ensure centralised DORA data governance
- Support remediation tracking and regulatory reporting
- Strong background in IT Security, Cybersecurity or Information Security
- Experience in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Regulatory compliance exposure (DORA, BAIT, MaRisk, ISO 27001, NIS2, EBA Guidelines)
- ICT risk management and operational resilience knowledge
- Audit preparation and evidence collection experience
- Experience interacting with regulators or external auditors
- Degree completed (Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred)
- Fluent German and English
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Jamaine Agyepong
Specialisms: Cyber, Data & Access Management