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

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

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a cybersecurity professional to shape security by design across development teams in a fast‑paced IT security function. You will develop agentic security solutions, automate threat responses, and guide secure coding practices for cloud‑native workloads.

Fluent English is essential; experience with Python, automation, and AI‑driven security is highly valued. The role offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits in Germany.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT security, or related discipline— or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Extensive background in software development (Python, automation, and low‑level programming) and IT security (pentesting, red teaming, security automation).
• Experience with AI automation in a security context and designing security controls for cloud‑native and containerized workloads.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with Security Operations and Cyber Defense teams (monitoring, detection engineering, incident response).
• Fluent English (spoken and written); other languages welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate agentic security solutions for automated patching and remediation.
• Build and improve external attack surface scanning using AI and scanner data.
• Develop AI-driven review logic for firewall rule analysis and cloud policy compliance.
• Advise software teams on secure coding and Security by Design across the SDLC.
• Co‑design and review agentic coding templates with development partners.

Skills

Python

Automation

Low-level programming

DevSecOps

Security automation

Cloud security

CI/CD integration

Threat modeling

Security by design

Security operations coordination

Education

Computer science / IT security degree

Tools

AWS security services

Cloud security architectures

AI automation tools

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.

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.

What To Expect – Your Responsibilities In Detail

• 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

Your Profile – What Sets You Apart

• 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

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.

For initial questions, Chris Rziha ([e-mail]) is happy to help. Please do not use this email address to send your application or CV.

Perfection? Not required!

The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!

We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.

Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits. Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here: https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits

Contact Us: www.covestro.com

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.