Cybersecurity Specialist – OT & IoT Infrastructure

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 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 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 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
  

Qualifications

• 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)
  

Additional Information

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.

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

Cybersecurity Specialist – Cybersecurity Reporting, Data Analytics & Data Architecture

About the job

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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 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

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to drive cybersecurity reporting, analytics, and data management capabilities in Cybersecurity. The role is responsible for designing and maintaining reporting solutions, building scalable data architectures, automating data collection and analysis processes, and delivering actionable insights to management and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade cybersecurity reporting and analytics solutions.
• Build and optimize data models, data pipelines, and reporting architectures to support cybersecurity operations and strategic decision-making.
• Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and related technologies.
• Design and implement automated data collection, transformation, and validation processes using Python, SQL, APIs, and scripting technologies.
• Integrate data from multiple cybersecurity platforms, tools, and data sources into a centralized reporting environment.
• Define and maintain cybersecurity KPIs, metrics, scorecards, and executive dashboards.
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams, IT, business stakeholders, and management to translate reporting requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Contribute to the development of data governance, data quality, and reporting standards within cybersecurity.
• Support strategic initiatives through data-driven insights and predictive analytics where applicable.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Academic degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in cybersecurity reporting, data analytics, business intelligence, data engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Expert-level SQL skills, including complex query development, performance optimization, data modeling, and database design.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python for data analysis, automation, scripting, ETL processes, and data engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including semantic modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development, and data visualization.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable data architectures and reporting platforms.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, database technologies, cloud-based data services, and data integration frameworks.
• Experience developing cybersecurity KPIs, management reporting, executive dashboards, and board-level presentations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, risk management, and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, or NIS2.
• Experience with automation, reporting optimization, and large-scale data processing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services, Microsoft Fabric, or comparable modern data platforms is an advantage.

Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
• Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentales (DP-900)
• Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
• Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)
• Security+
• CISSP, CISM, or comparable cybersecurity certification
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Ownership mindset with a strong continuous improvement orientation.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across global teams.
• Structured, proactive, and results-driven working style.
  

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring, trainings or global internal Software Academy)

• Performance bonus
• Casual leave with pay (e. g. paternity leave, marriage of your children)
• Agile and collaborative workstyle
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Employee discounts
• Employee Providence Fund 16% upon confirmation
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Unlimited medical coverage for your spouse and children, incl. general, optical and dental health and hospitalization coverage
• Canteen on-site
• Sport center on-site incl. Continental sports club
• On-site physicians

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.

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

Cybersecurity Specialist

About the job

Company Description

Continental’s digital capabilities are growing every day. Our Tires Manufacturing change accordingly IT Competence Center drives the digitization of our tire plant’s processes – and we want you to join us!

We analyze business requirements and transform them into the latest digital processes and systems. This enables Continental’s Tire business to continuously improve production performance and quality results in order to meet customer requirements.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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 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

Join our Cyber Defense Center as a Security Operations Specialist and become part of a global team dedicated to safeguarding our organization's people, systems, and data. As a member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you will investigate security alerts, respond to cyber threats, and collaborate with colleagues across IT and cybersecurity functions to strengthen our security posture. Using advanced security technologies and threat intelligence, you will perform incident investigations, support threat hunting activities, and contribute to the detection, analysis, and mitigation of security risks across our global environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, validate, and respond to security incidents escalated by CrowdStrike Falcon Complete or reported by users and other IT departments.
• Investigate security incidents using CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender and other security tools.
• Analyze alerts and suspicious activity using endpoint telemetry, threat intelligence and SIEM logs.
• Perform root cause analysis of security incidents and document findings and recommendations.
• Execute containment and remediation actions according to established procedures.
• Conduct threat analysis and participate in threat hunting and proactive investigations.
• Escalate complex incidents to senior analysts or specialized response teams when required.
• Document incidents, actions taken and lessons learned for compliance and operational purposes.
• Collaborate with the Global SOC team and other IT departments to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and continuous improvement of incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques and security technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve detection capabilities and incident response processes.
• Support post-incident reviews and contribute to recommendations for preventing future incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, IT Security, or a related cybersecurity role. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience investigating security alerts and incidents in an enterprise environment.
• Working knowledge of security monitoring concepts, alert triage, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Familiarity with attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Basic understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience using security monitoring tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SIEM platforms, or similar technologies.
• CrowdStrike certifications such as CCFA, CCFR, or CCFH are considered an advantage.
• Ability to analyze logs, endpoint telemetry, and security events to determine impact and scope of incidents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
• Passion for cybersecurity and a willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

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

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

About the job

Company Description

Continental’s digital capabilities are growing every day. Our Tires Manufacturing change accordingly IT Competence Center drives the digitization of our tire plant’s processes – and we want you to join us!

We analyze business requirements and transform them into the latest digital processes and systems. This enables Continental’s Tire business to continuously improve production performance and quality results in order to meet customer requirements.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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 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

Join our Cyber Defense Center as a Senior Security Operations Specialist and become part of a global team dedicated to safeguarding our organization's people, systems, and data.

As a member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you will lead the investigation and response to complex cyber threats, drive continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities, and act as a senior escalation point for the SOC team. Using advanced security technologies, threat intelligence, and proactive threat hunting techniques, you will play a key role in protecting our global environment against sophisticated adversaries.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, validate, and respond to complex security incidents escalated by CrowdStrike Falcon Complete MDR Service, SOC analysts, users, and other IT departments.
• Lead investigations of advanced security incidents using CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, SIEM platforms, and other security technologies.
• Analyze alerts, suspicious activity, attack patterns, and threat actor behavior using endpoint telemetry, threat intelligence, cloud telemetry, and SIEM data.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis, determine attack scope and impact, and provide detailed findings and recommendations.
• Lead containment, eradication, and recovery activities for major security incidents.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities and initiate investigations based on intelligence, emerging threats, and hypothesis-driven analysis.
• Coordinate with Incident Response, Infrastructure, Cloud, Identity, and Business teams during major cyber incidents.
• Produce high-quality incident reports, executive summaries, lessons learned, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Global SOC team and cybersecurity stakeholders to strengthen operational effectiveness and security monitoring maturity.
• Lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of incident response playbooks, use cases, and operating procedures.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, adversary tradecraft, and security technologies.
• Develop and tune detection rules, analytics, and correlation logic to improve SOC visibility and effectiveness.
• Perform advanced threat modeling and map detections to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Mentor junior and mid-level SOC analysts and provide technical guidance during investigations.
• Act as a senior escalation point for high-severity incidents and provide incident leadership during major cyber events.
• Identify security gaps, recommend strategic improvements, and drive implementation of detection and response enhancements.
• Support purple-team exercises, tabletop exercises, and adversary emulation activities to validate security controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Proven experience investigating and managing complex cyber incidents in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience security monitoring operations, incident investigation, and enterprise detection technologies.
• Strong understanding of attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and incident response best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Entra ID, networking, and enterprise security architectures.
• Extensive experience with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SIEM planforms, EDR/XDR solutions and cloud security technologies.
• Experience developing detection logic, threat hunting hypotheses, and security monitoring use cases.
• Experience performing malware triage, attack chain analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Understanding of cloud security concepts across Microsoft Azure, AWS and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, KQL, or similar technologies.
• CrowdStrike certifications such as CCFA, CCFR, or CCFH are considered an advantage.
• Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, CISSP, SC-200, or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations and drive cross-functional collaboration during major security incidents.
• Passion for cybersecurity and a willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills.
• Fluent in English.
  

Additional Information

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