Cyber Security Specialist - Incident Management (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF
In the coatings sector, we offer far more than just paints and coatings. Our approach is to focus on our customers' needs and always think 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 why we develop them. 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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
The newly established Coatings Cybersecurity organization within the BASF Coatings division is a strategic initiative designed to safeguard digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and support innovation across global operations. With a focus on efficiently managing risks and partnering in our digital transformation, we empower BASF Coatings to operate confidently in an increasingly complex cyber landscape while fostering a culture of security awareness and collaboration.

* In your new role, you lead and coordinate the response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely containment, analysis, and remediation.
* You act as the primary liaison between our business and our global Security Operations Center, ensuring seamless communication and escalation.
* You translate incident learnings into actionable improvements for the cybersecurity setup within the Coatings division and collaborate with SOC analysts to identify and assess threats and support proactive threat hunting initiatives.
* Furthermore, you develop and refine incident response playbooks and workflows tailored to the Coatings division’s operational needs.
* You provide clear, structured updates to business units and leadership during and after incidents and support internal training and awareness initiatives based on real-world incident scenarios.

WHAT YOU OFFER
* master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, with 2–3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity
* expertise in operative cybersecurity, including threat detection and system hardening as well as experience in developing and executing structured incident response procedures
* teamplayer with excellent communication skills in both written and spoken German and English
* strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional global teams
* familiarity with SIEM tools, forensic analysis platforms, and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, YARA, and Sigma
* ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant insights and communicate effectively across all levels
* commitment to staying current with evolving threats, tools, and best practices in cybersecurity

WHAT WE OFFER
* 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 “Freizeit” fitness studio with an attached physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant “Auszeit” including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center ‘LackiKids’ and a vacation program “LackiKids on Tour”.
* We have 30 vacation days/year (full-time), additional time off options and a 37.5-hour week.
* Employees aged 57 and over receive 2.5 hours/week of additional time off, while employees working shifts are entitled to this from the age of 55.
* We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.

HOW TO REACH US
* Corinna Granterath (Talent Acquisition), corinna.granterath@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-59302 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online (technical questions cannot be answered in this appointment)

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