Junior Penetration Tester (m/f/d)

JOINING FORCES. MAKING DIGITALIZATION A REALITY.

q.beyond AG is a leading German IT service provider. Our 1,100 employees with expertise in cloud, SAP, Microsoft, data intelligence, security and software development support our SME customers in their digital transformation.

Design future-proof IT solutions with us as Junior Penetration Tester (m/f/d) at one of our locations:

• Hamburg
• Köln
• Oberhausen

YOUR TASKS:

• Support in conducting penetration tests on IT infrastructures, web applications, and cloud environments
• Assist with Red Team assessments and analysis of Active Directory and Azure AD environments
• Evaluate and document vulnerabilities, and prepare technical reports
• Develop and maintain internal tools, scripts, and methodologies
• Contribute to improving our testing environments and lab infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with experienced penetration testers and security consultants

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Work-life balance : Flexible mix of working hours and work location (40% home office) for a harmonious work-life integration.
• Vacation entitlement : 30 days of vacation, special leave and a sabbatical account for restful time off and relaxation.
• Quality of life : private accident insurance, supplementary health insurance, extended sick pay and a company pension scheme. Focus on your mental health through the Fürstenberg Institute.
• Fitness promotion : Own JobRad, virtual physiotherapy, various company running events.
• Career opportunities : Numerous certification opportunities via Udemy, Linkedin Learning and SAP Learning Hub.
• Professional and personal development : Our internal Academy, monthly company Learning Days, development dialogs and a leadership development program.
• Family first : Baby welcome package and €1,000 bonus for the birth.
• Flitzpiepen : Daycare center closed? Don't worry - there are family-friendly workplaces with play facilities for your offspring.
• Dog Office : Office space where dogs are welcome, for a relaxed working atmosphere.

Some of our benefits are location-based.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Initial practical experience in IT security, penetration testing, or system administration
• Basic knowledge of network technologies, Windows/Linux systems, and common security mechanisms
• Interest in topics such as Active Directory, cloud security (Azure/M365), and network security (Fortinet, Check Point)
• Fundamental skills in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Analytical mindset, willingness to learn, and strong team spirit
• Good command of German (C1) and English (B2)
• Ideally, an initial certification or the motivation to quickly obtain one (e.g., eJPT, PNPT, OSCP)

APPLY QUICKLY. RECEIVE FEEDBACK.

You can apply quickly and easily without a cover letter . Simply upload your CV and certificates online on our job portal.

Inclusion is important to us. We explicitly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status.

CONTACT

Your personal contact Rocio will be happy to answer your questions and comments.

q.beyond AG
Talent Acquisition
Rocio Romera del Moral