Talent Acquisition Lead

Job Purpose:

The Talent Acquisition Lead will be responsible for leading the full recruitment lifecycle for Invictux, focusing on cybersecurity and technical roles across internal teams and project-based requirements. This role requires a hands-on, tech-savvy recruiter with deep understanding of the cybersecurity and IT services landscape. The Talent Acquisition Lead will partner closely with leadership, technical managers, and project teams to attract, source, and hire exceptional talent, ensuring Invictux continues to build world-class cybersecurity capabilities in a highly competitive market.

Accountabilities:

1. Recruitment Strategy & Workforce Planning:

• Collaborate with leadership to define hiring needs for internal functions and client projects.
• Build and execute tailored recruitment strategies for cybersecurity and technical roles.
• Plan workforce allocation based on project timelines and anticipated business growth.
• Develop short-term and long-term talent pipelines (local and remote).

2. Full-Cycle Technical Recruitment:

• Draft clear, technically aligned job descriptions in line with cybersecurity frameworks.
• Source cybersecurity professionals through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and industry communities.
• Screen candidates for technical competence, certifications, and cultural alignment.
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate technical assessments with hiring teams.
• Manage the full interview process in coordination with hiring managers and technical leaders.

3. Technical Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Alignment:

• Serve as a recruitment advisor to technical leaders (SOC, GRC, Engineering, PMO).
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and selection criteria.
• Ensure seamless communication and alignment across hiring teams and departments.

4. Candidate Experience & Employer Brand:

• Position Invictux as a leading cybersecurity employer of choice.
• Ensure a professional, engaging, and efficient candidate experience.
• Promote the company's culture, mission, and project exposure to attract high-caliber talent.
• Support employer branding initiatives through social media, events, and talent outreach.

5. Recruitment Operations & Performance:

• Maintain accurate candidate data and hiring progress in the ATS and recruitment trackers.
• Track, analyze, and report on key hiring KPIs (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, source efficiency).
• Continuously improve recruitment workflows and evaluation frameworks.
• Stay informed of market trends, salary benchmarks, and cybersecurity talent dynamics.

Cybersecurity Talent Focus:

The Talent Acquisition Lead will primarily source and hire for roles such as:

• SOC Analysts (L1, L2, L3)
• Penetration Testers / Ethical Hackers
• Incident Response Engineers
• Security Operations Engineers
• Security Architects
• GRC / Compliance Specialists
• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• Security Project Managers
• Pre-Sales / Solution Consultants (Cyber)
• Supporting roles: HR, Sales, PMO (as needed)

Internal Relationships:

• Leadership & Technical Teams:
   Collaborate on workforce planning and role definition.
• HR Team:
   Align recruitment processes with company policies and onboarding workflows.

External Relationships:

• Vendors & Recruitment Partners:
   Coordinate for niche and large-scale hiring needs.
• Industry Communities & Networks:
   Build relationships with cybersecurity professionals and forums.

Work Environment:

• In Office:
   100%
• Work Hazard:
   Normal
• Working Days:
   5 days per week
• Days Off:
   Friday & Saturday
• Working Hours:
   9 am to 6 pm

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to build and scale elite cybersecurity teams.
• Exposure to high-impact projects across industries and geographies.
• Career growth into senior HR and Talent leadership roles.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven work culture.