Senior Full Stack Engineer OSINT

Are you drawn to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)? Do you have the knowledge, some experience, and inspiration to contribute to the development of complex IT systems and tools supporting the OSINT process within a small team of hardware and software engineers? Then we invite you to apply.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
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- You will design, develop (and manage), primarily as part of a team, software that is important for the AIVD's OSINT capabilities;
- You will perform various tasks and contribute to various projects aimed at improving the service's OSINT capabilities. This may include internal and external projects utilizing the latest technologies, OSINT tool management and use, tool development or plugins on platforms, etc.;
- You will maintain close contact with your clients to gain the best possible understanding of their needs. These may include OSINT Internet Investigators, OSINT experts, or those identifying requirements within the Intelligence Process. You will collaborate within the service with experts from various departments, as well as externally with software engineers and OSINT specialists, both nationally and internationally;
- You will be open to feedback and advice from colleagues and will feel equally comfortable providing it. Your knowledge and experience will contribute to the department's professionalization;

This is what you get

• scale 12 €4,691.71 - €6,907.67 (gross)
  
• Fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of permanent employment
• 1 year
• 32 - 36 hours
• The salary is based on a full-time workweek. In addition, working for the AIVD comes with a bonus. This bonus is €267.81 upon commencement of employment and increases to a maximum of €840.03 gross per month based on a full-time workweek.

We offer even more

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of money (16.5% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make choices that suit you and can customize some of your employment conditions. For example, you can choose to have part of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave, or convert leave into a budget. Or you can spend it on tax-efficient purposes, such as paying off your student loan or purchasing a bicycle. The Dutch government strongly values ​​personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. The secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness, full reimbursement of your public transport commuting expenses, and partially paid parental leave.

This is what we ask

For this position, we're looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience in software design. It's also important that you're comfortable working on projects and with peer reviews. This role involves extensive collaboration and coordination with colleagues within the department, so we're looking for someone who enjoys teamwork.

In addition, you have:
• WO working and thinking level;
• Mastery of OO languages ​​such as C#, Java, Typescript/Javascript, NodeJS, Python, Go;
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as Angular and/or React;
• Familiar with (REST) ​​APIs and microservices;
• Experience with internal Cloud Services such as Kubernetes is a plus;

The AIVD embraces diversity and inclusion and wants employees to feel at home. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and insights enrich our organization. Everyone who meets the requirements for a Certificate of No Objection (VGB) is welcome, regardless of cultural background, ability to work, age, gender, or sexual orientation. Together, we work to ensure the safety of the Netherlands.

This is where you come to work

More about your future position in the organization

The Operations Directorate carries out operational activities for the Intelligence Directorate's investigations. This work encompasses various technical, advisory, security, and cyber tasks.

The Open Source Intelligence department provides specialized services to all AIVD units for finding information in open, primarily online, sources. Based on this information, other investigative methods can be deployed in a targeted manner. In this way, the staff make a significant contribution to finding the right information and to the security of the Netherlands.

About the General Intelligence and Security Service

The General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) protects democracy against national and international threats, so we can live in freedom. Working for the AIVD means being unifying, agile, conscientious, and courageous. At the AIVD, you do work that matters: every minute of every day.

We watch over the Netherlands and its people, often invisibly. We conduct investigations both domestically and internationally. The AIVD does what is necessary to prevent states, organizations, or individuals from obstructing, undermining, or attacking our rule of law. We don't do our work alone. The AIVD has its own role within the network of government organizations that protect the security of the Netherlands.

The AIVD is part of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. The AIVD's tasks are laid down in the Intelligence and Security Services Act (Wiv 2017).

Particulars

• Apply? Send us a resume and cover letter that clearly and convincingly demonstrates your motivation for working at the AIVD.
• After the closing date it is no longer possible to apply.
• Your application will only be considered if you respond correctly via the designated application button. Your detailed cover letter is complete and your CV is attached.
• We ask that you do not discuss your application to the AIVD with others. This could harm your application and potential career at the AIVD, and jeopardize your safety.
• To apply safely, we strongly recommend submitting your online application from the Netherlands. If you're staying abroad, wait until you return to the Netherlands.
• A level A security clearance, psychological assessments, reference checks and online screening are part of the application procedure.
• To be eligible for a position at the AIVD, you must have Dutch nationality and (in principle) have lived in the Netherlands for the past 10 years. Certain requirements are also imposed on your partner and other people in your circle.
• Please note that the selection procedure, including the security screening, may take approximately 6 months.
• The AIVD uses a digital application process. Please be aware that completing the application form may experience technical difficulties. Therefore, don't wait until the last minute to apply.

About the Senior Operational Specialist WIV / WVO job group

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