AI Security Specialist Job ID: REF99448L

Continental; Ribeirão; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Flexible working model

Collaborative working style

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Continental is seeking an AI Security Specialist to influence how applications and AI-enabled solutions are designed and governed, turning complex security standards into practical guidance that enables innovation while protecting our global business.

You will work across IT and business functions to assess risks, define security rules, and support audits, with a collaborative, international environment and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 3+ years of enterprise IT experience including cybersecurity.
• Experience assessing applications, architectures and AI solutions for security risks.
• Familiarity with OWASP, NIST, CIS and ISO/IEC 27001.
• CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of web application security, authentication and encryption.
• Excellent communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in international cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, review and approve applications and AI-enabled solutions for security risks.
• Assess solution, product and architecture documentation for security risks and compliance.
• Review security checklists, document outcomes and approve solutions.
• Provide cybersecurity consulting to IT and business functions for AI initiatives.
• Define and maintain application and AI-security rules, standards, checklists and guardrails.
• Support cybersecurity audits, tests and assessments; address findings.

Skills

Security assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Security architectures

English language

Education

Academic degree in Cybersecurity/Information Security

Tools

OWASP

NIST

CIS

ISO/IEC 27001

Job description

Job Description

As an AI Security Specialist you will influence how applications and AI-enabled solutions are designed, assessed and governed-turning complex security standards into practical guidance that enables innovation while protecting our global business.

You will combine hands-on security assessment with consulting, governance and cross-functional collaboration:

• Evaluate, reviewand approve AI-enabled, client, mobile, add-in, weband other applications;
• Assess solution, productand architecture documentation for security risks and compliance;
• Review security checklists, document outcomesand approve solutions within delegated authority;
• Provide Cybersecurity consulting to IT and business functions, particularly for AI-related initiatives;
• Define and maintain applicationand AI-security rules, standards, guidelines, checklistsand guardrails;
• Support cybersecurity audits, testsand assessments, and help stakeholders address identified findings.

Additional Information

Our Offer:

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
• Opportunity to make a difference.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, ITor a comparable qualification;.
• 3+ years of enterprise IT experience, including cybersecurity or application security;
• Practical experience assessing applications, architecturesand AI-enabled solutions for security risks;
• Experience applying standards and frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, CISand ISO/IEC 27001;
• CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, or an equivalent recognized certification (is an advantage);
• Strong knowledge of Cybersecurity architectures, web application security, authenticationand encryption technologies;
• Ability to communicate security requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Experience collaborating in international, cross-functional teams and influencing decisions without direct authority;
• Advanced English skills (verbal and written).

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000people in 54 countries and markets.