Cyber Operations Specialist / Ethical Hacker (CNE) | AS-2025-901 - EnterBND#Hacker am 19.03.2026: Hide behind 7 Proxies

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to work as an ethical hacker within the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND), focusing on legally authorized offensive IT security operations. Day-to-day tasks involve the conception and implementation of technical methodologies, analyzing target system environments, and developing solutions for covert information gathering (CNE - Computer Network Exploitation). Key responsibilities include vulnerability research through reverse engineering of software, developing and maintaining exploits, and creating Remote Access Tools (RATs) for Linux, Windows, and mobile devices, ensuring quality assurance against detection methods like anti-virus software. The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, strong technical expertise in operating systems, network protocols, and system-level programming, and must be a German citizen willing to undergo extensive security clearance. This position is attractive due to its critical national security focus and the chance to apply high-level hacking skills in a legal, public service capacity.