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Glocomms: Cyber Security recruitment

The world of Cyber Security is rapidly changing, and the demand for skilled professionals is increasing. Companies need to ensure their data and networks stay secure, and they are turning to the expertise of Cyber Security professionals to help them do just that.

Glocomms is your premier destination for top-notch cybersecurity talent, available for both permanent and freelance roles. Our adept consultants boast extensive knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, enabling them to identify the ideal candidate tailored to your precise requirements. Whether you seek a permanent employee skilled in threat detection and response, network security, or cloud security, or a freelancer for short-term projects, our swift and efficient process ensures a perfect fit for your needs.

Our European based consultants are trained specialists in their fields, recruiting mid to senior level commercial talent across Cloud & infrastructure, Cyber Security, Big Data & Analytics, Fintech, Managed IT Service Providers, SaaS and more throughout the UK and Europe.

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IAM Engineer

IAM Engineers Dallas, Tx - 5-days on-site $150,000 - $160,000 Glocomms are partnered with a technology service provided funded by a leading private equity firm in the search for an IAM Engineer to join the team based out of Dallas, Tx. Key responsibilities: Designing, maintaining, debugging, and expanding the firms identity and authentication services. Act as the group's ADDS and Microsoft Entra ID subject matter specialist. Develop best practices and authentication policies to impliment throughout IDPs. Create and oversee roles, identity federation, AWS/Azure/ADDS IAM policies, etc. Apply upgrades to cloud and on-premises directory systems. In collaboration with the product owners, provide advanced design and engineering services for the following skill sets: automation/scripting, Windows, Linux, Directory Services, IGA, PAM, and Windows. Carry out Proofs of Concepts (PoCs) to evaluate and identify the technologies in accordance with the organization's requirements. Automate IAM processes. Collaborate with the InfoSec, Risk, and Compliance teams to interpret policies and standards; make sure IAM control solutions appropriately adhere to all policies and standards. Create and record IAM standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Examines, records, monitors, and settles important complicated software/hardware issues related to Enterprise Identity and Access Management systems, particularly Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and Active Directory. Support the administration of Identity Governance, which includes Access Reviews and PAM. Required experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a comparable level of training and work experience. 5+ years of expertise deploying PAM, Enterprise Identity and Access Management (EIAM), and other relevant security systems (Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS IAM, and Saviynt). This needs to contain at least two years of AWS and Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure ID) experience. 5+ years of experience with technical architecture, including understanding security and dataflow within these components and integrating multi-tiered applications, LDAP and directory services, application servers, and network infrastructure. Extensive design, implementation, and support experience with Entra ID and Active Directory. Domain and forest recovery procedures. Knowledge in setting up authentication methods such as Kerberos on Linux and other non-Windows platforms. Knowledge in setting up and implementing authentication technologies such as LDAP, OAUTH, SAML, and OIDC. Knowledge of web services architectures using SCIM REST API. Knowledge of cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Excellent oral and writing communication skills. Capable of writing, debating, and elucidating technical documentation succinctly and effectively for a range of audiences, even individuals with no technical background. A cooperative team member who also feels at ease working independently.

US$150000 - US$160000 per year
Dallas
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Principal Threat Detection and Response Engineer

Glocomms is partnered with a leading international hedge fund to play a pivotal role in our security operations team. As Principal Threat Detection & Response Engineer you will join as robust security team to oversee the identification, investigation, and mitigation of security incidents to ensure the safety and integrity of sensitive client data. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate response efforts to security incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution and helping create best-practice playbooks. Design, develop, and maintain advanced detection mechanisms to identify potential security threats. Proactively hunt for threats and vulnerabilities within the firm's digital environment. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle. Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and platforms to streamline IR processes and enhance overall security operations efficiency. Perform in-depth analysis and reverse engineering of malware and other malicious artifacts to uncover hidden threats and attack vectors. Leverage your expertise in reverse engineering to dissect complex malware, understand its behavior, and develop robust detection and mitigation strategies. Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis to improve defenses and detection capabilities. Apply a deep understanding of security principles and practices to all aspects of your work. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in a senior threat management role (financial services or hedge fund environment exposure preferred). Strong expertise in incident response, computer forensics, and threat detection. Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell). Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and technologies. Advanced knowledge of malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques, including static and dynamic analysis, debugging, and disassembly. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or similar. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance requirements.

US$240000 - US$320000 per year
New York
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Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Senior Offensive Security Engineer Location: Washington, DC (hybrid 3 days on-site) Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 Glocomms are partnered with a leading commercial and residential real estate firm in the search for a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to further develop capabilities, and create test plans to remediate, mitigate, and exploit vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities: Spearhead collaboration with purple and blue teams to manage threats and conduct adversary emulation activities as well as defensive and vulnerability controls. Create and enforce red team engagements with third parties. Manage internal pen-test activities whilst mentoring junior members of the team, ensuring tests on critical infrastructure (AD, CI/CD, Systems, etc.) is carried out accordingly. Manage automation efforts for general offensive security activities including penetration tests, threat emulations, attack simulations, etc. Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cyber Security/a relevant field from an accredited not-for-profit university or college. 6+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in offensive security. Programming skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, C#, etc. Hands-on experience conducting red and purple team scenarios.

US$160000 - US$220000 per year
Washington
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Director, Threat Detection

Director, Threat Detection Location: NYC Compensation: $200,000 - $275,000 Glocomms are partnered with a globally leading Hedge Fund in the search for a Director, Threat Detection to join their global threat detection team based out of NYC leading a team of 8-10 heads. Key responsibilities: Lead a global team of highly technical hands-on Engineers across US, EMEA, and APAC. Conduct threat hunting activities to identify adversaries targeting the firms' systems. Create and rollout detection rules for cyber threat prevention against the firms' systems. Ensure security logs are thoroughly reviewed to support and further develop detection capabilities and support risk. Create threat intelligence reports as it relates to the cyber cyber/threat landscape and present all reports to senior leadership. Research and analyze threat actor/group TTPs in order to convert them to detection solutions in various languages and tools. Develop the firms' detection-as-code ecosystem to improve detection and response time and accuracy. Collaborate with other businesses units to become well-versed with internal network and use this knowledge to conduct further in-depth threat hunts. Experience required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Security Engineering, or a similar field (Master in Cyber Security preferred!) 8+ years of experience in SecOps/Endpoint Security. Deep technical experience using Python programming language. Strong expertise in conducting analysis o f security logs, packet captures, network devices, and media. In-depth knowledge of the cyber threat landscape including threat actor/group TTPs. Experience working in a SOC/NOC environment.

US$200000 - US$275000 per year
Manhattan
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VP Information Security (eCommerce)

Note: This position is open to candidates residing in the following states: Arizona, California*, Colorado, Illinois*, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota*, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin. *Candidates located in a commutable distance to the following office locations will be required to follow a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite): Calabasas, CA; San Diego, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Woodbridge, IL; Eden Prairie, MN. Glocomms is partnered with a dynamic and rapidly growing e-commerce company committed to providing its customers with exceptional service and innovative products. The client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Information Security to lead efforts in safeguarding its digital assets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of security. The technology stack is predominantly based on Microsoft technologies and primarily utilizes AWS for cloud infrastructure. Position Overview: The Head of Information Security will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of information security, including incident response, bug bounty programs, vulnerability remediation, and compliance. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of managing and developing a high-performing security team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in information security within the e-commerce sector or a similar fast-paced environment, with strong experience in a Microsoft tech stack and AWS cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement the overall information security strategy aligned with business objectives. Lead and manage a team of three information security professionals, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement. Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on security initiatives and risk management. Incident Response: Oversee the incident response program, ensuring swift and effective handling of security incidents. Coordinate incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis. Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and runbooks. Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Remediation: Establish and manage a bug bounty program to incentivize external security researchers. Oversee vulnerability management processes, including regular scanning, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure timely and effective remediation of identified vulnerabilities. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA). Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation. Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage information security risks across the organization. Implement and maintain security controls to mitigate identified risks. Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees. Technology and Innovation: Stay current with emerging security trends, threats, and technologies. Evaluate and implement new security tools and technologies to enhance the security posture. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SSDLC). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven experience in incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance within an e-commerce or B2C environment is essential. Strong knowledge of security standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA). Extensive experience with a Microsoft tech stack, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and related technologies. Strong experience with AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable. All employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 - reasonable accommodation requests will be considered. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Employee discounts for company products

US$240000 - US$270000 per year
United States of America
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Azure Cloud Security Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer (Azure) Compensation: Up to $150,000 (dependent on candidate skills and YOE) Location: Remote (quarterly travel required to their Missouri office) SUMMARY Currently supporting a pioneer in the Automotive industry looking to bring on a Cloud Security Engineer to lead their digital transformation. You will be safeguarding their cloud infrastructure and responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting their DLP and data security platforms. You will play a crucial role in a greenfield environment with full opportunity to fortify their Azure cloud environment against potential threats and vulnerabilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deploy and configure Microsoft tools such as Azure, Active Directory, and Office 365, while leveraging PowerShell scripting to automate security processes. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard our Azure cloud infrastructure. Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential security gaps and mitigate risks effectively. Deploy and manage DLP solutions to prevent unauthorized access of sensitive data. Lead incident response efforts to promptly detect, analyze, and mitigate security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, conduct post-incident reviews, and implement remediation measures to enhance resilience against cyber threats. Configure, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, and Office 365 environments to maintain optimal security posture. Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate security tasks, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency. Develop custom scripts for monitoring, auditing, and enforcing security controls across Azure cloud environments. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Proven experience working as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud environments. 7+ YOE in Information Technology and at least 3+ years in a Microsoft Windows shop Hands-on experience with DLP solutions, incident response processes, and security incident and event management (SIEM) tools. Experience with Power BI and Linux servers. **Compensation is negotiable and will reflect candidate experience, interview, and will ultimately be decided by the employer. **NO C2C** FTE ONLY **The organization is not able to sponsor for this position

US$130000 - US$155000 per year
Missouri
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DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer Compensation: Up to $220,000 Currently supporting a cutting edge real estate organization owning over 75 web applications and have been recognized as one of the top 30 fastest growing companies in the DMV area. They are looking to expand their product security team with a DevSecOps Engineer. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a DevSecOps Engineer with a strong focus on Cloud IAM Security and scripting in either Python, Powershell, or Terraform (for IAC). Responsibilities Proactive hunting for both secrets and data leakage within codes, documentations, and logs Running dynamic scans to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in real time Partner alongside the software development team to foster a security first mindset relative to CI/CD pipelines and tool integrations Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a not for profit university (required) preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related 5+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline security, Kubernetes, and cloud security (ideally in an AWS environment) Ability to create scripts from scratch in either Python or Powershell and similar experience for IAC with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation This position requires an onsite component in their Washington, DC, or Richmond, VA office Tuesday - Thursday with the ability for remote work Monday and Friday. At this time, the organization cannot sponsor or transfer visa's for this position

US$22000 - US$220000 per year
Washington
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Cryptography & Security Researcher

Location: Downtown San Francisco (Financial District) Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 base salary + equity Glocomms is partnered with an innovative open-source AI startup leveraging cutting-edge cryptographic techniques and blockchain technologies to create a secure, efficient, and scalable platform. Responsibilities: Design, analyze, and enhance our Proof of Sampling protocol, integrating optimistic fraud proofs and zero-knowledge proofs. Conduct advanced research on cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including but not limited to threshold signatures, multi-party computation (MPC), and secure communication protocols. Develop and implement security solutions for blockchain components, focusing on Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain projects. Conduct security assessments and penetration tests on blockchain components, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies. Develop and audit smart contracts using Solidity, ensuring robustness and security. Implement and optimize Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) consensus mechanisms. Collaborate with the development team to integrate cryptographic solutions and ensure secure implementation. Publish research findings in academic journals and present at conferences to contribute to the broader blockchain and cryptography community. Stay updated with the latest advancements in blockchain security and cryptography to continuously improve the platform. Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Cryptography, Information Security, or a related field. Proven experience in blockchain security and cryptography research, with a strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and secure communication protocols. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough security assessments and penetration tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of publishing research in reputable journals or conferences. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote startup environment. Experience with threshold signatures, multi-party computation (MPC), and Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) consensus mechanisms. Familiarity with optimistic fraud proofs and zero-knowledge proofs. Preferred: Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Go, or Rust. Preferred: Experience with Solidity and smart contract development. Preferred: In-depth knowledge of Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain projects and protocols. Preferred: Prior experience in an open-source project or decentralized platform. What's in it for you: Competitive salary and equity options. Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology in a rapidly evolving field. Flexible remote work environment. Collaborative and inclusive team culture. This position will be up to 75% on-site in downtown San Francisco, CA.

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San Francisco
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McAffee WebGateway (SkyHigh) - Technical Coordinator / Expert

McAffee WebGateway (SkyHigh) - Technical Coordinator / Expert Location: Paris Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite / 3 days per week remote) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract duration: Long term (up to 3 years) Must be French and English Speaking I am assisting a international insurance company in the search for a highly skilled and motivated McAfee WebGateway Expert to join their dynamic team. The client is currently doing a big restructuring of their business unit and need someone and take charge of the Build and Run team and be the referent on McAfee WebGateway (SkyHigh) solution The Customer is one of the leaders in their market across the whole world. The scope for work and progression is endless. Glocomms has a long-standing relationship with the customer having already placed numerous contractors with them. Specific Duties: Technically advise and support SWA Product management on the ownership and definition of the Product Strategy, roadmap and lifecycle to ensure to serve the security objectives Technically advise, lead and support technical discussion with Group security related to any topics related to the product Technically advise, lead and support any technical activity and improvement that may be set up on the proxy product and related to: -Policy configurations -Security reports requirement (who, what, when, how) -Performance improvement -Automation -New additional features -Service management (service catalogue, internal processes, TOM, etc.) To challenge and lead technical discussion with the vendor for topics as service request, or incident ticket, or improvement plan or new feature, etc. To support and advise the BAU service provider (Cap Gemini) on some level 3 activities and work closely with their L2 support teams to technically lead and advise them on their daily activities To support, lead and manage incidents resolution related to web gateway daily operations. Support and technically advise on new customer's demands and assess the technical sets-up on proxy configurations to answer the need To technically advise, lead and support the standards definitions Prepare technical documentations and procedures to support the overall projects and BAU teams Analyse user or application internet activities for security purpose. Analyse user or application internet activities for performance improvement. To head up on the integration of the web gateway product with the overall environment Webgateways security role and key design. McAfee webgateway solution on premise & cloud Migrating users from on premise proxy to McAfee web gateways Cloud solution. Experience: Strong experience on McAfee WebGateway (SkyHigh) solution Experience in Network and Security technologies and products Must be an English and French speaker

€500 - €800 per day
Paris
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Palo Alto Technical Lead

Palo Alto Technical Lead Location : Tours Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Duration: 3+ year project Start Date: Late August / Early September Languages: Must be English and French speaking I am assisting a leading electrical manufacturer in a search for a skilled Palo Alto Technical Lead to work on a project to support the deployment of network/security solutions in various sites to prevent cyber threats My customer has a firm reputation and is a family name across the whole of Europe. The scope for professional and technological progression is endless. Glocomms has a long-standing relationship with the customer having already placed numerous contractors with them. Main Responsibilities: Technical Coordination for the design and implementation of firewall security rules: Participate to the definition of the firewall (Palo Alto) rules design and implementation methodology. Technical project management to coordinate technical activities with suppliers and the different stakeholders across the different sites Strong communication skills Experience in large cybersecurity solutions deployment in an international environment, experience in designing and implementing firewall rules preferably on Palo Alto Networks firewalls technology Review and update Technical documents Risk Analysis of Technical operations Technical review of documents like HLD/LLD and propose improvements Technical review of the runbook and propose improvements Reporting to project manager and project team Skills and Requirements: High Proficiency Cisco Networking (LAN , WAN, Nexus , Catalyst) Very high proficiency in Palo Alto Experience in Coordinating Network Security Engineers/teams in project environments Communication skills (English and French is a must) Good Coordination and collaboration skills

€600 - €700 per day
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Senior IAM Engineer

One of the fastest growing companies in the world is looking to add a Senior IAM Engineer to their security team. This is a Senior Engineer position, seeking someone who is an expert in Authentication and Authorization in Cloud, on-prem, Enterprise, and Customer environments. REQUIREMENTS: - 5+ years of experience in IAM Engineering in an Enterprise-scale organization - Proficiency in SSO, MFA, Federation and Authentication Protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Kerberos, LDAP) - Proficiency in either AWS or Azure IAM - Ability to put new processes into place and maintain existing infrastructure - Must be able to work with cross-functional teams in governance, infrastructure, product, and leadership. - Ability to be the primary point of escalation for all issues related to the IAM Systems Location: Los Angeles, CA Compensation: $150-220k base + bonus, possible stock, and strong benefits This role should be filled by August 2024. Please apply if interested to learn more.

US$150000 - US$220000 per year
Los Angeles
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead Remote | New York City (must be able to come onsite as needed) $190,000 - $210,000 base salary* Glocomms partnered with a leading law firm in the search for a GRC Analyst to be responsible for safeguarding the firm's information through comprehensive risk assessments, audits, controls testing, and policy and procedure compliance initiatives. This role involves supporting a variety of GRC projects and working with a range of security tools and applications. You will conduct information security risk assessments and evaluate the control environment of business processes and applications, including both manual and automated systems, in line with the information security program. While leading efforts to secure compliance certifications such as ISO 27000 series, NIST, and more, you will also oversee client assessments and conduct risk assessments of third parties. Requirements: 4+ years of demonstrable experience in Information Security Bachelor's degree in relevant field or discipline Strong experience leading Information Security initiatives and strong knowledge of local/global privacy and compliance regulations Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27000, NIST, COSO, and COBIT Practical hands-on experience with security tools like DLP, SIEM, NAC, A/V, EDR, etc. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. *Compensation dependent on candidate experience and geographic location

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New York
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A Guide to Negotiating Your Notice Period

​In Germany, the average notice period is 3 months but can be as long as 6 months. There is a good reason behind this - to protect your rights as an employee in case of redundancy or termination. However, while a notice period should be treated with respect, there might be situations where proactively discussing your leaving date with your employer could be of benefit for you as well as both your current and future employers. This guide provides you an overview of factors to consider in this context and guidelines on how to professionally navigate the process.Benefits of shortening your notice periodThere may be several reasons for wanting to leave your current employer earlier, including to:Avoid awkwardness in the workplaceThere is a reason for the maxim, “Always leave the party when you’re still having fun.” The longer you stay, the more chance for things to sour. The last thing you want is to feel like a guest who has outstayed their welcome. You want to be remembered as a great employee who made a fantastic contribution to the success of your current employer, while you were there. Simultaneously, it is in the interest of your current employer and colleagues to maintain a harmonious work environment. Stay interested in your current workInevitably, once you have told an employer you plan to leave, they might start removing you from important projects. They may even place you on gardening leave if you are going to a competitor. Companies use gardening leave as a protectionist measure to ensure that the departure of senior executives has minimal impact on their reputation and success. But as an employee, a lengthened period of less responsibility in your current position or complete time away from the job might have a negative effect on your motivation. Gain a higher salary or better career experience soonerThere is a reason that you are embarking on a new job. Whether it is the chance to work for a specific company, on an incredible project, in a unique role that only comes once in a blue moon, or simply for a higher salary – something attracted you to go. The sooner you leave, the sooner you begin the next stage of your career. Whether it’s a new gadget or a new job, our brains are hardwired to seek new stimulus. A new job offers a huge amount of novel stimuli, but the longer you have to ruminate on it, the less exciting it might seem. Exiting within a reasonable time frame might help you to capitalize on the excitement of just having secured a new job.Have cross-over with your incumbentGenerally speaking, the more time you are able to spend with your predecessor in your new role, the more valuable information you will be able to acquire. No-one else will be a greater foundation of knowledge regarding the role ahead. They will also be able to define the rest of your team’s organisational structure. Furthermore, by building a rapport, not only will you build your reputation within the new firm, you might also be able to ask for their advice, if you ever face a difficult situation regarding the position in the future.How to negotiate your noticeAs the notice period is usually part of your official employment contract that has to be respected, it is not a simple conversation you have with your employer in passing. Proactively seeking a discussion while considering all of the following factors will demonstrate your respect for your current employer and underline your professionalism.Know your contract inside and out To avoid any unwelcome surprises, you need to know the terms of your employment inside and out. Check for any specific exit clauses, anti-competition clauses, and any clauses regarding your bonus or training repayments. Properly prepared, you’ll be in the best position to competently negotiate terms and understand what the best outcome can be.Hand in a formal resignationUsually, all you need to resign is a one-line letter letting your employer know your intention to resign, your official and preferred last date of employment. In Germany, your letter must be handwritten; your employer is not obliged to accept a resignation communicated digitally (see: Civil Code (BGB) §623). Your notice period starts when your employer acknowledges they have received your resignation, not when it is delivered, so try and get it signed as soon as possible. Your letter should be kept brief, remain professional, and doesn’t require reasons for your resignation. Express that you have appreciated the opportunities provided by the position, including developing your skills, building on your knowledge of your sector, or responsibilities or challenges you have felt particularly proud of. When seeking to shorten your notice period, it is vital to mention your willingness to assist your employer with the transition period around you leaving the company. State those projects you will be able to complete within your notice period, and what you can do to help your handover process go smoothly. Be realistic about the outcomeWhile your employer might accept your suggested exit date straight away, it is unlikely to happen without a formal conversation. Once you both agree on a leaving date that is earlier than your contractual notice period, you can both sign an "Aufhebungsvertrag" or compromise agreement. This agreement will terminate your contract on a mutually agreed date that you want to leave. Be realistic when making suggestions. What is the earliest that you can leave while being considerate of their needs? Empathize with your current employer.Your resignation is likely to be a shock. After all, you are a brilliant employee who has a significant impact on the success of your business (no wonder that you’ve been snapped up hungrily by someone else). Immediately, your boss will be concerned about several factors including loss of valuable expertise, an increased workload for the rest of the team, the cost of finding a suitable replacement, and even the potential damage to their reputation. For this reason, it’s best to revisit the notice period a few days after the initial resignation when your boss will be further along the change curve. Next, it is time to show that you’re prepared to help mitigate any negative impact from your departure. You can formalise this as part of the aforementioned compromise agreement with your employer for agreeing to a shortened notice period. This type of contract can be agreed after discussing factors such as sourcing and training your successor or completing projects within a certain time frame.Source and suggest a replacementMost likely, your employer’s primary concern is filling your shoes. The best way to allay their concerns and to successfully negotiate your notice period is to help them find a replacement. After all, you’re the ultimate resource for knowing what a good replacement looks like! If you did your research and developed relationships throughout your time with the company, you most likely know who would want to be in your role and also who would be a good replacement for you. Whether they are in your team or another department, reach out and explain the job requirements and why you think they would make a great match. The nature of your role may have evolved since you started, so it is advised to draw up a new job description and requirements. They will appreciate the effort and you will show that you are willing to go the extra mile to make your exit as smooth as possible. Sharing the position with your wider network on LinkedIn will also show you are still an advocate for the company; alleviating their concerns about any possible damage to their reputation. If you need any specialist help, get in touch. Glocomms can source a temporary or permanent replacement.Prepare a thorough handover or ‘operating manual’As tempting as it may be to ‘wind down’ during a notice period, it is important to leave a job on good terms. This will involve a last extra push of effort in creating a comprehensive handover process between you and your replacement. Work alongside your boss to see how your work and responsibilities can be picked up by others on your team, and how you can help your replacement hit the ground running when they join the business. In a longer notice period, you may even have time to train your replacement on workplace processes and the details of your work. You can brief the new employee with important information about clients and project status. Helping with your transition period is a great way to end your role on a positive note, and lessen the effect of your departure on your company. It will be appreciated both by your supervisor and your company’s new hire, and can result in a glowing reference.Use your annual leaveNext to a proactive and considerate conversation with your employer, you might also be able to shorten your notice period through using up your outstanding annual leave for the rest of the year. This time can be offset against your notice, meaning you can take all of your remaining annual leave, effectively shortening your work days. Employers also find this compromise attractive, as they are obligated to pay you for outstanding leave. While this can reduce the awkwardness of lingering in the workplace, you’ll nevertheless be considered an employee. At Glocomms, we’ve also helped candidates wield their annual leave as a bargaining chip. By giving up their remaining annual leave, tech professionals have successfully traded the days or weeks for an earlier termination date – enabling them to get started in their exciting new role quickly.Good to knowThe employment relationship is governed and regulated by statutory laws, the contract, and any collective agreements with the works council or collective bargaining agreements with the union. You can visit the website of the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection for an overview of your employment rights. Securing your bonusFrom tech candidates, one of the most frequent concerns we hear is about securing their bonus during negotiation. You will doubtless expect to receive your bonus if you have worked a full year, or a pro-rata payment if you leave before the year’s end. However, most contracts have bonus clauses that state: You need to be employed at the bonus payment date and/orYou must not be working under notice It is important though, to pay attention to how your bonus is formulated within your contract. If your bonus is partly granted in recognition of your performance during the relevant financial year, then your employer is legally obliged to pay it. Accordingly, if you leave before the end of the financial or calendar year, you should receive a pro-rata bonus payment. If your bonus is in no way tied to your performance but as an incentive to stay with the company, then your employer can make the payment conditional on your employment contract not being under notice. Moreover, if you resign within a certain date of receiving such a bonus your employer can demand you pay it back, so keep this in mind during the process of terminating your employment. Note: The law around bonuses in Germany is constantly under review. Stay up-to-date.Next stepsAvoid negativityHanding in your notice does not mean you have free reign to openly complain about your job, or slack on your work entirely during your notice period. Even if you are leaving a difficult atmosphere, be respectful and mindful on how you communicate this. Keep your (soon to be former) colleagues in mind, who may be facing a more difficult time without your support. Offer to help them the best you can so you don’t leave them in a tight spot.When discussing your reasons for leaving, try and stay on positive subjects and instead emphasise the benefits of the current role, what you have learned and how it has helped your career. There is little to gain from being negative, but there is a lot to gain from leaving on good terms. Leave on good termsThe tech market is surprisingly small, so don’t burn bridges. You’ll never know when you run into an old boss or colleague again – and you may return to them in the future! If it is in-line with the company practices and culture, you may wish to send individual farewell messages to your team members thanking them for the specific support they have provided throughout your time in the role. Bear in mind not to exclude colleagues that you did not get along with; a neutral message wishing them all the best for the future will still be appreciated.Look to the futureAs a specialist recruitment partner, Glocomms is here to support you throughout your career journey, including transition periods. Get in touch with the team for personal advice. Take the next step in your careerGlocomms is a leading talent partner specializing in multiple sectors across Technology, Data Science and Cyber Security. View our range of job opportunities across a variety of rapidly-growing industries and register your CV.

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Cyber Security Talent Insights

​​The cyber security market is predicted to grow to $266 billion by 2027, but with opportunity comes many risks, disruptions and challenges. With skilled business-critical cyber security professionals in high demand, companies must develop effective hiring solutions to capitalize on the market and protect their systems, networks, and data against cyber attacks and security breaches.In this report, our technology talent experts at Glocomms guide you through:Key trends in cyber security, from market risks to hiring approachesTop priorities for candidates in the cyber security fieldInsights from Katie Owston, Associate Vice President at GlocommsKey takeaways and recommendations for both hiring managers and professionalsDownload your copy of the 'Cyber Security Talent Insights' report by completing the form below:​​

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Performance over Presence

​For the past year, the high-speed mass adoption of flexible working required employers to redefine and re-examine the workplace. As expected, forward-thinking Tech and IT companies that embrace digital transformation were the ones that continued to thrive in this new environment. If flexible agility, cloud technology, and secure infrastructures are signs of permanent change, what does this mean for technology firms? ​Our latest Career Insight, ‘Performance over Presence’ offers an in-depth analysis into the hybrid-remote approach; a business model which intertwines remote with working present on-site. If the evolving experience-based hybrid approach is to be established, institutions may be likely to explore the potential benefits and caveats to this structure.Does the hybrid-remote model support workers and simultaneously avoid an eroding of company culture? How can leaders manage performance with geographically dispersed teams? Can hybrid working arrangements prevent a cacophony between employers and employees? At Glocomms, these are the questions that have defined our post-pandemic conversations. Perhaps, the hybrid-style approach allows employees to be part of an integrated strategy and offers a window into a more purpose-driven and brighter future for the workplace. ​

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​Glocomms' insight on the 2018 Cybersecurity Landscape Across the End-User and Vendor ArenasIntroductionGlocomms was founded on the premise of Cybersecurity becoming the most in-demand and integral part of technology across all industries. In 2017, we saw a multitude of high-profile cyberattacks targeting various companies including Uber, Deloitte and Equifax with the most prominent attacks being WannaCry and Petya. Given the visibility on the cybersecurity market, Glocomms expects to see a large focus on hiring resources and talent to develop and elaborate the hardening of security practices. Such developments include in-house security operation centers (SOC), increased spending on the most innovative threat intelligence products and AI talent and the adoption of automation and cloud security practices in order to properly protect customer and employee data.​The consequences of insufficient security and data protection were recently highlighted by Facebook stocks sliding nearly 15% in a 36-hour window, off the back of an exposed global data breach. Such high profile examples prove that Cybersecurity has the attention of the global media platform and consequently, the market is tightening as the need for remediation in real-time is becoming absolutely imperative.​In order to provide this level of service on a 24x7x365, vendors and end users are adopting advanced solutions. The two main trends we have seen in the first quarter of 2018 have been the integration of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science coupled with the need for Automation & Cloud Security. ​AI/Data Science & Cloud AutomationOur recruitment business gives us a unique look into these trends, as our business model is comprised of two main pillars of focus: Cybersecurity and AI/Data Science. We see the perspective of urgent needs for specific skillsets, as well as the perspective of building expertise through seeking new challenges and career options through working with stealth-mode to IPO vendors as well as the world’s largest global end-users.​When considering the impact AI can have on Cyber, it is clear why artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science will have a huge impact on the ability for software to be able to detect and remediate intrusions and vulnerabilities. Nonetheless, it is who brings the expertise that affects how analytics will impact the industry given these will be the individuals building models to analyze and make sense of the data.​In order to understand the talent pool, we need to understand what motivates individuals to bring their experience to the cybersecurity industry. Most frequently, we see these professionals are motivated by the exposure to working with novel, proprietary, and in this case, unknown data. Additionally, not only the access and exposure to the data is compelling, but also the advanced decision making predictable by the data that draws this talent into the industry.​We have also seen increased attention on the automation and acceptance of risk adverse cloud usage cases, the adoption of MSSP’s that offer integrated threat analytics/ threat management solutions, and new industry trends that dive deeper into the impact AI can have on this ever-changing landscape across the vendor and end-user arenas.​Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science are being leveraged in a variety of ways and can be exhibited by the huge influx of neural network and deep learning talent transition into the threat analytics arena. Given the sheer magnitude and significance of personal information embedded within the data across industries such as healthcare, financial services and commerce, it is no surprise that data scientists are excited about an opportunity to advance security solutions and play an impactful role on the business/product at large. We know from speaking to these professionals that it is the access and exposure to novel and unique data across the abovementioned industries that drive and motivate their career interests.​Given that Data Science/AI & Cybersecurity are the two focal points of our Glocomms business, it is exciting to see the transfusion of these emerging technology industries shaping the future of the entire technology landscape across all industries.​Investment BanksCloud security is currently the hottest trend from an end-user perspective. This trend is clear, given the activity we have seen across the finance industry as they move towards the adoption of specific usage cases for the various open source cloud platforms. This is exciting because these have historically been some of the most proprietarily kept platforms in the world – some banks even used proprietary coding languages to build their platform! In order to be comfortable with these offerings, the institutions now need to put together documentation on the risk assessments attributed to such solutions. Once these frameworks and usage-cases are clearly determined and outlined, offerings will begin to spread across more and more business units. Currently, large asset managers and global investment banks offer their clients a commercialized version of their front-office risk systems but this is only one portion of what the cross-business platform has to offer.​The next step will be providing an integrated and secure cloud-based solution across all layers of the risk management platforms that each of the various firms offer. Some banks are in the midst of developing a similar type of cross-business platform and although they may be scrutinized for their late-arrival to the party, it might work to their advantage given the new technology currently available because having an opportunity to build a platform from scratch using the latest and greatest products for hardening security layers and adopting cloud offerings allows for a more integrated and theoretically, hardened solution! It seems cloud security will be at the top of the list for most in-demand and least- attainable skill sets in 2018. This has already been evident given the vast hiring and increased compensation bands for cloud security professionals across the end-user arena. We believe the reason for this is these professional all need to not only bring the expert technical skills to the table, but also need to be able to communicate internally and externally with key stakeholders around usage cases for cloud offerings.​Buy-Side PerspectiveFrom a Buy-Side perspective, we have seen large global hedge fund clients looking to hire Encryption Engineers to build proprietary security layers into their existing infrastructure (often cloud-based). This is an obvious step in the right direction, given in the past it seemed many funds were scared by the prospects of putting their ‘secret sauce’ out in the cloud. Additionally, we have seen vast hiring across the Security Incident Event Management (SIEM) arena, most of whom, seem to be moving to Splunk given the versatility of the product. This is also consistent with what we have seen in Investment Banks this year.​From a recruitment standpoint, we see a huge amount of potential on the buy-side in 2018 and expect to see talents being directly targeted from the tech giants as these are the professionals with the most amount of exposure to novel data with the best skillsets for architectural remediation and hardening. ​Vendor PerspectiveAs the vendors continue to offer more and more comprehensive and integrated analytical solutions, the need to stay on top of the market and hire professionals that have experience with the most cutting-edge products becomes even more imperative. We have seen massive hiring across the vendor arena given the influx of investment and the urgent need for this analytical talent. The data being analyzed is ever-increasing and the adoption of AI is not quite keeping up with the workload for the SOC. Thus, we have still seen a steady stream of hiring within these types of positions including: threat hunters, incident responders and security engineers. Not only the vendors are hiring these professionals across the mid-senior level, but also the end-users are building their own in-house SOC’s to reinforce internal security measures creating more intelligent solutions on the network to detect vulnerabilities more quickly and readily. We have seen a large increase this year of around 20% higher than the industry standard this year in the compensation bands for someone with 3-5 years of experience with the abovementioned skills.​Glocomms’ cybersecurity recruitment practice is broken down across the vendor and end-user arenas as we have a commercial practice that offers talent solutions for our vendors across the entire product development lifecycle.As mentioned above, the adoption of intelligent threat hunting, incident response and vulnerability management has been clearly exhibited in a hiring trend of AI talent into the vendor and MSSP arena. ​Candidate TrendsAn interesting trend to note has been the movement of security professionals from the defense industry transition and partner with the financial services employees, in an attempt to continue to broaden the level of expertise and attention on security related problems. This talent is coming out of New York, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Texas, and California and heading to new security hubs forming in the Atlanta, South Carolina, Minneapolis and Colorado.Additionally, we have seen a large interest on the Financial Services side to hire talent from the Tech Giants given their background and exposure to massive amounts of data, enterprise level architecture, and forwards thinking technical skillsets.​Given the sheer magnitude of talent required, in the last 5 months, we have placed over 15 individuals for one Cybersecurity start-up that is still in stealth-mode on a retained basis! This project is ongoing and we expect to fill nearly 40+ roles this year with this one client given how perfectly our business models align, we have been able to deliver​Thus far in 2018 we have worked closely with a number of small to mid sized organizations (20-200 employees) on both Coasts undergoing large growth initiatives. Rapid growth is not uncommon for start-ups in this industry; these companies are primarily seeking analytical/AI talent, software engineers who are building their propriety platform and security professionals to advance the offerings. One interesting thing to note has been that security software engineers are receiving larger portions of equity given the impact their development of the platform will have on the multiplier attributed to the growth potential and in turn, value of the business.​For this type of endeavor we recommend a Multi-Hire Campaign (MHC) as we are able to best align our services with a companies specific and often urgent needs directly impacting our clients’ growth through an all-encompassing recruitment solution.​Many of our institutional clients are entirely revamping their security business units given the ever-changing nature of the available technology within the industry. As a result, we have staffed multiple senior, CISO/Strategic Leaders for our end-user clients whom will drive the growth initiatives going forward in 2018 and years to come. ​Mergers & AcquisitionsOur final cybersecurity market trend we wanted to highlight in this report corroborates the above with respect to focus and attention on new, cutting-edge, AI-driven threat management platforms. Security Vendors are being acquired by the big Tech Giants and large cyber players. The options are narrowing and the solutions are becoming far more comprehensive and integrated. Recent examples of this include: SQRRL were acquired by Amazon for $40 million; Phantom Cyber is being acquired by Splunk for $350 million; and CloudLock is bought by Cisco for $293 million. This showcases that the big-players are aware of the trends outlined above and are looking to eat up the market share and gain control of the growth and opportunity that is ravishing the emerging technologies marketplace. ​Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion awareness is at an all time high in the technology industry, with female representation and wage parity dominating the headlines. At Glocomms we find that identifying good practice, policies and initiatives to improve workforce diversity and inclusion are paramount for our clients. Throughout 2018, alongside our parent company, Phaidon International, we will be running a number of positive, action-orientated client events with relevant guest speakers and industry experts. The common themes of these initiatives will be to share pragmatic and proven successful practices that can tangibly improve diversity and inclusion within the workplace. By doing so our valued clients can enhance their access to wider talent pools for their meritocratic workplaces.​In relation to Cybersecurity – this is one of the most homogenized verticals within the technology arena and female-talent is highly scrutinized for being absent. Males hold 3 out of 4 jobs in tech, but specifically within cybersecurity, the numbers reflect that only 14% of the U.S. workforce in cybersecurity is female. [1] However, out of all of the areas within technology, we believe that Cybersecurity is the field that truly needs a diverse talent pool.​Working in Cybersecurity involves dealing with hugely complex issues and problems – teams need diversity so that problems are attacked with different viewpoints. At Glocomms we focus heavily on sourcing diverse talent within this field and working closely with our clients in creating a work environment to allow such talent to excel in their careers. In the past six months, 24% of the placements we have made in the Cybersecurity field are female. Whilst we still have a long way to go we are dedicated to doing our part to empower females to succeed in the industry.​In addition to females, Glocomms is committed to contributing to and being the driving force of change across all marginalized groups with respect to Diversity and Inclusion. Most recently, on March 24th, Glocomms was a sponsor for the second annual Out in Tech Talks[2], an event that united 400+ leading and aspiring LGBTQ+ and allied voices to advance the dialogue around diversity in tech and address the power of tech to create social change. It was an incredible event, showcasing the progress achieved while illuminating the massive amount of work left to do in reshaping the industry. Impressive panels included the leaders in Diversity and Inclusion at Amazon, Linked in and Youtube, an MD/Business Leader for the Cybersecurity business at a Leading Global Investment Bank and our own Executive Director at Glocomms.​Closing ThoughtsThis report was written and prepared by Giancarlo Hirsch, Vice President at Glocomms and accurate as of March 2018.​Glocomms has offices in NY and SF and is looking to launch offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Charlotte in the coming 18 months. For more information or to get in touch with the team at Glocomms, please do reach out to usa@glocomms.com!​-------About UsGlocomms is a leading specialist recruitment agency for the technology sector. We were founded in 2013 to give clients and candidates peace of mind that the recruitment process is in expert hands. Our continual investment in best-in-class technologies and consultant training enables us to recruit with speed, precision and accuracy. Today, Glocomms provides contingency, retained search and project-based contract recruitment across our offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Berlin. Find out how Glocomms can help you.

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