Ethical Hacker

Are you a curious and creative ethical hacker ready to push boundaries and make a real impact on the digital security of the Netherlands? At KPN, you’ll use your talents within a close-knit team that explores vulnerabilities and works together every day to create a safer digital world.

Jouw rol als Ethical Hacker

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team

• Be part of a close-knit team with a shared passion for breaking stuff, or better said exploring vulnerabilities and seeing where it leads.
• We put strong emphasis on both self-development and knowledge sharing because we believe this makes individual team members more effective.

Your Role as an Ethical Hacker

• You look beyond the surface and naturally think like an attacker: how would you exploit a system, digitally or physically?
• You enjoy CTFs, solving puzzles, and spend your spare time reverse engineering or playing on platforms like Hack The Box.
• You analyze risks, perform real-world authorized attacks, and advise colleagues on how to strengthen their systems.

Dit is je team

Are you a curious, creative person ready to break boundaries and make your mark in cybersecurity? Do you want to use your technical talents to protect the digital world? We’re looking for a passionate hacker to join our team and help make KPN, and therefore the Netherlands, a safer place.

Wat breng jij ons?

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience with Python, Linux, Windows and networks.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current attack methods and threats.
• You love building your own tools to automate tasks.
• You communicate your findings clearly, even to non-technical colleagues.
• At least two years of experience as a penetration tester, but if you have less, we still encourage you to apply because we value potential and willingness to learn.
• Certifications like OSCP/OSCE, and knowledge of OWASP, NIST, or CIS are a plus, but not required. Most importantly is enthusiasm and a strong desire to earn your OSCP certification. We care about your potential and commitment to learn.
• Interest in mobile app security, cloud security, hacking hardware, or wireless protocols is great; the most important thing is your eagerness to learn.

Whether you come from a traditional IT background or bring a unique perspective, your fresh ideas and drive to grow are more important to us than a perfect CV.

Wat krijg je van ons?

What will you get from us

• An allowance of 10.5% of your gross monthly salary, including 8% holiday pay.
• A variable bonus scheme of 7% corresponding to scale 10.
• An annual individual and collective salary increase in accordance with our collective labor agreement (CAO).
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and training, including a personal training budget. In fact, we expect you to keep developing yourself.
• A good work-life balance, such as at least 1 day per week in the office and otherwise working from home or in the office depending on the type of test you are doing, transition leave, and the option to swap a public holiday for one that matches your religious or cultural preference.
• A home office allowance to optimally set up your workspace at home, including a mobile phone and laptop.
• 50% discount on KPN products and services, such as KPN internet.
• Commuting allowance for travel to and from work, for example a bicycle allowance of €0.40 per kilometer, €0.23 per kilometer, or full compensation for 2nd class public transport. In addition, you receive a €10 monthly internet allowance and a home office allowance of €2.15 per day.
• Excellent pension plan: a total contribution of 23% of your pensionable salary, of which KPN contributes 16% and you contribute 7%.

For this job you need to live in the Netherlands or be willing to move to the Netherlands.