Senior Technical Recruiter (India Office)
Senior Technical Recruiter (India Office)
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Who We Are
At Critical Start were on a mission to make everyone a valued member of a winning team united by an inspiring purpose: shaping the future of cybersecurity. Since 2012 weve been dedicated to safeguarding organizations from cyberattacks preparing for evolving threats and earning recognition for our innovative contributions to the industry.
We thrive in an agile collaborative environment that fosters creativity and action. At Critical Start innovation drives everything we do. We pioneered the first MOBILESOC app for onthego threat detection and response automated alert resolutions to maximize efficiency and cut alert investigation time by 99.3% transforming the way cybersecurity teams work. Our team and customers genuinely value the impact we make every day.
Want to hear more from our team Watch this video to gain insights into life at Critical Start or check out our Glassdoor reviews for an inside look.
What can we offer you
- A chance to make an impact every daywhether protecting customers or contributing to a greater mission.
- Collaboration with talented supportive teammates who value accountability and growth.
- A commitment to continuous improvement striving for excellence and breaking past mediocrity.
- A culture of learning innovation and inclusivity where every idea matters.
- Recognition for being at the forefront of the industryweve received accolades that prove were doing something right.
- A supportive environment where you belong and your contributions truly matter as one team member put it:Every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth and the culture is unlike any other.
Who You Are
We are seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join the Critical Start Technologies Private Ltd. team operating under the Critical Start umbrella for our India operations. As a Senior Technical Recruiter specializing in cybersecurity you will play a crucial role in building our team of skilled professionals to drive our mission forward. You will be responsible for the full life cycle recruiting process from candidate sourcing to onboarding with a primary focus on identifying top talent in the cybersecurity field.
This role requires passion drive organization and an incredible ability to find the very best talent in the cybersecurity industry. The ideal candidate will understand the unique position recruiting has in our organizations success and enjoy partnering with hiring managers to attract and acquire a highly talented and diverse workforce. You excel at filling challenging positions driving efficient hiring processes and thrive at identifying and securing hidden talent. You excel in a fastpaced environment and are dedicated to making necessary connections. This is a hybrid opportunity and will require you to work physically in our Pune India office. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you lets chat!
What You Will Be Doing
- Proactive Candidate Sourcing:
- Leverage various sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter Naukri job boards social media boolean searches and professional networks to identify and engage top cybersecurity talent.
- Aim to proactively source a minimum of 20 qualified candidates per week across all open positions.
- Screening and Assessment:
- Conduct initial outreach to sourced candidates and review applications to assess qualifications experience and alignment with the role.
- Provide candidates with insights into the company culture and position.
- Perform structured screenings to evaluate technical skills experience and cultural fit based on predefined recruiting scorecards.
- You will be expected to complete a minimum of three recruiter video interviews per day to maintain an efficient hiring process.
- Interview Scheduling and Coordination:
- Collaborate with the HR Executive to manage interview logistics including scheduling coordination with hiring teams and ensuring a seamless interview experience.
- Provide candidates and interviewers with all necessary details to facilitate a smooth interview process.
- Stakeholder and Candidate Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates hiring managers and internal teams to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
- Lead a weekly stakeholder meeting with global and local hiring managers to provide updates on candidate pipelines and hiring progress.
- Pipeline & ATS Management:
- Maintain an organized and uptodate applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Regularly update candidate statuses communicate progress with hiring teams and ensure timely followups.
- Prioritize reviewing employee referrals and ensure all applicants receive a status update within three weeks of applying.
- Collaboration & Advisory:
- Work closely with hiring managers and crossfunctional teams to refine job requirements define role specifications and advise on key competencies for evaluation.
- Act as a trusted recruitment partner to optimize hiring strategies and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Process Improvement & Strategy:
- Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition.
- Proactively address potential bottlenecks and collaborate with the Manager Talent Acquisition to optimize recruitment strategies.
- Market Research & Talent Insights:
- Stay informed about cybersecurity industry trends competitor hiring practices and evolving market dynamics to refine recruitment strategies and position the company competitively in talent acquisition.
- Compliance & Ethical Hiring Practices:
- Ensure all recruitment activities align with legal requirements data privacy regulations and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations governing recruitment practices.
- Technology & AI Adoption:
- Demonstrate a curiosity for leveraging AIdriven recruitment tools and automation to enhance efficiency streamline sourcing and improve overall hiring effectiveness.
- Proactive & Autonomous Mentality:
- The ability to consistently meet SLAs by ensuring timely candidate sourcing screening and communication with hiring managers and other internal stakeholders to drive efficiency and accuracy throughout the recruitment process.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience in full life cycle recruiting with a focus on cybersecurity roles.
- Proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify and engage with passive candidates in the cybersecurity field.
- Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines track applicant status and ensure data integrity.
- Previous experience working with global crossfunctional teams and stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree in human resources business administration or a related field.
- Understanding of cybersecurity concepts technologies and trends with prior experience recruiting for roles such as Software Engineers Security Engineers and Support Engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with candidates hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with candidates and stakeholders to drive successful recruitment outcomes.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to assess candidate qualifications and make datadriven recruitment decisions.
- Strong organizational skills to ensure an uptodate ATS and an efficient structured interview process.
- Adaptability and resilience with the ability to navigate changing priorities and work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Agency recruitment experience or experience in a fastpaced highvolume recruiting role.
- Previous experience with iCIMS ATS for candidate tracking and recruitment workflow management.
What Its Like Working Here
Imagine a dynamic enjoyable and rewarding work environment. We are professionals and the work we do holds immense significance like saving our customers from potential disasters. However we believe in not taking ourselves too seriously.
Prefer a casual dress code every day No problem as we find comfort enhances our thinking.
What does our Compensation and Benefits package entail
- Competitive salary
- Statuary PTO (Paid Time Off) policy
- Depending on the role you may work in the office remotely or adopt a hybrid work model.
We prioritize your privacy and security. Please note that Critical Start will never request financial information or sensitive personal data during the interview process. If you encounter any suspicious requests do not respond and contact us directly at Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and trustworthy hiring experience.
Critical Start welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. One of our core values is to Do whats best for our employees and that starts with the hiring process by finding the best candidates and providing an environment that upholds equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants strictly prohibiting any form of discrimination or harassment based on race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy encompasses all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Mental and Physical Requirements
Its important to note that specific physical and mental requirements may vary depending on the nature of the office job organization and individual responsibilities.
Physical:
- Stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Constantly operate a computer.
- Occasionally you may be required to move equipment or other items up to 20 lbs.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Mental:
- Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.
- Make timely decisions in the context of workflow.
- Ability to complete tasks and perform in situations requiring speed deadlines or productivity quota.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations.
- Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to visit our career site and apply for the position: Experience:
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