Technical Recruiter

Rividium; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Technical Recruiter in Vienna, VA, to source, screen, and hire top cyber and IT talent for government contracts.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and security clearance requirements, working with DoD and intelligence community roles and partners. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in Govcon recruiting, experience with ATS and sourcing platforms, and a track record of building strong candidate pipelines for high-sensitivity positions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technical recruiting experience focused on cyber and IT within Govcon.
• Understanding of government contracts, FAR/DFARS, labor categories, and security clearance requirements.
• Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret, DHS).
• Familiarity with cyber/IT terminologies and certifications (CISSP, CAP, CISM, CEH, CCNA).
• Proficiency with ATS, recruiting tools, and sourcing platforms such as Monster, Indeed, and ClearanceJob.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and hire qualified cybersecurity and IT professionals for federal contracting roles, including those requiring high-level security clearances.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from requisition to interviews and offers.
• Build and sustain a pipeline of pre-qualified Govcon candidates for future projects.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and program leads to define requirements, timelines, and contract needs.
• Ensure hiring practices comply with regulations and internal policies, maintaining ATS records.
• Stay informed on market trends in cyber/IT talent and government contracting regulations.

Skills

Govcon recruiting

Cyber/IT recruiting

Screening skills

Security clearances

ATS proficiency

Sourcing tools

Tools

Monster

Indeed

ClearanceJob

Job description

RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Technical Recruiter with 3-5 years of background in Cyber & IT in government contracting (Govcon) to join our team in Vienna, VA. The ideal candidate will specialize in sourcing, screening, and securing top-tier talent for highly technical positions within the cybersecurity and IT fields, ensuring full compliance with government regulations and contract requirements. This role demands a keen understanding of the Govcon landscape, including Cyber and IT Professionals, federal contract structures, and the unique demands of government clients.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Source, recruit, and hire qualified candidates for cyber and IT roles within the federal contracting sector, and Intelligence Community including positions that require high-level security clearances.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the entire recruitment process, from job requisition and candidate sourcing to interviews, offer negotiations.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates for future Govcon projects, especially those requiring niche technical skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and network security.
• Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers, program leads, and other stakeholders to understand job requirements, timelines, and contract needs.
• Compliance: Ensure all hiring practices comply with government regulations and internal policies, particularly in relation to security clearances and labor categories. Accurately maintain all applicant’s status within the ATS.
• Market Trends: Stay up to date with trends in cyber and IT talent, compensation, and government contracting regulations to attract and retain top talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of technical recruiting experience with a strong focus on cyber and IT roles within the Govcon sector.
• In-depth understanding of government contracts, including FAR/DFARS compliance, labor categories, and security clearance requirements.
• Proven ability to recruit candidates with active security clearances (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret, Public, DHS, etc.).
• Familiarity with cyber and IT terminologies, certifications (e.g., CISSP, CAP, CISM, CEH, CCNA), and emerging technologies in the federal space.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and sourcing platforms (e.g. Monster, indeed, and ClearanceJob).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for government agencies such as the DoD, NGA, or other intelligence community organizations.
• Proven success in filling high-priority roles within tight timelines

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000.

The listed salary range represents a general guideline; however, RiVidium Inc. considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. At RiVidium Inc. it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.