CAREERS

Build security products that matter.

Code Guardian is a small, technically driven security company based in Amsterdam. We are looking for people who want to grow in cybersecurity by working on real client assignments from the start.

OPEN POSITIONS

Security Engineer

32 to 40 hours€3,500 to €5,000 gross/month

As Security Engineer at Code Guardian you help clients make their systems, applications and processes more secure. You work with developers, administrators and security teams. You do not need years of experience or a long list of certifications. A solid technical foundation, common sense and the motivation to grow are what matter.

What you will do

  • Assess, prioritise and follow up on security findings and vulnerabilities
  • Investigate the impact of security risks on client systems
  • Support developers and administrators in resolving vulnerabilities
  • Perform technical security reviews and configuration assessments
  • Investigate security incidents and support their resolution
  • Advise on secure software development, cloud environments and technical security measures
  • Support improvement of clients’ daily security processes

What we are looking for

  • Good foundational IT knowledge from education, prior jobs or personal technical projects
  • Interest in cybersecurity and understanding how to better secure systems and applications
  • Ability to independently gather information, investigate problems and devise practical solutions
  • Takes initiative without waiting to be told exactly what to do
  • Critical, careful, able to distinguish important risks from less important ones
  • Can explain technical topics in an understandable way
  • Preferably good Dutch language skills (speaking and writing) due to Dutch-speaking clients

(Junior) Penetration Tester

32 to 40 hours€3,500 to €5,000 gross/month

As (Junior) Penetration Tester at Code Guardian you figure out how systems work and how to break them. Whether you come from a background in development, testing or system administration and want to move into cybersecurity, or you spend your free time on CTFs and security research, we want to hear from you. We are not looking for a pentester with ten years of experience. We are looking for someone with technical insight, curiosity and the motivation to learn.

What you will do

  • Perform penetration tests on web applications, APIs and other systems
  • Investigate, reproduce and verify security vulnerabilities
  • Analyse scan results and independently explore potential attack paths
  • Document findings and co-write technical reports
  • Develop scripts and tools to make research more efficient
  • Contribute to and help improve internal security tooling

What we are looking for

  • Strong interest in cybersecurity, hacking and the technology behind software and systems
  • Technical foundation from software development, software testing, system administration or personal projects
  • Ability to program or script (e.g. Python, JavaScript or another language)
  • Takes initiative and tries things before asking for help
  • Creative in finding technical solutions, critical of own results
  • Can clearly explain what you have investigated and discovered
  • Preferably good Dutch speaking and writing skills due to Dutch-language reports
WHAT WE OFFER

Work at a growing security company.

  • Competitive salary based on experience, excluding 8% holiday allowance
  • 25 vacation days (full-time basis)
  • Good laptop and the tools you need
  • Room for training, certifications and professional development
  • Flexible working, primarily from home
  • Varied work across multiple organisations
  • Direct guidance from experienced security specialists
ABOUT CODE GUARDIAN

Security should be within reach.

Code Guardian makes strong security accessible for organisations that do not have a large security team. We do this with focused products and practical consultancy.

We are a small team with short lines of communication, little hierarchy and an informal atmosphere. We work on interesting security challenges for diverse clients, from start-ups to enterprises.

APPLICATION

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