Security Consultant

Software Search; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Project variety and autonomy

Competitive compensation

32/36/40-hour work week

Laptop and phone provided

Training budget and knowledge sessions

Access to security events and meet-ups

Job summary

Software Search is recruiting a Security Consultant to lead vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security strategy design for large organizations. You will implement security measures, optimize processes, and help clients become better protected against threats.

Requirements include a technical degree, 5+ years in cybersecurity, fluency in Dutch (C1), and experience with AWS/Azure/GCP cloud security, OWASP, and SIEM/SOAR/EDR tools.

Qualifications

• Completed higher professional or university degree in a technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or a similar role.
• Fluent Dutch, both spoken and written (C1 level).
• Experience with pentesting, vulnerability management, and cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as OWASP and experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of security standards and protocols such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and BIO.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex topics clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Designing and implementing security strategies and solutions.
• Advising on defensive and offensive security measures.
• Integrating and improving security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and CTI platforms.
• Conducting threat analysis and developing mitigation strategies.
• Advising on compliance with standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and BIO.

Skills

Pentesting

Vulnerability assessment

Cloud security

OWASP

Dutch (C1)

Communication

Education

Higher professional or university degree in a technical field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Security Consultant

Salary: €10,000
Location: The Randstad
Type: Hybrid

What are you going to do?

Imagine this: you are starting a new project at a large organization. You conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, advise on infrastructure improvements, and implement new security measures. You develop security plans, optimize processes, and help organizations become better protected against threats.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Designing and implementing security strategies and solutions
• Advising on defensive and offensive security measures
• Integrating and improving security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and CTI platforms
• Conducting threat analysis and developing mitigation strategies
• Advising on compliance with standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and BIO

What are you bringing?

• A completed higher professional or university degree in a technical field
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or a similar role
• Fluent Dutch, both spoken and written (C1 level)
• Experience with pentesting, vulnerability management, and cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of frameworks such as OWASP and experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR solutions
• In-depth knowledge of security standards and protocols such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and BIO
• Strong communication skills to explain complex topics clearly and effectively

You like this

• Improving security — finding vulnerabilities and making systems more resilient.
• Problem solving — devising smart and effective solutions for complex challenges.
• Continuous learning — working on pentests, CTFs, and new techniques in your own time.

You don’t like this

• Poor security practices — outdated systems and poor documentation.
• Following the beaten path — you are always looking for better, safer solutions.

What we offer

• A permanent contract
• The freedom to choose projects that match your specialization and ambition
• A competitive compensation model
• A 32, 36, or 40-hour work week
• Optional work resources such as a laptop and phone
• A training budget and internal knowledge sessions
• Access to events, meet-ups, and professional security communities

Application process

• You apply — You will hear from us within 5 working days.
• Initial meeting — We get to know each other and discuss your ambitions.
• Technical interview — A conversation with one of our security specialists to go deeper into your experience.
• Final match — We go through the employment terms together in clear, understandable language.
• Signature — Once everything feels right for both sides, we move forward together.

Interested?

Are you ready to help organizations take their security to the next level and work on challenging projects where your knowledge makes a real impact? Then we would love to hear from you.