Optimizing Cybersecurity Hiring for Government Initiatives

Client Industry:
This organization provides innovative solutions to government agencies to support the U.S. Government’s cybersecurity, defense, occupational safety, clean environment, and public health initiatives through science and technology.

Client Occupation:
Application Security Engineer

Main Objective: 
Manage existing cybersecurity projects effectively while expanding and securing new opportunities.

Challenges Faced: 
Finding candidates with the right combination of technical security expertise, someone willing to work onsite 4 days a week, and holds an active security clearance.

Solution Provided:
We sourced and presented a qualified candidate who met all the client’s technical and operational requirements.

Implementation Details:
Conducted a thorough requirement analysis. Engaged in detailed meetings with the hiring manager to ensure a full understanding of the project’s scope and specific needs. Ensured the candidate had an active cybersecurity certification, with experience using a variety of security tools.

Metrics and Statistics:

  • Sourced a total of 137 candidates.
  • Submitted 1 top-tier candidate for interviews.
  • Successfully placed 1 ideal candidate.

Outcome:
The hired candidate possessed 5 years of cybersecurity experience. The candidate holds 3 active cybersecurity certifications and in a previous role oversaw both vulnerability and risk management where they drafted proposals and worked with OWASP and Nmap.

What the Client Avoided:
The client was able to hire this candidate in a timely fashion allowing them to work towards achieving and winning more government proposals.

Client Testimonial:
“Thanks Emily. You have been amazing to work with!”