Information Technology Cyber Security
Resume:
Asif Ali
Senior Technical Recruiter
Commercial and Federal Recruiting
Phone: 202-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Summary
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology staffing and recruiting.
• Expert level experience screening and sourcing candidates on job boards such as Linked-In, Clearance Jobs, Monster, indeed, Dice and other recruiting resources
• Experienced working with and supporting Big 5 consulting firms like Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC), Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG.
• Specialize in Software Engineers/Architects (Java/.NET/Salesforce/ServiceNow, JavaScript, Angular, React).
• Specialize in Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers.
• Specialize in Cloud Engineers, Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Specialize in Project/Program Management, Business Analysts, QA Testers (Automation/Manual)
• Cyber Security: Penetration Testers, Forensic Analysts, CND Incident Response Team (CIRT), Red Team Operators, Insider Threat Analysts, Vulnerability Analysis & Assessments Team (VAAT), Cyber Hunt Threat Fusion Analysts
(CHTA), Intrusion Detection (IDS/IPS) Monitoring Analysts, GREM, OSCP
• Information Assurance: IA A&A/C&A Analysts, ISSOs, ISSMs, IASEs, ISSEs, Network Security Architects/Engineers/Admins, Technical Writers, Process Improvement, CISSPs, SSCPs, CAPs, CASPs, Sec+
• IT: Network Architects/Engineers/Admin, NOC, Firewall Engineers, NSOC, Systems Engineers/Admins, SOC, SCCM, Directory Services, Web Developers, Front/Back End Developers, CCIEs, CCNPs, CCNAs
• Sourced Secret and TS/SCI candidates for Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Intelligence and Healthcare candidates for commercial and government contracts
• Expert level experience screening and sourcing candidates on job boards such as ClearanceJobs, Linked-In, Monster, indeed, Dice and other recruiting resources
• Met with hiring managers to thoroughly understand project needs
• Coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Experience recruiting TS/SCI/FSP cleared professionals in the Defense and Intelligence communities
• Full life cycle recruiting in the highly technical and highly competitive Intelligence community
• Met with hiring managers to thoroughly understand project needs and develop multifaceted recruitment efforts
• Worked with hiring managers to develop a thorough understanding of the opportunity
• Coordinated the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates and hiring managers EDUCATION
Master of Science in Information Technology, 2018 University of North America, Virginia Master of Arts, 2008
Bachelor of Arts, 2005
Work Experience
Senior Technical Recruiter
HiTek Staffing, Ashburn, VA August 2018 to Present
• Placed technical professionals in contract positions, full time direct hires.
• Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies in a time-sensitive environment
• Experience sourcing candidates on job boards such as Linked-In, ClearanceJobs, Monster, Indeed and Dice
• Met with hiring managers to thoroughly understand resource needs,
• Coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates such as Application Developers, DevOps Engineers, Scrum Masters, Business Analyst and Data Analyst to match projects needs
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Software Engineers/Architects (Java/.NET/Salesforce/ServiceNow).
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers.
• Experienced working with and supporting Big 5 consulting firms like Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC), Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG.
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Cloud Engineers, Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened, Project/Program Management, Business Analysts, QA Testers (Automation/Manual).
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Cyber Security: Penetration Testers, Forensic Analysts, CND Incident Response Team (CIRT), Red Team Operators, Insider Threat Analysts, Vulnerability Analysis & Assessments Team
(VAAT), Cyber Hunt Threat Fusion Analysts (CHTA), Intrusion Detection (IDS/IPS) Monitoring Analysts, GREM, OSCP
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Information Assurance: IA A&A/C&A Analysts, ISSOs, ISSMs, IASEs, ISSEs, Network Security Architects/Engineers/Admins, Technical Writers, Process Improvement, CISSPs, SSCPs, CAPs, CASPs, Sec+
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, IT: Network Architects/Engineers/Admin, NOC, Firewall Engineers, NSOC, Systems Engineers/Admins, SOC, SCCM, Directory Services, Web Developers, Front/Back End Developers, CCIEs, CCNPs, CCNAs.
HiTek Staffing, headquartered in Virginia, is one of the premier independent providers of engineering & information technology services to the IT industry. We are also a full-service IT recruitment and staffing firm and a diversity-certified, disadvantaged enterprise small business. HiTek Staffing was formed to provide the highest quality solutions while maintaining a fine balance between cost, quality, and timeline. The HiTek Staffing team has extensive experience in information technology consulting, recruitment, and staffing services. Senior Technical Recruiter
GCB Services – McLean, VA Nov 2015 to Feb 2019
• Placed technical professionals in contract positions, full time direct hires.
• Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies in a time-sensitive environment
• Experience sourcing candidates on job boards such as Linked-In, ClearanceJobs, Monster, Indeed and Dice
• Met with hiring managers to thoroughly understand resource needs.
• Coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Experienced working with and supporting Big 5 consulting firms like Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC), Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG.
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates such as Application Developers, DevOps Engineers, Scrum Masters, Business Analyst and Data Analyst to match projects needs
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Software Engineers/Architects (Java/.NET/Salesforce/ServiceNow).
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers.
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Cloud Engineers, Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened, Project/Program Management, Business Analysts, QA Testers (Automation/Manual).
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Cyber Security: Penetration Testers, Forensic Analysts, CND Incident Response Team (CIRT), Red Team Operators, Insider Threat Analysts, Vulnerability Analysis & Assessments Team
(VAAT), Cyber Hunt Threat Fusion Analysts (CHTA), Intrusion Detection (IDS/IPS) Monitoring Analysts, GREM, OSCP
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, Information Assurance: IA A&A/C&A Analysts, ISSOs, ISSMs, IASEs, ISSEs, Network Security Architects/Engineers/Admins, Technical Writers, Process Improvement, CISSPs, SSCPs, CAPs, CASPs, Sec+
• Recruited, Sourced, and screened candidates, IT: Network Architects/Engineers/Admin, NOC, Firewall Engineers, NSOC, Systems Engineers/Admins, SOC, SCCM, Directory Services, Web Developers, Front/Back End Developers, CCIEs, CCNPs, CCNAs.
Headquartered out of McLean in Northern Virginia, and a branch in Dulles, VA with convenient access to the greater Washington DC area, GCB Services has an on-site presence across 20 client locations nationwide. Over the years we have established a proven ability to respond to and deliver the right hiring solutions for our clients and our candidates, anywhere in the United States. In the public sector, GCB clients include government integrators of all sizes and designations whereas in the commercial space we possess some of the world's largest Fortune 500 companies. Backed by more than 150 staffing specialists, GCB Services takes pride in placing amazing people in the absolute 'best-fit' positions. Senior Technical Recruiter
Consult America - Reston, VA Sep 2010 to Oct 2015
• Responsible for filling various technical positions, including Administrative, IT, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Project Management, and Software/Hardware Engineering, Senior Software/Database Developers with heavy focus on technologies such as: C/C++, .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.
• Roles focused around: Software engineers/ Developers, Cyber security, Network Security, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Incident Response, SOC, Threat Intel, Systems Security, Cloud Security, GRC-Governance, Risk, Compliance and/or Architecture & Engineering
• Recruiter for TS/SCI cleared individuals for Business Development and in support of Joint Special Operations Command •
• Serviced multiple companies including Blue Shield of California, CAL ISO, Charles Schwab, Symantec, Visa, Sun/Oracle, AT&T, etc.
• Coordinated the reference checking process, orchestrated the interview process, extended offers, and closed candidates.
• Consistently hit metrics of 2+ hours of call time/day, 60+ calls/day, and 3+ qualified candidates/resumes sent to client.
• Developed, drove, and executed comprehensive search strategies (Boolean Searches, LinkedIn sourcing, Google search, etc.) to recruit niche candidates in very limited candidate spaces.
• Responsible for working closely with hiring managers in qualifying requirements, setting performance objectives, determining required tools and technologies needed, and communication of status of availability of qualified candidates.
• Facilitated required background checks, credit checks, and drug screens.
• Organized, tracked, and managed internal referrals and would often submit their resumes to hiring managers with a brief write-up of the candidates' skill set.
• Continuously develop a pipeline of both passive and active candidates for current and future requisitions.
• Proactively develop and recalibrate sourcing strategies and re-define specifications when necessary.
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