CybersecurityMIT-DAT-1005
Senior Data Engineer
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Multi-stage technical vetting
Cleared talent available
Onshore, nearshore and offshore
Live MyMerci client portal
100% cyber, IT and AI
Why MerciIT
Specialists in the talent that keeps you secure and moving forward
Most staffing firms fill seats. We focus on one thing: finding cybersecurity, IT and AI professionals who make a measurable difference to your business.
Our recruiters speak the language of SOC operations, cloud platforms and machine learning, and every candidate passes technical, compliance and fit screening before you meet them. After placement we stay involved, so the hire succeeds long term.
Protect·Innovate·Augment
3–7business days to a vetted shortlist for well-scoped roles
20+Years of IT and cybersecurity leadership
24hSenior review of every new hiring brief
3–7daysTypical time to a qualified shortlist
100%Niche focus on cyber, IT and AI. No generalist hiring
5Talent regions: North & South America, India, Eastern Europe, Africa
Specialisms
We don't generalize. We go deep.
Three practices, each led by recruiters who understand the roles they hire for.
Cybersecurity
Defenders, architects and governance experts who understand your frameworks and your threat landscape.
- SOC Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Incident Responder
- Cloud Security Engineer
- IAM Engineer
AI & Data
Engineers and scientists who turn data and models into products your business can rely on.
- AI/ML Engineer
- Generative AI / LLM Specialist
- Data Engineer
- MLOps Engineer
- Data Scientist
IT & Cloud
The people who build, migrate and run modern infrastructure, platforms and applications.
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- DevOps / SRE Engineer
- Systems / Network Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Full-Stack Developer
Employer solutions
Build the right technology workforce program
Whether you need one cloud engineer next week or a governed program for hundreds of contractors, MerciIT has the right model for your cyber, IT and AI hiring.
Statement of Work SolutionsOutcome-based delivery for defined cyber, IT and AI projects, where our team owns the scope and is accountable for milestones, not just filling seats.
Managed Service Provider SolutionsEnd-to-end management of your technology contingent workforce program, including supplier management, compliance and reporting across cyber, IT and AI roles.
Contract Recruitment SolutionsDirect access to our network of pre-qualified cybersecurity, IT and AI contractors and permanent professionals, ready for contract, contract-to-hire or direct placement.
Recruitment Process OutsourcingA scalable, cost-effective way for employers to outsource part or all of their permanent cyber, IT and AI recruitment to a specialist partner.
Included for every client
Your hiring, live in the MyMerci portal
Stop chasing status emails. Every MerciIT client gets the MyMerci portal: request new hires, review submitted candidates with scorecards, ask for interviews, make offers and approve contractor timesheets, all in one secure place.
- Request a new hire in minutes
- Review candidates and fill in scorecards
- Ask for interviews and make offers
- Approve contractor timesheets in one click
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Requisition MIT-1042Senior SOC Analyst (Tier 2)
Shortlist readyBriefSourcingShortlistInterviewsOffer
JR
Candidate A8 yrs · Splunk, CrowdStrike · Secret
94MK
Candidate B6 yrs · Sentinel, KQL · Public Trust
89AT
Candidate C7 yrs · QRadar, IR lead
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Director of Talent Acquisition · Regional healthcare network · Nashville, TNHow quickly can you send candidates?
For well-scoped roles we typically deliver a vetted shortlist in 3 to 7 business days, with rush options when you need someone sooner. Hiring briefs sent through our website get a senior review within 24 hours.
Which engagement models do you offer?
Contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement, plus Statement of Work delivery, Managed Service Provider programs and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
How do you vet candidates?
Every candidate goes through multi-stage vetting: a technical assessment, compliance checks (background, right to work and clearance where needed) and a fit interview, scored against your requirements.
Can you provide cleared or government-ready talent?
Yes. We place Public Trust, Secret and Top Secret candidates for federal, state and local work.
Do you offer nearshore and offshore resources?
Yes. Our talent network spans North and South America, India, Eastern Europe and Africa, so you can balance cost, time zone and skills.
What does it cost?
Contract roles are billed at an hourly rate that includes payroll, benefits and compliance. Direct placements carry a one-time fee, and SOW, MSP and RPO programs are priced to scope. You see the full cost before any work starts.
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