Michaela Killick
About Michaela Killick
Michaela Killick serves as the Director of Cyber & Information Security Recruitment USA at Salt, where she has built a network of over 20,000 Cyber Security professionals since 2016. She specializes in recruiting for various roles in Cybersecurity and has successfully secured positions for over 150 specialists.
Current Role at SALT
Michaela Killick serves as the Director of Cyber & Information Security Recruitment USA at Salt, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads Salt's Security practice, focusing on building effective security teams across North America. Her responsibilities include managing the recruitment process for various cybersecurity roles and providing strategic guidance to organizations seeking to enhance their security capabilities.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Michaela Killick has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was the Head of Cyber & Information Security Recruitment USA at Salt from 2020 to 2021 and served as an Associate Director at Salt from 2021 to 2022. Prior to her tenure at Salt, she worked at Stott and May as a Software Engineering Recruitment Specialist from 2016 to 2018 and held several positions at Darwin Recruitment, including Principal IT Recruitment Consultant and Client Developer.
Education and Expertise
Michaela Killick studied Business & Marketing at Solent University, where she earned her BA HONS from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background complements her expertise in cybersecurity recruitment, where she specializes in roles such as Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security Engineering, and Application Security. She has developed a strong understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, including areas like DevSecOps, SecOps, and Threat Intelligence.
Network and Recruitment Success
Since 2016, Michaela Killick has built a network of over 20,000 cybersecurity professionals. She has successfully secured roles for more than 150 cybersecurity specialists, achieving an average time to hire of 26 days. Her ability to place individual contributors and build teams of up to 20 for specific organizations demonstrates her effectiveness in addressing the needs of her clients.
Specialization in Cybersecurity Roles
Michaela Killick specializes in recruiting for a wide range of cybersecurity roles, including Analyst, Consultant, Engineer, Architecture Director, CISO, CSO, and Managing Directors. She frequently assists organizations in executive hires and is often approached by companies facing challenges in hiring due to a niche talent pool. Her comprehensive approach to recruitment includes providing continuous feedback on resumes and managing the full interview process.