Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust Recruiters

Network security vendors sell firewalls, secure access service edge and zero trust network access. SPG recruits the sales, technical and executive talent they need to grow.

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Proven Results and ROI

Proven success

Since 1994, our hires have contributed over $3 billion in sales revenue across more than 1,000 searches with leading software and SaaS companies.

Culture fit

86% of our presented candidates are interviewed, because we recruit for your culture and buyers as much as the job description.

Long tenure, fast fill

Placements stay an average of 34 months, and we fill roles in 24 days on average.

What we screen for in Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust

The right candidate already knows how to sell to and work with network and security architects. Beyond the core skills of the role, we look for:

  • Experience with networking and security buying centers together
  • Understands SD-WAN, SSE and SASE convergence
  • Has managed channel-led and hardware-plus-subscription deals
  • Verified results: quota attainment, deal sizes or delivery record, confirmed through references

Roles we fill for Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust companies

How a search works

  1. Week 1Briefing. Your product, buyers, culture and the profile you need.
  2. Weeks 1-2Sourcing. Our 200,000+ candidate pool and direct outreach to passive talent in Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust.
  3. Weeks 2-3Screening. In-depth interviews against your requirements and the niche experience above.
  4. Weeks 3-4Shortlist and interviews. We present finalists and manage the process on both sides.
  5. Week 4References and offer. We check references and help close the hire.

Engage us on a retained basis for executive and confidential searches, on contingency where you pay only when you hire, or with prepaid volume credits when you are hiring several roles.

Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit for Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust companies specifically?

Yes. SPG recruits sales, solutions, customer success and executive talent for Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust companies, and we screen for experience selling to network and security architects, not just general software experience.

How quickly can you fill a role?

We fill roles in 24 days on average, and 86% of the candidates we present are interviewed. Executive and confidential searches follow a defined retained process.

Can you find candidates who are not actively looking?

Most of the people we place were not on job boards. We reach passive candidates directly, including people working at competitors and adjacent Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust vendors, confidentially.

How do your fees work?

You can engage us on a retained basis for executive searches, on contingency where you pay only when you hire, or with prepaid volume credits when you are hiring several roles.

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Network Security, SASE & Zero Trust Recruiters