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Top Cities for Cybersecurity Jobs in Europe [ 2024 Research]

Explore Edoxi's research to discover why 25 European cities lead in cybersecurity job opportunities.

Introduction

Cybersecurity job opportunities in Europe have substantially increased in recent years. It led to the emergence of specific cities as major centres for cybersecurity employment. 

This is a study report conducted by Edoxi between January 2024 and August 2024 aims to provide an overview of the top 25 cities for cybersecurity jobs in Europe and insights into the cybersecurity landscapes and job opportunities in Europe.

Who will benefit from this report?

Job seekers, students, and professionals looking to enter or progress in the cybersecurity sector in Europe can benefit from this document. 

Continue reading to uncover valuable insights on top cities for cyber security jobs in Europe and current employment opportunities.

Top 25 European Cities for Cybersecurity Jobs

Edoxi has collected data on the top European cities for cybersecurity jobs, based on the total population and the number of job opportunities per 100,000 residents, as of August 2024.

According to research, Paris, the capital of France, is ranked as the top city in Europe for cybersecurity job opportunities, with Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, coming in a close second.

Germany has two cities in the top 25, with Munich in 3rd place and Berlin in 9th. London holds the 4th position in the UK, and the UK is represented by three cities: London, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Spain stands out with four cities on the list: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Palma. This research highlights the top 25 European cities offering the most cybersecurity job opportunities.

For more information about the leading cities for cybersecurity jobs in Europe, you can refer to Edoxi's findings.

  • Paris, France

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Munich, Germany

  • London, UK

  • Brussels, Belgium

  • Madrid, Spain

  • Florence, Italy

  • Barcelona, Spain

  • Berlin, Germany

  • Warsaw, Poland

  • Birmingham, UK

  • Budapest, Hungary

  • Athens, Greece

  • Vienna, Austria

  • Rome, Italy

  • Istanbul, Turkey

  • Lisbon, Portugal

  • Milan, Italy

  • Stockholm, Sweden

  • Prague, Czech Republic

  • Manchester, UK

  • Seville, Spain

  • Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Oslo, Norway

  • Palma, Spain

Paris is at the forefront, boasting an impressive 2,897 job openings in this field for a population of 135,320,412.

Amsterdam, located in the Netherlands, holds the second position with 2,711 cybersecurity job openings for every 100,000 residents. 

Munich, Germany, is in third place, providing 1,902 opportunities for cybersecurity professionals. 

London, with a population of 68,236,231, ranks fourth, offering just 1,680 cybersecurity positions per 100,000 individuals. 

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, completes the top five, with 1,678 cybersecurity roles available for every 100,000 inhabitants, based on its total population of 12,199,700.

Leading Cities in Europe For Cyber Security Jobs

The following are the leading cities in Europe for Cyber Security Professionals. Let’s check it out. 

  1. Paris

Country France
Total Population 135,320,412
Total Cyber Security Jobs Available 2897
In-Demand Cyber Security Job Roles

Blockchain Security Engineer

Cloud Security Architect

Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Engineer

Information Security( InfoSec) Architect

Information Security Analyst

Information Security manager

Network Security Engineer

Penetration Tester

Product Security Engineer

Security Analyst

Security Operations Center Analyst

Pie chart displaying the in-demand cybersecurity job roles and the number of job openings available in Paris, France
  1. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Country Netherlands
Total Population 17,727,255 
Total Cyber Security Jobs Available  2711
In-Demand Cyber Security Job Roles

Application Security Architect

Blockchain Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Architect

Cybersecurity Mentor

Ethical Hacker

Incident Responder

Information Security Consultant

Network Security Engineer

Penetration Tester

Security Engineer

Security Operations Center Analyst

SOC Analyst

Vulnerability Analyst

Bar diagram showing the in-demand cybersecurity job roles available in Amsterdam, Netherlands
  1. Munich

Country Germany
Total Population 19,014,084
Total Cyber Security Jobs Available 1902
In-Demand Cyber Security Job Roles

Account Manager IT Security

Application Security Consultant

Cyber Defence Analyst

Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Innovator

Cyber Security officer

Incident Responder

Information Security Expert

Penetration tester

Pie chart displaying the in-demand cybersecurity job roles available in Munich, Germany
  1. London, UK

Country UK
Total Population 68,236,231 
Total Cyber Security Jobs Available  1680
In-Demand Cyber Security Job Roles

Cloud Security Engineer

Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Incident Response

Information Security Analyst

Security Analyst

Security Operations Center Analyst

 
Bar diagram showing the
 job roles available for cybersecurity professionals in London, UK
  1. Brussels

Country Belgium
Total Population 12,199,700 
Total Cyber Security Jobs Available  1678
In-Demand Cyber Security Job Roles

Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Expert

Cyber Security Specialist

Cybersecurity Advisor

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Auditor

Information Security Officer

IT Security & Risk Officer

Bar diagram showing the
 job roles available for cybersecurity professionals in Brussels, Belgium
  1. Madrid

Country Spain
Total Population 40,699,446 
Total Cyber Security Jobs Available 1608
In-Demand Cyber Security Job Roles

Cyber Security Engineer

Internet response officer

Information Security Analyst

Security Architect

Security operation Center Analyst

Bar diagram showing the
in-demand cybersecurity job roles available in Madrid, Spain

This data on the top cities for cybersecurity jobs in Europe provides valuable insights into the cybersecurity landscapes in the leading 20 cities. You may explore this data after downloading our detailed document below.