Jeff Combs Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

United States

National Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity Solutions Provider

United States

Jeff is a respected cybersecurity recruiter with over two decades experience in agency, internal and hybrid roles. Jeff's expertise is focused on building transformative teams for security leaders who require support beyond their in-house talent acquisition and recruitment capabilities. Jeff is also a trusted career advisor known for his insight, understanding of recruitment and ability to help people align with their talents. Jeff has helped CISO’s build high-performing teams for Activision Blizzard, Estee Lauder, Securian Financial, Xcel Energy, Farmers Insurance and ZurichNA. Jeff's approach to recruiting accelerates hiring timelines, improves hiring processes, reduces costs (through reduction of contractors and MSSPs) and increases diversity.

Engaged by CISO Brett Wahlin to deliver concierge-level recruitment support for leadership roles and high value talent in support of ABK Infosec's transformation. Led the recruitment for new and existing teams including:Product Security, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, SecDevOps, Cyber Threat Intel and Security Education & Awareness.

Greater New York City Area

Engaged by CISO Kirsten Davies to support the growth and expansion of ELC's Enterprise Cybersecurity and Risk (ECR) organization. Recruited for multiple roles supporting the ELT, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Identity Management and GRC.

St. Paul, Mn

Engaged to provide strategic direction, recruitment program development and hands-on recruitment in support of the expansion of Securian's Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program. Areas of focus included: Application Security Architecture, IAM Architecture, Enterprise Security Architecture, Cloud Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Threat Monitoring and Response, Cybersecurity Tools Engineering. Efforts resulted in 30 high-value, small-market hires in 9 months.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, Denver

Enlisted by CSO Steve Brown, I developed and led a highly successful cyber security recruitment program in support of an enterprise-wide security transformation. Client is an electricity and natural gas utility serving 5M+ customers across 8 states. Resulted in 75 hires in 18 months. Domains included: leadership, security architecture, engineering, operations, ICS / OT / SCADA, enterprise continuity, physical security, GRC and NERC CIP compliance. SOC team build-out accomplished ahead of schedule resulting in $800,000 MSSP subscription savings.

ISE® Talent - a Cyber Security Recruitment firm - is a division of T.E.N., the leading national technology and security executive networking firm that facilitates peer-to-peer relationships between top executives, industry visionaries and solution providers. The flagship program is the ISE® Executive Forum and Awards, which is North America's premier recognition and networking program for security professionals.

Recruited by CISO Brett Wahlin to support CISO and Security Leadership Team with the transformation and growth of HP's Global Cyber Security program. This was a transformative experience in that is was my first experience as part of an in-house Global Acquisition Team. Areas of focus included: ELT/VP roles, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Application Security, Security Operation, BISOs, Governance Risk & Compliance, Security Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Investigations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management and Security Project Management. Effort resulted in 240 new hires onboarding inside of 18 months.Increased organizational headcount by recruiting 249 Information Security professionals in 18 months with candidates ranging form Early Career to Director levels. Drove recruitment for organizations ranging from Product Security (AppSec and PenTesting), Security Architecture, Security Operations and Engineering, Incident Response, SIEM, GRC, Business Unit Security, Cyber Assurance, Identity and Access Management and Project Management.Built new organizations focused on Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Industrial Cyber Security, Security Culture Transformation and Big Data Security Architecture. Provided expert guidance on recruiting strategy process improvement, industry compensation standards, role classifications and career development paths.

Responsible for business development, leading client engagements and retained-search recruitment:Developed and led 15+ person retained search assignment for a global insurance firm. Roles filled: Security Leadership, Architecture, Engineering, ITGRC, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Program Management Led retained search engagement to build the security operations team for a leading online retailer.Recruited Practice Director to develop a new service area for an international standards organization.

With over a decade of recruiting expertise in the field of Information Security and IT Risk Management, Acumin has built a reputation for integrity and recruiting excellence in the UK and EMEA. My role was focused on growing Acumin's business in the US by leveraging my security recruiting expertise, personal relationships and deep knowledge of the industry. As a result, clients and candidates benefited from being a part of an international network of Information Security and IT Risk professionals with a broader range of services and opportunities to choose from.

Highly experienced executive recruiter recognized as an industry leader in the areas of Information Security, Data Security, Technology Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Audit and Compliance.Deep experience in retained and contingency search, developing new practice areas, client development, professional development and personal branding.Contributor to SC Magazine's "Skills in Demand", the ISSA Journal and CSO Online. Presenter at conferences and association meetings such as RSA, CSO Perspectives, OWASP and ISSA.

Responsible for providing field sales and technical support to transportation and logistics companies.

Providing BLS Emergency Medical Services in an urban environment with a population of +/- 100KMedical emergencies, assaults, accidents, baby deliveries and helping little old ladies across the street.

Part of a small team tasked with maintaining and building over 30 miles of trails, providing First Responder and Search and Rescue support in Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park. Was responsible for crew transportation and maintenance of boats including a 17' Boston Whaler and two rigid hulled inflatables. Park is air or boat access only.

College job with a friend's windsurfing gear start-up. First experience with cold-calling, direct sales and vendor relationship management.

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