About the role
KPN's ProTect team is seeking a Senior (Cloud) Security Consultant to advise business and DevOps teams on secure cloud workload implementation. This is a consultancy role with a strong technical foundation, where you will translate CISO policies into actionable guidance for over 100 teams across the Netherlands and offshore. You will bring an outside-in perspective, share best practices, and help the team grow through hands-on expertise and strategic advice.
Responsibilities
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Advise business and DevOps teams on secure cloud migration and workload implementation, validating security quality throughout the process
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Secure containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures
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Perform threat modelling on system architecture to identify and mitigate risks
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Analyse cloud security non-compliances, determine root causes, and define solutions
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Collaborate with cloud platform engineering teams to design and operationalise new cloud security features
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Manage vulnerabilities and misconfigurations on a regular basis
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Implement cloud security solutions including WAF, endpoint protection, system hardening, and IAM
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Analyse technical security questions and provide expert recommendations
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Create templates, automations, and paved roads to enable scalable delivery
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Work with modern CI/CD pipelines and security tooling to uphold DevSecOps practices
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Support security training and awareness programmes as needed
Work environment
You will join a team of 7 internal members with diverse expertise spanning privacy, AI, web applications, and pipeline security. The team is a mix of introverts and extroverts working collaboratively. Primary location is Amsterdam with a hybrid policy of 2–3 days in the office; attendance is required on Thursdays for the team day. You will work with over 100 DevOps teams across complex corporate environments.
Requirements
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Minimum 5 years of experience in a security consultancy role
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Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud security (4 years preferred)
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Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and container security
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Experience with GitHub pipelines and integrating security tooling within CI/CD
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Strong understanding of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and IAM permissions
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Excellent analytical ability in complex corporate system setups
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Naturally curious with a track record of proactively identifying and mitigating risks
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Extroverted, communicative, and energetic profile with ability to engage and train teams
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Fluent in English; Dutch is a nice-to-have but not mandatory
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AWS Security Specialty certification is a significant advantage
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Understanding of AI workloads and AI security is preferred
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
What we offer
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Initial contract until the end of this year, with strong possibility of extension based on performance and team needs
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40 hours per week
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Competitive salary with a maximum of € 7.209,99 gross per month based on 40 hours per week)
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Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility and home-office support
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Competitive vacation scheme and standard employment benefits
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The possibility to work on this project as freelancer (with a maximum of € 103,50 per hour)
- Collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge cloud security practices
