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The Security Recruiter Directory - UPDATED

To find the right job or hire the right candidate, sometimes you need to find the right security recruiter first. Updated October 08 with new listings.

By Joan Goodchild, Senior Editor

May 15, 2008 — CSO —

Looking for a qualified candidate or new job? CSOonline's recruiter directory can help. Below, you'll find a variety of security recruiters who can help move your search forward.

This list is a start, but in order to provide the most complete recruiter resource out there, we need your assistance. If you're a security recruiting firm, we want your information! Please send the name, contact info and a few sentences about your company and its specialties to Senior Editor Joan Goodchild. For even more career advice, check out CSO's job page.

US-BASED RECRUITERS

Abacus Solutions Group
1919 Oakwell Farms Parkway, Suite 210
San Antonio, Texas 78218

About: A veteran-owned small business that provides technology services and solutions to the government.

Specialties: Has a staff augmentation division that specializes in recruiting and placing information assurance and network security professionals to work on government and military operations.

Contact: Bill Branstetter, Managing Director
Phone: 888.293.1642
bill.branstetter@abacussg.com

Alta Associates
8 Bartles Corner Rd., Suite 21
Flemington, NJ 08822
altaassociates.com

About: Alta Associates is a recruitment firm with over 20 years experience and a high degree of specialization.

Specialties: Information Security, IT Risk Management, Privacy, Business Continuity

Contact: Joyce Brocaglia
Joyce@altaassociates.com
Phone: 908-806-8442
Fax: 908-806-8443

Benchmark

About: Benchmark is a national retained executive search firm that specializes in building management teams & boards for Federal IT and venture backed companies. Our partners have completed hundreds of executive searches nationwide leading Board, CXO and VP level engagements. Our deep knowledge, experience and network in the Federal IT sector serves our clients well, as trusted relationships with government and industry insiders are crucial in this tight-knit community.

Specialties:Board member/advisor (agency SME), CXO, President/GM, VP Business Development (done all DHS, DoD, Civilian, Intelligence Community), VP Federal Sales, VP Talent Acquisition

Contact: Jeremy King, Managing Partnerr
1984 Isaac Newton Square, suite 202
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-728-8506
jeremy@benchmarkes.com

CT Partners (formerly known as Christian & Timbers)
875 15th Street NW, Suite 901
Washington, DC 20005
www.ctnet.com

About: For over 25 years, CTPartners has helped Fortune 1000, NASDAQ, venture-backed companies and the US Government build world-class security and risk management leadership teams to lead threat analysis, operational/cyber security, asset, employee protection, and business continuity programs.

Specialties: Business Continuity, Information Security, Physical Security, Fraud, Risk, Anti-money Laundering

Defense Recruiters LLC
3324 W. 23rd Avenue
Denver, CO 80211

About: Defense Recruiters LLC specializes in the global search and placement of Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence professionals within the US Intelligence community.

Contact: Claudia Zwick
Email: cz@defenserecruiters.com
Phone: (866) 205-1257

Evan Scott Group International
801 North Fairfax, Suite 207
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.evanscottgroup.com

About: Evan Scott Group International is a retainer based executive search firm. The company has six partners who each have more than fifteen years of retainer based executive search experience. Founded in 2000, the firm helps companies from around the globe recruit executive talent who know how to work effectively with federal agencies and integrators. The firm is a member of The Homeland Defense and Security Council, Washington Chapter of USO and member of INFRAGARD.

Specialties: CSO, CISO, VP Security, VP Business Development-All Federal Agencies, VP Sales, Federal and Commercial, VP Sales-State and Local, VP Business Development-State and Local, VP Marketing, CEO, President/COO, CFO, VP Government and Public Affairs General Council, VP or GM, Federal Operations, VP Human Resources, VP Human Capital

Contact: Evan Scott, President
escott@evanscottgroup.com