Talent Pool Starters Academy 2027

Forcyd; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,263 - 36,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility allowance

Bonus scheme based on performance

Strong pension plan

28 vacation days (option to buy 15 more)

Laptop and phone

Extensive development program

Job summary

Forcyd is seeking a Cyber & Incident Response consultant for their Starters Academy in Amsterdam. This full-time role begins with a four-week intensive bootcamp and continues with a two-year growth program tailored for young professionals. Responsibilities include handling cyberattacks and conducting forensic analyses on critical evidence. The position offers a competitive salary of €2,980/month, mobility allowance, benefits, and opportunities for international experience.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of work experience is acceptable.
• Interest in data, analytics, IT, and forensic science.
• Strong integrity due to handling sensitive information.
• Ability to process large amounts of information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deploy as a cyber troubleshooter during serious attacks.
• Conduct forensic data extraction and analysis.
• Work on internal projects for continuous development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge in law, criminology, cybersecurity

Problem-solving skills

Tactical and environmental awareness

Education

Relevant study background (law, criminology, cybersecurity)

Job description

Note: Recruitment for the Starters Academy starting on 1 January 2027 has not yet begun. Recruitment will start around mid‑September. You can already sign up for the talent pool. This way you won’t miss any updates, and our recruiters will contact you directly once recruitment has started to begin the procedure with you.

What you’ll be doing in our Starters Academy

As a Cyber & Incident Response consultant in our Starters Academy, you'll be deployed as a cyber troubleshooter when organizations are hit by serious attacks. Think large‑scale hacks like the one targeting Maastricht University. In these crisis moments, you jump into action as the expert who brings clarity to chaos. In such crisis situations, you are the expert who brings order to the chaos. You dive into the technical details to map out the full scope of the cyberattack. How did the hackers gain access to the systems? Which vulnerabilities were exploited? What data has been compromised or stolen? What are the immediate risks and how can we prevent further damage? In these high‑pressure situations, when complete IT infrastructures are down, you’re the puzzle‑solver who gets to the truth.

You’ll also explore the world of digital forensics and evidence discovery. You'll work on complex investigations into fraud, cartel behavior and corruption - cases that often hit the headlines. Your technical skills will help uncover critical pieces of digital evidence - the smoking gun that could turn a case around.Your work begins at the source: forensically securing digital data. You seize laptops, smartphones, servers, and other IT equipment and perform forensic data extraction to gather all relevant information.

With advanced forensic software and your own technical skills, you analyse these datasets to penetrate to the core of complex cases. You'll quickly learn how to search through, filter, and forensically analyse millions of files using cutting‑edge technology and algorithms.

Besides these technically challenging client assignments, you'll also work on internal projects to further develop yourself and the company. At Forcyd, you'll get the chance to grow rapidly in a field that's constantly evolving!

The Starters Academy

When you join us, you’ll kick off with a four‑week bootcamp designed to fully prepare you for your role. No dry theory- just immersive training, hands‑on experience and deep dives into digital evidence, legal technology and forensic data analysis.

After this high‑impact start, you’ll continue your development in our two‑year growth program, designed specifically for (young) professionals. Together with your training group, you’ll take part in coaching, peer learning and workshops focused on personal and professional skills. You won’t just become an expert in your field, you’ll become a confident professional who makes a real impact.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a study background in law, criminology, cybersecurity or any other relevant study
• 0-3 years of work experience
• You have an interest in and affinity for data, analytics and IT, but also Law and forensic science
• Because we often work with sensitive information, it is important that you have integrity, tactical and environmental awareness
• You are an expert in processing a lot of information and you like to work in a problem‑solving way
• You are analytically strong and work accurately
• You are fluent in English and German and/or French

What do we offer?

• A full‑time contract for two years: we are looking forward to a nice cooperation!
• A salary of €2.980,00 per month
• A mobility allowance
• Bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• A strong pension plan, fully funded by Forcyd
• 28 vacation days and the option to buy 15 more
• A laptop and phone
• Continue and grow with our fast‑growing organization
• International opportunities, work a period at one of our overseas offices in London or Brussels
• Lots of development: starting with a 4‑week content bootcamp, followed by an extensive two‑year development program (all during working hours!)

About Forcyd

Forcyd is a young and entrepreneurial firm specializing in digital forensic investigations. We operate across three core service lines: eDiscovery, Document Review, and Cyber Forensics. With deep expertise and cutting‑edge technology, we help organizations tackle their most complex challenges, ranging from fraud and legal disputes to data breaches. Whether it's a long‑term strategy or an urgent crisis, our clients rely on us for clarity, precision, and results.

From our offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, and Frankfurt, we support clients both locally and internationally. As a compact and fast‑growing organization, we offer early responsibility and rapid development opportunities - empowering you to make a real impact from day one.

Application procedure:

Interested? Great! Apply directly via the application button.

Below you'll find the application procedure. Do you have questions first? Then you can contact Karleen at [e-mail] or 0639811165.

1. Upload your name and email.
2. Upload your CV and cover letter later.
3. Phone call to get to know each other and discuss expectations mid‑September.
4. First interview early October.
5. Second interview and short case study at our office end of October.
6. Offer to start in our starter academy!
7. Start date: 1 January.