Technical Recruiter - Contractor (United States)

Fortanix · United States · Remote

Posted 8/10/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

About Fortanix: In today's world, where data spreads across various clouds and devices, traditional security measures aren't enough. Businesses need a dynamic approach to defend against constant cyber threats and ensure agile data security. Fortanix leads the way in data-centric cybersecurity for hybrid multicloud environments, using advanced cryptography, encryption, and confidential AI solutions. As data breaches become more frequent and traditional defenses fall short, we focus on data exposure management to keep your information safe. Our unified data security platform addresses vulnerabilities in hybrid multicloud environments, defends against threats, and makes it easier to discover, assess, and fix data exposure risks. Whether implementing a Zero Trust model or preparing for the post-quantum computing era, we help businesses worldwide protect their most sensitive data, wherever it is. Our commitment to solving the world’s toughest data security challenges has earned Fortanix multiple Cybersecurity Excellence and Innovation Awards, as well as recognition from industry giants such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Intel, ServiceNow, and Snowflake. Our team includes industry leaders and cryptography experts, creating a culture of trust, innovation and collaboration where every voice is valued. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we're looking for passionate individuals to help us shape the future of data security and work towards a safer digital future. Why work with us? We're seeking passionate people to work with us to change the very idea of how people use cloud computing. We take pride in making Fortanix a great place to work. Coworkers recognize that great ideas can come from anyone, and everyone is encouraged to jump in, contribute, and ask questions. In tackling the hardest problems, we believe that working together will produce better solutions. Requirements About the Role We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support hiring across technical functions. This role is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and screening candidates through offer acceptance—while partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and has a proven track record recruiting for fast-paced technology companies. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruiting for multiple open positions. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies. Source and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and other sourcing channels. Screen candidates to assess technical qualifications, experience, and overall fit. Coordinate interviews and provide timely communication throughout the hiring process. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Maintain accurate candidate records within the applicant tracking system. Provide market insights, hiring trends, and recommendations to improve recruiting effectiveness. Qualifications 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a high-growth technology company. Demonstrated success recruiting software engineers and other technical talent. Strong sourcing skills with experience identifying and engaging passive candidates. Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and influencing hiring decisions. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience using applicant tracking systems and LinkedIn Recruiter. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of candidate experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting for high level engineer roles for cybersecurity or enterprise software companies. Existing network of senior and staff-level software engineers in the Rust ecosystem Experience recruiting globally across multiple regions. Familiarity with engineering roles involving Rust, cloud, Kubernetes, Linux, DevOps, infrastructure, security, or systems software. Success in this Role Consistently delivers qualified candidates quickly. Builds strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates. Operates independently with minimal oversight. Maintains a high standard of quality while managing multiple searches simultaneously. Benefits What we offer: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience. Flexible remote work environment. Opportunity to recruit for cutting-edge cybersecurity and confidential computing technologies. Direct partnership with engineering leadership and hiring managers. High-impact role with the opportunity to influence hiring for critical technical positions. Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.

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