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 2025, Continental generated sales of €19.7 billion and employed around 93,000 people in 54 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.
Job DescriptionAs 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 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)
Cybersecurity Rules
- definition & review of cybersecurity rules
- definition & review of supporting documents (standards, guidelines, checklists, etc.)
- consulting towards understanding & implementing rule requirements
Cybersecurity Incident Support
- cybersecurity guidance/consulting for other IT functions or cybersecurity teams
- coordination with other IT functions or cybersecurity teams
- technical analysis
Audit Support
- support of technical cybersecurity audits, tests and assessments
Trend Evaluation
- evaluation of current technology and cybersecurity trends
Focus Topics
- OT security (shopfloor IT)
- IoT & non-office device security
- network security
- Academic degree in information technology or similar qualification through professional education and existing work experience in IT (enterprise environment)
- Several years of work experience in enterprise IT environments (preferrably including cybersecurity)
- Experience with working in international project teams
- 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
Knowledge on:
- Cybersecurity concepts, architectures, solutions
- General IT architecture and concepts (computers, network, cloud, storage, etc.)
- Operating systems (Linux, Windows)
- Network security
- OT specific communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, BACnet, etc.)
- IoT & non-office devices (sensors, building automation, digital signage, access control systems, etc.)
- project management (optional)
- security frameworks/standards (OWASP, NIST, CIS, ISO 27000 family, BSI, etc.)
- ITSM processes (Incident Management, Change Management, Request fulfillment)
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.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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Skills Required
- Academic degree in information technology or equivalent professional education and existing IT work experience
- Several years of experience in enterprise IT environments, preferably including cybersecurity
- Experience working in international project teams
- Effective communication skills for various target groups
- Interest in current technology trends
- Willingness to travel from time to time
- Proficiency in English
- Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, architectures, and solutions
- Knowledge of general IT architecture, including computers, networks, cloud, and storage
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
- Knowledge of network security
- Knowledge of OT communication protocols such as Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA, and BACnet
- Knowledge of IoT and non-office devices
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including OWASP, NIST, CIS, ISO 27000 family, and BSI
- Knowledge of ITSM processes including incident management, change management, and request fulfillment
- Knowledge of project management
Continental Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health plans are often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and related programs (such as HSA/FSA) highlighted as strong components. Feedback suggests the quality of healthcare coverage is a meaningful part of overall compensation satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings, including 401(k) plans with company contributions, are viewed favorably and frequently mentioned alongside competitive base pay. These plans are seen as a reliable pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and other leave programs are presented as part of a broad benefits suite. The scope of time-off options contributes positively to perceived overall value.
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What We Do
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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
