Senior OSINT researcher - Ministerie van Defensie

What are you going to do?

Are you looking for a job with impact? At the Defense Cyber ​​Command, we are seeking a Senior Open Source Intelligence Researcher (OSINT). Intelligence is crucial for planning and executing military cyber operations. As a researcher, you will contribute to the acquisition of Open Source Intelligence to enable military (offensive) cyber operations.

You're a key sensor in the intelligence process of military cyber operations. Together with your colleagues, you'll ensure the intelligence needed to achieve operational objectives is available. Your knowledge of intelligence, open-source research (including social media), and, of course, cybersecurity is a key component of our success.

You conduct in-depth research into publicly available information, primarily based on the intelligence needs of military cyber operations and secondarily on those of other intelligence agencies. You are the point of contact and advisor for OSINT within your work environment and the representative externally. You are also responsible for acquiring, developing, and maintaining OSINT knowledge.

Are you ready to join our teams, innovate and make the digital world safer?

Who are we looking for?

For this position, it is particularly important that you have experience and knowledge in OSINT, SOCMINT, and an affinity for cybersecurity. You are skilled in conducting research (in open sources), applying research and analysis methods and techniques, and writing and presenting OSINT semi-finished and final products.

Knowledge/Education:

• Relevant HBO/WO education or equivalent working and thinking level
• Additional courses in the use of the internet, social media, conducting research on the internet, social media and with information providers

Experience:

• Extensive experience with OSINT
• Extensive (technical) knowledge of online (social media) platforms and information sources

Desired:

• Experience with scripting or programming languages
• Experience in the intelligence domain (e.g. preferably MIVD)
• Experience in the cyber domain
• Experience working in a joint environment
• Experience working within the MIVD, in particular as an OSINT researcher

Competencies:

• Analyze
• Communication
• Delegate
• Judgment formation
• Persuasiveness

Other:

• A good command of spoken and written English
• You have Dutch nationality and have lived in the Netherlands for the past 10 years.
• Preferably knowledge of at least 1 other language, for example French, Spanish
• Preferably knowledge of a non-Western language, for example: Russian, Chinese (several dialects possible), Arabic, Farsi

This is what you get from us

Salary level

scale 10

Minimum salary:

€3,600 gross per month

Maximum salary:

€5,750 gross per month

Contract duration

Temporary appointment with a view to permanent employment

Number of hours per week

38

Place

The Hague, South Holland

Other employment conditions

The Ministry of Defence strongly values ​​personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities to achieve this. In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (IKB). The IKB consists of money (16.33% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the IKB, you make the choices that suit you and can customize some of your employment conditions. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave or spend it on tax-efficient projects.
‍
We also believe it's important that you can combine working for the Ministry of Defence with your personal life. Various leave arrangements (for example, 75% paid parental leave) and flexible working hours contribute to a good balance. It's also possible to (temporarily) reduce your working hours by a few hours per week and accrue additional IKB hours. In addition to a pension plan with ABP, you will receive a monthly commuting allowance or, under favorable terms, you can opt for a public transport pass with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands. If you only use your public transport subscription for commuting, you do not have to pay a contribution for this.

The Ministry of Defence organization

We are the Ministry of Defence. Indispensable in a world full of unrest. We protect what we hold dear. We fight for a world where people can live in freedom and security. Because we are convinced that every person deserves that. That is our mission, and that is why we go on this mission.

The Ministry of Defence has approximately 74,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the Netherlands. The Central Staff, located at Plein in The Hague, employs approximately 4,000 civilians and military personnel. The Ministry of Defence comprises the Central Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the Defence Support Command, and the Materiel and IT Command.

The Department of Defense Cyber ​​Command (DCC)

The Defense Cyber ​​Command is part of the Central Staff. The DCC provides the digital clout for peace and security. With Multidisciplinary Cyber ​​Teams, we conduct military cyber operations in the interests of the Netherlands and its allies. This can be done independently or integrated with other armed forces units to deliver the desired military effect.

We can attack, manipulate, or disable opponents' digital systems. These can include systems belonging to other countries or (terrorist) organizations. To this end, the DCC works closely with the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD). Furthermore, the DCC is the knowledge authority for military cybersecurity. We provide education and training for the entire armed forces. Professionals within and outside the Ministry of Defence can turn to us for knowledge and expertise.

In addition to the Commander (C-DCC) and the Deputy Commander (P-DCC), the DCC consists of a staff and four units: the Military Cyber ​​Operations Task Force (MCO), the Cyber ​​Readiness Force (CRF), the Cyber ​​Warfare & Training Centre (CWTC) and the Cyber ​​Reservists (CyRes).

Particulars

The position entails restrictions and obligations regarding your freedom of action, both professionally and privately.
‍
Please be cautious about disclosing your interest in working for the DCC.
‍
A security clearance (possibly a psychological assessment and/or requesting references) and an online screening are part of the application procedure. Dutch nationality or a combined residence and work permit (GVVA) is required for this. Your partner and other people in your circle may be screened by the MIVD (Military Intelligence and Security Service).
‍
Please note that the selection procedure, including the security clearance, may take several months.
‍
An assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
‍
Your application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after completion of the selection procedure.
‍
The vacancy is published both internally and externally within the Ministry of Defence. Any
internal candidates will be considered first in the selection procedure before being expanded to include external candidates. The Ministry of Defence is committed to hiring employees who fall within the target group of the Jobs Agreement Act. Do you fall within this target group and are you registered in the target group register? Then we invite you to apply!

We'll work with you to explore whether and how you might be a good fit for this role.
‍
The Ministry of Defence is an organization that prioritizes integrity and professionalism. The way Defence employees interact with each other is outlined in the Defence Code of Conduct. This code forms the foundation of what the Ministry of Defence understands by integrity.

As an organization, we believe it's important for new employees to be familiar with the Defence Code of Conduct. More information can be found at: https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/integriteit .
‍
We do not appreciate acquisition of this advertisement.
‍
For questions about this vacancy, please contact werkenbijDCC@mindef.nl.

Senior OSINT researcher

• 38 - 38 hours per week

Open

• €3,600 ~ €5,750 salary
• Level: Bachelor's degree
• Location: The Hague
• Please respond before November 2, 2025

‍