Effective Cybersecurity recruitment. Cloud Security Engineer hired in 6 weeks

About the Client and the Challenge

An American FinTech, after a major funding round, was opening an R&D center in Poland. The lack of a Cloud Security Engineer created two critical problems:

Risk of delays in compliance with DORA and NIS2 regulations,
Postponement of the audit, on which the finalization of key contracts worth USD 10 million depended.

The HR team was already heavily burdened with parallel recruitments and onboarding of several new hires. Given the narrow specialization of cloud security, the client invited us to provide support, enabling their internal team to focus on other processes.

Our Approach

Needs Assessment:
Together with the client, we defined the candidate profile: experience in cloud security (AWS/Azure), knowledge of EU financial regulations, and the ability to work in an R&D environment.
Market Mapping:
We prepared a short analysis of talent availability in Poland and the CEE region. This gave the client realistic salary ranges and time-to-hire expectations.
Proactive Search:
Beyond LinkedIn, we reached into closed professional groups, Slack communities, and specialist forums.
Selection and Recommendation:
Within 6 days we presented three candidates along with a fit report (skills, motivation, expectations).

The Results

Hiring in 45 Days:
One of the candidates accepted the offer and started within a month and a half from project kick-off.
Accelerated Audit:
The new engineer supported compliance audit preparations, allowing the process to be completed without delays.
Business Impact:
The client was able to sign a contract worth several million euros annually.
Added Value:
The engineer conducted internal workshops, upskilling the team and laying the foundation for further security development.

Key Takeaways

Recruiting for specialized roles requires not only access to candidates but also market understanding and a consultative approach.
Clearly defining the candidate profile and conducting market mapping upfront helps avoid weeks of inefficient efforts.
The right person at a critical moment can not only "fill the vacancy" but also unlock business processes and bring valuable expertise to the organization.

Cybersecurity Recruitment Expertise - help from the IT Recruitment Agency

For 9 years, we have specialized in cybersecurity recruitment, supporting technology companies, fintechs, and R&D centers in sourcing top experts.

We know how to accelerate the IT recruitment process using proven executive search methods and access to a unique candidate database in Poland and the CEE region.

Our recruitment agency provides talent for key positions such as Cloud Security Engineer and Security Architect, as well as other popular roles in the cybersecurity field, e.g., SOC Analyst and DevSecOps Engineer.

Thanks to our experience in projects related to DORA and NIS2 compliance, we understand the specifics of recruiting in the financial and regulated sectors.

If your company needs fast support in recruiting cybersecurity experts, we are ready to help immediately.