Pentester (m/f/d)
- Gunzenhausen
- Fulltime
Who we are:
With several hundred thousand servers in operation, Hetzner is one of the largest web hosting providers and data center operators in Europe. We provide our customers with high-tech products we develop in house, and with reliable infrastructure at fair prices. More than 450 Hetzner employees work every day to help shape the digital future and provide our customers with simple, efficient solutions to complex problems.
At Hetzner Online, we don't just operate data centers and provide hosting solutions — we build and secure the digital infrastructure that powers businesses around the world. To strengthen our internal IT security, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Pentester (m/f/d).
Join us in identifying vulnerabilities before they become threats — and help shape security for tomorrow.
Your responsibilities:
- Perform penetration tests and source code analyses on internal systems
- Develop realistic attack scenarios to uncover potential weaknesses
- Document your findings in a clear and actionable format
- Evaluate and analyze cyber security architectures using established standards and best practices
- Help raise our security standards by proposing and implementing improvements
What impresses us:
- A successfully completed degree in computer science or a comparable qualification
- Hands-on experience testing web-based applications
- Strong IT knowledge or a deep interest in the world of IT security
- Solid understanding of common vulnerabilities and exploit techniques
- Familiarity with standard security tools (e.g. Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English
- A confident, proactive mindset with strong teamwork and communication skills
The work environment at Hetzner:
Contact:
- Milena Schmid
- People Operations Manager
- +49 9831 505-214
Work environment
Vacation & free time
Hetzner products
Remote work
Kindergarten subsidy
Celebrating together
Donation budget
Profit sharing
From application to your first day at Hetzner
What happens after you submit your application? We explain it step by step here - from initial contact to joining the team.
What exactly does Hetzner do?
Not every position at Hetzner is directly related to IT, but our technology is at the heart of our company. Learn more about our core business and what we work on every day.


Get to know your new workplace
Personal interaction on site, genuine cooperation, and our well-being are the foundation for innovation. That's why we need space for more than just work. Learn more about our three locations in Gunzenhausen, Falkenstein, and Nuremberg.




