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Full-Time

Director – Talent Acquisition / Recruiting

Posted on 3/3/2023

ZeroFOX

ZeroFOX

501-1,000 employees

Cybersecurity services for digital risk protection

Cybersecurity
Education

Senior, Expert

Baltimore, MD, USA

Category
People & HR
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Sales
Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • Hire best-in-class talent quickly
  • Help to define, develop, and execute on global full lifecycle recruitment strategies
  • Help oversee the team's daily workflow. This includes all transactional and tactical aspects of, without limitation: sourcing; job advertisement; screening; selection; credentialing; offers; enforcing company policies and procedures; compliance; and associated administrative activities
  • Perform hands-on full lifecycle recruiting in addition to team oversight
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train and manage members of the talent acquisition team
  • Create meaningful, memorable experiences for our employees, candidates, and internal stakeholders
  • Act as an advocate for candidates and advisor to hiring teams
  • Craft and consistently improve upon search plans and strategies
  • Increase the percentage of self-sourced candidates; develop talent pipelines and relevant key relationships
  • Identify key metrics and assess our success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
  • Embody ZeroFox's culture
  • Implement or conduct recruiting-related training sessions
  • Ensure that our ATS is effectively administered and updated
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Experience performing the duties listed above in a Director, Senior Director or other equivalent recruiting role, typically obtained in 2+ years
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience performing full lifecycle recruiting
  • Proven experience leading teams that have hired top candidates quickly
  • Superior sourcing ability
  • Excellent, thorough and equitable interviewing skills
  • Unquestionable integrity
  • Solid team-management abilities
  • Written and verbal fluency in the English language
  • Hands-on experience employing talent acquisition principles, practices and procedures
  • A “can do, will do” work ethic and attitude
  • Excellent interpersonal communication; people-first and client-focused orientation
  • Ability to drive results through influence
  • Ability multitask and pivot quickly among core job responsibilities
  • Ability to work independently while promoting open communication and teamwork
  • A penchant for storytelling
  • Previous experience recruiting internationally--particularly in Chile, India or UK
  • Previous experience leading a recruiting team at a public Cyber Security, SaaS, or Technology company
  • Diversity hiring focus
  • Rolodex of sales, presales, technical, or customer operations candidates
  • Written and verbal fluency in the Spanish language
  • Degree in organizational psychology, human resources or related field, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Are you interested in leading a global recruiting team? Would you like to be one of the reasons why people love working here? Are you relationship- and team-focused? If you thrive while building teams, making connections, and creating positive, meaningful candidate experiences, you'll be right at home here
  • As a Director of Talent Acquisition at ZeroFox, you'll be instrumental in supporting our growth and continued expansion. Your legacy: lead the Talent Acquisition team in our mission to hire best-in-class talent quickly while creating an unforgettable employer brand. Along the way, you'll have an opportunity to learn from, teach and grow with our ecosystem of amazing people and culture
  • Our team is a nimble, transparent, empathetic and supportive group that prioritizes the human component of Talent Acquisition. We use a collaborative, empowering team-focused approach to collectively support our candidates, employees, internal clients and guests. We believe in the power of “us”. We think that effective teams are characterized by a spectrum of complementary skills, varying backgrounds and experiences. If you feel the same way, we can't wait to talk to you!

ZeroFOX specializes in digital risk protection, helping businesses identify and mitigate threats that arise from social media and other online platforms. Its services include continuous monitoring for threats through the ZeroFOX OnWatch Managed Service and the removal of harmful content via ZeroFOX Takedown as a Service. Additionally, ZeroFOX University provides training on best practices for digital security. The company serves a wide range of industries, from finance to healthcare, catering to both large enterprises and smaller organizations. Unlike many competitors, ZeroFOX focuses specifically on threats from digital channels, offering a comprehensive suite of services that ensures clients can effectively protect their digital presence. The goal of ZeroFOX is to empower businesses to safeguard their sensitive information and maintain secure digital operations.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ZeroFOX's industry recognition, including multiple awards, reinforces its leadership in digital risk protection.
  • The $289M contract with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management highlights the company's strong reputation and reliability in providing digital identity protection services.
  • The launch of the ZeroFOX PSI Mobile app demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and addressing real-time security needs.

What critics are saying

  • The transition to a privately held company could lead to strategic shifts that may impact employee roles and company culture.
  • The competitive cybersecurity landscape requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, posing a challenge for ZeroFOX.

What makes ZeroFOX unique

  • ZeroFOX specializes in digital risk protection, focusing on threats from social media and digital channels, a niche not extensively covered by many cybersecurity firms.
  • Their comprehensive suite of services, including continuous monitoring and threat remediation, offers a holistic approach to digital security.
  • The recent acquisition by Haveli Investments provides ZeroFOX with strategic support and capital to expand its global footprint and enhance its cybersecurity platform.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Community-driven culture

Generous time off

Comprehensive health benefits & 401(k) plan

Fun, modern workspace with regular team events

Wellness offerings

INACTIVE