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Cyber Security Specialist - Regulatory Compliance (m/f/d)
70.000 - 90.000 €
BASF Coatings GmbH
Glasuritstraße 1
70.000 - 90.000 €
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:
- A master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, with 2-3 years of professional experience.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, ideally within industrial or automotive sectors.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex regulatory timelines.
- A team player with excellent communication skills in both written and spoken German and English and a proactive, structured approach to compliance and risk management.
- Familiarity with EU cybersecurity legislation, including NIS2, and industry standards such as ISO 27001 and TISAX.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CRISC) are a strong plus.
Technologies
Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring that BASF Coatings meets evolving cybersecurity regulations and industry standards. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating the implementation of regulatory requirements like the EU NIS2 Directive, ensuring full compliance across relevant entities and systems.
- Managing global cybersecurity regulatory requirements, including TISAX for the automotive industry and other sector-specific frameworks.
- Acting as the central liaison between internal stakeholders, legal teams, and external auditors to ensure alignment with compliance obligations.
- Conducting gap analyses, risk assessments, and developing remediation plans in line with EU and global regulatory requirements.
Description
Welcome to BASF! In the coatings sector, we offer far more than just paints and coatings. Our approach focuses on our customers' needs and always thinking one step ahead. Our motto, We always go beyond the surface, illustrates that we are not only focused on the products themselves but also on the reasons behind their development. We are interested in creating innovative solutions that drive future growth and meet market demands. With our in-depth knowledge and experience, we work to offer customized coatings solutions that create real added value and build strong partnerships. BASF Coatings is entering an exciting new chapter as a standalone enterprise within the Carlyle Group. As part of this transformation, we are building a dedicated Coatings Cybersecurity organization to protect our digital assets, ensure compliance, and enable innovation across global operations. We seek passionate professionals who want to shape a strong cybersecurity culture—one grounded in awareness, collaboration, and resilience—while thriving in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment. We offer an attractive salary with individual benefits such as performance-related bonuses or a share program. Company-funded supplementary health insurance, accident insurance, and an attractive pension plan offer comprehensive coverage. At our location in Münster, we have our own fitness studio with an attached physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center, and a vacation program. We provide 30 vacation days per year, additional time off options, and a 37.5-hour workweek. Employees aged 57 and over receive additional time off, and we have a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal growth. Diversity is our greatest strength! Become a part of our winning formula for success and help us develop the future—with a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or belief.
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