Vulnerability Management Specialist

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 19 production and 16 development sites.

You will be part of a global Vulnerability Management (VM) team dedicated to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within our IT systems. The Team utilizes various tools (Crowdstrike Exposure Management, Tenable, Pentera, ZAProxy..etc) to conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and ensure our security posture remains robust against emerging threats.

Your tasks will include:

▪ Manage and maintain our Crowdstrike Exposure Management platform for effective vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting;

▪ Develop and maintain Vulnerability Scan schedules and conduct regular scans across global IT assets (networks, servers, cloud environments, endpoints);

▪ Perform vulnerability scans using Crowdstrike Network Scanner, Pentera tool, ZAProxy and Tenable Nessus;

▪ Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerability findings based on risk impact, exploitability, and business criticality, support remediation efforts, and work with other IT departments on mitigation;

▪ Manage Pentest request, analyze result and provide consultation about remediation to the requestor;

▪ Provide regular reports on vulnerabilities and remediation progress;

▪ Provide security recommendations based on industry standards such as CVSS, NIST, and CIS benchmarks;

▪ Support IT departments for compliance with global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.);

▪ Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Professional Certification such as CompTIA CySA+, Security+, TCSA, TCVMP are preferred;
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a Cybersecurity or IT environment, ideally with a focus on vulnerability management: vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, and remediation processes.
• Experience in global deployment and administration of Crowdstrike Exposure Management solutions (e.g., Crowdstrike Scanner) and ZAProxy; Pentera is a plus;
• Knowledge of Frameworks & Compliance - CVE, CVSS, OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls are a plus;
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) - min. B2;
• Collaboration & Soft Skills - Working across teams, clear communication of risk and remediation strategies;
• Self-Management - Ability to work independently and handle tasks with minimal supervision.

• 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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