Pentesting Coordination & Automation

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Work-from-home flexible arrangements

Five weeks vacation + 2 additional: up

Public transport pass

Development budget €1,000/year (up to

Job summary

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in Amstelveen is seeking a pentesting coordinator to organize and facilitate penetration testing activities, ensuring alignment with security policies and objectives.

You will schedule tests, monitor progress, and liaise with external vendors, while contributing to automation of repetitive tasks to improve throughput and results.

Qualifications

• 2 years of IT/cybersecurity experience.
• Familiar with IT fundamentals (OS, database, middleware, networking).
• Automation experience, AI familiarity a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate penetration testing activities and scheduling.
• Track progress and ensure tests finish on time.
• Communicate with external vendors and track deliverables.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Technical IT basics

Automation & AI

English fluency

Job description

At a glance

As a pentesting coordinator you manage and facilitates penetration testing activities. This role ensures that penetration tests are executed effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with security policies and objectives.

Your job

You help coordinate penetration testing activities, such as scheduling and tracking progress. You monitor timelines and follow up to help ensure tests are completed on time. You also support communication with external penetration testing vendors and help track their deliverables and agreements.

You work in a team and together keep track of planning to ensure a smooth throughput. You’ll work on automating repetitive tasks to further simplify and improve the process.

Working environment

You will be part of the internal Security Assurance team within the Corporate Information Security Office (CISO) of ABN AMRO in Amstelveen. Inside the team we work together in an informal way, and we provide a lot of variety and opportunities to keep developing yourself. ABN AMRO is working in an agile way of working where speed, productivity, agility and innovative power come first. For you as a pentesting coordinator, this means an interactive and inspiring way of working together across the team and with different departments of the bank.

In this challenging job you are directly responsible for your own successes. We will stimulate every opportunity to work on personal development and developments to keep on top of your technical knowledge. At ABN AMRO, we use our knowledge, expertise and network to help our clients within and outside the Netherlands achieve their goals based on responsible decisions. Our clients’ interests always come first. We want clients to understand our products, and we sometimes say ‘no’ if a product involves a risk that is too high for the client. Putting clients’ interests first also means communicating in plain language and crafting smart solutions that genuinely make a difference. That is our goal.

Your profile

You have good communication and interpersonal skills. Including the ability to create positive business relationships with stakeholders. You take ownership of your own and team’s delivery and have a proactive attitude and you can work collaboratively in a team environment. On top you recognize yourself in the following required skills:

• You have 2 years of relevant work experience in IT and/or cyber security,


• You are familiar with IT on technological level (e.g basic knowledge of OS, database, middleware, networking etc.),


• You are familiar with automation, preferably also using AI.


• You are fluent (verbal and in writing) in English.

We are offering

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing. In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget.


• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.


• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.


• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.


• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.


• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.


• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement(CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in \"Banking for better, for generations to come.\" Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.