Technical Recruiter (Hybrid) - 30226 at HII in Columbia, MD

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Requisition Number: 30226 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $88,806.00 - $115,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Job Description Enlighten is expanding its high-performing team supporting HII – Mission Technologies. We are seeking a Technical Recruiter to identify, engage, and hire top-tier Cloud Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Data Scientists supporting Defense and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. In this role, you will partner directly with engineering leaders, execute advanced sourcing strategies, and serve as a primary face of Enlighten to cleared technical talent. Essential Job Responsibilities Advanced Sourcing & Pipeline Building: Execute multi-channel sourcing strategies (ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, GitHub, niche networks) to target highly cleared candidates (Secret to TS/SCI with Polygraph) across key regional hubs (MD, VA, TX, GA, SC, ID). Technical Screening: Conduct thorough pre-screening assessments evaluating candidate alignment with technical environments, including AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, Spark, Hadoop, and Big Data architecture. Full-Lifecycle Recruiting: Manage candidate workflows end-to-end—from initial outreach and pre-screening through interview coordination, offer extension, salary negotiation, and onboarding integration via SuccessFactors. Engineering Partnership: Continuously engage with technical staff to stay current on emerging tools, modern software stacks, and program requirements, ensuring credible interactions with specialized candidates. Data Integrity & Continuous Improvement: Maintain exact ATS record-keeping for audit readiness, utilize recruiting metrics to optimize pipeline efficiency, and leverage modern tools (including AI-driven sourcing platforms) to streamline talent acquisition. Event & Network Representation: Represent Enlighten at regional career fairs, networking events, and industry expos as needed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance: No clearance required at start but could be processed for a clearance in the future; U.S. Citizenship required. 6+ years technical recruiting experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience. Must have Technical Recruiting experience in the Federal/DoD/IC sector and know what it means to recruit highly sought after modern technical engineers. Must have the ability to "talk tech" with highly tec