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About Us Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing India team. This individual will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent across Engineering, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity domains. As a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership, you will drive full-cycle recruitment efforts, building robust talent pipelines; contribute to talent strategy; delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience and ensuring we hire individuals who align with our mission, values, and technical requirements. What you will do Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand technical hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies Manage full cycle recruiting for roles across Software Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Cloud, DevOps, and Cybersecurity functions Source and attract active and passive candidates using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, social media, job boards and networking Screen candidates for technical and cultural fit, managing interviews and facilitating assessments as required Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline aligned with current and future hiring needs across teams Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication, timely feedback, and a consistent interview process Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, compensation benchmarking, and recruitment best practices Track recruiting metrics and share insights to continuously improve sourcing strategies and hiring outcomes Support employer branding initiatives that reflect Sophos’ values, culture, and innovation in cybersecurity Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and hiring Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies relevant to technical recruitment What you will bring 8 to 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong focus on recruiting technical roles in Engineering, IT, and Cybersecurity Recruiting experience in hiring for mid-level and leadership roles Deep understanding of technology stacks, cybersecurity disciplines, and current talent market dynamics Strong sourcing capabilities with a proactive approach to talent engagement Strong experience in developing and presenting talent market insights, including competitor talent mapping, salary benchmarks, diversity landscape analysis, and geographic talent availability Ability to create candidate market intelligence summaries for critical or hard-to-fill roles, helping hiring managers make data-informed decisions Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, Workday) and recruitment tools Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills Ability to continuously evaluate and refine talent acquisition processes based on data insights and hiring metrics Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment #B2 Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos? · Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information. · Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit · Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy · Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities · Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint · Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp · Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To You We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. Data Protection If you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. For more information on Sophos’ data protection practices, please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered | Sophos Show more Show less
