ThreatDefence – recruitment of two senior cyber security analysts and developers for an Australian SecOps market leader

Nikoloz Khotcholava

Last updated on March 11, 2026 | 10 min read

Introduction

ThreatDefence, an Australian SecOps market leader, planned EMEA expansion and needed two senior Cyber Security Analysts & Developers to support growth. The role combined SOC expertise with backend engineering to advance detection pipelines and platform integrations for European clients, with automation in scope. Required stack included CrowdStrike Falcon, SIEM, Python, and Go, plus EU and Australian compliance.

The hybrid profile was scarce, and internal efforts had extended to 63 days without yielding a suitable match. DevsData LLC refined the criteria and used scenario-based technical vetting tied to real SOC tasks. We managed contracts and payroll setup alongside recruitment, then presented a shortlist within 7 business days and finalized the hires in 33 days.

Client overview

Founded in Australia, ThreatDefence is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Sydney. The company provides transparent, evidence-driven security operations for organizations of different sizes. It processes SIEM records and CrowdStrike Falcon alerts, then identifies linked incidents that represent real security threats. The system groups related events into actionable cases and delivers remediation steps supported by audit-ready evidence, helping organizations strengthen defenses and comply with regulations.

Key services and technologies include:

• Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with a homegrown XDR platform.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities are integrated with continuous threat intelligence.
• Advanced threat hunting and workflow automation built for SOC teams.
• Compliance monitoring across both Australian and European regulatory frameworks.

The company operates with a compact but highly specialized team and reports annual revenue of $3.6 million as of May 2025. ThreatDefence’s offerings are trusted by managed service providers and enterprise customers, earning industry recognition such as the Consensus Software Award for innovation. With a growing footprint beyond its domestic base, the business is extending services into the European market as an Australian vendor offering locally developed SecOps and threat intelligence capabilities.

Project scope and objectives

ThreatDefence engaged DevsData LLC to unblock a stalled search and support its expansion into EMEA. The mandate was to recruit two senior Cyber Security Analysts & Developers who could blend SecOps depth with backend engineering. The hires would strengthen SOC workflows and speed up platform integrations, while bringing the regional compliance awareness required for European clients.

The scope covered targeted recruitment and operational readiness. DevsData LLC ran sourcing and rigorous scenario-based vetting, then guided legal and payroll steps for EMEA onboarding. The role required hands-on work with CrowdStrike Falcon and SIEM inside an active SOC, together with backend contributions in Python or Go that support integrations and detection automation.

Objectives focused on fast delivery and a team built to sustain workload growth over time. That meant stable on-call coverage and automation that reduces manual triage. Expectations included a qualified shortlist inside the first week and a signed offer near the one-month mark, with onboarding trimmed well below the prior internal cycle. The new roles were intended to reduce the ticket backlog and restart planned platform work. It also helped prepare the organization for EMEA delivery by building a maintained pipeline for future hires.

Challenges and constraints

Hiring for ThreatDefence’s European expansion created difficulties that the internal team could not resolve. The role required a rare combination of technical and regional expertise, and delays had already caused operational pressure. These conditions highlighted the need for an outside partner with both recruitment and compliance capabilities.

The main challenges and the steps DevsData LLC took to address them are summarized below.

Due to these challenges, ThreatDefence required external recruitment support that extended beyond sourcing. DevsData LLC provided both the technical screening and regional compliance support that kept expansion plans on schedule.

Strategic recruitment approach

We targeted EMEA security hubs where mature SOC expertise overlaps with backend engineering, focusing on cities with a history of large-scale deployments of CrowdStrike Falcon and high activity in Python and Go development. Regional alignment was also chosen to keep collaboration smooth across time zones while ensuring candidates were already accustomed to European compliance frameworks.

Sourcing relied on four distinct channels: DevsData LLC’s internal candidate records, direct outreach campaigns, referrals from practicing engineers, and active security communities. Each source was filtered against both technical and compliance criteria before profiles advanced. This process allowed us to filter out unsuitable profiles quickly and focus only on professionals with evidence of hands-on SecOps work.

This approach was also applied in our Israel tech recruitment of an algorithmic Go developers project. That search focused on engineers who combined strong algorithmic backgrounds with proven Go development skills, a combination that was difficult to locate in the market. The challenge closely reflected ThreatDefence’s case, where the aim was to identify professionals blending SecOps depth with backend capability. Both projects show how DevsData LLC adjusted sourcing strategies to limited talent pools and used targeted evaluations to confirm technical fit.

“Our assessment process had to test more than technical depth. We looked at how quickly candidates could adapt tooling to real SOC conditions and whether they could manage compliance nuances while coding backend features. That combination required careful filtering at every step.” – Nenad H., IT Recruitment Lead

Results and impact

DevsData LLC secured two senior Cyber Security Analysts & Developers for ThreatDefence in just over one month, cutting the cycle by roughly one third compared with the client’s previous attempts. The first shortlist was produced within the opening week. After the hires were finalized, onboarding concluded within 48 hours, giving the new employee immediate impact.

Key outcomes included:

• Smooth handover from recruitment to onboarding through early coordination with legal and payroll advisors.
• Improved communication flow with the client’s technical leads by providing structured feedback after each interview stage.
• Increased hiring confidence as scenario-based vetting produced candidates who matched both technical and compliance expectations.
• Strengthened regional readiness since the process validated DevsData LLC’s ability to operate across Australian and European employment requirements.
• Better allocation of client resources as their managers could redirect time from sourcing to delivery once DevsData LLC assumed responsibility for recruitment.

This outcome provided ThreatDefence with immediate technical gains and a stronger hiring framework for the future. Client feedback highlighted clear communication and the tangible impact of the placement on both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Conclusion

ThreatDefence’s expansion into EMEA was delayed by the absence of two senior Cyber Security Analysts & Developers with both backend engineering knowledge and regulatory awareness. The internal search had already stretched beyond two months, leaving SOC teams overloaded and product delivery at risk. The business needed a recruitment partner capable of solving both technical scarcity and compliance complexity.

DevsData LLC responded with a regionally focused strategy and rigorous candidate assessments. Within the first week, a shortlist was ready, and final hires were secured in just over a month. Onboarding closed in under two days, giving ThreatDefence immediate productivity gains, including restored ticket handling and platform integration work. At the same time, the process created a foundation for future recruitment in Europe, giving the client a clearer path to expand without repeating earlier setbacks.

This outcome reflects DevsData LLC’s wider capability to support high-growth companies where hiring speed and technical accuracy are mission-critical. With nearly a decade in the market, a database of more than 95000 candidates, and a record of international delivery, the firm provides recruitment that meets the standards of fast-scaling businesses across cybersecurity, software engineering, and compliance-heavy industries.

To discuss how DevsData LLC can support your next recruitment project, contact general@devsdata.com or visit www.devsdata.com.

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Nikoloz Khotcholava Copywriter and Marketer

Nika Khotcholava is a dedicated Copywriter crafting engaging content across various platforms. His background in social media management has sharpened his ability to communicate ideas effectively and collaborate closely with designers to bring creative visions to life. Nika thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys learning new technical aspects every day.

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