Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 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 19 production and 16 development sites
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Regional IT Cybersecurity Coordinator to join our EMEA IT team. In this role, you will act as a strategic bridge between global cybersecurity standards and regional operations, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and security practices across all Tires locations in the region. You will collaborate closely with local IT teams, central competence centers, and business stakeholders to maintain a strong and resilient cybersecurity posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Cybersecurity Coordination: Lead and coordinate regional cybersecurity activities and projects, ensuring alignment with global strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
- Governance & Compliance: Support the implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements; contribute to audits and ensure remediation of findings.
- IT Emergency Management: Act as Regional IT Emergency Lead, maintaining and testing emergency processes, disaster recovery plans, and related documentation.
- Risk & Vulnerability Management: Track and support vulnerability remediation and cybersecurity risk management activities; contribute to incident response coordination.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate alignment between global and local cybersecurity teams, translating requirements into actionable regional solutions and ensuring business integration.
- Awareness & Training: Support execution of cybersecurity awareness programs and training initiatives across the region.
- Reporting & Transparency: Contribute to cybersecurity reporting (KPIs, risk, compliance) and track implementation progress of initiatives; provide insights for continuous improvement and cost transparency.
Education: Bachelor’s or Diploma in Information Technology or related field; cybersecurity certifications preferred.
Experience
- 5–10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in cybersecurity roles
- Strong background in cybersecurity processes, IT infrastructure, and risk management
- Experience in multinational environments and willingness to travel internationally
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and risk management
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and security standards
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical topics into business language
- Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration
- Business fluent English
Leadership
- Ability to perform in a functional leadership role within a matrix organization
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management across regional and global teams
- 13th salary;
- Performance bonus;
- Christmas & Easter bonus;
- Seniority bonus;
- Flexible working time;
- Home office;
- Competitive salaries & benefits;
- Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
- Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.);
- Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
- Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
- International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Information Technology or a related field
- 5–10 years of IT experience
- At least 3 years of cybersecurity experience
- Strong background in cybersecurity processes, IT infrastructure, and risk management
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and risk management
- Understanding of governance, compliance, and security standards
- Experience in multinational environments
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Strong communication skills, including translating technical topics into business language
- Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration
- Business-fluent English
- Ability to perform in a functional leadership role within a matrix organization
- Cybersecurity certifications
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.
