Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fortress Information Security is hiring a Technical Recruiter, Federal Programs to own full-lifecycle recruiting for Fortress Government Solutions. The role builds cleared and clearable technical talent pipelines, partners with program and hiring leaders on staffing needs, and manages compliant hiring processes for DoD and federal civilian programs.
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for FGS hiring needs, from sourcing and screening through talent assessment, interviews, offer, and start date, for roles including Technical Account Managers, cybersecurity analysts, and engineers supporting DoD and other federal programs
- Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to define requirements, success criteria, clearance needs, labor category alignment, and timelines before requisitions open
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies across ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, veteran and military transition networks, and high-volume direct outreach to build pipelines of active and passive cleared candidates for recurring roles and anticipated talent needs
- Partner with Program Managers and delivery executives on staffing plans, key personnel, contingent hires, and proposal resumes, and share referral leads and contract-market insights with Leadership within Fortress ethics and procurement integrity standards
- Conduct structured phone and video screens against defined competency frameworks, coordinate assessments and structured hiring manager panels, and validate qualifications against contract labor category requirements, including education, experience, and certifications such as DoD 8140/8570
- Partner with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to verify clearance eligibility, status, and reciprocity, and complete reference checks and pre-employment verification in line with onboarding timelines
- Manage offers and negotiations, deliver a positive candidate experience through proactive communication and timely feedback, and maintain audit-ready applicant tracking system records, including OFCCP, VEVRAA, and Section 503 applicant flow and outreach documentation
- Track and report pipeline coverage, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance, and use data, market intelligence, and AI-enabled automation within Fortress AI governance standards to advise hiring managers, surface risks early, and scale recruiting operations
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- At least 3 years of recruiting experience, including at least 1 year recruiting cleared talent for federal or DoD contractors
- Strong understanding of the military and intelligence community environment, security clearance levels and processes, and DoD technical certification requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume outreach, handle candidate objections, and maintain precise records
- Working knowledge of labor categories and staffing requirements
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Boolean and X-ray sourcing techniques
- Understanding of OFCCP and federal contractor hiring compliance requirements
- Ability to operate effectively in a fluid environment with shifting, contract-driven priorities
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional work experience required
- Active Secret clearance or the ability to attain
- Experience recruiting cybersecurity and critical infrastructure talent
- Familiarity with DoD 8140/8570, CMMC, and NIST-aligned roles
- Experience supporting proposal staffing and contingent hiring for pending contract awards
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted sourcing or recruiting automation tools
- Experience with military, veteran, or DoD SkillBridge talent networks
- SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS, or similar recruiting or HR certification preferred
Benefits
- Remote and Hybrid working environment
- Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
- Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Employee Referral Programs
- Company Sponsored Events
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