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Glocomms: Cyber Security recruitment

The world of Cyber Security is rapidly changing, and the demand for skilled professionals is increasing. Companies need to ensure their data and networks stay secure, and they are turning to the expertise of Cyber Security professionals to help them do just that.

Glocomms is your premier destination for top-notch cybersecurity talent, available for both permanent and freelance roles. Our adept consultants boast extensive knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, enabling them to identify the ideal candidate tailored to your precise requirements. Whether you seek a permanent employee skilled in threat detection and response, network security, or cloud security, or a freelancer for short-term projects, our swift and efficient process ensures a perfect fit for your needs.

Our European based consultants are trained specialists in their fields, recruiting mid to senior level commercial talent across Cloud & infrastructure, Cyber Security, Big Data & Analytics, Fintech, Managed IT Service Providers, SaaS and more throughout the UK and Europe.

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Cyber Security Jobs

Infrastructure Security Engineer - II

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Security Infrastructure Engineer II to join our client's team out of St. Louis. We are working with a top global investment banking corporation to support the growth of their network and security teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in security infrastructure technologies and a proven track record in designing, analyzing, and supporting robust defense solutions. This role involves working closely with IT and business partners to ensure the security and integrity of our client's network, system, and application architectures. The Security Infrastructure Engineer II will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security measures, troubleshooting security incidents, and providing rotational after-hour support. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure technologies. Collaborate with IT and business partners to develop and support cyber security solutions. Analyze and enhance network security architecture and security measures. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for security operations. Troubleshoot and resolve security incidents and vulnerabilities. Provide rotational after-hour support and manage change windows. Configure and manage firewalls, content filtering, and other security control frameworks. Monitor and analyze network, system, and application architectures for security threats. Utilize monitoring tools, logging tools, and ticketing systems to track and report security issues. Create and maintain technical documentation for security processes and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field. 5-8 years of experience in network security engineering or a related role. Strong understanding of IP-based networking and networking components. Proficiency in security infrastructure technologies and cyber security solutions. Experience with firewalls, content filtering, and security control frameworks. Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience with systems monitoring tools. Familiarity with ticketing systems, office productivity software, reporting software, and technical documentation software. Ability to work collaboratively with IT and business partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide rotational after-hour support and manage change windows effectively. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply in directly!

US$100000 - US$135000 per year
Missouri River Township
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Security Engineering Manager

We are partnering with an innovative company dedicated to transforming the way people connect and collaborate. They are seeking a Manager, Security Engineering to play a crucial role in safeguarding their platform and ensuring the privacy and security of users' data. Reporting to the Infrastructure Director of Engineering, you will lead and manage a team of security engineers while driving the overall roadmap of security for the organization. This includes implementing security strategies that enhance the security posture and ensure compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of security engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. Identify, implement, and integrate foundational security tools and technologies to enhance corporate, infrastructure, and application security, in collaboration with internal teams. Develop and maintain security strategies, policies, KPIs, OKRs, roadmaps, and budget, working with internal teams to advocate for security and align on planning. Drive compliance with CIS, SOC2, and GDPR standards by leading security audits, assessments, and process improvements in partnership with internal teams. Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and resolution, while maintaining and improving the incident response plan. Qualifications: Experience building and leading high-performing security teams. Proven track record of implementing foundational security measures and driving organization-wide security improvements. Passionate about protecting data, influencing security culture, and delivering measurable results in alignment with best practices and compliance standards. Location: Hybrid in Boston - 2-3 days onsite. Perks: Employee-paid health insurance, 401k match with immediate vesting, generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks. Product stipends, wellness, productivity, and education stipends. Discounts on various products and services. Support for reproductive health and more.

Up to US$145000 per year
Boston
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Application Security Engineer

Associate Principal, Application Security Location: Chicago Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 Glocomms are partnered with a critical infrastructure financial services firm in the search for an Application Security specialist to spearhead software development initiates and operations whilst collaborating with Application Services, QA, Security Engineering, and IT teams across the firm. Key responsibilities: Application Security Testing including manual source code reviews, manual penetration tests, and the use and upkeep of self-managed and cloud-based security scanning technologies. Vulnerability Management including the entire lifecycle management of application vulnerabilities through remediation in accordance with SLAs, threat and risk assessments, mitigations for false positives, and cataloguing. Continuously reviewing and automating procedures to guarantee only code which has been verified and deemed secure is delivered to production. Create scripts to include security tools into the Jenkins pipeline and assist development teams decipher pipeline vulnerability verification report data in order to remediate vulnerabilities. Create and implement process and procedural documentation, gather information for audits, and carry out administrative and regulatory control tasks. Improve current security coverage and procedures, evaluate the current toolkit, and assist in implementing new tools and processes into the firms environment. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in AppSec, DevOps, Security Engineering, etc. Programming proficiency with Java, J2EE, Spring, Python, etc. Well-versed carrying out AppSec manual pen-testing using tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Postman, etc. Knowledge of security architecture design. Hands-on experience using or evaluating the results of development pipeline and automated code scanning tools Knowledge of security best practices (e.g., OWASP) and principles and techniques, including those for auditing, access control, authorization, and authentication. Knowledge of application authorization and authentication solutions, such as RSA SecurID/ACE, NS Active Directory, CA SiteMinder, and LDAP Understanding of application frameworks, including Sun J2EE, MS.NET, OMG CORBA, Spring, etc., and their built-in security services and APIs. Understanding of Cloud Security and Secure DevOps Concepts; A general understanding of cryptography, including PKI, SSL/TLS, digital signatures, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, message digests, certificates, and so forth.

US$130000 - US$160000 per year
Chicago
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Associate Principal, IAM Engineer, ForgeRock

IAM Engineer Glocomms are partnered with a leading financial service provider to build out their IAM division within Security Services in the search for an IAM Engineer who will focus on integrating application within the ForgeRock Identity Suite by utilizing OAuth and custom scopes, whilst collaborating with cross-functional development teams. Key Responsibilities: Manage and configure IAM systems, focusing on ForgeRock Identity products, to ensure seamless identity management processes. Design and implement custom integrations, workflows, and rules across tools using Agile methodologies. Plan, implement, enforce, and review security policies and procedures tailored to Identity and Access Management (IAM) requirements. Handle access requests and issue tickets for both internal and external customers. Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve system issues that may impact enterprise production environments. Oversee project progress through all phases, from design and build to testing and cutover. Report on control execution, gather evidence, and ensure proper control mechanisms are in place. Work closely with IT and business teams to implement technical solutions that align with organizational needs. Maintain systems to ensure best practices for user access authorization and control are upheld. Research and recommend improvements to procedures and systems to strengthen overall security. Assist in conveying security policies and procedures to users, ensuring understanding and compliance. Provide assistance to internal and external users with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Identify or develop tools and methods to monitor and manage risk effectively. Provide support to management on special projects and other ad-hoc duties as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or relevant experience in a commercial environment. 6+ Years of experience in IAM, InfoSec, and general security operations. Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)

US$160000 - US$180000 per year
Chicago
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Director of Data Governance & AI

Director of Data Governance & AI Orlando, FL We are thrilled to present a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity for a visionary leader in the field of Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence, based in the vibrant city of Orlando, FL. This pivotal role is designed for someone with a deep passion and profound experience in setting the gold standards in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence compliance, particularly within a globally spread subsidiary network. If leading the charge in these cutting-edge areas excites you, we eagerly invite you to apply. As a Director of Data Governance & AI, you will be at the forefront of crafting and leading sophisticated data governance frameworks that not only meet but exceed industry standards. This role is crucial in our ongoing efforts to harness the trans-formative powers of AI while ensuring the security and integrity of our data processes across international borders. Your core responsibilities will include: Developing and executing a comprehensive Data & AI Governance program tailored to our company's specific needs and challenges. Enhancing our organizational capabilities by designing and implementing state-of-the-art data management frameworks that serve as benchmarks within the industry. Ensuring absolute adherence to the most recent international regulations concerning Artificial Intelligence usage and actively mitigating associated risks to maintain our leadership in secure AI applications. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a robust background in data governance and a proven track record of handling AI-driven systems with a keen eye for detail in regulatory compliance. Necessary Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position, with preference given to degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related fields. This position not only offers the chance to lead in an exciting industry but also provides a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we look forward to hearing from you.

US$150000 - US$180000 per year
Orlando
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Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect

Glocomms are partnered with a globally leading Wealth Management firm to assist in growing multiple areas of Cyber Security. We are searching for a Lead Enterprise Application Security Architect to drive security initiatives, focused on threat modelling, secure code review, and secure design review. Key responsibilities: Lead secure design reviews and threat modeling sessions for new projects, features, and architectural changes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal security policies. Evaluate adherence to architectural standards, minimize technical debt, and adapt enterprise assets (systems, services, and data) for major programs. Partner with development teams to provide support and guidance in addressing security vulnerabilities identified during design, code reviews, and testing phases. Create and maintain secure reference architectures to guide the design and implementation of secure systems and applications, customized to the organization's specific technologies and needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, infrastructure, and compliance, to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle and infrastructure provisioning. Offer expert advice on security issues, including encryption, authentication, access control, and secure communication protocols. Keep up-to-date with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in security architecture and design, and evaluate their relevance to the organization's security strategy. Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, with at least 5+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience as approved by Human Resources. Preferred: 7+ years of experience in security engineering, architecture, or a similar role, with a strong focus on threat modeling, secure design reviews, and vulnerability management. Solid understanding of web application security principles, secure coding practices, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Skilled in designing and implementing secure architectures for both on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). Demonstrated passion for protecting organizations from evolving threats. In-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization methods, including multi-factor authentication, step-up authentication, and single sign-on; familiarity with password-less solutions is a plus. Strong grasp of encryption methods, particularly certificate and token-based cryptography. Knowledgeable in network protocols and topologies. Experience with defense-in-depth strategies and incident response. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of technical and business stakeholders. Experience in financial services is preferred but not required; the ability to quickly acquire relevant business knowledge is essential.

US$170000 - US$200000 per year
City of Saint Petersburg
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Director, Security Engineering

Director of Security Engineering Location: Chicago or Dallas (hybrid 3-days onsite per week). Glocomms are partnered with a leading Financial Services firm in the search for a technical/hands-on Director, Security Engineering to lead and manage key projects within the firm's Cloud Services, covering both AWS and Azure platforms, while overseeing tool integration and conducting security architecture reviews. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, work well with stakeholders across Security and IT teams, and stay informed on the latest regulatory and compliance requirements affecting the organization. Key Responsibilities: To be successful in this role, you must be able to perform each of the following responsibilities effectively: Offer expert guidance to the organization and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, functionality, and progress of Security initiatives. Communicate complex information related to Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security, and Application Security, serving as a subject matter expert. Lead a diverse team of engineers, consultants, and staff, providing senior-level guidance across the organization. Manage complex deliverables across security and IT teams, ensuring deadlines, objectives, and requirements are met. Leadership & Management Responsibilities: Provide detailed project status updates using industry-standard tools like Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow. Mentor and develop staff through training, guidance, and alignment with critical service delivery goals for AWS, Azure, and security tool implementation. Ensure teams remain focused on high-priority tasks to ensure the successful delivery of key services. Qualifications: The following are the required qualifications for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Strong consultative, communication, teamwork, and analytical skills, as you will be regularly interacting with various teams across the organization. Proven experience managing multiple teams in different technology areas. Highly motivated to stay informed on the latest trends, security best practices, and industry developments. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a calm and focused approach under pressure. Strong understanding of AWS and Azure security reference architectures. In-depth knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps practices, along with current leading services and systems. Subject matter expertise in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, security considerations, and implementation. Practical experience in application security, including code scanning, remediation processes, and security capabilities. Technical Skills: AWS Expertise: AWS Multi-Account Relationships AWS IAM Roles, Policies, Permissions AWS Authentication Mechanisms AWS Network Firewall AWS Firewall Manager AWS Lambda AWS Networking Models Control Tower Security Hub Azure Expertise: Azure AD Sync M365 Authentication Conditional Access Event Hub Azure Security Policies Entra ID (Formerly Azure AD) PIM (Privileged Identity Management) Azure Subscriptions and Permissions Multi-factor Authentication DevOps Expertise: Hashi Vault EKS / Kubernetes Terraform / TFE Jenkins Rancher Service Mesh Container Methodology Application Security Expertise: GitOps / GitLab / GitHub CI/CD Processes and Methodologies Veracode Blackduck

US$210000 - US$230000 per year
Chicago
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Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst

Job Opportunity: Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst Locations: PA, TX, NC We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role involves identifying, prioritizing, and managing vulnerabilities across our hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vulnerability management or pen-testing, cloud security experience, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Monitor assets for vulnerabilities and security configuration weaknesses. Collaborate with various teams to refine prioritization and validate impact of vulnerabilities. Advise on mitigation strategies and provide accurate reporting. Investigate false positives and handle risk acceptance requests. Shape remediation SLAs and enforcement controls. Respond to zero-day events and perform special investigations. Improve scanning tool visibility and meet security objectives. Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in vulnerability management. Strong understanding of security frameworks. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to lead multi-team initiatives. Experience with scripting and automation. Preferred experience with tools like Aqua, Palo Alto Prisma, Wiz, CrowdStrike, Tenable Nessus, or Qualys. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you!

US$140000 - US$180000 per year
Plano
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Senior Cyber Security Lead (Threat Hunter)

We are partnered with a global hospitality company to bring on a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join their fast growing, elite team. This role involves safeguarding company systems and data against evolving cyber threat hunting, with a focus on incident response, threat detection, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Conduct incident response activities. Monitor and analyze security events. Investigate incidents and perform advanced threat detection and response. Collaborate with SOC analysts to triage and escalate security incidents. Fine-tune detection mechanisms and develop playbooks. Perform forensic analysis to determine root causes and mitigate future risks. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor security tools and remediate alerts. Manage security incident tickets and adhere to service level agreements. Develop detection rules and document processes. Implement security enhancements and work closely with the Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in information technology or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst, Certified Cyber Threat Hunter, GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker). 7+ years of experience in cyber security, particularly in a Threat Intelligence or Threat Hunter role. Proficiency in cyber threat hunting, OSINT, and the threat intelligence life cycle. Knowledge of network threats, attacks, and intrusion set TTPs. Experience with security incident response, network forensics, and host-based forensics. Familiarity with EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, Carbon Black) and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel). Understanding of logging standards, compliance, and best practices (e.g., Sarbanes Oxley, PCI, Mitre Att&ck framework). Strong communication, collaboration, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid role out of Orlando, Florida with 3 days onsite at the client's office.

US$110000 - US$140000 per year
Orlando
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SOC Detection Engineer

SOC DETECTION ENGINEER Location: Paris, France Language: Fluent in English and French, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Work Arrangement: Primarily remote, with occasional onsite visits as required. Start Date: March 1, 2025. Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential for extension based on performance and project needs. Day Rate: 500-700€ per day THE COMPANY Sector: Insurance and Financial Services. Hiring Reason: The customer is enhancing its cybersecurity defenses through the SOC Transformation program, aiming to improve anticipation, detection, and response to cyber attacks. Hiring Timeframe: Immediate need, with a streamlined hiring process to fill the position by March 1, 2025. Benefits: Opportunity to work on a high-impact global program, collaborate with top cybersecurity professionals, and contribute to the security of a leading global insurance company. Glocomms Relationship: Glocomms has a long-standing partnership with the customer, providing top-tier cybersecurity talent for their critical projects. Our expertise in the cybersecurity domain ensures we match the right candidates with the right opportunities. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Detection Engineer Role Responsibilities: Design and implement detection logic to identify cyber threats across network, endpoint, and cloud environments. Utilize log analysis, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection techniques to identify and respond to security incidents. Develop custom detection rules and automation scripts using scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and analytics query languages (e.g., KQL). Optimize detection mechanisms to minimize false positives and enhance detection accuracy. Collaborate with global teams to deploy and optimize detection mechanisms. Commit to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends. Technologies in Use/Required: Azure Data Explorer, Sentinel, Cyber Reason. Scripting languages: Python, PowerShell. Analytics query languages: Kusto Query Language (KQL). Team Size & Collaboration: Work within the Global SOC team, collaborating with incident detection, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and incident response teams. Exposure to a diverse range of technologies and environments. Projects: SOC Transformation program, focusing on enhancing detection and response capabilities across global entities. Languages in the Team/Environment: English is the primary language, with a diverse, international team. Technical Environment Size: Large-scale environment covering 50+ countries, with thousands of endpoints and users. Future Project Potential: High potential for involvement in future cybersecurity projects, based on the success of the SOC Transformation program. Qualifications/Certifications Required: Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in detection engineering and cybersecurity. GET IN TOUCH +44 203 758 8905 https://www.linkedin.com/in/systemsandsecurityrecruiterjamesevans/

€500 - €700 per day
Paris
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Deputy CISO

I'm working with a renowned Paris-based company seeking a Cybersecurity Manager for a permanent CDI role. Interviews start this week, so let's connect soon! Role - Cybersecurity Manager Contract - Permanent CDI Employee Remote/Onsite - 3 days remote per week, Hybrid in Paris You'll be responsible for: * Assist the CISO in defining and executing the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap. * Manage the cybersecurity operations team, ensuring effective service delivery. * Assess, implement, and optimize security tools and technologies. * Monitor threats and provide intelligence to leadership. * Lead incident response, ensuring swift mitigation and reporting. * Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation efforts. * Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies and standards. * Advise business units on integrating security into processes. * Lead and develop the cybersecurity team. * Oversee security implementation and execution across teams. * Ensure business continuity and incident response readiness. * Manage disaster recovery and operational continuity planning. Profile: * You've got 5 years+ as a Cybersecurity Manager or a similar role. * Strong understanding of security norms & standards and generally on IT models. * Experience working with cybersecurity frameworks; CIS Controls, ISO27001, OWASP, PCI-DSS. * Have strong technical skills in IT architecture, networking, and infrastructure, ideally with a background in system management, engineering, or software development. * You've got a positive, pro-active and eager personality. * Good English speaking is mandatory, as the role is in an international team.

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Director Cybersecurity Engineering & Automation

Job Title: Director, Cybersecurity Engineering & Automation Job Description: Lead cybersecurity strategy, deploy controls, and manage Cyber Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Execute strategy Manage teams Automate responses Integrate tools Conduct reviews Hire and mentor Manage budgets Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 15+ years in IT 5+ years in leadership Project management Knowledge of OS vulnerabilities Automation experience Cybersecurity frameworks Preferred: Master's degree Senior Manager/Director experience Cybersecurity certifications Join us to build resilient cybersecurity controls. Apply now! Ability to work fully remote may be considered but not guaranteed at the moment.

US$160000 - US$225000 per year
Minneapolis
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A Guide to Negotiating Your Notice Period

​In Germany, the average notice period is 3 months but can be as long as 6 months. There is a good reason behind this - to protect your rights as an employee in case of redundancy or termination. However, while a notice period should be treated with respect, there might be situations where proactively discussing your leaving date with your employer could be of benefit for you as well as both your current and future employers. This guide provides you an overview of factors to consider in this context and guidelines on how to professionally navigate the process.Benefits of shortening your notice periodThere may be several reasons for wanting to leave your current employer earlier, including to:Avoid awkwardness in the workplaceThere is a reason for the maxim, “Always leave the party when you’re still having fun.” The longer you stay, the more chance for things to sour. The last thing you want is to feel like a guest who has outstayed their welcome. You want to be remembered as a great employee who made a fantastic contribution to the success of your current employer, while you were there. Simultaneously, it is in the interest of your current employer and colleagues to maintain a harmonious work environment. Stay interested in your current workInevitably, once you have told an employer you plan to leave, they might start removing you from important projects. They may even place you on gardening leave if you are going to a competitor. Companies use gardening leave as a protectionist measure to ensure that the departure of senior executives has minimal impact on their reputation and success. But as an employee, a lengthened period of less responsibility in your current position or complete time away from the job might have a negative effect on your motivation. Gain a higher salary or better career experience soonerThere is a reason that you are embarking on a new job. Whether it is the chance to work for a specific company, on an incredible project, in a unique role that only comes once in a blue moon, or simply for a higher salary – something attracted you to go. The sooner you leave, the sooner you begin the next stage of your career. Whether it’s a new gadget or a new job, our brains are hardwired to seek new stimulus. A new job offers a huge amount of novel stimuli, but the longer you have to ruminate on it, the less exciting it might seem. Exiting within a reasonable time frame might help you to capitalize on the excitement of just having secured a new job.Have cross-over with your incumbentGenerally speaking, the more time you are able to spend with your predecessor in your new role, the more valuable information you will be able to acquire. No-one else will be a greater foundation of knowledge regarding the role ahead. They will also be able to define the rest of your team’s organisational structure. Furthermore, by building a rapport, not only will you build your reputation within the new firm, you might also be able to ask for their advice, if you ever face a difficult situation regarding the position in the future.How to negotiate your noticeAs the notice period is usually part of your official employment contract that has to be respected, it is not a simple conversation you have with your employer in passing. Proactively seeking a discussion while considering all of the following factors will demonstrate your respect for your current employer and underline your professionalism.Know your contract inside and out To avoid any unwelcome surprises, you need to know the terms of your employment inside and out. Check for any specific exit clauses, anti-competition clauses, and any clauses regarding your bonus or training repayments. Properly prepared, you’ll be in the best position to competently negotiate terms and understand what the best outcome can be.Hand in a formal resignationUsually, all you need to resign is a one-line letter letting your employer know your intention to resign, your official and preferred last date of employment. In Germany, your letter must be handwritten; your employer is not obliged to accept a resignation communicated digitally (see: Civil Code (BGB) §623). Your notice period starts when your employer acknowledges they have received your resignation, not when it is delivered, so try and get it signed as soon as possible. Your letter should be kept brief, remain professional, and doesn’t require reasons for your resignation. Express that you have appreciated the opportunities provided by the position, including developing your skills, building on your knowledge of your sector, or responsibilities or challenges you have felt particularly proud of. When seeking to shorten your notice period, it is vital to mention your willingness to assist your employer with the transition period around you leaving the company. State those projects you will be able to complete within your notice period, and what you can do to help your handover process go smoothly. Be realistic about the outcomeWhile your employer might accept your suggested exit date straight away, it is unlikely to happen without a formal conversation. Once you both agree on a leaving date that is earlier than your contractual notice period, you can both sign an "Aufhebungsvertrag" or compromise agreement. This agreement will terminate your contract on a mutually agreed date that you want to leave. Be realistic when making suggestions. What is the earliest that you can leave while being considerate of their needs? Empathize with your current employer.Your resignation is likely to be a shock. After all, you are a brilliant employee who has a significant impact on the success of your business (no wonder that you’ve been snapped up hungrily by someone else). Immediately, your boss will be concerned about several factors including loss of valuable expertise, an increased workload for the rest of the team, the cost of finding a suitable replacement, and even the potential damage to their reputation. For this reason, it’s best to revisit the notice period a few days after the initial resignation when your boss will be further along the change curve. Next, it is time to show that you’re prepared to help mitigate any negative impact from your departure. You can formalise this as part of the aforementioned compromise agreement with your employer for agreeing to a shortened notice period. This type of contract can be agreed after discussing factors such as sourcing and training your successor or completing projects within a certain time frame.Source and suggest a replacementMost likely, your employer’s primary concern is filling your shoes. The best way to allay their concerns and to successfully negotiate your notice period is to help them find a replacement. After all, you’re the ultimate resource for knowing what a good replacement looks like! If you did your research and developed relationships throughout your time with the company, you most likely know who would want to be in your role and also who would be a good replacement for you. Whether they are in your team or another department, reach out and explain the job requirements and why you think they would make a great match. The nature of your role may have evolved since you started, so it is advised to draw up a new job description and requirements. They will appreciate the effort and you will show that you are willing to go the extra mile to make your exit as smooth as possible. Sharing the position with your wider network on LinkedIn will also show you are still an advocate for the company; alleviating their concerns about any possible damage to their reputation. If you need any specialist help, get in touch. Glocomms can source a temporary or permanent replacement.Prepare a thorough handover or ‘operating manual’As tempting as it may be to ‘wind down’ during a notice period, it is important to leave a job on good terms. This will involve a last extra push of effort in creating a comprehensive handover process between you and your replacement. Work alongside your boss to see how your work and responsibilities can be picked up by others on your team, and how you can help your replacement hit the ground running when they join the business. In a longer notice period, you may even have time to train your replacement on workplace processes and the details of your work. You can brief the new employee with important information about clients and project status. Helping with your transition period is a great way to end your role on a positive note, and lessen the effect of your departure on your company. It will be appreciated both by your supervisor and your company’s new hire, and can result in a glowing reference.Use your annual leaveNext to a proactive and considerate conversation with your employer, you might also be able to shorten your notice period through using up your outstanding annual leave for the rest of the year. This time can be offset against your notice, meaning you can take all of your remaining annual leave, effectively shortening your work days. Employers also find this compromise attractive, as they are obligated to pay you for outstanding leave. While this can reduce the awkwardness of lingering in the workplace, you’ll nevertheless be considered an employee. At Glocomms, we’ve also helped candidates wield their annual leave as a bargaining chip. By giving up their remaining annual leave, tech professionals have successfully traded the days or weeks for an earlier termination date – enabling them to get started in their exciting new role quickly.Good to knowThe employment relationship is governed and regulated by statutory laws, the contract, and any collective agreements with the works council or collective bargaining agreements with the union. You can visit the website of the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection for an overview of your employment rights. Securing your bonusFrom tech candidates, one of the most frequent concerns we hear is about securing their bonus during negotiation. You will doubtless expect to receive your bonus if you have worked a full year, or a pro-rata payment if you leave before the year’s end. However, most contracts have bonus clauses that state: You need to be employed at the bonus payment date and/orYou must not be working under notice It is important though, to pay attention to how your bonus is formulated within your contract. If your bonus is partly granted in recognition of your performance during the relevant financial year, then your employer is legally obliged to pay it. Accordingly, if you leave before the end of the financial or calendar year, you should receive a pro-rata bonus payment. If your bonus is in no way tied to your performance but as an incentive to stay with the company, then your employer can make the payment conditional on your employment contract not being under notice. Moreover, if you resign within a certain date of receiving such a bonus your employer can demand you pay it back, so keep this in mind during the process of terminating your employment. Note: The law around bonuses in Germany is constantly under review. Stay up-to-date.Next stepsAvoid negativityHanding in your notice does not mean you have free reign to openly complain about your job, or slack on your work entirely during your notice period. Even if you are leaving a difficult atmosphere, be respectful and mindful on how you communicate this. Keep your (soon to be former) colleagues in mind, who may be facing a more difficult time without your support. Offer to help them the best you can so you don’t leave them in a tight spot.When discussing your reasons for leaving, try and stay on positive subjects and instead emphasise the benefits of the current role, what you have learned and how it has helped your career. There is little to gain from being negative, but there is a lot to gain from leaving on good terms. Leave on good termsThe tech market is surprisingly small, so don’t burn bridges. You’ll never know when you run into an old boss or colleague again – and you may return to them in the future! If it is in-line with the company practices and culture, you may wish to send individual farewell messages to your team members thanking them for the specific support they have provided throughout your time in the role. Bear in mind not to exclude colleagues that you did not get along with; a neutral message wishing them all the best for the future will still be appreciated.Look to the futureAs a specialist recruitment partner, Glocomms is here to support you throughout your career journey, including transition periods. Get in touch with the team for personal advice. Take the next step in your careerGlocomms is a leading talent partner specializing in multiple sectors across Technology, Data Science and Cyber Security. View our range of job opportunities across a variety of rapidly-growing industries and register your CV.

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Cyber Security Talent Insights

​​The cyber security market is predicted to grow to $266 billion by 2027, but with opportunity comes many risks, disruptions and challenges. With skilled business-critical cyber security professionals in high demand, companies must develop effective hiring solutions to capitalize on the market and protect their systems, networks, and data against cyber attacks and security breaches.In this report, our technology talent experts at Glocomms guide you through:Key trends in cyber security, from market risks to hiring approachesTop priorities for candidates in the cyber security fieldInsights from Katie Owston, Associate Vice President at GlocommsKey takeaways and recommendations for both hiring managers and professionalsDownload your copy of the 'Cyber Security Talent Insights' report by completing the form below:​​

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Performance over Presence

​For the past year, the high-speed mass adoption of flexible working required employers to redefine and re-examine the workplace. As expected, forward-thinking Tech and IT companies that embrace digital transformation were the ones that continued to thrive in this new environment. If flexible agility, cloud technology, and secure infrastructures are signs of permanent change, what does this mean for technology firms? ​Our latest Career Insight, ‘Performance over Presence’ offers an in-depth analysis into the hybrid-remote approach; a business model which intertwines remote with working present on-site. If the evolving experience-based hybrid approach is to be established, institutions may be likely to explore the potential benefits and caveats to this structure.Does the hybrid-remote model support workers and simultaneously avoid an eroding of company culture? How can leaders manage performance with geographically dispersed teams? Can hybrid working arrangements prevent a cacophony between employers and employees? At Glocomms, these are the questions that have defined our post-pandemic conversations. Perhaps, the hybrid-style approach allows employees to be part of an integrated strategy and offers a window into a more purpose-driven and brighter future for the workplace. ​

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Cybersecurity Market Update

​Glocomms' insight on the 2018 Cybersecurity Landscape Across the End-User and Vendor ArenasIntroductionGlocomms was founded on the premise of Cybersecurity becoming the most in-demand and integral part of technology across all industries. In 2017, we saw a multitude of high-profile cyberattacks targeting various companies including Uber, Deloitte and Equifax with the most prominent attacks being WannaCry and Petya. Given the visibility on the cybersecurity market, Glocomms expects to see a large focus on hiring resources and talent to develop and elaborate the hardening of security practices. Such developments include in-house security operation centers (SOC), increased spending on the most innovative threat intelligence products and AI talent and the adoption of automation and cloud security practices in order to properly protect customer and employee data.​The consequences of insufficient security and data protection were recently highlighted by Facebook stocks sliding nearly 15% in a 36-hour window, off the back of an exposed global data breach. Such high profile examples prove that Cybersecurity has the attention of the global media platform and consequently, the market is tightening as the need for remediation in real-time is becoming absolutely imperative.​In order to provide this level of service on a 24x7x365, vendors and end users are adopting advanced solutions. The two main trends we have seen in the first quarter of 2018 have been the integration of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science coupled with the need for Automation & Cloud Security. ​AI/Data Science & Cloud AutomationOur recruitment business gives us a unique look into these trends, as our business model is comprised of two main pillars of focus: Cybersecurity and AI/Data Science. We see the perspective of urgent needs for specific skillsets, as well as the perspective of building expertise through seeking new challenges and career options through working with stealth-mode to IPO vendors as well as the world’s largest global end-users.​When considering the impact AI can have on Cyber, it is clear why artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science will have a huge impact on the ability for software to be able to detect and remediate intrusions and vulnerabilities. Nonetheless, it is who brings the expertise that affects how analytics will impact the industry given these will be the individuals building models to analyze and make sense of the data.​In order to understand the talent pool, we need to understand what motivates individuals to bring their experience to the cybersecurity industry. Most frequently, we see these professionals are motivated by the exposure to working with novel, proprietary, and in this case, unknown data. Additionally, not only the access and exposure to the data is compelling, but also the advanced decision making predictable by the data that draws this talent into the industry.​We have also seen increased attention on the automation and acceptance of risk adverse cloud usage cases, the adoption of MSSP’s that offer integrated threat analytics/ threat management solutions, and new industry trends that dive deeper into the impact AI can have on this ever-changing landscape across the vendor and end-user arenas.​Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science are being leveraged in a variety of ways and can be exhibited by the huge influx of neural network and deep learning talent transition into the threat analytics arena. Given the sheer magnitude and significance of personal information embedded within the data across industries such as healthcare, financial services and commerce, it is no surprise that data scientists are excited about an opportunity to advance security solutions and play an impactful role on the business/product at large. We know from speaking to these professionals that it is the access and exposure to novel and unique data across the abovementioned industries that drive and motivate their career interests.​Given that Data Science/AI & Cybersecurity are the two focal points of our Glocomms business, it is exciting to see the transfusion of these emerging technology industries shaping the future of the entire technology landscape across all industries.​Investment BanksCloud security is currently the hottest trend from an end-user perspective. This trend is clear, given the activity we have seen across the finance industry as they move towards the adoption of specific usage cases for the various open source cloud platforms. This is exciting because these have historically been some of the most proprietarily kept platforms in the world – some banks even used proprietary coding languages to build their platform! In order to be comfortable with these offerings, the institutions now need to put together documentation on the risk assessments attributed to such solutions. Once these frameworks and usage-cases are clearly determined and outlined, offerings will begin to spread across more and more business units. Currently, large asset managers and global investment banks offer their clients a commercialized version of their front-office risk systems but this is only one portion of what the cross-business platform has to offer.​The next step will be providing an integrated and secure cloud-based solution across all layers of the risk management platforms that each of the various firms offer. Some banks are in the midst of developing a similar type of cross-business platform and although they may be scrutinized for their late-arrival to the party, it might work to their advantage given the new technology currently available because having an opportunity to build a platform from scratch using the latest and greatest products for hardening security layers and adopting cloud offerings allows for a more integrated and theoretically, hardened solution! It seems cloud security will be at the top of the list for most in-demand and least- attainable skill sets in 2018. This has already been evident given the vast hiring and increased compensation bands for cloud security professionals across the end-user arena. We believe the reason for this is these professional all need to not only bring the expert technical skills to the table, but also need to be able to communicate internally and externally with key stakeholders around usage cases for cloud offerings.​Buy-Side PerspectiveFrom a Buy-Side perspective, we have seen large global hedge fund clients looking to hire Encryption Engineers to build proprietary security layers into their existing infrastructure (often cloud-based). This is an obvious step in the right direction, given in the past it seemed many funds were scared by the prospects of putting their ‘secret sauce’ out in the cloud. Additionally, we have seen vast hiring across the Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) arena, most of whom, seem to be moving to Splunk given the versatility of the product. This is also consistent with what we have seen in Investment Banks this year.​From a recruitment standpoint, we see a huge amount of potential on the buy-side in 2018 and expect to see talents being directly targeted from the tech giants as these are the professionals with the most amount of exposure to novel data with the best skillsets for architectural remediation and hardening. ​Vendor PerspectiveAs the vendors continue to offer more and more comprehensive and integrated analytical solutions, the need to stay on top of the market and hire professionals that have experience with the most cutting-edge products becomes even more imperative. We have seen massive hiring across the vendor arena given the influx of investment and the urgent need for this analytical talent. The data being analyzed is ever-increasing and the adoption of AI is not quite keeping up with the workload for the SOC. Thus, we have still seen a steady stream of hiring within these types of positions including: threat hunters, incident responders and security engineers. Not only the vendors are hiring these professionals across the mid-senior level, but also the end-users are building their own in-house SOC’s to reinforce internal security measures creating more intelligent solutions on the network to detect vulnerabilities more quickly and readily. We have seen a large increase this year of around 20% higher than the industry standard this year in the compensation bands for someone with 3-5 years of experience with the abovementioned skills.​Glocomms’ cybersecurity recruitment practice is broken down across the vendor and end-user arenas as we have a commercial practice that offers talent solutions for our vendors across the entire product development lifecycle.As mentioned above, the adoption of intelligent threat hunting, incident response and vulnerability management has been clearly exhibited in a hiring trend of AI talent into the vendor and MSSP arena. ​Candidate TrendsAn interesting trend to note has been the movement of security professionals from the defense industry transition and partner with the financial services employees, in an attempt to continue to broaden the level of expertise and attention on security related problems. This talent is coming out of New York, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Texas, and California and heading to new security hubs forming in the Atlanta, South Carolina, Minneapolis and Colorado.Additionally, we have seen a large interest on the Financial Services side to hire talent from the Tech Giants given their background and exposure to massive amounts of data, enterprise level architecture, and forwards thinking technical skillsets.​Given the sheer magnitude of talent required, in the last 5 months, we have placed over 15 individuals for one Cybersecurity start-up that is still in stealth-mode on a retained basis! This project is ongoing and we expect to fill nearly 40+ roles this year with this one client given how perfectly our business models align, we have been able to deliver​Thus far in 2018 we have worked closely with a number of small to mid sized organizations (20-200 employees) on both Coasts undergoing large growth initiatives. Rapid growth is not uncommon for start-ups in this industry; these companies are primarily seeking analytical/AI talent, software engineers who are building their propriety platform and security professionals to advance the offerings. One interesting thing to note has been that security software engineers are receiving larger portions of equity given the impact their development of the platform will have on the multiplier attributed to the growth potential and in turn, value of the business.​For this type of endeavor we recommend a Multi-Hire Campaign (MHC) as we are able to best align our services with a companies specific and often urgent needs directly impacting our clients’ growth through an all-encompassing recruitment solution.​Many of our institutional clients are entirely revamping their security business units given the ever-changing nature of the available technology within the industry. As a result, we have staffed multiple senior, CISO/Strategic Leaders for our end-user clients whom will drive the growth initiatives going forward in 2018 and years to come. ​Mergers & AcquisitionsOur final cybersecurity market trend we wanted to highlight in this report corroborates the above with respect to focus and attention on new, cutting-edge, AI-driven threat management platforms. Security Vendors are being acquired by the big Tech Giants and large cyber players. The options are narrowing and the solutions are becoming far more comprehensive and integrated. Recent examples of this include: SQRRL were acquired by Amazon for $40 million; Phantom Cyber is being acquired by Splunk for $350 million; and CloudLock is bought by Cisco for $293 million. This showcases that the big-players are aware of the trends outlined above and are looking to eat up the market share and gain control of the growth and opportunity that is ravishing the emerging technologies marketplace. ​Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion awareness is at an all time high in the technology industry, with female representation and wage parity dominating the headlines. At Glocomms we find that identifying good practice, policies and initiatives to improve workforce diversity and inclusion are paramount for our clients. Throughout 2018, alongside our parent company, Phaidon International, we will be running a number of positive, action-orientated client events with relevant guest speakers and industry experts. The common themes of these initiatives will be to share pragmatic and proven successful practices that can tangibly improve diversity and inclusion within the workplace. By doing so our valued clients can enhance their access to wider talent pools for their meritocratic workplaces.​In relation to Cybersecurity – this is one of the most homogenized verticals within the technology arena and female-talent is highly scrutinized for being absent. Males hold 3 out of 4 jobs in tech, but specifically within cybersecurity, the numbers reflect that only 14% of the U.S. workforce in cybersecurity is female. [1] However, out of all of the areas within technology, we believe that Cybersecurity is the field that truly needs a diverse talent pool.​Working in Cybersecurity involves dealing with hugely complex issues and problems – teams need diversity so that problems are attacked with different viewpoints. At Glocomms we focus heavily on sourcing diverse talent within this field and working closely with our clients in creating a work environment to allow such talent to excel in their careers. In the past six months, 24% of the placements we have made in the Cybersecurity field are female. Whilst we still have a long way to go we are dedicated to doing our part to empower females to succeed in the industry.​In addition to females, Glocomms is committed to contributing to and being the driving force of change across all marginalized groups with respect to Diversity and Inclusion. Most recently, on March 24th, Glocomms was a sponsor for the second annual Out in Tech Talks[2], an event that united 400+ leading and aspiring LGBTQ+ and allied voices to advance the dialogue around diversity in tech and address the power of tech to create social change. It was an incredible event, showcasing the progress achieved while illuminating the massive amount of work left to do in reshaping the industry. Impressive panels included the leaders in Diversity and Inclusion at Amazon, Linked in and Youtube, an MD/Business Leader for the Cybersecurity business at a Leading Global Investment Bank and our own Executive Director at Glocomms.​Closing ThoughtsThis report was written and prepared by Giancarlo Hirsch, Vice President at Glocomms and accurate as of March 2018.​Glocomms has offices in NY and SF and is looking to launch offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Charlotte in the coming 18 months. For more information or to get in touch with the team at Glocomms, please do reach out to usa@glocomms.com!​-------About UsGlocomms is a leading specialist recruitment agency for the technology sector. We were founded in 2013 to give clients and candidates peace of mind that the recruitment process is in expert hands. Our continual investment in best-in-class technologies and consultant training enables us to recruit with speed, precision and accuracy. Today, Glocomms provides contingency, retained search and project-based contract recruitment across our offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Berlin. Find out how Glocomms can help you.

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