Cybersecurity Recruiters

The Role of Cybersecurity Specialists

Cybersecurity specialists are responsible for the front line of defense against cyber threats. They primarily protect a company’s digital assets by implementing user access controls, monitoring the performance of networks, detecting irregular activities, conducting audits regularly, ensuring security compliance, and identifying weaknesses in the organization’s cyber protection. They also deploy detection software, educate employees on the best practices for optimal cybersecurity, and collaborate with the IT department to come up with recovery and continuity strategies should the company suffer cybersecurity threats or attacks.

Cybersecurity executives are responsible for things like developing and implementing security policies, overseeing processes like vulnerability checks and risk assessments, and leading cybersecurity teams.

Due to the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats, which consistently increase in frequency and efficiency, skilled cybersecurity professionals are in demand worldwide and the industry has experienced rapid growth in the past few years. With an influx of new graduates, professionals changing careers, and experts transitioning to cybersecurity after working in the IT industry, the cybersecurity job market has become competitive – especially for entry-level applicants. This can make it difficult for organizations to find talent and high-impact employees for their open positions in the cybersecurity field.

As a leading cybersecurity executive search firm, Keller is able to assist a wide range of clients ranging from startups to established companies throughout the recruitment and hiring process, until they find the right job seekers for their requirements.

Our Approach to Cybersecurity Staffing

Protecting Global Networks Against Cyber Threats by Recruiting the Top Cybersecurity Talent in the Industry

Keller’s dedicated team of cybersecurity recruitment specialists greatly values continuous learning. For this reason, it is the mission of our team to stay up to date with the latest threats to global information systems and business operations so that we are properly qualified to assist our clients. We aim to stay abreast of the latest findings and developments in the cyber and infrastructure security industry, as well as any technological advancements in the field that we may use to better assist our clientele.

Additionally, our executive search process involves a deep dive into the needs of your company, as well as your company culture, to ensure that we are able to find the perfect talent match for your requirements.

We begin the search process by first meeting with the hiring managers and human resources managers in our client’s organization. During this meeting, we take the time to learn the ins and outs of the company, including its culture. We aim to gain an in-depth knowledge of the qualifications, experience, personality type, work ethic, and leadership our client expects from prospective candidates. Additionally, we determine the specifics of the vacant role, such as potential challenges new recruits may face.

This provides us with valuable insights needed to establish search parameters. With these in hand, we can begin our executive search process.

As a recognized partner of NPAworldwide, Keller has access to an international network of candidates. Our passionate team utilizes this network, along with our extensive technical knowledge and specialized recruitment skills, to identify the right talent for our client’s needs.

These candidates are then subjected to a thorough vetting process, during which we employ advanced psychometric tests to ensure the candidates we have selected will make for a good cultural match. We use this screening process to verify the validity of each professional’s resume, references, and qualifications. Additionally, we run professional and criminal background checks on each candidate.

The candidates that pass our vetting process are then shortlisted and provided to our clientele. From there, our client can conduct their own interview process and make the final hiring decision.

Why Keller Uses a Customized Cybersecurity Recruiting Strategy

And Why Our Tailored Approach Differs

Over our many years in the recruitment sector, Keller’s experts have amassed extensive first-hand experience. These experiences have guided us in the growth and development of our company. One experience, in particular, stands out from the rest for the instrumental role it played in adopting the tailored approach we are known for today.

During Keller’s first few years operating in the recruitment and executive search arena, we made use of a generic approach to our searches that was considered the standard in the industry at the time. This approach worked well for our limited client base, but we would soon realize that it was suitable for every company we would serve.

As our agency grew and achieved new heights, larger and more influential organizations began engaging our services. One such company approached us to assist them in finding a cybersecurity candidate for a high-level position.

While we applied our same cookie-cutter approach to this search, it did not yield the same successful result we had become used to. The candidates we selected were not up to our client’s standards in terms of leadership style and work ethic. As a result, we were unable to make a successful placement.

This experience, while challenging, was the catalyst for change in how we approach executive search and recruitment. We learned how limiting a one-fits-all method can be when working with a wide range of clientele, and how valuable it is to use a strategy that takes their needs and the nuances of the industry into consideration.

Since then, Keller has refined and perfected our tailored approach. In doing so, we have been able to provide the companies we serve with superior outcomes, and we have fostered and maintained lasting relationships with our clientele.

Our unique approach has helped us build a reputation in the industry for reliability and quality, and Keller’s company name has become synonymous with top-notch recruitment.

Our approach has also had a significant impact on the industry as a whole, by prompting other agencies to begin using similar methods. In this way, Keller has contributed to a better global understanding of recruitment.

Keller’s Guarantee

While we pull out all the stops to ensure that our clients are matched with the top cybersecurity professionals available, we acknowledge that even our tailored approach can never be 100% foolproof.

For this reason, we offer all Keller clientele the added assurance of a 90-day guarantee to replace any unsuitable candidate, or any candidate who leaves the organization before the end of their probation, with a better candidate – free of charge.

Our Fields of Expertise

Keller specializes in finding top data security talent for a variety of fields in the industry. These include:

• Application Security
• Cloud Security
• Cryptography
• Compliance and Cybersecurity Risk Management
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Government Services and National Security
• Identity Access Management
• Information Technology
• Infrastructure and Network Security Engineering
• Penetration Testing (Pen Testing)
• Professional Services
• Security Operations
• Technology and Governance Risk
• Threat and Vulnerability Management

Keep in mind that these are just some of our specialty fields in the cybersecurity sector, and that we are able to provide talent for a wide range of fields not listed above. Similarly, we are able to find cybersecurity specialists for a multitude of roles outside of those listed below.

Cybersecurity Jobs We Fill

Keller finds experienced, well-suited candidates for a variety of difficult-to-fill positions, including leaders in the cybersecurity industry. Some of these security roles include, but are not limited to, Chief Security Officer or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / Manager, Security Auditor, Network Security Administrator, Information Security Manager / Director, Information Security Analyst, and Cloud Security Architect.

Keller is also often tasked with finding top-tier Cybersecurity Architects or IT Security Architects, Ethical Hackers, and Penetration Testers.

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Why Choose Keller as Your Cybersecurity Recruiting Partner?

Our many years of experience, extensive knowledge and expertise, and unwavering commitment to providing the best recruitment services possible are what set Keller apart as a leading executive search firm in the cybersecurity industry.

Keller’s experts are known for their vast qualifications (both academic and professional), which we utilize alongside our industry knowledge to provide the high-quality service we have become known for.

Additionally, we have access to a vast network of cybersecurity leaders and IT security professionals with the technical skills to propel your business and make them valuable assets to your technical teams.

Our Promise – The Right Hire

When you partner with Keller, you can rest assured knowing that all your cybersecurity executive search needs will be met – and even exceeded.

At Keller, it is our mission to provide our clients with the best talent in the cybersecurity industry. We are also dedicated to matching the specific skills of prospective job seekers to the unique needs of your organization, ensuring the perfect match every time.

Additionally, our team is guaranteed to conduct itself with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality – allowing us to provide you with the right hire without sacrificing your safety. We adhere to a strict code of conduct when handling sensitive data and employ responsible, ethical search practices to safeguard client privacy.

Throughout our rigorous executive search and recruitment process, we commit ourselves to inclusion. In order to promote a more diverse workforce in the cybersecurity sector, we recommend talent based solely on their fit for the client’s company and the open role. Our process is entirely free from bias against gender, race, religion, age, and personal preferences. In this way, we ensure that our clients are presented with only the very best talent for their open positions.

Keller’s expert recruiters and consultants are poised to respond to inquiries, critiques, and commentary from clients in a constructive and respectful way. We greatly value feedback from our clientele, and use this feedback to continually improve the wealth of services we have to offer.

Reach out to Keller today to schedule a consultation.