Cybersecurity Specialist

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.  

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

As a Cybersecurity Specialist you will be working in a global team with worldwide responsibility for Cybersecurity topics within Continental.

Those will be your future main tasks:

Application Security

• Evaluation, review, and approval of different types of applications (client, mobile, add-Ins,  web applications and more).

Cybersecurity Consulting

• Generic cybersecurity consulting for other teams, IT functions and business functions;
• Collaboration within the global cybersecurity community;
• Publishing cybersecurity information to various audiences;
• Providing technical expertise on IT cybersecurity technologies to other IT and business teams worldwide.

Project Support

• Cybersecurity consulting (including rule compliance, technical topics, support during provider interviews);
• Review of security checklists;
• Security review of solution / product / architecture documentation;
• Documentation & solution approval.

Service Requests

• Consulting for cybersecurity-related service requests (changes, incidents, work orders);
• Review and approval of cybersecurity-related service requests (changes).

Trend Evaluation

• Evaluation of current technology and cybersecurity trends.

Cybersecurity Rules

• Definition & review of cybersecurity rules;
• Definition & review of supporting documents (standards, guidelines, checklists, etc.);
• Consulting towards understanding & implementing rule requirements.

Audit Support

• Support of technical cybersecurity audits, tests and assessments.

Cybersecurity Incident Support

• Cybersecurity guidance/consulting for other IT functions or cybersecurity teams;
• Coordination with other IT functions or cybersecurity teams;
• Technical analysis.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Information Technology or related qualification;
• Several years of experience in IT (Enterprise environment);
• Communication skills to effectively communicate information to various target groups;
• Interest in current technology trends;
• Willingness to travel from time to time;
• Proficiency in English language (written and spoken).

Knowledge on:

• General IT architecture and concepts (computers, network, cloud, storage, etc.);
• Operating systems (MacOS, Linux, Windows);
• Microsoft Active Directory & Entra ID;
• Applications architectural concepts and technologies;
• Authentication & encryption (Kerberos, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, certificates, TLS, HSM, disk encryption, etc.);
• Industry Cybersecurity standards like security frameworks/standards (OWASP,NIST, CIS, ISO 27000 family, BSI, etc.);
• Software vulnerabilities handling.

Additional Information

Our offer:

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Agile and collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
• Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets;
• Opportunity to make a difference.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.