Northwave Cyber Security is HIRING A

Penetration Tester

📍 Germany 🌐 Fully RemoteFull Time
POSTED July 10, 2025

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Your mission

Our slogan "You scope it, we pwn it" is based on what red teamers live for: hacking.

What sets our team apart from other teams is not only that we perform pen tests, security assessments and red team exercises. Within Northwave, we also advise our colleagues from other departments in the field of resilience and business consultancy and, if necessary, we support the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) with ransomware incidents.

Thanks to our extensive knowledge pool, consisting of Northwave's Blue Team, the Threat Intelligence team, the CERT, the Reverse Engineering team and many other disciplines, we are able to support customers with today's challenges. No two tests are the same, and for each test we think along with you about what is really necessary, even outside of our red team portfolio. What we are particularly proud of is our role as a TIBER and ART provider. In addition, we are not only active in the Benelux but also in the DACH region and Nordics, as long as we can make our customers safer. And this is only part of our work within the Red Team.

Being part of Northwave´s international Red Team means:

  • Performing penetration testing and ethical hacking activities;
  • Developing and executing red team exercises to assess security posture;
  • Providing detailed reports and recommendations for improving security;
  • Collaborating with clients to implement effective security solutions.

Performing penetration testing and ethical hacking activities;

Developing and executing red team exercises to assess security posture;

Providing detailed reports and recommendations for improving security;

Collaborating with clients to implement effective security solutions.

Are you up for the challenge?

What can you expect from us?

Contract
Development

What do you want to achieve and what support do you need? You will receive regular training and support in achieving your professional goals. You can also develop further within Northwave.

Team

It is important to us to respect and value each other - as professionals and as people. The best way to get to know your 275+ colleagues from the Netherlands and Germany is to take part in one of our many activities, such as our annual trip to the theme park.

Equipment
Mobility

For your mobility, you can choose between a Deutschlandticket or a Job Bike . For business trips to customers or our locations in Leipzig and Utrecht, we naturally also support somewhat faster means of transport ;-)

What else...

No, the fruit basket in the office is not a benefit for us, but a matter of course - just like coffee, tea and lemonade. Have you ever tried Dutch caramel waffles?

Job requirements

The most important thing for us is that you fit into the team and are keen to help shape and advance Northwave. Of course, we also have a few technical requirements for this position.

Education

You have a relevant academic degree and ideally one of the following certifications: OSCP, OSEP, CRTO and/or VCA (not a must, but a plus!)?

Knowledge and experience

You have several years of experience in performing vulnerability assessments and IT or OT penetration testing. And you have profound knowledge or experience of network security. Things like protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), virtual private networks (VPN), but also security protocols like TLS and SSH hold no secrets for you.

Other strengths

Interested?

I look forward to receiving your application.

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How we hire

Our hiring process is thorough, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you to decide if we're the right fit for you. Depending on the position and general conditions, steps may vary in individual cases - if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Your Application and Screening phase

After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt from us.

We review your application and give you feedback. This process takes some time but we try to give you feedback as quickly as possible .

First Interview - Getting to know you

In the first online meeting , let our recruiter learn about you and your story to check a

potential fit . This is also a chance for you to ask first questions about the role and company.

Second Interview - Learning more about your skills

In this one site

meeting , your future Leader takes a deeper dive into your experience and what you could bring to the team . You can expect questions on how knowledgeable you are in the business or technology area . For technical positions, you can expect a technical test . Further, you have the chance to meet the team and ask questions.

Job Offer and Onboarding

Congratulations , you made it to the very last stage! Here we have already decided to make you part of the Northwave team. We are sending you a job offer. We hope you also choose us! If so, Welcome to the Northwave family .

We are ready to start with your Onboarding !

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