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IT and cybersecurity recruiting and staffing for mission-critical roles.

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§ 01/Problem

The cybersecurity talent shortage is real and accelerating. Companies are posting roles that sit open for 6+ months because they're competing for a small pool of qualified candidates with the same generic job descriptions. Meanwhile, thousands of transitioning military veterans with active clearances and hands-on security experience are invisible to civilian hiring pipelines.

The mismatch is a systems problem, not a talent problem.

§ 02/Solution

CyberShield connects IT and cybersecurity professionals — including cleared and security-cleared veterans — with companies that need them. We specialize in roles that require real technical depth: SOC analysts, penetration testers, security engineers, and IT leadership. Direct placements, contract staffing, and managed security workforce solutions.

Founder background in Navy aviation and technology gives us credibility on both sides of the table.

§ 03/Key Features
  • Direct placement for full-time cybersecurity and IT roles
  • Contract staffing for project-based security work
  • Cleared personnel pipeline — TS/SCI and below
  • Veteran-focused sourcing from military transition networks
  • Technical vetting beyond resume screening
§ 04/Lessons Learned
  • ·Relationships close deals faster than any other channel in recruiting
  • ·Specialization beats generalization — niche staffing firms outperform generalists in technical roles