Mark Barnaba
About Mark Barnaba
Mark Barnaba is a Talent Acquisition Recruiter with extensive experience in recruiting, particularly in cybersecurity roles. He has worked for various organizations, including KPMG, RSM US LLP, and Deloitte & Touche LLP, and is currently employed at Schellman in Tampa, Florida.
Current Role at Schellman
Mark Barnaba serves as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Schellman, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on recruiting specialists across various cybersecurity roles, including SOC IT Audit and Cyber Threat Intel Analysts. He has a minimum hiring quota of five hires in his current position, demonstrating his commitment to meeting recruitment goals. His work supports national penetration testing and data privacy practices, contributing to the firm's overall cybersecurity initiatives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining Schellman, Mark Barnaba accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition across several organizations. He worked at KPMG as a Talent Acquisition - Research, Sourcing, and Candidate Development Specialist for two months in 2021. His tenure at RSM US LLP as a Talent Acquisition Tax Recruiter lasted 11 months from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Senior Recruiter at Daugherty Business Solutions from 2014 to 2016 and held various recruiting roles at Deloitte & Touche LLP, BearingPoint, and Hi-Tech Solutions, showcasing his diverse background in recruitment.
Educational Background
Mark Barnaba studied at Ferris State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing from 1984 to 1988. He also completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Communication and Media Studies at the same institution from 1986 to 1987. In addition to his undergraduate studies, he is currently pursuing a degree in History with a concentration in Middle Eastern and Asian studies at Northwestern University, which he began in 1991.
Specialization in Cybersecurity Recruitment
Mark Barnaba specializes in recruiting cybersecurity professionals for a top 50 rated CPA firm. His expertise includes sourcing candidates for critical roles such as SOC IT Audit and Cyber Threat Intel Analysts. His recruitment efforts are integral to supporting the firm's cybersecurity initiatives, particularly in areas like national penetration testing and data privacy practices.