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 the central team with worldwide responsibility for Cybersecurity topics within Continental.

Those will be your future main tasks:

Cybersecurity Consulting

generic cybersecurity consulting for other teams, IT functions and business functionscollaboration within the global cybersecurity communitypublishing cybersecurity information to various audiencesproviding 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 checklistssecurity review of solution / product / architecture documentationdocumentation & 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 rulesdefinition & 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 teamscoordination with other IT functions or cybersecurity teamstechnical analysis

Application Security

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

QualificationsAcademic degree in Information Technology or similar qualificationSeveral years of experience in IT (Enterprise environment)Communication Skills to effectively communicate information to various target groupsInterest in current technology trendsWillingness to travel from time to timeProficiency in English language

Knowledge on:

General IT architecture and concepts (computers, network, cloud, storage, etc.) operating systems (MacOS, Linux, Windows)Microsoft Active Directory & Entra IDapplications 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

We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits.

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

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