Mock Dutch Defence cyber operator in the Hague area. Not a werkenbijdefensie.nl extract.
Nederlandse Defensie (Defensie)
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence in The Hague oversees the armed forces and defence organisation. Civilian and military vacancies are advertised on the national defence careers site. Work ranges from policy and procurement to operational support.
Last reviewed: 25 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC
Eligibility and conditions
- Military careers generally require Dutch nationality; civilian posts follow the vacancy's nationality and screening rules.
- Many posts require a Dutch security screening (VGB).
- Dutch is required for most posts; English is widely used in NATO-facing work.
Open roles
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Salary references
| Career level | Organization grade | Sample figure |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist | Schaal 10 | €45,000 per year |
| Professional | Schaal 11 | €55,000 per year |
| Senior | Schaal 12 | €65,000 per year |
| Lead | Schaal 14 | €85,000 per year |
Benefits
- ABP pension
- Individual choice budget
- Hybrid working
- 27 days annual leave
Official links
Careers and apply-on-portal live on the employer site, not here.
Related organizations
Same family: National