Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Posted Nov 25

Who We Are

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work. 

Description

In this full-cycle recruitment role, you will play a crucial part in scaling our teams by supporting the hiring needs for both our Go-to-Market (GTM) teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) and technical roles across Engineering, Product and Delivery. You will partner closely with hiring managers to identify critical talent needs, define job requirements, and drive the recruitment process from start to finish.Your expertise in proactive sourcing, resume screening, and candidate assessment will be key to identifying top talent for our diverse teams. You’ll be responsible for managing the recruitment pipeline, conducting initial interviews, and ensuring a smooth, efficient candidate experience. As a full-cycle recruiter, you’ll handle every stage of the process, from offer negotiation to closing candidates and ensuring a successful onboarding transition

What You'll Do

  • Partner with Hiring Managers: Collaborate with GTM and technical hiring managers to understand team needs, define job descriptions, and set hiring priorities.
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and resume screening to interviews, offer negotiation, and closing.
  • Proactive Candidate Sourcing: Utilize a variety of sourcing channels to identify top-tier candidates, including direct outreach, job boards, and social media.
  • Screening & Interviews: Conduct initial phone and video interviews, assess candidate skills and cultural fit, and ensure timely feedback throughout the interview process.
  • Offer Negotiation & Closing: Extend offers to candidates, negotiate terms, and close top talent to join the team.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to our recruiting processes, tools, and strategies to drive better results and enhance the candidate experience.
  • Brand Awareness: Assist in promoting Cobalt’s employer brand and employer value proposition to attract diverse and top-tier candidates.

You Have

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a focus on Go-to-Market (GTM) teams (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) and/or technical roles (e.g., Engineers, Product Managers). 2-3 years security experience, preferably in Cyber security. 
  • Skills:
  1. Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
  2. Ability to assess both technical and non-technical talent for role fit and cultural alignment
  3. Expertise in using recruiting platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, etc.)
  4. Solid understanding of the interview process, including conducting phone screens, technical assessments, and behavioral interviews.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Negotiation Skills: Ability to successfully negotiate offers, handle candidate objections, and close talent effectively.
  • Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset with a passion for optimizing processes and improving team results.
  • Adaptability: Comfort working in a dynamic and evolving environment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.
  • Cultural Fit: Strong alignment with Cobalt’s values of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.

Why You Should Join Us

  • Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry 
  • Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
  • Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
  • Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU) 
  • Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
  • Leverage stipends for:
  1. Wellness
  2. Work-from-home equipment & wifi
  3. Learning & development
  • Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave 

Pay Range Disclosure 

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is ($100,000 - $120,000) per year + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities. 

Cobalt (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.