Senior Technical Sourcer at Vanta

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.

What you’ll do as a Sr. Technical Sourcer at Vanta:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy to identify and attract top technical talent, with a focus on our most critical, niche, and senior engineering roles.

• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including direct outreach, talent mapping, networking, and engagement with professional communities and conferences.

• Build and nurture relationships with passive candidates to maintain a strong talent pipeline.

• Collaborate closely with the recruiting and hiring teams to understand hiring needs, align on priorities, and refine sourcing strategies.

• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize sourcing strategies, improve pipeline performance, and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing market intelligence and influencing hiring decisions.

• Champion AI-first recruiting practices by integrating emerging AI tools into sourcing workflows, improving candidate engagement, pipeline quality, and operational efficiency.

How to be successful in this role:

• 6+ years of technical sourcing experience, ideally in a high-growth tech environment.

• Proven track record of building and executing successful sourcing strategies for senior and specialty technical roles.

• Expertise in utilizing an array of sourcing channels and AI sourcing tools.

• Strong research and talent mapping skills with the ability to generate leads for hard-to-fill roles.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with a focus on creating a positive candidate experience.

• Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.