Dirk Meissner

Security Matter Expert and GRC Senior Consultant

Dirk Meissner
Wissembourg, France

Experience

May 2024 - Dec 2025
8 months
Germany

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 - Dec 2026
3 years
Germany

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.
Dec 2022 - Aug 2023
9 months
Germany

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 - Present
3 years 3 months

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.
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
4 months
Germany

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.

Summary

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.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Chinese
Elementary
Thai
Elementary

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1994
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Technical College Certificate · Finance & Controlling · Germany

Certifications & licenses

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