Technical Recruiter

Company Description

Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized, and highly regarded, within the network and security communities.

Job Description

The Technical Recruiter will identify, recruit, screen, and present good candidates for technology positions, collaborating with hiring managers to set realistic technical requirements.

• Collaborates with hiring managers to understand the needs and roles to be filled; reviews job descriptions for vacancies.
• Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.
• Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates.
• Drafts recruitment advertisements; posts and/or places ads in the most effective digital and/or print media for open positions.
• Selects one or more placement agencies to assist with recruitment process.
• Identifies appropriate candidates and assesses their qualifications through review of their resumes, interviews, and other forms of communications.
• Connects qualified candidates with hiring managers.
• Maintains contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications.
• Assess potential employees credentials.
• Validate Reference.
• Provides advice to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates.
• Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace.
• Attends job fairs and industry conferences; runs company booth at job fairs.
• Proactively manage candidate pipeline to quickly respond to position fulfillment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work with Human Resources for onboarding efforts.

Qualifications

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Good understanding of network and security technologies, technical roles and technical skills.
4. Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in related technical and/or human resources field required.
2. At least three years of related recruiting experience required, with prior experience in technical roles a plus.

Additional Information

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail [email protected].”

Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail [email protected].”