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
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 ([email protected]) is happy to help. Please do not use this email address to send your application or CV. To apply, please click the "Apply" button. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
#LI-HybridPerfection? 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.
Apply now!
We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!
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.comCovestro 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.
Skills Required
- Degree in computer science, IT security, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications supported by hands-on experience
- Extensive software development experience, particularly with Python, automation, and low-level programming
- Technical IT security experience, including penetration testing, red teaming, or security automation
- Practical experience with AI automation in a security context
- Experience designing security controls for cloud-native and containerized workloads
- Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience collaborating with Security Operations and Cyber Defense teams, including monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response support
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Hands-on experience with AWS security services and cloud security architectures
- Experience with international teamwork and global IT governance
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
