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.


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 join our BASF Coatings Cybersecurity Team, tasked with overseeing internal and external cybersecurity requirement frameworks for the Coatings division.
* Your main duty is to develop, manage and coordinate security policies and procedures according to regulatory and customer requirements following industry standards.
* Your responsibility includes maintaining an up-to-date regulatory requirement framework and disseminating this information to our global organization.
* Conducting risk assessments of our assets, auditing third party service providers and accompanying audits of our own processes are additional key elements of your responsibility.
* As a central point of contact, you interact with various stakeholders across all hierarchical levels, including our governance organization and legal and operational units.
* Your role also involves continually enhancing our organization's cybersecurity approach to help secure BASF Coatings.



* master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field with preferably 5-6 years of experience and at least 2-3 years of experience with regulatory frameworks, risk assessments and audits
* experience of international cyber security standards and regulations (such as BSI IT Grundschutz, ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-34, ITIL, GDPR, NIS2, TISAX, etc.)
* experience in cyber information security and risk management, along with knowledge of pertinent norms and standards and their practical implementation
* Teamplayer with exceptional communication skills to effectively engage and coordinate with stakeholders throughout the organization in both written and spoken German and English
* capable of working autonomously within a multi-national team and organization, employing a structured, analytical and quality-focused approach



* 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)
* You can also reach our recruiting team here
* First information about our application process can be found here