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Security recruitment

Hire elite security talent, sourced by the experts who know them best

Cantina's Security Recruitment connects your organization with the top 1% of security and engineering talent. We combine deep industry expertise with a precision approach, prioritizing quality over quantity to ensure the right cultural and technical fit every time.

Security talent across every discipline

From hands-on researchers to executive leadership, we place the roles that matter most to your security posture.

  • Security Researchers

    Offensive and defensive experts who find vulnerabilities before attackers do.

  • Security Engineers

    Engineers who build secure systems from the ground up across your stack.

  • Founding Engineers

    Early-stage technical leaders who set the security DNA of your organization.

  • Head of Security

    Strategic leaders who own your security program end-to-end.

  • CISO

    Executive security leaders who align security strategy with business objectives.

  • AppSec & DevSecOps

    Specialists who embed security into your development lifecycle.

A precision approach to security hiring

  • Targeted Search

    We gather detailed requirements, then source niche candidates through our network and deep market intelligence.

  • Rigorous Screening

    Live calls, cultural and technical fit checks, and thorough verification of every candidate.

  • End-to-End Support

    We manage the full hiring process, from first interviews through placement and follow-up.

  • Transparency

    Regular updates with both candidates and clients ensure alignment and trust at every step.

Recruitment Metrics

Average Time to Placement
28 days
Candidate Acceptance Rate
94%
Client Retention Rate
100%
Of security talent in our network
Top 1% Of security talent in our network
Average time to placement
28 days Average time to placement
Candidate acceptance rate
94% Candidate acceptance rate

Build your security team with Cantina

Tell us about the roles you need to fill. We'll take it from there.