Junior Pentester IB

Are you analytical, curious, and interested in discovering how secure software and systems really are? Do you enjoy investigating technical problems, detecting vulnerabilities, and thinking along about how systems can be made safer? Then this position is for you. As a Junior Pentester, you will get to work testing applications and systems and learn how to map out security risks. What will you do? As a Junior Pentester, you work within a security team that tests various applications and systems for vulnerabilities. You investigate where possible security risks exist and discuss your findings with the colleagues involved. Your work includes, among other things: - carrying out penetration tests and vulnerability scans; - testing web applications and Active Directory environments; - preparing penetration tests and conducting intake interviews; - investigating and analyzing possible vulnerabilities; - reporting findings and providing practical recommendations; - discussing test results with clients; - working with automated security tools and further developing them where possible; - contributing to security testing within CI/CD and release processes. What we are looking for You have an interest in cybersecurity and penetration testing and preferably experience with one or more of the following topics: - web application and application security; - Active Directory; - network security; - vulnerability scanning; - Python or Bash; - tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus/Qualys or Metasploit; - OWASP Top 10 and other security standards. You do not need to master all of the mentioned techniques and tools. A relevant education, certification, work experience, or personal security projects form a good basis. The Business & IT Traineeship Through The Trainee Company, you combine working, learning, and personal development. You start with an intensive onboarding in which you are prepared for your first assignment. During the traineeship you follow training courses and obtain relevant certificates that match your development within IT. Think of recognized certificates such as Scrum, Lean, ITIL, BiSL & SQL. In addition, you receive personal guidance and continue to develop yourself during your assignment. This way you not only learn in practice, but also work in a focused way on your technical and personal development. This vacancy is part of our recruitment for the traineeship class starting in March 2027. We would like to get in touch with you now already. Ready to start your career in cybersecurity and penetration testing? Apply for the Business & IT Traineeship at The Trainee Company. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Netherlands on Arbeitnow