Junior Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Junior Recruiter supports the full recruitment lifecycle, with a focus on sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates for IT, Cybersecurity, and other technical positions. The role also supports talent-pipeline development, recruiting coordination, candidate records, career fairs, and relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through onboarding.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, job boards, professional networks, and referrals.
• Recruit candidates for IT, Cybersecurity, and other technical positions.
• Review resumes and screen candidates based on job requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare candidate profiles and resumes for presentation.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in ATS systems.
• Support proposal and business-development recruiting efforts.
• Coordinate offer letters, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
• Coordinate with security personnel regarding clearance requirements and candidate processing.
• Assist with employee referral programs.
• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities.
• Use social media and digital recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines.
• Develop professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, universities, professional organizations, and recruiting partners.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Experience sourcing and screening IT, Cybersecurity, or technical candidates.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting platforms.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• SmartRecruiters experience highly preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of IT and Cybersecurity recruiting concepts.
• Ability to evaluate resumes against technical job requirements.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.