Cybersecurity Specialist

Budapest, Hungarythyssenkrupp Components Technology Hungary Kft


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Finance, Accounting & Controlling
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/01/30
Job number:HU_RS_01395
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Your responsibilities

Main tasks:

  • You support the implementation of the Automotive cybersecurity strategy, principles and target architecture in alignment with Group CISO directives.
  • You contribute to translating corporate information security policies into technical guidelines and operational procedures for Automotive environments.
  • You provide cybersecurity support and guidance to IT, InfraSecOps, and platform teams on infrastructure, cloud, network, endpoint topics.
  • You support the definition and application of strategic cybersecurity design principles across systems and platforms.
  • You participate in risk assessments according to automotive standards (e.g. VDA/ISA, ISO27001, NIS2; ISO21434 etc.) and support the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risks within the Automotive segment.
  • You support vendor and third-party security assessments and ensure adherence to corporate security requirements.
  • You contribute to monitoring, threat detection, and coordination of operational security activities in collaboration with tk CDC and InfraSecOps teams.
  • You support the structured response to cybersecurity incidents, including analysis, containment and recovery activities under defined procedures.
  • You contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement measures across regions and business units.
  • You act as an active contributor within the group-wide Cybersecurity Program for the Automotive segment, supporting alignment of standards, initiatives, and controls.
  • You support cybersecurity awareness, documentation, and compliance activities within Automotive business functions.
  • You translate ISec strategy into technical guidelines and operational procedures and define as well as govern strategic cyber security design principles across systems and platforms
  • Operate within established cybersecurity governance, standards, and architectural frameworks.
  • Responsible for implement and maintaining the Automotive Cyber Security Management System standards.
  • Collaborate closely with CISO ISec team, IT relevant functions and tk CDC.
  • Support decision-making with structured analysis, documentation, and risk-based recommendations.
  • Ensure transparency, traceability, and auditability of cybersecurity activities and controls.
  • Act reliably and consistently in a regulated, security- and availability-critical environment.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 27001, NIS2, TISAX, UNECE R155/R156, IEC 62443 where applicable).
  • Act as escalation point for major cybersecurity incidents affecting Automotive operations, products or infrastructure.
  • Foster strong collaboration with IT, OT, Engineering, Product Security, InfraSecOps and Enterprise Architecture teams.
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness and maturity across Automotive business functions.

Your profile

  • Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of professional experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or infrastructure security.
  • Experience in industrial, automotive, or regulated enterprise environments is highly desirable.
  • Solid understanding of IT and infrastructure security (networks, endpoints, IAM, cloud).
  • Basic to advanced knowledge of IT/OT security concepts and operational security processes.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, TISAX, IEC 62443, UNECE R155/R156 is an advantage).
  • Ability to interpret security requirements and support their practical implementation.
  • Structured, analytical, and quality-oriented working style.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments.
  • Willingness to continuously develop cybersecurity and Automotive domain knowledge.
  • High sense of responsibility and reliability in security-relevant matters.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Your benefits

  • A modern office in the 11th district is waiting for you to support your creativity with fun community places, cafe rooms, an own cinema and a skybar.
  • You can be part of a successful and growing company in the field of technology
  • We support you with flexible working hours and home office opportunity (60 % of the working time in many of our positions)
  • Competitive salary and wide range of other benefits (cafeteria & bonus) are provided to you
  • You can learn new languages in small groups, selecting from 5 languages
  • We organize leisure time activities (board games, sport activities)

Contact

Be part of a more than 20 years old success story than was born in Budapest but got international with thyssenkrupp. We are proud that the dedication of our colleagues and the innovative knowledge made our Budapest development center truly successful.
We have a place for you in our dynamically growing company if you value professional development and would like to be part of a cheerful international environment.

You can work on challenging developments in the automotive industry together with the leading car manufacturers all over the world.
Get to know more about us and bring your unique self to our company!

thyssenkrupp Components Technology Hungary Ltd.
1117 Budapest, Budafoki street 56/C

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Company

As a Cybersecurity Specialist within the Automotive segment you contribute to establishing and maintaining an effective and future-proof cybersecurity posture across the company.

You support the implementation of corporate cybersecurity strategy, governance and architecture within the Automotive environment and help ensure that cybersecurity requirements are consistently applied across the segment and its business units.

You act as an operational and technical link between information security and IT-relevant security functions, supporting secure, resilient, and compliant business operations and reporting to the AT Cyber Security Manager.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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