Security Automation Engineer (m/f/d) – Salary Included

Covestro AG; Leverkusen; On-site; EUR 105,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Family-friendly policies

Active health promotion

Salary conversion to savings

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a cybersecurity professional to shape security by design across development teams in a global IT Security setup. The role emphasizes AI‑driven security, automation, and cloud‑native protections within the SDLC.

You will work with developers, security operations, and partners to continuously improve security controls and threat detection across containers and cloud workloads, using advanced AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT security, or related discipline, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Extensive software development background (Python, automation, low‑level programming) with IT security.
• Experience with AI automation in security and cloud‑native/containerized workloads.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD integration.
• Experience collaborating with Security Operations and Cyber Defense teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate agentic security solutions for automated patching and remediation.
• Build external attack surface scanning using AI/LLM capabilities with scanner data.
• Develop AI‑driven review logic for firewall analysis, anomaly detection, and policy compliance.
• Advise software teams on secure coding and Security by Design throughout the SDLC.
• Co‑design and review coding templates with internal and external partners.

Skills

Python

Automation

Low‑level programming

DevSecOps

Secure SDLC

AI automation

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Security operations

Education

Degree in computer science or IT security

Tools

AWS

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game‑changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. Covestro's cybersecurity landscape is evolving fast – and you can help shape it. Within our global IT Security team, you'll combine AI and automation to build security solutions that don't just react, but anticipate. You'll embed the "Security by Design" mindset deep into development teams, automate threat responses, and set standards for cloud security on a global scale. This is where real technical depth meets strategic impact – in an environment that doesn't just demand innovation, it thrives on it.

Salary and benefits

In addition to our wide range of benefits, a full‑time position comes with an attractive starting salary between 104,800 €/year and 127,100 €/year plus a variable component. Your starting salary will be determined based on your qualifications and professional experience.

• flexible working hours
• compatibility of family and work
• active health promotion
• ability to convert part of your salary into long‑term or retirement savings

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate agentic security solutions for automated patching, vulnerability remediation, and controlled shutdown processes
• Build and continuously improve external attack surface scanning solutions that combine state‑of‑the‑art AI and LLM capabilities with commercial scanner data and custom scanner logic
• Develop AI‑driven review logic for firewall rule analysis, anomaly detection, and cloud policy compliance
• Advise and support software development teams on secure coding practices, threat modeling, and Security by Design principles throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Co‑design and review agentic coding templates in close collaboration with internal and external development partners

Profile

• You hold a degree in computer science, IT security, or a related discipline – or bring equivalent qualifications backed by demonstrated hands‑on experience
• Extensive background in software development (particularly Python, automation, and low‑level programming) as well as technical IT security (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming, security automation) is part of your track record
• Comprehensive practical experience with AI automation in a security context and with designing security controls for cloud‑native and containerized workloads sets you apart
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines is part of your everyday toolkit
• Experience collaborating with Security Operations and Cyber Defense teams – including security monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response support – rounds off your profile
• Fluent English skills (written and spoken) are essential for daily work in a global team; additional languages are welcome
• Nice to have, but not required: Hands‑on experience with AWS security services and cloud security architectures
• Background in international teamwork and global IT governance

Work arrangement

This position is generally to be filled on a full‑time basis. Prefer part‑time? Feel free to apply and indicate your desired working hours as a percentage.

Contact

For initial questions, Chris Rziha ([e-mail]) is happy to help.

EEO statement

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

About Covestro

We are a world‑leading supplier of high‑tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There’s life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture.

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