Summary
CyberGate is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Recruiter in Abu Dhabi to manage end-to-end hiring for cybersecurity roles. Responsibilities include sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, supporting onboarding, and maintaining recruitment records and metrics in an ATS. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, with 2–5 years of recruitment experience and at least 1–2 years focused on cybersecurity hiring. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and technical security roles is required.
The posting
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire top cybersecurity professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity roles, excellent sourcing skills, and experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle for technical positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for cybersecurity positions.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, and networking events.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess technical and cultural fit.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and recruitment strategies.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of cybersecurity talent.
- Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
- Negotiate offers and support onboarding activities.
- Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Stay informed about cybersecurity hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and market conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience recruiting for cybersecurity or IT security roles.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as Network Security, Cloud Security, SOC, IAM, GRC, Application Security, DevSecOps, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and major job portals.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting for government, consulting, or enterprise cybersecurity teams.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, CISM, or CCSP.
- Experience with Boolean search, talent mapping, and passive candidate sourcing.
Key Skills
- Technical Recruitment
- Cybersecurity Hiring
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Sourcing
- Boolean Search
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- ATS Management
- Interview Coordination
- Offer Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Market Intelligence
- Communication and Relationship Building
Experience
- 2–5 years of recruitment experience, with at least 1 to 2 years focused on cybersecurity hiring.