Recruiter

Phoenix Operations Group

Recruiter managing full lifecycle recruitment for technical roles at Phoenix Operations Group. Engaging with highly skilled candidates to support mission-critical programs in defense and intelligence sectors.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeMarriottsville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityKubernetesTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process from sourcing through offer acceptance
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand current and future hiring needs
Develop sourcing strategies for cleared and uncleared technical positions
Build and maintain pipelines of software engineers, cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, systems engineers, and other technical professionals
Conduct candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess professional and cultural fit
Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams
Develop and maintain relationships with passive candidates within the defense and intelligence communities
Attend industry events, networking functions, job fairs, and technical meetups as needed
Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring status updates to leadership
Support recruiting efforts and strategic growth initiatives
Maintain candidate records and recruiting workflows within applicant tracking system
Assist with employer branding initiatives, social media recruiting, and recruiting marketing efforts
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience
Experience recruiting for technical positions within the federal government contracting, defense, intelligence, or technology sectors
Proven success sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels
Experience recruiting software engineers, cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, or related technical talent
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a high level of candidate engagement
Experience working directly with hiring managers and senior leadership
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
U.S. Citizenship
Experience with Paylocity
Experience recruiting candidates with Secret, TS, or TS/SCI clearances
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, software development, AI/ML, data engineering, or cybersecurity disciplines
Experience working within a small or growing government contractor
Knowledge of recruiting metrics, pipeline management, and workforce planning
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Company Paid Premiums
STD, LTD, and Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid
401(k) – Automatic 10% Company Contribution; No Matching Required
PTO – 4 Weeks Per Year
Holidays – 11 Paid Floating Holidays
Birthday Off with Pay
Professional Development – $5,000 Annual Training Budget
Charity Leave – 8 Paid Volunteer Hours Per Year
Company Outings and Team Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Recruiting Software EngineersRecruiting Cloud EngineersRecruiting DevOps EngineersRecruiting Cybersecurity ProfessionalsPipeline ManagementWorkforce PlanningApplicant Tracking SystemPaylocityAWSAzure

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail