Cybersecurity Specialist - OT & IoT Infrastructure

About the Position

Cybersecurity Specialist - OT & IoT Infrastructure

Continental Tyre PJ Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team. This role involves working in the central team with worldwide responsibility for Cybersecurity topics within Continental.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Consulting

  • Provide generic cybersecurity consulting for other teams, IT functions, and business functions.
  • Collaborate within the global cybersecurity community.
  • Publish cybersecurity information to various audiences.
  • Provide technical expertise on IT cybersecurity technologies to other IT and business teams worldwide.

• Project Support

  • Offer cybersecurity consulting, including rule compliance and technical topics.
  • Review security checklists.
  • Conduct security reviews of solution/product/architecture documentation.
  • Document and approve solutions.

• Service Requests

  • Consult on cybersecurity-related service requests (changes, incidents, work orders).
  • Review and approve cybersecurity-related service requests (changes).

• Cybersecurity Rules

  • Define and review cybersecurity rules.
  • Define and review supporting documents (standards, guidelines, checklists, etc.).
  • Provide consulting towards understanding and implementing rule requirements.

• Cybersecurity Incident Support

  • Provide cybersecurity guidance/consulting for other IT functions or cybersecurity teams.
  • Coordinate with other IT functions or cybersecurity teams.
  • Perform technical analysis.

• Audit Support

  • Support technical cybersecurity audits, tests, and assessments.

• Trend Evaluation

  • Evaluate current technology and cybersecurity trends.

• Focus Topics

  • OT security (shopfloor IT)
  • IoT & non-office device security
  • Network security

Requirements

• 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 (preferably 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).

We Offer

• Competitive opportunities to become part of a leading global technology company.
• Equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation.
• A chance to drive with Continental and become a supporter of our core values: Trust For One Another, Passion to Win, and Freedom to Act.

About the Company

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 Location

• City: Malaysia
• Country: Malaysia
• Remote: No

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