Bachelor's degree in information technology plus 2 years' relevant experience OR 5+ years relevant experience if no degree
Advanced knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies
Good knowledge of network technologies (Network, Firewall architecture)
Intercultural sensitivity
Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
Fluent in English with effective writing skills
Good organizational skills
Willingness to travel around 10%
Legal authorization to work in the US required.
Responsibilities
Support implementation and improvement of global cybersecurity standards and policies
Act as IT Emergency Team Lead and manage local IT Emergency processes
Translate global cybersecurity rules into actionable regional plans
Collaborate with central cybersecurity teams and local IT organizations
Coordinate regional rollout of global cybersecurity initiatives and projects
Support delivery of security awareness programs and training activities
Address regional cybersecurity metrics for structured reporting
Benefits
Immediate benefits
Robust total rewards package
Paid time off and volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Employee discounts, including tire discounts
Competitive bonus programs
401k match
Diverse and inclusive work environment with 20+ employee resource groups
Hybrid work options
Employee assistance program
Future growth opportunities, both personal and professional
Full Job Description
Job Description
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
SG 10/11
The Regional Senior Cybersecurity Coordinator supports the implementation and continuous improvement of global cybersecurity standards, policies, and operational practices across the region. Acting as the coordinating interface between the global and local cybersecurity organizations. This person works closely with the central cybersecurity teams and is an integral part of the global cybersecurity team. This role secures alignment with the company's cybersecurity strategy, supports security initiatives, and helps maintain a strong security posture throughout the region
This position requires a blend of technical cybersecurity understanding, awareness of regulations, strong process and documentation skills, and solid project coordination capabilities to ensure successful execution of regional cybersecurity activities. This role requires excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for business stakeholders, as well as the ability to guide discussions efficiently and gain consensus.
Governance, Standards & Compliance
Acts as the IT Emergency Team Lead within the region and is part of the global Tires IT Emergency Management team. The role is responsible for the roll-out, update, review, tracking and reporting of the local IT Emergency process, tools, handbooks, contact lists and other related documents like Disaster Recovery and Backup & Recovery handbooks. The role ensures the testing of the processes, organizes local and participates in central tabletop exercises.
Supports the rollout and enforcement of global cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures within the region.
Creates awareness that the regional implementation aligns with legal, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Assists with audit activities and self-assessments, including addressing control gaps or audit findings (e.g., TISAX). Ensure that all internal and external audit findings are resolved through effective remediation plans and tracks their fulfillment.
Regional Coordination & Stakeholder Alignment
Translates global cybersecurity rules into actionable regional and local plans, ensuring operational feasibility and stakeholder buy in. Provide subject matter guidance to local teams on cybersecurity practices and expectations.
Translates global cybersecurity rules into actionable regional and local plans, ensuring operational feasibility and stakeholder buy in. Provide subject matter guidance to local teams on cybersecurity practices and expectations.
Raise the demand of cybersecurity process improvement
Collaborate closely with Central Cybersecurity Coordinators, Central and regional MTE Coordinators, and further business functions to support securing operations.
Technical & Operational Support
Vulnerability & Incident Management The Regional Cybersecurity Coordinator is responsible for the Vulnerability mitigation tracking and escalation within the region. The role is the contact person for the regional and local IT organization and supports the Vulnerability Management process in the respective locations. The role supports Cybersecurity Incident response activities in the region. Participate in incident response activities, coordinating with the global incident response teams and local IT teams.
Cybersecurity Risk Management: Support as a regional Cybersecurity coordinator the local Risk owners. Leading the implementation and improvement of Cybersecurity risk management processes and follow up of measures. Support Cybersecurity risk reporting process in the locations as part of the overall Risk reporting. Continuously analyze implemented Risk processes. Identifying local improvements and deviations.
Project & Initiative Coordination
Coordinate and execute the regional rollout of global cybersecurity initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with global roadmaps.
Track and improve the performance of the regional implementation of global cybersecurity programs through global structured KPIs and reporting.
Awareness, Training & Culture
Support delivery of global and regional security awareness programs, phishing campaigns, and training activities.
Coordinate local execution, communications, and follow-up actions to ensure employee engagement.
Help identify local and regional training gaps and recommend improvements or targeted activities.
Reporting & Metrics
Address the demand of regional and local cybersecurity metrics to get structured reporting from KPIs, compliance, maturity, and risk.
Use data insights to recommend improvements
Cost Tracking & Implementation Support
Support the collection, consolidation, and reporting of cybersecurity implementation costs across the region, including labor, materials, and project-related expenses.
Work with local IT teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure accurate cost estimates to ensure availability of Budget for cybersecurity related activities.
Provide regional cost visibility to management to support budgeting, forecasting, and return on investment.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in information technology plus 2 years' relevant experience OR 5+ years relevant experience if no degree
Advanced knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies
Good knowledge of network technologies (Network, Firewall architecture)
Intercultural sensitivity
Interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders
Fluent in English
Writing skills to communicate information effectively to different target groups
Good (self-)organizational skills
Willingness to travel around 10%
Continental is able to offer relocation assistance for this opportunity
Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor degree in information technology plus 5 years experience OR 10+ years if no degree
Continental is able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity
Additional Information
THE PERKS
Immediate Benefits
Robust Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off
Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
Competitive Bonus Programs
Employes 401k Match
Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
Hybrid Work
Employee Assistance Program
Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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About Continental
Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company. The company produces tires, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental AG was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. The company operates in over 60 countries and has over 233,000 employees.
