Hybrid Senior Technical Recruiting Sourcer

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Senior Technical Recruiting Sourcer at Proofpoint, leading sourcing for technical roles in cybersecurity. Collaborating with recruiters to fill complex hiring needs in a vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead top‑of‑funnel sourcing for a broad range of technical roles, focusing on identifying high‑impact engineering candidates across niche and competitive markets (software, infrastructure, security, data, etc.)
  • Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand technical needs, role expectations, and team dynamics.
  • Design and refine sourcing strategies aimed at engaging passive candidates through research, outreach, and networking.
  • Qualify prospects through initial conversations, evaluate role alignment, and maintain strong communication throughout the funnel.
  • Track sourcing data, pipeline health, and conversion trends, sharing insights that improve hiring processes.
  • Help enhance candidate experience by ensuring thoughtful, timely , and personalized engagement.
  • Contribute to employer branding, interview best practices, and continuous improvement of recruiting operations

Requirements

  • 2 + years of sourcing or full-lifecycle recruiting experience, including significant experience hiring for technical and engineering roles.
  • Proven ability to source hard-to-find technical talent and explain complex rol