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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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. Job Description The Senior Penetration Tester is responsible for establishing, governing, and performing penetration testing activities within the ContiTech SOC. The role drives enterprise-wide testing standards and provides expert guidance to stakeholders to improve the overall security posture. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and govern enterprise-wide penetration testing standards, processes, and methodologies Conduct advanced penetration tests and security assessments across networks, applications (including web applications and mobile environments), and infrastructure Identify, exploit, and assess vulnerabilities, and translate findings into risk-based remediation actions Act as subject matter expert and advisor to IT, application owners, and business stakeholders on security risks and architecture Manage and continuously improve penetration testing services, including external providers and tooling Support incident response and threat assessments through offensive security expertise Communicate technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders and senior management Contribute to cybersecurity governance, awareness, and integration with SOC operations and detection capabilities Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN Strong knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap), and frameworks Deep understanding of network, system, and application security Solid knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and IT service management Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience 5–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on penetration testing or offensive security Proven experience performing and leading complex penetration testing engagements and security assessments Experience working within SOC environments or closely with incident response and threat detection teams Experience managing external vendors or working in service-oriented security delivery models Experience in global, cross-functional enterprise environments Demonstrated ability to translate technical vulnerabilities into business risk and mitigation strategies Additional Information Hybrid work setup HMO upon hire Values-based culture Work-life balance Learning Opportunities Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Leadership Level: Leading Self

Legal Entity: Continental Global Business Services Manila, Inc. (2008)

Working Time: Full Time