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Vladimir Mildenberger

IT & Cybersecurity Project Manager

Vladimir Mildenberger
Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present
8 months

IT & Cybersecurity Project Manager

Technology Company / IT Security Solutions

  • Planning, managing, and executing IT security projects with a focus on Palo Alto solutions (e.g., Next-Gen Firewalls, Prisma Access, Cortex, SASE, Zero Trust)
  • Coordinating interdisciplinary teams and resources across all project phases
  • Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality according to client objectives
  • Active stakeholder management ensuring transparency and communication
  • Risk management: identifying, assessing, and controlling project-related risks
  • Creating and maintaining project plans, budget overviews, and reports
  • Ensuring client satisfaction through high-quality project and relationship management
  • Applying established project management methods like PMI, PRINCE2, or SCRUM for structured project execution
May 2025 - May 2025
1 month

Secure Networking Expert – Training Concept Development

Telecommunications Industry / Consulting

  • Technical analysis of current network security trends in the B2B telecommunications environment (e.g., SASE, SD-WAN, SSE, ZTNA)
  • Conducting interviews with sales managers and technical stakeholders to gather technical and market requirements
  • Developing a hands-on training concept focused on positioning security-relevant network products to customers
  • Incorporating technical aspects such as regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS2, OT security), current threat landscapes, and cloud/security innovations
  • Collaborating closely with instructional design and training experts to create a target-group-oriented, modular training format
  • Providing technical input to strengthen sales in a changing network market with an increasing security focus
Aug 2022 - Mar 2025
2 years 8 months

Senior Security Analyst / Team Lead

Software/Technology Company

  • Creating and maintaining security and compliance documentation based on standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, specifically for an AWS-based SaaS application
  • Analyzing current and emerging regulatory requirements and translating them into technical and organizational measures for the AWS-hosted SaaS platform
  • Conducting security risk assessments and controls to identify and address risks of the cloud-based SaaS application (AWS)
  • Collaborating with business and IT leaders to implement external security and compliance requirements in a global SaaS environment
  • Maintaining and expanding a public trust center to provide transparency on security measures, certifications, and relevant compliance documentation
  • Communicating with internal and external stakeholders on security and compliance matters, especially regarding security controls, data protection policies, and the AWS-based SaaS infrastructure
  • Taking on team leadership with disciplinary and technical responsibility
Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
1 year 7 months
Remote

Project Lead Palo Alto Remote Access

Aviation

  • Developing a concept for a secure and scalable remote access solution based on Palo Alto Prisma Access and GlobalProtect, considering the Zero Trust approach
  • Preparing request for proposal (RFP) documents and evaluating vendors within a structured selection process
  • Conducting a feasibility assessment for Zero Trust remote access concepts based on Prisma Access
  • Validating the architecture through a proof of concept (PoC) before the company-wide rollout
  • Redesigning the network infrastructure to integrate the Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) model
  • Leading a multidisciplinary project team, including coordinating internal and external resources
  • Conducting workshops and alignments with technical, operational, and business stakeholders
  • Ensuring compliance with security standards and corporate policies by applying Zero Trust principles
  • Continuous risk and change management to ensure a timely and successful implementation
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
4 months

Project Support Cloud Native Architecture

Aviation

  • Analyzing architectural requirements and evaluating applications, including creating feasibility studies for cloud transformation
  • Designing the multi-cloud network architecture (MCNA) based on Aviatrix
  • Aligning the architecture with committees as well as external and internal stakeholders
  • Supporting the implementation and configuration of Aviatrix controllers and gateways in the multi-cloud network
  • Assisting with connecting cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) to the multi-cloud network as part of the cloud-native architecture
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
5 months

Project support OT / ICS Security

Aviation

  • Analysis of the company's OT requirements including specific security challenges related to Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
  • Evaluation of existing security processes and development of a strategic approach for OT/ICS security
  • Setting up a comprehensive project organization with defined roles and responsibilities and a successful project kickoff with clearly defined milestones
  • Designing and introducing necessary processes, policies, and best practices tailored to the client's specific needs
  • Applying established standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, CIS Controls, and BSI IT Baseline Protection
  • Introducing asset and risk management including identification of critical assets, risk assessment, and deriving appropriate measures
  • Conducting a pilot project to validate the developed security concepts and operationalize the processes
  • Leading workshops with internal and external stakeholders to align security requirements and promote understanding of OT security
Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
6 months

Project support SD-WAN

Aviation

  • Implementing SD-WAN to optimize network architecture and improve connection security for distributed sites
  • Evaluating security requirements for integrating SD-WAN technology, including VPNs, firewall rules, and network security requirements
  • Designing a migration concept for a seamless transition to SD-WAN while maintaining operational and security standards
  • Developing a test concept to validate the new SD-WAN solutions in a realistic environment
  • Managing providers and collaborating with external vendors to select and implement the best SD-WAN solutions
  • Setting up and coordinating the pilot deployment to test and refine the SD-WAN technology
  • Creating comprehensive documentation of all planning and implementation steps and test results
Mar 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 10 months

Management, Secure Information, Project Manager, Executive

Consulting

  • Technical and disciplinary management of the security consultant team, including supporting staff in their professional development
  • Positioning and representing the security portfolio to ensure perception as a competent partner in the field of cyber security
  • Leading and controlling the success of security projects in the Frankfurt am Main region with a focus on information and network security solutions
  • Technical development, recruiting, and building the consulting team to meet growing market demands
  • Controlling and reporting relevant KPIs as well as P&L responsibility to ensure profitability and efficiency
  • Advising clients on cyber security issues, risk management, and developing tailor-made security concepts
  • Planning and executing projects to implement security solutions in complex client environments according to ISO 27001 and BSI IT Baseline Protection
  • Coordinating and conducting project communication at the CxO level
Dec 2011 - Feb 2017
5 years 3 months

Management of International IT Infrastructure

Aviation

  • Technical leadership of rollout and project teams to implement and commission IT infrastructure at international locations
  • Responsibility for more than 3,000 workstations as well as providing IT services and smooth operations
  • Serving as the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to ensure compliance with IT security standards and regulations
  • International project management in collaboration with global teams and external service providers, including escalation and provider management
  • Monitoring compliance with information security and IT governance policies according to ISO 27001 and industry-specific requirements

Summary

Are you looking for a results-driven Security Consultant and Project Manager who navigates confidently in an international corporate environment and brings extensive industry experience?

Technical understanding, management skills, conflict resolution, and taking responsibility are my strongest competences, which I apply in daily operations with enthusiasm for your success.

You will benefit from my extensive expertise in various areas of cloud security, IT security, and information technology. From analyzing requirements and designing targeted concepts to developing and delivering a technical solution.

These technical skills are rounded off by several years of experience in disciplinary leadership of small and large teams. For me, servant leadership is a given and an important criterion for consistently productive and goal-oriented collaboration with you.

The combination of leadership and a solid technical foundation allows me to evaluate your projects from a management perspective and understand the key technical decisions needed for your project's success in your company.

Skills

  • 20+ Years Of Experience In It Infrastructure And It Security.

  • It Security And Compliance Expertise In Complex Environments.

  • Project Management And Leadership In Large International Security Projects.

  • Industry Experience In Aviation, Technology, And Consulting.

  • Practical Knowledge In Cloud Security, Aws Cloud, And Zero Trust.

  • Cloud Security, Cloud Architectures (Iso 27017, Iso 27018)

  • Zero Trust Architecture, Ztna, And Sase

  • Saas Security Compliance (Iso 27001, Soc 2, Nist)

  • Network Security, Cybersecurity, And Wlan

  • Risk Management, It Governance, And Compliance

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Sep 2009
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Master of Science · Computer Science

Oct 2004 - Sep 2007
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Bachelor of Science · Computer Science

Certifications & licenses

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Security Officer

ICO

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

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