Dirk Meissner

Security Matter Expert and GRC Senior Consultant

Dirk Meissner
Wissembourg, Frankreich

Erfahrungen

Mai 2024 - Dez. 2025
8 Monaten
Deutschland

Project Lead

BMW Group

Background:

  • Sulzer is the DevOps partner of BMW for the Aftersales Online System.
  • BMW requested an experienced project lead to support the DevOps team with 30 members.

Tasks:

  • Lead the DevOps Team
  • Bridgehead to BMW for all topics
  • Bridgehead to Dev partners in Germany and India

Achievements (so far):

  • Establish PIC process to reduce number of tickets and escalations
  • Create inter-team communication between the 5 different teams in Germany and India
  • Increase customer satisfaction index from 2 to 4 (on a scale of 5)
Jan. 2022 - Dez. 2026
3 Jahren
Deutschland

OpsSec Security Consultant

BMW Group

Background:

  • BMW Group provides B2B and B2C services like CarData, FleetData, or Catena X via AWS cloud apps.

Tasks:

  • Define security concept for all relevant applications running on the platform.
  • Connect applications to BMW central SOC / Splunk.
  • Regular Pen tests, IAST / SAST / DAST scans.
  • Assure compliance with BMW regulations.

Achievements (so far):

  • Security KPI of over 95% achieved.
  • Compliance KPI of over 90% achieved.
Dez. 2022 - Aug. 2023
9 Monaten
Deutschland

Interim CISO EMEA

Evident Scientific GmbH

Background:

  • Evident Scientific is a spin-off from Olympus.
  • During 2022 the carve-out was prepared and executed end of 2022.

Tasks:

  • Interim CISO for EMEA

Achievements:

  • Defined PPP Framework
  • IT-risk register EMEA established.
  • UK Cyber Essentials certificate accomplished
  • ISO 27001:2022 Maturity Assessment conducted.
Jan. 2021 - Bis heute
3 Jahren 3 Monaten

Security Consultant

DCSO GmbH

Background:

  • DCSO conducts the Cloud Vendor Assessments (CVA) for VW, BASF, Bayer and Allianz.
  • All cloud-based solutions that shall be used, need to pass a CVA.

Tasks:

  • Cloud Vendor Assessments (CVA) based on DCSO defined security domains (NIST/ISO)

Achievements:

  • Conducted successful over 10 assessments in 2022
  • Conducted successful over 10 assessments in 2023.
Okt. 2021 - Jan. 2022
4 Monaten
Deutschland

Cyber Security Consultant

Bechtle AG

Background:

  • New Board of the Bechtle Hosting and Operations GmbH wanted to get an ISO 27001 and BSI C5 Maturity Level assessment.

Tasks:

  • Conduct ISO 27001:2021 control assessment.
  • Conduct BSI C5 control assessment.
  • Define risk-based technical and organizational measurements to improve overall Cyber Security maturity level and resilience.

Achievements:

  • Final report created and presented to the Board and CISO.

Zusammenfassung

As a seasoned Security Matter Expert and GRC Senior Consultant, I specialize in delivering robust security strategies, compliance solutions, and operational excellence. With extensive experience across industries like automotive, scientific, and IT services, I excel in leading complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing cybersecurity maturity. Key achievements include driving a 95% security KPI and 90% compliance KPI for BMW’s AWS cloud apps, securing ISO 27001:2022 maturity assessments, and achieving UK Cyber Essentials certification. I’ve successfully led DevOps teams, reduced escalations, and improved customer satisfaction indices. My expertise spans security concepts, SOC integrations, risk assessments, and cloud vendor evaluations for major enterprises like VW, BASF, and Allianz. Certified across ISACA, Cisco, Microsoft, and TÜV-Süd, I bring a comprehensive skill set to every engagement, ensuring measurable improvements in security posture, compliance, and operational resilience.

Sprachen

Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Verhandlungssicher
Französisch
Verhandlungssicher
Chinesisch
Grundkenntnisse
Thailändisch
Grundkenntnisse

Ausbildung

Okt. 1993 - Juni 1994
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Technical College Certificate · Finance & Controlling · Deutschland

Zertifikate & Bescheinigungen

TÜV-Süd KRITIS Prüfverfahrenskompetenz §8a (3) BSIG

TÜV-Süd

UK Cyber Essentials

Evident Scientific

ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineer (CDPSE)

ISACA

TÜV-Süd Data Privacy Officer (DSB-TÜV)

TÜV-Süd

ISACA Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

ISACA

ISACA Cyber Security Practitioner

ISACA

ISACA IT-Risk Practitioner

ISACA

BMW Security Manager Projects (SMP)

BMW

ISACA IT-Governance and Compliance Practitioner

ISACA

RSA Certified RSA ACE Engineer

RSA

Cisco CCIE

Cisco

Cisco CCNA

Cisco

Cisco CCNP

Cisco

Microsoft MCP

Microsoft

Microsoft MCSE

Microsoft

Microsoft MCT

Microsoft

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