Strider Technologies is on a mission to deliver strategic intelligence that enables faster, more confident decision-making for organizations around the world. As the leading strategic intelligence company, Strider empowers organizations to secure and advance their technology and innovation. We leverage cutting-edge AI technology and proprietary methodologies to transform publicly available data into critical insights. These insights enable organizations to proactively address and respond to risks associated with state-sponsored intellectual property theft, targeted talent acquisition, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
Job Summary:
Strider is seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter with a deep understanding of the cleared and government talent markets to drive our hiring strategies for mission-critical roles. This position is essential in identifying, engaging, and securing top talent with security clearances and government experience, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening our recruiting operations by leveraging industry networks, refining hiring practices, and positioning Strider as an employer of choice for highly specialized talent.
This role requires expertise in full-cycle recruiting, from proactive sourcing to strategic hiring execution, with an emphasis on security-cleared professionals, defense industry experts, and government talent pools.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for cleared and government-affiliated positions, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring teams.
- Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract candidates with security clearances (TS/SCI, Secret, and other levels) and federal agency experience.
- Utilize proactive sourcing methods such as networking, industry events, intelligence communities, military transition programs, and government contracting pipelines.
- Leverage AI-driven recruitment tools and market intelligence to identify and engage passive talent in defense, intelligence, and national security sectors.
Hiring Strategy & Collaboration
- Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs, refine role requirements, and set measurable recruitment goals.
- Act as a strategic advisor, providing data-driven insights on talent trends, security clearance requirements, and government hiring challenges.
- Ensure compliance with federal hiring guidelines, security clearance processes, and background check requirements.
- Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment strategies to expand access to highly skilled cleared professionals.
Process Optimization & Employer Branding
- Continuously improve recruiting processes to enhance efficiency, inclusivity, and alignment with Strider’s hiring goals.
- Develop candidate engagement initiatives to enhance the hiring experience for government and cleared talent.
- Represent Strider at government and defense industry hiring events, military transition programs, and intelligence community networking forums.
- Collaborate with People Operations to refine Strider’s employer branding strategy within the national security and cleared job market.
Who You Are:
You’re a thoughtful, strategic recruiter who thrives in agile environments. You understand how to balance immediate hiring needs with future planning. You build trust quickly, navigate ambiguity with confidence, and are energized by mission-driven work. Experience recruiting in government-adjacent sectors or for cleared roles is a strong differentiator and will position you to support Strider’s long-term growth in national security-aligned talent markets.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on cleared professionals, government contracting, intelligence, or defense industry hiring.
- Deep knowledge of security clearance requirements, including TS/SCI, CI Poly, and government background investigations.
- Experience working within federal hiring processes, defense contractors, or intelligence community talent pipelines.
- Strong track record of sourcing and hiring for highly specialized roles in intelligence, cybersecurity, national security, and related fields.
- Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and build trust with both hiring teams and candidates.
- Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), talent acquisition tools, and recruiting analytics.
- Ability to navigate hiring challenges in a competitive government talent market.
Why Join Strider?
Be part of a mission-driven organization that values courage, teamwork, and innovation. At Strider, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who are dedicated to making a real-world impact—all within a flexible, high-growth environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Company Equity Options
- Flexible PTO
- Wellness Reimbursement
- US Holidays (Office Closed)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws in the locations where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.
Top Skills
What We Do
Strider is revolutionizing the way companies, governments, and research institutions protect their innovation and compete in a new era of strategic competition. Our trailblazing technology and intelligence solutions enable customers to proactively visualize, manage, and respond to state-sponsored IP theft and supply chain vulnerabilities.
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