Talent
Cyber, IT and AI talent, delivered the way you need it
From one urgent contractor to a fully managed program, MerciIT gives you vetted specialists, a clear process and live visibility in the MyMerci client portal.
For over 20 years we’ve
been trusted by top companies
across North America and beyond.
Four ways to work with us
Pick the model that fits the work. We can combine them as your needs change.
Statement of Work Solutions
Outcome-based delivery for defined cyber, IT and AI projects, where our team owns the scope and is accountable for milestones, not just filling seats.
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF or CMMC readiness programs
- Penetration testing and vulnerability remediation sprints
- Cloud migration, landing zones and infrastructure modernization
Managed Service Provider Solutions
End-to-end management of your technology contingent workforce program, including supplier management, compliance and reporting across cyber, IT and AI roles.
- Consolidating many staffing vendors into one governed program
- Standing up a contingent workforce program for a new IT organization
- Bringing contractor spend and tenure under control
Contract Recruitment Solutions
Direct access to our network of pre-qualified cybersecurity, IT and AI contractors and permanent professionals, ready for contract, contract-to-hire or direct placement.
- SOC analysts, incident responders and threat hunters
- Cloud, DevOps and site reliability engineers
- AI/ML engineers, data engineers and generative AI specialists
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
A scalable, cost-effective way for employers to outsource part or all of their permanent cyber, IT and AI recruitment to a specialist partner.
- Building a new security operations center or AI team
- High-volume technology hiring after funding or expansion
- Project RPO for a single business unit or location
Which model fits?
Not sure? Tell us about the work and we will recommend one.
| Contract & direct | Statement of Work | Managed Service Provider | RPO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Individual roles, fast | Defined projects with clear deliverables | Large contractor programs | Ongoing permanent hiring at volume |
| You buy | A person's time or a hire | An outcome and milestones | A governed program | Recruiting capacity |
| Who manages delivery | Your team | MerciIT delivery lead | MerciIT program office | Your team, with our recruiters |
| Pricing | Hourly rate or one-time fee | Fixed or capped price | Program fee plus rate cards | Monthly fee or per hire |
| Typical start | 3–7 business days to shortlist | 2–4 weeks after scoping | 4–8 weeks to transition | 2–4 weeks to launch |
From brief to placement
- 1
Brief
Tell us the role, skills, timeline and budget online or on a call. A senior specialist reviews it within 24 hours.
- 2
Source and match
We search our curated network and referrals, with AI-assisted matching against your must-haves.
- 3
Vet
Technical assessment, compliance checks and a fit interview, written up as a scorecard for each candidate.
- 4
Shortlist in the portal
Review candidates in MyMerci, ask for interviews and make offers. Typical shortlist in 3–7 business days.
- 5
Place and support
We handle onboarding, background checks, timesheets and check-ins so the placement succeeds.
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
What is that open seat costing you?
An empty cyber, IT or AI role is not a saving. Projects slip, risk grows and your team covers the gap. Estimate the cost of every week it stays open.
How it works: annual salary ÷ 260 working days × how much value the role creates (1.5× to 3× salary is a common rule of thumb) × working days open. It is an estimate to guide planning, not a quote.
Results our clients talk about
AI/ML candidates delivered for a healthcare technology company.
CTO · Healthcare technology · Dallas, TXSenior cybersecurity architect placed for a financial services firm.
VP Information Security · Financial services · Atlanta, GAContract-to-hire cloud engineer converted to a full-time employee.
IT Manager · Logistics & supply chain · Memphis, TNRepeat IT hires for a regional healthcare network.
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.
Looking for talent?
Tell us about the role or project. A senior specialist reviews it within 24 hours and sends curated profiles within 48.
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